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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mareko Siaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mareko Siaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Siaki. No joy for Bowie on that attempt.
Bowie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siaki preventing the sweep.
Siaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siaki trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Siaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bowie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Siaki connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siaki wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
Bowie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siaki is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siaki trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siaki.
Bowie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bowie is looking for a triangle but Siaki pushes his legs off easily.
Bowie is trying to control the position but Siaki postures up.
Siaki trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Siaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siaki wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
Siaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Siaki slips nicely into half guard.
Siaki is looking for a kimura but Bowie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siaki to get the leverage.
Siaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowie tries to get to full guard but Siaki has control of the leg.
Bowie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Siaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Siaki!
Bowie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Siaki is on top in guard.
Siaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Siaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie trying to keep a closed guard but Siaki is proving a slippery customer.
Siaki trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Bowie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Siaki from controlling successfully.
Bowie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowie trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siaki 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.
Bowie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siaki is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siaki wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mareko Siaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Siaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bowie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Siaki postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Siaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bowie gets full guard.
Bowie tries to strike from the bottom.
Bowie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Siaki has picked Bowie up and slammed him! Bowie can't keep hold of the triangle and Siaki manages to pass to side control!
Bowie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Siaki is trying to control. Bowie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bowie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siaki's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siaki can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bowie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bowie looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siaki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bowie gets his way!
Siaki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bowie gets his way!
Bowie is looking for a choke. Siaki gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Siaki manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Siaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Siaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Siaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Siaki wants to sweep here but Bowie controlling him for the moment.
Mareko Siaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowie trying to move into half guard but instead Siaki has managed to sweep!
Siaki postures up.
Siaki distracts Bowie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siaki postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Siaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowie is trying to keep Siaki in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie has his foot on Siaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siaki defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siaki postures up and lands a big shot to Bowie's brow.
Siaki stands up over Bowie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bowie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bowie looking for a triangle here. Siaki is fighting it but it looks tight! Bowie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Siaki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raphael Bowie!
Raphael Bowie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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