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QFC Tournament 733 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shabazz Shabott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miloslav Klegr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shabazz Shabott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miloslav Klegr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabott tries to clinch but Klegr is having none of it.
Shabott goes for a double leg but Klegr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klegr continues to drive forward.
Klegr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shabott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klegr moves into the clinch.
Shabott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klegr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shabazz Shabott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabott jumps guard but Klegr stands there with Shabott around his waist. Shabott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shabott is working for takedown but Klegr is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klegr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shabott after a bit of a struggle.
Klegr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klegr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shabott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Klegr manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabott is pushing down on Klegr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klegr is fighting to maintain full guard but Shabott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Klegr throws a strike from the bottom but Shabott passes into side control!
Klegr defending against the ground and pound.
Shabott controls the position.
Shabott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shabott working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Shabott crashes against the mat.
Klegr tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shabott easily slips into full mount!
Shabott landing shots from mount.
Klegr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shabott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shabott content just to control the position here.
Klegr tries to reverse the position but Shabott maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shabott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabott goes for an armbar but Klegr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Klegr.
Shabott wants to stand but Klegr is controlling the position.
Klegr throwing strikes from guard but Shabott blocks nicely.
Shabott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shabott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klegr is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabott trying to keep a closed guard but Klegr is proving a slippery customer.
Shabott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shabott wants to sweep here but Klegr controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabott pulls Klegr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shabazz Shabott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klegr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Klegr tries to clinch up
and Shabott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shabott trying to control the position from guard on top but Klegr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klegr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shabott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klegr is not content to let Shabott control the position.
Shabazz Shabott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabott lands strikes from half guard.
Klegr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shabott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shabott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klegr.
As Klegr tries to get set, Shabott tries to push him back and clinch up but Klegr manages to avoid the attempt.
Shabott shoots for a double leg takedown but Klegr sprawls well. He's pushed Shabott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shabott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klegr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klegr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shabott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klegr somewhat.
Klegr shoots for a takedown but Shabott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shabazz Shabott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miloslav Klegr.
Shabott dives in and scores a takedown into Klegr's guard.
Shabott is standing up over Klegr. Klegr looks to escape but Shabott dives into side control.
Klegr is breathing heavily.
Klegr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Klegr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shabott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shabott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabott working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Shabott seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shabott controls the position.
Klegr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shabott lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shabott slows the pace down.
Klegr is looking to regain half guard here but Shabott keeps moving and retains side control.
Shabott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klegr can do to turn this around?
Shabott controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabott working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shabazz Shabott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Klegr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shabott's sensitive parts.
Klegr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shabott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klegr circles away.
Shabott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klegr but Klegr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shabott shoots in but Klegr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shabazz Shabott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabott tries to keep at a distance but Klegr has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klegr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klegr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shabott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klegr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klegr is working an open guard so Shabott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Klegr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shabott is working for a kimura but Klegr is defending it quite comfortably.
Shabott is trying to control the action in half guard but Klegr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shabott controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabott wants to take a breather but Klegr is having none of it.
Shabott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klegr!
Shabott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shabott thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shabott landing strikes from the mount.
Klegr reaches up to try and control the position but Shabott seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Klegr rolls and tries to escape and now Shabott has his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klegr wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klegr is taking damage to the body and head.
Klegr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shabott really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Klegr.
Shabott is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Klegr taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Shabott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shabazz Shabott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Joes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wills is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - In The End. Jake Wills has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Joes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Wills!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joes just misses with a punch to the body.
Joes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wills clinches.
Joes stops a takedown attempt from Wills.
Joes missing with knees to the body.
Joes tries to throw a body punch but Wills avoids it by throwing Joes back against the cage.
Wills has Joes pressed against the cage, preventing Joes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wills manages to pull guard.
Joes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wills trying to keep a closed guard but Joes is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joes looking to pass the guard.
Wills tries to strike from the bottom.
Wills working a defensive guard here.
Joes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joes wants to pass the guard but Wills is keeping the position.
Joes 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.
Joes stops Wills from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Wills shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joes but Joes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wills throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wills slaps away a takedown attempt from Joes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wills tries to counter with a clinch but Joes shakes him off and moves away.
Wills clinches up against the cage.
Joes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wills to keep the fight standing.
Wills is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wills pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills is pulling down on Joes's head to control his posture.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joes wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.
