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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legionarivs Sakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rise of Sakara. Lurendrejer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blunt - Reggae Da Nation . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shananigan Lurendrejer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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215 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Legionarivs Sakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurendrejer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lurendrejer slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakara controlling the position for now.
Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakara trying to hold on to Lurendrejer's head to control him but Lurendrejer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lurendrejer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura but Sakara is defending well.
Sakara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Palazzo Paisano, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lurendrejer is looking for a kimura but Sakara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lurendrejer to get the leverage.
Lurendrejer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakara tries to roll over but Lurendrejer keeps him under control.
Lurendrejer misses with a head shot. Sakara uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lurendrejer is pushing down on Sakara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakara is fighting to maintain full guard but Lurendrejer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sakara trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lurendrejer is looking for a kimura but Sakara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lurendrejer to get the leverage.
Lurendrejer working the head and body with strikes.
Lurendrejer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakara is just riding it out for now. Lurendrejer eventually gives up the hold.
Lurendrejer wants to advance to full mount but Sakara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lurendrejer postures up in Sakara's guard and throws a big left but Sakara blocks it.
Sakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer wants to pass the guard but Sakara is keeping the position.
Lurendrejer stands and steps away. Sakara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sakara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lurendrejer.
Sakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lurendrejer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lurendrejer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lurendrejer has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shananigan Lurendrejer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakara cracks a nice hook into Lurendrejer's ribs.
Sakara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lurendrejer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakara.
Lurendrejer with a hook.
Sakara misses the shot to the body.
Sakara is looking to clinch.
Lurendrejer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakara.
Lurendrejer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakara lands with a nice combination. Lurendrejer backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Shananigan Lurendrejer has been cut.
Sakara throws a body shot but no joy.
Lurendrejer checks a leg kick.
Lurendrejer moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lurendrejer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakara's waist but Sakara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lurendrejer off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Sakara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lurendrejer doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lurendrejer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sakara to the ground. Lurendrejer is now in Sakara's guard.
Lurendrejer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakara is keeping the position for now.
Lurendrejer is still trying to improve position.
Sakara keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sakara has wrist control.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow that misses. Sakara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lurendrejer's guard. Nice move by Sakara!
Lurendrejer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lurendrejer looking for a guillotine here but Sakara defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakara defends well.
Lurendrejer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lurendrejer is looking for a triangle here but Sakara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sakara controls the position.
Lurendrejer throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lurendrejer is not content to let Sakara control the position.
Lurendrejer tries to bench press Sakara off him but Sakara keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lurendrejer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lurendrejer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sakara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch up but Sakara circles away and keeps his distance.
Lurendrejer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legionarivs Sakara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shananigan Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer has his takedown stuffed
and Sakara counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lurendrejer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakara is trying to defend but Lurendrejer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lurendrejer prevents Sakara from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legionarivs Sakara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shananigan Lurendrejer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lurendrejer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakara swivels and escapes.
Sakara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakara leaves Lurendrejer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Sakara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lurendrejer.
Sakara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lurendrejer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lurendrejer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sakara quickly recovers to half guard.
Lurendrejer trying to control the action but Sakara is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakara has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lurendrejer seems to be working for a kimura but Sakara defends the submission attempt.
Lurendrejer seems to be working for a kimura but Sakara defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lurendrejer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakara sees it coming and defends easily.
Lurendrejer wants to take a breather but Sakara is having none of it.
Lurendrejer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lurendrejer works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakara is bucking up trying to escape but Lurendrejer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sakara is trying desperately to improve position.
Lurendrejer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakara is trying desperately to improve position.
Lurendrejer cracks Sakara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lurendrejer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sakara has worked his arm free - good work by Sakara!
Lurendrejer swings around for an armbar but Sakara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lurendrejer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lurendrejer keeping full guard, as Sakara tries to pass.
Our spies down at at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym inform us that Lurendrejer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lurendrejer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakara is aware though and is defending well.
Lurendrejer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakara controls the pace.
Lurendrejer trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakara trying to control but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lurendrejer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lurendrejer looking for a sweep. Not yet Lurendrejer, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurendrejer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shananigan Lurendrejer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lurendrejer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shananigan Lurendrejer!
A very excited looking Shananigan Lurendrejer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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