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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mcpherson (ranked 4347 p4p, 4343 weight class) and Billy Tronc (ranked 267 p4p, 270 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Tronc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tronc.
Tronc darts in and clinches Mcpherson up against the cage.
Tronc is trying to pull guard but Mcpherson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcpherson looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcpherson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tronc is looking for a takedown.
Mcpherson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tronc has him pressed against the cage.
Tronc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcpherson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonathan Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tronc.
Tronc lands an elbow that stopped Mcpherson in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcpherson can't break the clinch.
Tronc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcpherson has him pressed against the cage.
Tronc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tronc manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Tronc there.
Mcpherson throws a sloppy head kick and Tronc moves out of range easily.
Mcpherson avoids the head kick by Tronc.
Mcpherson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcpherson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcpherson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tronc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Tronc regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson prevents Tronc from improving his position.
Mcpherson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tronc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcpherson.
Tronc gets back to full guard.
Tronc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcpherson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson wants to control from the top but Tronc keeps moving.
Mcpherson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tronc keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully.
Mcpherson cracks Tronc with a solid left hand.
Tronc pulls Mcpherson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcpherson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tronc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tronc keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully.
Tronc wants to stand but Mcpherson is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcpherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tronc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcpherson.
Tronc keeps the fight on the outside.
Tronc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcpherson tries to clinch up but Tronc circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcpherson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tronc. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcpherson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tronc manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Tronc will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tronc tries to clinch up
and Mcpherson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tronc's guard.
Tronc kicks Mcpherson off and gets to his feet.
Mcpherson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcpherson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tronc has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcpherson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tronc has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tronc is not content to let Mcpherson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronc can't do much from the bottom here.
Tronc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcpherson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcpherson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tronc controls the position for a moment.
Tronc tries to buck Mcpherson off but Mcpherson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcpherson wants to control but Tronc is keeping him busy.
Jonathan Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcpherson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tronc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcpherson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tronc somewhat.
Mcpherson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tronc to the mat! Tronc manages to get full guard.
Mcpherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcpherson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tronc is keeping the position for now.
Mcpherson content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson chips away with some ground and pound.
Tronc is looking for a triangle but Mcpherson pushes his legs off easily.
Tronc has a closed guard, preventing Mcpherson from standing up.
Tronc keeping moving, preventing Mcpherson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcpherson stops Tronc from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcpherson drives through with a takedown into Tronc's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mcpherson stands up from Tronc's guard - Mcpherson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcpherson scores with a takedown into Tronc's guard.
Tronc pushes Mcpherson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tronc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcpherson defends well and Tronc ends up having to push Mcpherson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcpherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tronc sprawls and moves away.
Tronc is breathing heavily.
Tronc connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Mcpherson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tronc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcpherson sprawls well. Mcpherson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcpherson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tronc's guard.
Mcpherson works over Tronc with some ground and pound from guard.
Tronc is pulling down on Mcpherson's head to control his posture.
Mcpherson lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson looking to sit in guard and control but Tronc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcpherson wants to improve his position but instead Tronc has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronc is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcpherson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcpherson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcpherson.
Mcpherson managing to control the position.
Mcpherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcpherson is trying to control the position but Tronc postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tronc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mcpherson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mcpherson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tronc up against the cage.
Mcpherson tries to pull guard but Tronc holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcpherson drops back down to his feet.
Tronc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcpherson to keep the fight standing.
Tronc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcpherson walks away with a smile on his face. Tronc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonathan Mcpherson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tronc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcpherson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcpherson is standing up over Tronc. Tronc looks to escape but Mcpherson dives into side control.
Mcpherson stands up.
Jonathan Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcpherson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tronc counters with a two punch combo.
Mcpherson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tronc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcpherson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tronc throws a leg kick which misses Mcpherson's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcpherson tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tronc did well to prevent Mcpherson getting side control.
Tronc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcpherson in particular looking to stall.
Mcpherson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tronc trying to control here.
Mcpherson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpherson is keen to just control but Tronc is a slippery customer.
Mcpherson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tronc has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcpherson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Mcpherson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bukhuti Favlenishvili (ranked 4345 p4p, 4342 weight class) and Damian Lamb (ranked 268 p4p, 269 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bukhuti Favlenishvili!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Lamb!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb misses with the combination.
Lamb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Favlenishvili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamb misses with a combination
and Favlenishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Favlenishvili thuds a left hand into Lamb's body.
Lamb dives in and scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.
Favlenishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favlenishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Favlenishvili leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Favlenishvili sprawls well initially but Lamb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Favlenishvili makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb misses with a kick to the body
and Favlenishvili counters by clinching up.