Wills 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joes wanted to stand there but Wills had control of the position.
Wills seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wills is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wills tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joes swivels and escapes.
Joe Joes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wills.
Wills fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joes, pushing him back against the cage.
Wills successfully pulls guard.
Wills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joes is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joes passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wills dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wills defends it nicely.
Wills is looking for the big counter here.
Joes misses with a leg kick
and Wills counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joes tries to land a knee to the head but Wills blocks with his arms.
Wills has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joes regains guard immediately.
Joes pushes Wills off and gets back to his feet.
Wills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joes to the mat! Joes manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joes is keeping the position for now.
Wills trying to control but Joes is working from the bottom.
Joes is pulling down on Wills's head. It's preventing any offense from Wills, at least for the moment.
Joes keeping full guard, as Wills tries to pass.
Joes 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.
Wills looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wills is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joes is working an open guard so Wills takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Joes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wills but Wills pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wills moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Joes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joes wants to break free but Wills has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills gets control of Joes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wills will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wills has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Joes has passed into side control.
Wills is trying to control Joes's posture but Joes avoids it.
Wills is not content to let Joes control the position.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Wills is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joes is trying to control. Wills wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wills has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joes is working away from the top position though.
Wills makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wills.
Wills has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wills.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills tries to escape but Joes is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Wills will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Wills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joes wants to clinch.
Joes misses with a takedown attempt - Wills sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joes clinches up with Wills and pushes him back against the cage.
Wills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joes to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wills to keep the fight standing.
Joes tries to break free but Wills pushes him back against the cage.
Wills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joes tries to break the clinch but Wills is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Joes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wills.
Wills moves into the clinch successfully.
Wills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joes is defending well.
Joes is looking for a takedown.
Wills drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills 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.
Joes wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.
Wills uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wills misses with a looping left.
Wills drives through and clinches with Joes against the cage.
Wills taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joes stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Wills has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Joes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Joes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wills fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills controlling the position.
Wills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wills looking to control.
Wills is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joes stands up from Wills's guard - Joes perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Joes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wills tries to avoid it but Joes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wills to the ground. Wills escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wills 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jake Wills!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jake Wills!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jake Wills!
Jake Wills wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Salaharja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne DeVayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dwayne DeVayne enters the cage!
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rahim Salaharja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dwayne DeVayne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salaharja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeVayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVayne dives in and scores a takedown into Salaharja's guard.
DeVayne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVayne landing with the ground and pound.
DeVayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Salaharja has wrist control.
DeVayne prevents Salaharja from getting back to his feet.
DeVayne wants to control from the top but Salaharja keeps moving.
DeVayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVayne throwing strikes from guard but Salaharja blocks nicely.
DeVayne stands up over Salaharja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeVayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salaharja is looking to stand up but DeVayne isn't so interested in that idea.
Salaharja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeVayne landing with the ground and pound.
DeVayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salaharja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVayne throwing strikes but missing.
DeVayne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salaharja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeVayne, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeVayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeVayne wants to sweep here but Salaharja controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Salaharja misses the target.
DeVayne tries a quick counter leg kick but Salaharja is wise to it.
Salaharja throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeVayne scores with a takedown into Salaharja's guard.
DeVayne forces his way into half guard.
DeVayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salaharja pushes DeVayne off looking to stand but DeVayne dives back in and keeps control.
Salaharja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVayne thows a huge punch but Salaharja dodges it nicely.
DeVayne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salaharja is trying to stand back up but DeVayne is controlling him
DeVayne throws a strike but Salaharja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Salaharja is breathing heavily.
DeVayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeVayne distracts Salaharja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeVayne tries to stand but Salaharja is controlling from the bottom.
DeVayne working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salaharja keeping moving, preventing DeVayne from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne DeVayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeVayne ducks under a wild hook from Salaharja.
Salaharja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salaharja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeVayne moves into the clinch.
DeVayne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeVayne misses with a knee strike.
DeVayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salaharja is defending well for now.
DeVayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeVayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeVayne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salaharja or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salaharja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeVayne looking to throw knees to the head but Salaharja is blocking nicely.
DeVayne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Salaharja blocks an elbow strike from DeVayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVayne turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and DeVayne manages to end up in side control.
DeVayne taking a break here but Salaharja is having none of it and regains half guard.
