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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Buckwalteringstonton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa comes into the arena with Shelter - Message of the Bhagavat blaring out of the sound system. Prathamesh Randhawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Buckwalteringstonton!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randhawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckwalteringstonton.
Buckwalteringstonton throws a right hand that Randhawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Randhawa also avoids with ease.
Randhawa tries to counter with a takedown but Buckwalteringstonton is quick to defend against it.
Buckwalteringstonton throws a lazy body kick
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randhawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randhawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randhawa passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa is working for a kimura but Buckwalteringstonton is defending it quite comfortably.
Randhawa is pressing down on Buckwalteringstonton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckwalteringstonton is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Randhawa is pressing down on Buckwalteringstonton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckwalteringstonton is holding on for now.
Buckwalteringstonton tries to roll over but Randhawa keeps him under control.
Randhawa works his way into side control.
Buckwalteringstonton wants to control but Randhawa postures up.
Randhawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buckwalteringstonton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randhawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buckwalteringstonton has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Randhawa off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Buckwalteringstonton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Randhawa.
Randhawa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Randhawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Randhawa tries to roll but Buckwalteringstonton sticks to his back.
Randhawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Randhawa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Randhawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Randhawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buckwalteringstonton is taking a breather. Randhawa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard but Buckwalteringstonton has passed into side control.
Buckwalteringstonton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randhawa keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prathamesh Randhawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buckwalteringstonton connects with a body shot that sends Randhawa's belly button to the back.
Buckwalteringstonton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Randhawa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buckwalteringstonton!
Buckwalteringstonton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckwalteringstonton gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randhawa pulls his head out easily.
Randhawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is looking for a kimura but Buckwalteringstonton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randhawa to get the leverage.
Randhawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buckwalteringstonton is just riding it out for now. Randhawa eventually gives up the hold.
Buckwalteringstonton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Buckwalteringstonton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckwalteringstonton has an active guard here but Randhawa has managed to pass into half guard.
Buckwalteringstonton actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randhawa prevents Buckwalteringstonton from improving his position.
Randhawa seems to be working for a kimura but Buckwalteringstonton defends the submission attempt.
Randhawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Randhawa working for a submission but Buckwalteringstonton is keeping him at bay.
Randhawa prevents Buckwalteringstonton from getting the reversal.
Randhawa wants to take Buckwalteringstonton's back here but Buckwalteringstonton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa has hold of Buckwalteringstonton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Buckwalteringstonton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Randhawa wants to take Buckwalteringstonton's back but he can't do it this time.
Buckwalteringstonton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Randhawa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Buckwalteringstonton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Randhawa passes to side control.
Randhawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randhawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randhawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buckwalteringstonton misses with a body shot.
Buckwalteringstonton thows a body kick. Randhawa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buckwalteringstonton misses the shot to the body.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buckwalteringstonton throws a body kick that misses.
Randhawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buckwalteringstonton throws a leg kick but Randhawa moved away.
Randhawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Randhawa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Randhawa dives in and scores a takedown into Buckwalteringstonton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randhawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a triangle but Randhawa pushes his legs off easily.
Buckwalteringstonton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buckwalteringstonton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randhawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randhawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randhawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randhawa 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.
Randhawa passes Buckwalteringstonton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton trying to control from the bottom.
Buckwalteringstonton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randhawa advances to half guard.
Buckwalteringstonton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Buckwalteringstonton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buckwalteringstonton.
Buckwalteringstonton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a triangle but Randhawa pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton can't keep his opponent in guard - Randhawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randhawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buckwalteringstonton is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckwalteringstonton trying to control but Randhawa postures up.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buckwalteringstonton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buckwalteringstonton is trying to control but can't.
Randhawa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Randhawa has hold of Buckwalteringstonton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Buckwalteringstonton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buckwalteringstonton 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randhawa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Buckwalteringstonton reverses the position - he's now on top in Randhawa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Prathamesh Randhawa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Randhawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckwalteringstonton.
Randhawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buckwalteringstonton. That one must have hurt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randhawa.
Randhawa working away.
Randhawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buckwalteringstonton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buckwalteringstonton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randhawa's guard! Nice work there by Buckwalteringstonton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckwalteringstonton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckwalteringstonton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckwalteringstonton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randhawa is looking for a triangle here but Buckwalteringstonton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buckwalteringstonton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randhawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buckwalteringstonton off and has taken his back!
Buckwalteringstonton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Randhawa not allowing Buckwalteringstonton to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckwalteringstonton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Randhawa looking for the choke from the back.
Randhawa is not going to allow Buckwalteringstonton to sit and survive in this position.
Buckwalteringstonton tries to roll but Randhawa sticks to his back.
Randhawa working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Buckwalteringstonton is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Randhawa has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Buckwalteringstonton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa retains his featherweight title!
Prathamesh Randhawa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Reginald Buckwalteringstonton had this to say: 'Can we test this guy for steroids?'.
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