Lamb gets control of Favlenishvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favlenishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Favlenishvili is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb pushes a forearm under Favlenishvili's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Favlenishvili is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Alvarez (ranked 4346 p4p, 4344 weight class) and Francesco Crescenzo (ranked 265 p4p, 266 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrius Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francesco Crescenzo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crescenzo! But no joy.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crescenzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crescenzo feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, Crescenzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crescenzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crescenzo has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crescenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alvarez gets caught napping as Crescenzo dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Crescenzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Crescenzo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescenzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alvarez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Crescenzo has locked up a guillotine! Crescenzo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alvarez is holding on here and Crescenzo must be using up a lot of energy. Alvarez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Crescenzo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francesco Crescenzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cohen Blevins (ranked 4328 p4p, 4340 weight class) and Kylan Finley (ranked 220 p4p, 219 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cohen Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kylan Finley!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins gets a clinch.
Blevins lands with a short shot to the head.
Finley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blevins smiles and moves away.
Finley avoids the body shot from Blevins.
Blevins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blevins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finley, pushing him back against the cage.
Blevins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blevins breaks the clinch.
Finley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blevins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blevins somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finley was well out of range. Poor timing from Blevins.
Finley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blevins.
Finley throws a body punch but Blevins moves out of range.
Blevins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley darts in looking for a takedown but Blevins gets double underhooks and turns Finley into the cage.
Cohen Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylan Finley.
Blevins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finley.
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blevins closes the distance and pushes Finley back into the cage.
Blevins prevents the takedown attempt.
Finley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blevins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blevins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finley.
Blevins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finley sprawls and moves away.
Finley misses with a body kick.
Finley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blevins pinned against the cage. Blevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blevins shoots in looking for a takedown. Finley tries to sprawl out of it but Blevins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blevins misses with a double jab.
Blevins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blevins scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Kylan Finley has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finley.
Blevins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blevins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finley counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley has his takedown stuffed
and Blevins counters with a head kick.
Blevins throws a front kick aimed at Finley's knee but Finley avoids it well.
Blevins throws a head kick but Finley moves out of range.
Finley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finley looks winded!
Finley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finley takes the fight into the clinch.
Blevins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blevins can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevins breaks the clinch.
Blevins misses with a series of wild punches.
Finley slaps away a takedown attempt from Blevins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finley as he jumps to the side.
Blevins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finley misses with a takedown attempt - Blevins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blevins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Blevins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kylan Finley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Finley blocks a head kick by Blevins.
Finley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finley misses with a straight left.
Finley moves into the clinch successfully.
Blevins tries to stall but Finley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blevins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley shoots in for a double leg but Blevins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blevins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finley is fending him off so far but Blevins persists. Nope, Finley circles away and we're back to standing.
Blevins lands with a slapping head kick.
Blevins shoots in but Finley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins throws a sloppy head kick and Finley moves out of range easily.
Blevins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohen Blevins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley dives in for a single leg takedown but Blevins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finley gets tackled into the cage by Blevins. Blevins maintains the clinch.
Finley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blevins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blevins moves in looking to clinch but Finley pushes him off.
Blevins sets himself, and Finley steps forward looking for the clinch! Blevins avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blevins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blevins.
Finley tries for a takedown but Blevins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finley fails with the takedown
and Blevins counters with a series of strikes. Finley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cohen Blevins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finley closes the distance and clinches up with Blevins, looking for a takedown. Finley pushes Blevins against the cage but Blevins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blevins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finley, pushing him back against the cage.
Finley tries to circle away but Blevins has him pinned against the cage.
Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blevins, pushing him back against the cage.
Blevins breaks from the clinch.
Blevins has Finley up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blevins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finley blocks it with crossed arms.
Blevins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins can't get the takedown.
Blevins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finley prevents it.
Blevins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finley drives through and clinches with Blevins against the cage.
Finley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blevins wants a takedown but no success here.
Finley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blevins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blevins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blevins prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley is trying to force a seperation but Blevins has the dominant position.
Finley wants a takedown but no success here.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finley can do to turn this around?
Finley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blevins looks for a takedown but Finley sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blevins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blevins stuffs the takedown.
Blevins is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Blevins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kylan Finley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Finley with a poor takedown
and Blevins counters by clinching up.
Finley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blevins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cohen Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
Blevins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finley's waist but Finley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blevins off to one side.
Blevins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finley.
Finley swats away the attempt to clinch by Blevins.