Salaharja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeVayne drops an elbow to the side of Salaharja's head.
Salaharja looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeVayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeVayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salaharja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salaharja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVayne.
DeVayne throws a strike but Salaharja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
DeVayne is looking to pass into half guard but Salaharja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salaharja is in guard.
DeVayne wants to get back to his feet but Salaharja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salaharja wants to stand and escape but instead DeVayne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
DeVayne stops Salaharja from standing up.
DeVayne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salaharja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeVayne has Salaharja in his guard.
DeVayne is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeVayne has a closed guard, preventing Salaharja from standing up.
DeVayne trying to keep a closed guard but Salaharja is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Salaharja stands up and waves to DeVayne to follow him.
Salaharja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeVayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salaharja.
Rahim Salaharja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVayne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeVayne breaks the clinch.
Salaharja misses with a straight right.
DeVayne gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVayne successfully pulls guard.
DeVayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne DeVayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salaharja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeVayne circles away quickly and effectively.
DeVayne closes the distance and clinches.
DeVayne manages to pull guard.
DeVayne wants to stand but Salaharja is controlling the position.
Salaharja has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeVayne is proving hard to escape from.
DeVayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salaharja wants to stand but DeVayne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dwayne DeVayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeVayne closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeVayne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeVayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salaharja is trying to push DeVayne away but DeVayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from DeVayne.
DeVayne jumps guard.
DeVayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salaharja manages to get himself to full guard.
DeVayne with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeVayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salaharja wants to stand up but DeVayne is controlling him.
DeVayne trying to control but Salaharja is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVayne landing some decent shots from guard.
Salaharja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeVayne is controlling him.
DeVayne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salaharja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVayne throws a strike but Salaharja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeVayne wants to stand and escape but Salaharja is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeVayne wants to sweep here but Salaharja controlling him for the moment.
DeVayne controls Salaharja momentarily but Salaharja frees himself.
DeVayne wants to improve his position but instead Salaharja has moved into half guard.
Salaharja prevents DeVayne from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salaharja tries to stand and escape but DeVayne is controlling the position.
Rahim Salaharja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwayne DeVayne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeVayne wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne DeVayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeVayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Dwayne DeVayne!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Dwayne DeVayne!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Dwayne DeVayne!
Dwayne DeVayne wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Licinius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakim Jongil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Licinius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakim Jongil!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licinius gets caught napping as Jongil dives in and scores a takedown. Licinius manages to retain guard.
Licinius wants to stand and escape but Jongil is having none of it.
Jongil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jongil is looking to stand up but Licinius won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jongil lands a couple of elbows.
Licinius is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jongil dives into side control.
Jongil controls the position.
Jongil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Licinius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Licinius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jongil content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Licinius wants to get back to his feet but Jongil drags him back down.
Licinius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jongil is looking to take a break and control but Licinius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licinius wants to get back to his feet but Jongil drags him back down.
Jongil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Licinius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jongil is looking to take a break and control but Licinius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jongil content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Licinius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jongil is controlling him well.
Jongil wants to stand but Licinius is controlling his arm.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Licinius has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Licinius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Licinius trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Licinius as Jongil tries to tie him up.
Jongil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Licinius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Licinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jongil.
Jongil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jongil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Licinius digs a right hand into Jongil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jongil's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Licinius.
Jongil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Licinius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcus Licinius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakim Jongil.
A short right from Licinius.
Licinius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Licinius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Licinius tries to land knees in the clinch but Jongil avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licinius lands a right hand.
Licinius lands a shoulder strike.
Jongil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Licinius scores with a shot to the side of Jongil's head.
Jongil fails to pull guard.
Licinius missing with knees to the body.
Jongil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jongil pulls guard.
Jongil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Licinius is one step ahead there.
Jongil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Licinius defends well.
Licinius stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Licinius has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licinius works on Jongil's body with a couple of short punches.
Jongil looks winded!
Jongil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Licinius walks away with a smile on his face. Jongil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Licinius moves into range and clinches up with Jongil.
A short right from Licinius on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licinius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jongil takes a shot to the head.
Jongil taking a breather.
Licinius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Licinius as the two fighters clinch.
Licinius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Licinius.
Licinius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jongil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Licinius.
