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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James VonBrunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James VonBrunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohamed Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonBrunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sissoko is trying to control VonBrunn's posture but VonBrunn avoids it.
Sissoko is trying to buck VonBrunn off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sissoko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sissoko is trying to maintain the position but VonBrunn is very close to passing his half guard.
Sissoko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sissoko is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Sissoko is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Sissoko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sissoko trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from VonBrunn.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VonBrunn tries to bum rush Sissoko with a series of wild strikes but Sissoko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
VonBrunn throws a series of punches but Sissoko avoids them all with ease.
VonBrunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sissoko is just out of range.
Sissoko doesn't manage to clinch there - VonBrunn circles away.
Sissoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
VonBrunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VonBrunn preventing the sweep.
VonBrunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
VonBrunn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
VonBrunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sissoko is trying to keep VonBrunn in close.
VonBrunn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
VonBrunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sissoko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonBrunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sissoko working a defensive guard but VonBrunn passes into half guard.
VonBrunn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
VonBrunn looking for a guillotine from mount but Sissoko is having none of it.
Sissoko can't escape the position.
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.
VonBrunn content just to control the position here.
VonBrunn with good strikes from the mount here!
VonBrunn with shots to the head and body - Sissoko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sissoko tries to hold on but VonBrunn postures up.
Sissoko is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sissoko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James VonBrunn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
VonBrunn misses with a takedown attempt - Sissoko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
VonBrunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sissoko wants to get back to striking at distance but VonBrunn won't allow it.
Sissoko prevents VonBrunn from breaking the clinch.
Sissoko manages to break the clinch.
Sissoko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
VonBrunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
VonBrunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
VonBrunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sissoko tries to clinch but VonBrunn is having none of it.
VonBrunn closes the distance and clinches.
VonBrunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sissoko breaks from the clinch.
VonBrunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sissoko's waist but Sissoko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonBrunn off to one side.
James VonBrunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sissoko with a poor takedown
enabling VonBrunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Sissoko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sissoko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James VonBrunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VonBrunn throws a series of punches but Sissoko avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonBrunn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sissoko is looking to regain half guard here but VonBrunn keeps moving and retains side control.
VonBrunn is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sissoko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sissoko is trying to get back to half guard.
VonBrunn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
VonBrunn clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonBrunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sissoko shoots in and bounces VonBrunn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sissoko connects with a couple of short punches.
Sissoko trying to control but VonBrunn is working from the bottom.
VonBrunn controlling the position.
VonBrunn wants to stand but Sissoko is controlling the position.
VonBrunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sissoko is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
VonBrunn pushes Sissoko off and gets back to his feet.
VonBrunn gets a takedown into half guard.
VonBrunn stands up and beckons Sissoko to join him on the feet.
Sissoko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and VonBrunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from VonBrunn.
VonBrunn can't break the clinch.
Sissoko tries to pull guard but VonBrunn holds him up against the cage and eventually Sissoko drops back down to his feet.
James VonBrunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Sissoko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but VonBrunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sissoko manages to pull guard.
VonBrunn wants to stand but Sissoko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
VonBrunn trying to control but Sissoko is working from the bottom.
VonBrunn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sissoko is proving hard to escape from.
Sissoko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
VonBrunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sissoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sissoko has eaten all the pies!
Sissoko is trying to control the position but VonBrunn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James VonBrunn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
VonBrunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sissoko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
VonBrunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sissoko swivels and escapes.
Sissoko shoots in but no luck this time.
VonBrunn moves into the clinch successfully.
VonBrunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sissoko.
Sissoko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sissoko prevents a takedown attempt there.
VonBrunn jumps guard but Sissoko stands there with VonBrunn around his waist. VonBrunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James VonBrunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VonBrunn has Sissoko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sissoko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
VonBrunn stalling in the clinch but Sissoko improves position.
VonBrunn dodges an elbow strike from Sissoko.
VonBrunn gets underhooks to prevent Sissoko's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sissoko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VonBrunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sissoko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? VonBrunn is fending him off so far but Sissoko persists. Nope, VonBrunn circles away and we're back to standing.
VonBrunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sissoko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
VonBrunn misses with a wild combination.
Sissoko keeps the fight on the outside.
VonBrunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
VonBrunn looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sissoko moves out of range of the strikes.
Sissoko is looking to clinch but VonBrunn is avoiding it.
Sissoko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VonBrunn tries to clinch up.
A combination from VonBrunn does no damage.
VonBrunn throws a push kick but Sissoko slaps the foot to one side.
Sissoko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sissoko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonBrunn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
VonBrunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
VonBrunn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
VonBrunn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
VonBrunn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sissoko prevents VonBrunn from getting the reversal.
VonBrunn tries to control Sissoko's body but Sissoko pushes him off. VonBrunn squirms to his side and now Sissoko has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonBrunn holding both Sissoko 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sissoko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sissoko is not going to allow VonBrunn to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sissoko lands a shot to the head.
VonBrunn surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sissoko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VonBrunn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sissoko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Sissoko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VonBrunn 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James VonBrunn!
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