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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitis Gabonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Licky Tongue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitis Gabonica has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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266 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitis Gabonica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Licky Tongue!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabonica shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tongue pinned against the cage. Tongue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabonica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tongue swivels and escapes.
Gabonica closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabonica lands in his opponent's guard.
Tongue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabonica gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tongue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabonica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tongue is keeping the position for now.
Gabonica has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gabonica content to stall in guard here.
Tongue keeping full guard, as Gabonica tries to pass.
Gabonica slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tongue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabonica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gabonica tries to free his leg and advance position but Tongue is retaining full guard.
Tongue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabonica looking to pass the guard.
Gabonica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gabonica avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tongue being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tongue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabonica doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabonica manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tongue working for a triangle but Gabonica defends it easily.
Gabonica stays in close to Tongue's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Tongue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tongue looking for a guillotine here but Gabonica defends easily.
Gabonica stays in close to Tongue's body and controls the position.
Gabonica avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica passes into half guard.
Gabonica performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tongue is looking for a sweep. Gabonica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Gabonica is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gabonica could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Gabonica fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tongue sprawls well. Tongue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gabonica gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica shoots in and drives through. Tongue sprawls well.
Tongue slaps away a takedown attempt from Gabonica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tongue. Gabonica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabonica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tongue's waist but Tongue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabonica off to one side.
Gabonica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tongue avoids it really well and circles away.
Gabonica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tongue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabonica fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tongue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabonica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabonica is defended easily by Tongue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Licky Tongue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gabonica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabonica shoots in for a double leg but Tongue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown but Tongue shows good takedown defense.
Tongue shoots for a double leg takedown but Gabonica sprawls well. He's pushed Tongue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gabonica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tongue but Tongue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tongue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabonica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tongue leaves Gabonica with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tongue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gabonica with a poor takedown
and Tongue counters with a straight right hand.
Gabonica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tongue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tongue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tongue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tongue has a takedown stuffed.
Tongue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tongue cracks Gabonica with an open hand slap.
Tongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tongue. Beautiful body shot.
Tongue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tongue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gabonica takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gabonica takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tongue works Gabonica's body with a nice hook.
Tongue lands a slapping body shot.
Tongue wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tongue. Gabonica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitis Gabonica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tongue just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabonica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tongue's waist but Tongue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabonica off to one side.
Tongue digs a good hook to Gabonica's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tongue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tongue cracks a nice hook into Gabonica's ribs.
Tongue tries to clinch up but Gabonica circles away and keeps his distance.
Tongue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tongue lands a jab to the head.
Tongue is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gabonica rather than just go for the knockout.
Tongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tongue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Tongue.
Gabonica shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tongue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tongue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabonica sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tongue working for a triangle but Gabonica defends it easily.
Tongue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica tries to free his leg and advance position but Tongue is retaining full guard.
Gabonica sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tongue working for a triangle but Gabonica defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabonica slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabonica seems content to control.
Gabonica'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.
Tongue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabonica pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabonica performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Tongue leaves Gabonica with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tongue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gabonica with a poor takedown
and Tongue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tongue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabonica.
Gabonica stuffs the takedown attempt from Tongue. Tongue gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabonica takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tongue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabonica takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gabonica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Licky Tongue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gabonica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tongue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gabonica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tongue throws a shot to the body.
Tongue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gabonica moves away.
Tongue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tongue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tongue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabonica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tongue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tongue shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tongue showed some decent athleticism there.
Tongue is working for a kimura but Gabonica is defending it quite comfortably.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tongue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gabonica has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gabonica is looking for a sweep. Tongue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tongue is looking for a kimura here.
Gabonica is looking to improve his position.
Gabonica trying to control here.
Gabonica keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tongue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gabonica controlling the position for now.
Gabonica wants to improve his position but Tongue is controlling well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabonica shoots in and drives through. Tongue sprawls well.
Gabonica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tongue cracks a nice hook into Gabonica's ribs.
Gabonica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tongue's waist but Tongue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabonica off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitis Gabonica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabonica gets a takedown into half guard.
Tongue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabonica pulls his head out easily.
Gabonica is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tongue tries to get to full guard but Gabonica has control of the leg.
Gabonica trying to control the action but Tongue is working from the bottom.
Tongue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabonica pulls his head out easily.
Licky Tongue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tongue trying to control but Gabonica postures up.
Gabonica performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bitis Gabonica.
Tongue shoots in but Gabonica avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tongue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gabonica shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tongue is trying to defend but Gabonica finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tongue is trying to maintain the position but Gabonica is very close to passing his half guard.
Gabonica stalling.
Licky Tongue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gabonica has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gabonica is thwarting Tongue's attempts to control the position.
Gabonica stalling.
Tongue is looking to control Gabonica's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tongue avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitis Gabonica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tongue is trying to maintain the position but Gabonica is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Licky Tongue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tongue 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Licky Tongue!
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