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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole swings for the body but Dominatrix moves out of range.
Sithole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sithole lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dominatrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sithole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sithole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dominatrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sithole was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominatrix.
Sithole slips a jab and a cross from Dominatrix.
We've been informed that Sithole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some bone on bone action there as Sithole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've been hearing reports that Dominatrix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sithole scores with a shot to the body.
Sithole looks for a takedown but Dominatrix sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominatrix misses with a straight left.
Sithole connects with a body shot.
Sithole digs a good hook to Dominatrix's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole throws a lazy right hand but Dominatrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sithole scores with a kick to the body.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dominatrix wants to control but Sithole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominatrix tries to get to full guard but Sithole has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sithole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sithole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominatrix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dominatrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominatrix wants to sweep but Sithole has passed to side control!
Dominatrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sithole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sithole prevents Dominatrix from improving his position.
Sithole is nestled in close to Dominatrix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dominatrix is looking to control Sithole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominatrix avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but Sithole is controlling well.
Sithole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sithole stalling.
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but Sithole is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominatrix is working hard here to advance position.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Dominatrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominatrix keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to pass to mount but Dominatrix is defending the position.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Moses Sithole wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
Sithole lands a right hook to the body.
Dominatrix throws a shot to the body.
Sithole throws a leg kick
and Dominatrix counters with a left to the body.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominatrix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sithole counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sithole.
Sithole stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominatrix. Dominatrix gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominatrix throws a right and a left that Sithole avoids nicely.
Sithole scores with a jab.
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Sithole.
Dominatrix jabs Sithole right on the nose. Sithole blinks but takes it well.
Sithole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sithole darts in looking for a takedown but Dominatrix gets double underhooks and turns Sithole into the cage.
Sithole working hard to break the clinch.
Dominatrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dominatrix lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix'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.
Sithole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominatrix checks a leg kick.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominatrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sithole lands a really nice looking cross but Dominatrix seems unphased.
Dominatrix slips a straight right by Sithole.
Sithole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dominatrix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix preventing the sweep.
Sithole wants to improve his position but instead Dominatrix has moved into half guard.
Sithole is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix seems to be working for a kimura but Sithole defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sithole's head.
Dominatrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sithole's head.
Sithole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominatrix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominatrix's back!
Will Sithole go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Dominatrix do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sithole doesn't have the hooks in and Dominatrix manages to turn into his guard.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominatrix.
Sithole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sithole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sithole is looking to stand up but Dominatrix isn't so interested in that idea.
Dominatrix distracts Sithole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominatrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sithole working a defensive guard but Dominatrix passes into half guard.
Sithole wants to get back to full guard.
Sithole trying to hold on to Dominatrix's head to control him but Dominatrix postures up.
Sithole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dominatrix scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sithole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rastaphan Dominatrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sithole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominatrix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominatrix's back!
Dominatrix trying to control the hands but Sithole breaks the grip.
Sithole trying to control momentarily.
Dominatrix is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix is keeping busy.
Sithole punishes Dominatrix with strikes from the back mount.
Will Sithole go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dominatrix is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sithole is landing with strikes. Dominatrix can't take much more of this.
Dominatrix turns into Sithole and is now in his guard.
Sithole controlling the position.
Sithole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominatrix trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dominatrix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sithole's head.
Dominatrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominatrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
Sithole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominatrix is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominatrix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sithole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dominatrix has time to react.
Sithole is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominatrix misses with a straight right.
Sithole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominatrix moves away.
Sithole throws a body punch but Dominatrix moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moses Sithole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Sithole. Those never looked like landing.
Moses Sithole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sithole ducks under a wild hook from Dominatrix.
Sithole throws a lazy right hand but Dominatrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominatrix lands a jab.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown but Dominatrix shows good takedown defense.
Dominatrix tries to clinch up.
Dominatrix swings for the body but Sithole moves out of range.
A low kick from Dominatrix misses
and Sithole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
Sithole misses with a wild body shot.
Sithole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sithole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominatrix cracks Sithole with a good jab.
Sithole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dominatrix rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominatrix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sithole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sithole slips a straight right by Dominatrix.
Sithole throws a solid leg kick but Dominatrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sithole.
Sithole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dominatrix's head.
Sithole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatrix throws a jab when Sithole was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominatrix shoots in for a double leg but Sithole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sithole scores with a decent looking hook.
Dominatrix dives in for a single leg takedown but Sithole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sithole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sithole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dominatrix tries to avoid it but Sithole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dominatrix to the ground. Dominatrix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sithole connects with a right hand. Dominatrix shakes it off.
Sithole fails to land the takedown.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
Dominatrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sithole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole throws a hook but Dominatrix blocks it.
Dominatrix takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sithole.
Nice sprawl there from Dominatrix as Sithole shoots in.
Sithole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dominatrix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sithole.
Sithole throws a low kick but Dominatrix moves out of range easily.
Sithole walks into a left hand.
Dominatrix moves out of range as Sithole strikes.
Sithole throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dominatrix.
Sithole stuffs the takedown attempt from Dominatrix. Dominatrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominatrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sithole circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominatrix. Sithole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominatrix shoots in but no luck this time.
Dominatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sithole.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sithole misses with a straight right.
Sithole lands a nice hook to Dominatrix's body. Dominatrix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sithole swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Moses Sithole just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dominatrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sithole. Dominatrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominatrix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sithole misses with a low kick.
Sithole misses with a double jab
and Dominatrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sithole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dominatrix counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Sithole down! Dominatrix is looking to finish but Sithole is intelligently defending himself.
Sithole is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominatrix advances position into side control!
Sithole is still in real trouble! Can Dominatrix finish him?
Dominatrix scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sithole is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dominatrix can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rastaphan Dominatrix!
Rastaphan Dominatrix retains his light heavyweight title!
Rastaphan Dominatrix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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