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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zai Zai Cabango (ranked 3377 p4p, 2124 weight class) and Nasir Malikai (ranked 379 p4p, 268 weight class). Malikai has chosen Huka Blues as his entrance music. Zai Zai Cabango has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zai Zai Cabango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nasir Malikai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Malikai misses
and Cabango counters with a nice uppercut.
Malikai scores with a jab. Cabango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malikai moves away.
Cabango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malikai.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Cabango moves away and avoids it.
Cabango blocks a jab.
Malikai throws a chopping leg kick but Cabango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malikai misses the shot to the body.
Malikai connects with a right hand. Cabango shakes it off.
A combination from Malikai does no damage.
Malikai jabs Cabango to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malikai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malikai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Cabango misses.
Cabango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Malikai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malikai sizes up Cabango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malikai. Cabango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Cabango moves away and avoids it.
Cabango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cabango duly obliges.
Cabango tries a head kick but it misses.
Malikai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malikai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Cabango.
Malikai ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Malikai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malikai throws a leg kick
and Cabango counters with a nice body kick.
Malikai moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabango throws a leg kick
and Malikai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a thumping low kick.
Malikai throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Malikai misses.
Cabango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Cabango tenderised Malikai's leg. Malikai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabango staying out of range there.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Malikai misses with a hook. Cabango ducked under it nicely.
Malikai lands with a hook. Cabango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malikai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malikai throws out a powerful jab.
Cabango takes a swing at Malikai's ribcage but misses.
Cabango throws a low kick but Malikai avoids it.
Cabango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malikai.
It looked like Cabango was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malikai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malikai sizes up Cabango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabango throws a lazy right hand but Malikai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikai ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Cabango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malikai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabango throws a leg kick but Malikai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malikai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malikai blocks a low kick nicely.
Malikai throws a right hand that misses
and Cabango counters with a nice body shot.
Cabango tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malikai is able to avoid easily.
Cabango scoring well with a low kick there.
Malikai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cabango had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Malikai scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabango should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malikai.
Malikai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cabango misses with a wild body shot.
Cabango moves out of range as Malikai strikes.
Cabango misses with a kick to the body.
Malikai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabango looks to clinch
and Malikai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malikai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a nice body shot.
Malikai avoids the body shot from Cabango.
Cabango defending well as Malikai loads up on a big left hand.
Cabango takes one to the side of the head.
Cabango takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malikai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malikai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabango blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabango misses with a body kick.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Malikai throws a shot from downtown. Cabango moves away and avoids it.
Malikai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Malikai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malikai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabango throws a looping overhand right but Malikai ducks down to avoid it.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabango swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malikai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malikai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nasir Malikai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malikai missing with a left hand there. Cabango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malikai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabango moves out of range as Malikai strikes.
Cabango dodges the punch combination from Malikai.
Malikai misses the jab.
Cabango throws a front kick aimed at Malikai's knee but Malikai avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabango on the side of the head.
Cabango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malikai misses with a body shot.
Cabango is looking to wear down Malikai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cabango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabango lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malikai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabango swings for the body but Malikai moves out of range.
Cabango misses the shot to the body.
Cabango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malikai has time to react.
Cabango takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malikai throws a jab when Cabango was well out of range.
Cabango pushes Malikai away with a front kick.
Cabango lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malikai circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabango shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabango. That's going to slow Malikai down.
Cabango throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malikai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Malikai.
Malikai defending well as Cabango loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabango throws a leg kick that misses.
Malikai feints a counter leg kick.
Cabango moves out of range as Malikai strikes.
Malikai throws a looping overhand right but Cabango ducks down to avoid it.
Cabango throwing a counter right hand but Malikai manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabango misses with a hook.
Cabango walks into a stiff left hand from Malikai.
Cabango slips a jab from Malikai.
Malikai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabango slips under a jab.
Malikai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malikai cracks Cabango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Malikai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malikai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabango throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabango is looking to score with low kicks.
Malikai misses with a lunging right hand
and Malikai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malikai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabango has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabango prevents Malikai from breaking the clinch.
Malikai throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango blocks an uppercut.
Cabango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malikai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabango controls his hands.
Cabango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malikai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Cabango fails to land.
Good body shot from Cabango.
Cabango is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malikai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malikai swings widly with a right hand
and Cabango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabango cracks a nice hook into Malikai's ribs.
Malikai connects with a jab.
Cabango throws a right hand that misses
and Malikai counters with a left to the body.
Malikai moves out of range as Cabango strikes.
Malikai swings for the body but Cabango moves out of range.
Cabango is looking to counter punch.
Cabango moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malikai moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabango.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Cabango cracks Malikai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malikai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malikai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malikai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malikai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malikai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nasir Malikai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Malikai throws a lazy right hand but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malikai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malikai misses with a looping right.
Cabango misses with a low kick as Malikai jumps back.
Nasir Malikai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malikai throws a lazy right hand but Cabango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabango just misses with a punch to the body.
Malikai throws a looping overhand right but Cabango ducks down to avoid it.
Malikai avoids the body shot from Cabango.
Malikai throws a hook but Cabango blocks it.
Cabango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malikai swings for the body but Cabango moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango slips a jab from Malikai.
Cabango takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malikai throws a leg kick
and Cabango counters with a leg kick.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses
and Malikai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malikai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango throws a poor cross that misses
and Malikai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabango misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabango on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabango slips under a jab.
Cabango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malikai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malikai tests Cabango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabango takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malikai misses the jab.
Cabango lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cabango tries to work over Malikai's front leg with a kick but Malikai checks it.
Cabango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nasir Malikai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malikai misses with an uppercut. Cabango saw that one coming.
Malikai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabango wants to slow Malikai down by chopping away at his legs.
Malikai checks a low kick from Cabango.
Cabango slips a jab from Malikai.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malikai misses with a straight right.
Malikai checks a leg kick.
Cabango throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabango slips a straight right by Malikai.
Cabango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabango wants to clinch.
Malikai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabango.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabango is looking to chop away at Malikai's legs.
Cabango throws a push kick but Malikai slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Malikai misses the target.
Malikai throws out a loose jab but Cabango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabango attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malikai throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Malikai misses.
Cabango takes one to the chin there.
Malikai misses with an uppercut. Cabango saw that one coming.
Malikai checks a leg kick.
Malikai checks a leg kick.
Malikai lands a jab to the head.
Malikai works over Cabango's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Cabango misses.
Malikai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malikai lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabango throws a leg kick but Malikai checks it.
Cabango throws a sloppy head kick and Malikai moves out of range easily.
Malikai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabango misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabango wants to clinch up but Malikai keeps it at a distance.
Malikai flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabango steps away.
Malikai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malikai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabango was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikai.
Malikai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malikai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zai Zai Cabango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Malikai misses.
Malikai throws a leg kick but Cabango moved away.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malikai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabango walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabango has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malikai finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabango's head.
Good leg kick by Cabango.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Malikai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malikai 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 Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Malikai!
Our winner, Nasir Malikai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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