Finley darts in looking for a takedown but Blevins gets double underhooks and turns Finley into the cage.
Cohen Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylan Finley.
Finley shoots in looking for a takedown. Blevins tries to sprawl out of it but Finley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blevins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Finley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blevins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finley.
Finley tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
Finley tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
Blevins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blevins has a takedown stuffed.
Finley closes the distance and clinches up with Blevins, looking for a takedown. Finley pushes Blevins against the cage but Blevins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blevins but Blevins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blevins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blevins shoots in for a double leg but Finley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blevins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blevins breaks the clinch.
Finley tries to clinch there but Blevins circles away.
Blevins forces Finley back against the cage and clinches.
Blevins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Finley trying to control the position but instead, Blevins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finley into the cage.
Blevins manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Blevins. Those never looked like landing.
Finley swats away the attempt to clinch by Blevins.
Finley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finley wants to clinch.
Finley tries to clinch up but Blevins circles away and keeps his distance.
Finley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blevins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley gets tackled into the cage by Blevins. Blevins maintains the clinch.
Blevins jumps guard.
Blevins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blevins is working an open guard so Finley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finley.
Finley keeps the fight on the outside.
Finley shoots in for a double leg but Blevins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finley is looking to clinch but Blevins is avoiding it.
Finley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Finley tries to get set, Blevins tries to push him back and clinch up but Finley manages to avoid the attempt.
Kylan Finley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cohen Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blevins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finley circles away.
Finley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blevins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cohen Blevins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blevins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Blevins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Spence (ranked 4099 p4p, 4341 weight class) and Emerson Hartman (ranked 209 p4p, 221 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ezra Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emerson Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spence swinging wildly here.
Spence really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spence swinging wildly here.
Hartman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spence sprawls well initially but Hartman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spence defends it well.
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spence!
Hartman looking to ground and pound but Spence is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hartman.
Hartman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hartman looking to secure an arm triangle but Spence defends it well.
Spence is breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Hartman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spence wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hartman.
Spence holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hartman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman lands a nice shot to the head.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartman thowing shots but they're missing.
Hartman throws some wild stikes that Spence manages to avoid easily.
Hartman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hartman stands up from mount. Strange move.
Spence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hartman forces Spence back against the cage and clinches.
Hartman pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartman is on top in guard.
Hartman postures up in Spence's guard and throws a big left but Spence blocks it.
Hartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hartman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Hartman.
Hartman tries to score with some ground and pound. Spence controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is staying tight to Spence's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hartman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spence is avoiding damage well.
Hartman stands up.
Hartman goes for a double leg but Spence avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spence continues to drive forward.
Hartman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hartman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hartman seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Hartman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hartman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spence!
An elbow from Hartman crashes against the mat.
Hartman controlling from side mount.
Hartman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spence sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman controlling the position.
Emerson Hartman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hartman.
Spence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hartman on the ground.
Hartman moves into full mount!
Hartman controlling from the full mount.
Hartman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is working for a guillotine from mount but Spence frees his head quite easily.
Hartman lands a nice shot to the head.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Hartman with shots to the head and body - Spence looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hartman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartman get's back to his feet.
Hartman gets the takedown into side control.
Spence bucks up and tries to throw Hartman off but instead Hartman has got his back!
Hartman controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spence has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hartman.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hartman tightening his grip on Spence, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spence.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Hartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hartman moves into the clinch successfully.
Spence has had enough of the clinch but Hartman keeps him there for the moment.
Hartman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hartman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spence letting Hartman take a breather here.
Hartman breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ezra Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence takes a shot to the head.
Spence working hard to break the clinch.
Spence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spence fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartman stalks Spence and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spence's face. Spence staggers backwards, shaken.
Ezra Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartman rushes Spence and presses him up against the cage.
Hartman can't get the takedown.
Hartman pulls guard.
Hartman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spence's guard.
Hartman throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spence, up you get!
Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Spence to get to his feet.
Hartman lands a jab-cross combination.
Hartman throws a body kick that misses.
Hartman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartman clinches.
Hartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Spence blocks the low kick.
Hartman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spence, pushing him back against the cage.
Hartman manages to pull guard.
Hartman pulls Spence in close to prevent any damage.
Hartman striking off his back but it's not causing Spence any problems.
Hartman pushes Spence off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hartman rushes Spence and presses him up against the cage.
Hartman decides to pull guard.
Hartman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hartman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartman clinches.
Hartman leaning against his opponent.
Hartman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spence after a bit of a struggle.
Ezra Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.
Hartman stalling.
Hartman lands a shot to the body.
Hartman breaks from the clinch.
