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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Audley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Audley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Sahebt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audley closes the distance and clinches.
Audley lands an elbow inside that Sahebt shrugs off.
It looks like Johnny Sahebt has been cut.
Audley stalls.
Audley lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.
Audley stalls.
Sahebt misses with a body punch.
Audley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Audley lands a knee to the head.
Sahebt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sahebt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Audley is defending well.
Audley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sahebt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt goes for a takedown attempt but Audley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Audley forces Sahebt back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Audley.
Sahebt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon Audley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt can't get the takedown.
Audley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sahebt wants to get back to striking at distance but Audley won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Audley.
Sahebt is trying to break the clinch but Audley has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Audley prevents it.
Sahebt tries to score a body lock takedown but Audley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sahebt has Audley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sahebt looking for a takedown.
Audley connects with a knee to the head.
Sahebt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Audley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Audley connects with a knee to the head.
Sahebt looks gassed!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Audley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Audley lands a good knee to the midsection. Sahebt won't want to take too many of those.
Audley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt has Audley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audley lands a knee to the body.
Audley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sahebt up against the cage.
Audley lands a nice knee to the body.
Sahebt taking a breather.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Audley.
Sahebt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Audley lands a nice elbow.
Audley landing knees to the head.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Audley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sahebt tries to pull guard but Audley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Audley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Audley.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sahebt wants a takedown.
Sahebt is trying to force a seperation but Audley has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Audley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Audley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sahebt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Audley has Sahebt up against the cage in a clinch.
Audley controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Audley.
Audley just leaning against Sahebt, taking a breather.
Sahebt taking a breather.
Sahebt tries for a takedown but Audley manages to get underhooks.
Audley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Audley scores a nice knee to the body.
Audley prevents a body shot from Sahebt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Audley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Audley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahebt can do to turn this around?
Sahebt is breathing heavily.
Sahebt can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sahebt up against the cage.
Audley lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
Sahebt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simon Audley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt tries to pull guard but Audley holds him up against the cage and eventually Sahebt drops back down to his feet.
Audley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Audley lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Audley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sahebt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simon Audley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Audley leaning against his opponent.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Audley lands a nice elbow.
Sahebt wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sahebt.
Sahebt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Audley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley leaning against his opponent.
Audley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahebt's defenses.
Audley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahebt's efforts to push away.
Audley avoiding damage.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Audley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Come on Audley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Audley working Sahebt over with knees to the body.
Audley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sahebt is trying to pull guard but Audley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Audley slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Simon Audley.
Sahebt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Audley pinned against the cage. Audley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simon Audley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Audley defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audley moves into the clinch.
Audley controlling the action here for a moment.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Audley stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Audley.
Audley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sahebt letting Audley take a breather here.
Audley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahebt's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Audley is pushing Sahebt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Audley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sahebt's cut.
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!
Sahebt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Audley is fending him off so far but Sahebt persists. Nope, Audley circles away and we're back to standing.
Sahebt shoots in and drives through. Audley sprawls well.
Audley moves into the clinch.
Sahebt pulls guard effortlessly.
Audley wants to stand and escape but instead Sahebt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sahebt trying to control but Audley is working from the bottom.
Sahebt drops back looking for a leg! Audley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Audley manages to kick Sahebt off! Sahebt jumps back into Audley's guard.
Sahebt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Audley wants to stand but Sahebt is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt drops back looking for a leg! Audley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Audley manages to kick Sahebt off! Sahebt jumps back into Audley's guard.
Sahebt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Audley wants to stand but Sahebt is controlling the position.
Audley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sahebt.
Sahebt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt won't allow Audley to get back to his feet.
Sahebt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sahebt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sahebt won't allow Audley to get back to his feet.
Audley keeping moving, preventing Sahebt from controlling successfully.
Johnny Sahebt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Audley darts in and clinches Sahebt up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt dives in and grabs Audley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Audley pushes down on Sahebt's head and hops out.
Simon Audley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a takedown but Audley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sahebt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Audley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Audley.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley scores with a knee to the head.
Audley lands a damaging elbow.
Sahebt working hard to break the clinch.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Audley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Audley.
Sahebt goes for a takedown attempt but Audley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Audley forces Sahebt back against the cage and clinches.
Audley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt is working for takedown but Audley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Audley lands an elbow inside.
Audley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sahebt is looking to break free of the clinch but Audley has double underhooks.
Sahebt letting Audley take a breather here.
Sahebt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Audley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Audley rushes Sahebt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Audley lands a knee to the head.
Johnny Sahebt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Audley is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
Audley slowing the pace effectively.
Simon Audley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Audley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Audley, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Audley!
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FIGHT
RATING
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