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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waine Bitterhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
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265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Soto Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waine Bitterhall!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitterhall throws a head kick but Soto Major moves out of range.
Bitterhall clinches with his opponent.
Soto Major drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bitterhall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bitterhall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bitterhall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soto Major's guard.
Bitterhall is trying to control the action in half guard but Soto Major is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bitterhall not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Soto Major tries to kick Bitterhall off but Bitterhall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Waine Bitterhall wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bitterhall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bitterhall lands in his opponent's guard.
Soto Major on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soto Major tries to get out of the position.
Bitterhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto Major is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto Major knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bitterhall on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall stays in close to Soto Major's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Waine Bitterhall.
Bitterhall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soto Major to the ground. Bitterhall is now in Soto Major's guard.
Bitterhall trying to control but Soto Major is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major pulls Bitterhall in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bitterhall drives through with a takedown into Soto Major's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bitterhall looking to sit in guard and control but Soto Major gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bitterhall is looking to stand up but Soto Major isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bitterhall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bitterhall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto Major throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waine Bitterhall dominated that round.
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.
Bitterhall throws a head kick that misses.
Bitterhall shoots in and bounces Soto Major off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bitterhall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bitterhall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Soto Major manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bitterhall regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitterhall trying to control here.
Bitterhall misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Soto Major lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall trying to hold on to Soto Major's head to control him but Soto Major postures up.
Bitterhall is looking to improve his position.
Soto Major lands strikes from half guard.
Bitterhall wants to improve his position but Soto Major is controlling well.
Soto Major wants to free his trapped foot but Bitterhall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bitterhall pushes Soto Major off looking to stand but Soto Major dives back in and keeps control.
Bitterhall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto Major is working away from the top position though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bitterhall has eaten all the pies!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Waine Bitterhall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bitterhall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major keeping moving, preventing Bitterhall from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bitterhall forces his way into half guard.
Bitterhall wants to control but Soto Major is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitterhall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soto Major controls his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Waine Bitterhall.
Bitterhall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soto Major counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waine Bitterhall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Soto Major moves out of range as Bitterhall throws a body kick.
Bitterhall misses with a wild combination.
Bitterhall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soto Major pushes Bitterhall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bitterhall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitterhall wants to control but Soto Major is keeping him busy.
Bitterhall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Waine Bitterhall wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bitterhall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Soto Major has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitterhall has Soto Major up against the cage in a clinch.
Bitterhall decides to pull guard.
Bitterhall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bitterhall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soto Major puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Soto Major there.
Soto Major scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall has hold of Soto Major's hands but Soto Major slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bitterhall is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitterhall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto Major working Bitterhall over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Soto Major.
Bitterhall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soto Major has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bitterhall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitterhall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Soto Major preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waine Bitterhall.
Well Bitterhall 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waine Bitterhall!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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