Hartman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spence back to the cage. Hartman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hartman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spence defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Hartman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Hartman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah McLoughlin (ranked 4131 p4p, 4098 weight class) and Jon Soialo (ranked 213 p4p, 210 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Soialo!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Soialo.
As Soialo tries to get set, McLoughlin tries to push him back and clinch up but Soialo manages to avoid the attempt.
Soialo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLoughlin's waist but McLoughlin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soialo off to one side.
McLoughlin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Soialo instigates a clinch.
McLoughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLoughlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McLoughlin clinches with his opponent.
McLoughlin manages to pull guard.
McLoughlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soialo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLoughlin keeping full guard, as Soialo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin wants to sweep here but Soialo controlling him for the moment.
Soialo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLoughlin is proving hard to escape from.
Soialo trying to control but McLoughlin is working from the bottom.
McLoughlin working a defensive guard but Soialo passes into half guard.
Soialo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLoughlin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLoughlin is working hard here to advance position.
McLoughlin actively working from the bottom here.
McLoughlin is looking to escape.
McLoughlin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McLoughlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soialo, pushing him back against the cage.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soialo throws a front kick aimed at McLoughlin's knee but McLoughlin avoids it well.
McLoughlin is looking to counter the offense by Soialo and move into the clinch.
McLoughlin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soialo trying to control here.
McLoughlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soialo punching from the bottom.
Soialo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLoughlin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soialo is refusing to be controlled, as McLoughlin sits in half guard.
McLoughlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soialo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLoughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLoughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soialo gets back to full guard.
Soialo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLoughlin won't allow Soialo to sweep him here.
Soialo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLoughlin is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McLoughlin scores with a takedown into Soialo's guard.
McLoughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soialo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLoughlin scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soialo trying to strike off his back.
McLoughlin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soialo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soialo has his foot on McLoughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLoughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
McLoughlin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeremiah McLoughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLoughlin throwing strikes but missing.
McLoughlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soialo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLoughlin gets to his feet. Soialo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLoughlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soialo's head.
McLoughlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soialo as he avoids it easily.
McLoughlin gets the takedown into side control.
Soialo gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soialo is trying to maintain the position but McLoughlin is very close to passing his half guard.
McLoughlin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, McLoughlin seems content to control.
Soialo wants to control the action here but instead McLoughlin manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soialo is trying desperately to improve position.
Soialo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin slows the pace down in half guard.
McLoughlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McLoughlin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLoughlin working the head and body with strikes.
Soialo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soialo moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soialo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McLoughlin dominated that second round.
That's time! McLoughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soialo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLoughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLoughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soialo can do to turn this around?
Soialo takes one to the side of the head.
Soialo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McLoughlin's guard.
McLoughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McLoughlin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soialo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLoughlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soialo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLoughlin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soialo wants to control the action here but instead McLoughlin manages to pass to full mount!
McLoughlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLoughlin looking to finish Soialo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soialo!
Soialo tries to lock up and control but McLoughlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLoughlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLoughlin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLoughlin trying to control but Soialo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soialo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soialo tries to get to full guard but McLoughlin has control of the leg.
Soialo missing with punches from the bottom.
McLoughlin wants to pass to mount but Soialo is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McLoughlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McLoughlin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Soialo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
McLoughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McLoughlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLoughlin wants it to stay on the feet.
McLoughlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soialo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soialo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soialo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soialo tries to close the distance and clinch but McLoughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soialo throws a right and a left that McLoughlin avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soialo or perhaps it was just good defense by McLoughlin, which made it look bad.
Jeremiah McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Soialo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soialo fails to land the takedown.
McLoughlin attempts a counter takedown but Soialo avoids it well and moves away.
Jon Soialo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah McLoughlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah McLoughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLoughlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah McLoughlin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gardner (ranked 4130 p4p, 4132 weight class) and Rewa Tate (ranked 212 p4p, 214 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Gardner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rewa Tate!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner misses with a head kick.
No luck for Gardner with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Gardner.
Tate clinches with his opponent.
Gardner looking for a takedown.
Tate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate.
Tate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate can't get the takedown.
Tate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gardner's defenses.
 It looks like Gary Gardner has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is trying to trip Gardner. He has hold of a leg but Gardner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tate persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tate manages to pass to side control.
Tate keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gardner tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg.
Tate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tate is just content to waste time from the top position. Gardner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tate is one step ahead there.
Tate wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gardner's closed guard. He's half up but Gardner has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gardner pivots and extends the arm, Tate falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gardner! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Gardner!
Gary Gardner is the new super heavyweight champion!
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