Licinius pushes Jongil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Licinius trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Licinius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Licinius dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Licinius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marcus Licinius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jongil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Licinius as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jongil.
Licinius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Licinius gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licinius presses Jongil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Licinius on the inside.
Licinius lands an uppercut.
Jongil is breathing heavily.
Licinius lands a hook that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Licinius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jongil is looking to control Licinius's arms but Licinius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jongil has his back to the cage.
Marcus Licinius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Licinius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jongil managing to block the knees to the body from Licinius.
Licinius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jongil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Licinius smiles and moves away.
Marcus Licinius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakim Jongil.
Jongil misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Jongil looks to move away, Licinius throws a big counter combo but Jongil just gets out of the way.
Licinius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Licinius.
Licinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jongil avoids it.
Jongil is trying to break free.
Jongil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Licinius lands with a short shot to the head.
Jongil is trying to push Licinius away but Licinius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Licinius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Licinius trying to land knees to the body.
Jongil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licinius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Licinius.
Jongil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licinius lands with a light punch inside.
Licinius lands with a right to the head.
Licinius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Licinius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jongil is trying to pull guard but Licinius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Licinius.
A right handed body shot lands from Licinius.
Licinius trying to land knees to the body.
Licinius tries to land knees in the clinch but Jongil avoids the damage to the body.
Jongil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Licinius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Licinius prevents the takedown attempt.
Licinius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Licinius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jongil is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jongil avoids it.
Licinius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Licinius.
Licinius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Licinius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Jongil jumps guard but Licinius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Licinius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jongil can do to turn this around?
Licinius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Licinius.
Licinius pushes Jongil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Licinius scores with a hook to the body.
Licinius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jongil is defending well for now.
Jongil is trying to break the clinch but Licinius has him pressed against the cage.
Licinius lands with a short shot to the head.
Licinius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Licinius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licinius lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licinius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Licinius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Licinius presses Jongil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Licinius lands with a light punch inside.
Licinius lands with a light punch inside.
Licinius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jongil takes a shot to the head.
Licinius digs a right hand into Jongil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jongil's gas tank.
Licinius lands with a left to the head.
Licinius lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Licinius.
Jongil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Licinius lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Licinius.
Licinius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Licinius digs a right hand into Jongil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jongil's gas tank.
Licinius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Licinius dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jongil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jongil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Licinius, pushing him back against the cage.
Licinius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jongil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Licinius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Licinius.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Licinius.
Licinius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jongil or not.
Jongil jumps guard but Licinius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Licinius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jongil or not.
Jongil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jongil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jongil tries to score a body lock takedown but Licinius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcus Licinius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakim Jongil.
Licinius presses Jongil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Licinius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jongil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Licinius lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licinius gets through Jongil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jongil avoids it.
Licinius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Licinius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Licinius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Licinius.
Licinius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Licinius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Licinius.
Licinius trying to land knees to the body.
Licinius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Licinius lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Licinius.
Licinius scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jongil takes a shot to the head.
Licinius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Licinius lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licinius missing with knees to the body.
Licinius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jongil or not.
Licinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jongil.
Licinius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Licinius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Licinius.
Licinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jongil.
Jongil is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Licinius.
Licinius lands with a short shot to the head.
Jongil avoiding damage as Licinius throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Licinius.
A short uppercut from Licinius.
Licinius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Licinius on the inside.
Jongil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Licinius obliges.
Licinius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Licinius digs a right hand into Jongil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jongil's gas tank.
Licinius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jongil backwards.
Jongil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Licinius missing with knees to the body.
Licinius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jongils head.
Licinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jongil avoids it.
Licinius presses Jongil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Licinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jongil avoids it.
Jongil jumps guard but Licinius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jongil tries to pull guard but Licinius holds him up against the cage and eventually Jongil drops back down to his feet.
Licinius is leaning against Jongil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Licinius missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jongil avoids it.
Licinius missing with knees to the body.
Licinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jongil.
Licinius blocks an uppercut.
Licinius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jongil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Licinius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Licinius lands an uppercut.
Licinius works on Jongil's body with a couple of short punches.
Licinius missing with knees to the body.
Licinius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Licinius lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Licinius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licinius scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Licinius.
Rakim Jongil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Licinius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Licinius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licinius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Marcus Licinius!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Marcus Licinius!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Marcus Licinius!
Marcus Licinius wins by unanimous decision!
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