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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghost Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring the ruckus . Sydney Bender has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ghost Face!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face misses with the combination.
It appears Bender was looking to counter with a kick there.
Face misses with a leg kick.
Face throws the kick towards the body but Bender avoids it.
Bender takes one to the chin there.
Bender really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bender takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Face tries to land a body kick
and Bender counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bender.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bender. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bender postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bender gets to his feet. Face looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Face throws a combination that misses
and Bender counters with a left and a right that stings Face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bender's head.
Face misses with a low kick.
Bender tried to counter with a leg kick but Face avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bender's sensitive parts.
Face looks winded!
Face scores with a decent looking hook.
Bender slips a jab and a cross from Face.
Bender throws a big counter combination but Face scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Face misses with a wild combination.
Bender takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Face throws a head kick that misses.
Bender appears to be looking for a big counter.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Face does no damage.
A combination from Face does no damage.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bender thinks about countering with a body kick.
Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Bender.
Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Bender.
Face misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face scores with a hook.
Bender tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bender circles away quickly and effectively.
Bender checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bender appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bender moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bender rushes Face and presses him up against the cage.
Bender stalling.
Bender has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Face avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bender has Face pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Face manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bender is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Face to the mat. Face regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bender stops Face from standing up.
Bender has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bender wants to get up but he can't break Face's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bender's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bender is looking to clinch.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
It appears Bender was looking to counter with a kick there.
Face throws a leg kick which misses Bender's front leg but catches the back leg as Bender tries to avoid it.
Face throws a head kick but Bender moves out of range.
Face misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Face dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bender shoots in but no luck this time.
Bender bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bender takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by Face.
Face fails to land with a series of punches.
Bender uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bender counters by clinching up.
Bender is trying to pull guard but Face has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face is breathing heavily.
Bender tries to pull guard but Face holds him up against the cage and eventually Bender drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bender misses with a knee strike.
Bender lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bender gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face scores with a hook.
Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face tries to bum rush Bender with a series of wild strikes but Bender uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
Bender moves in looking to clinch but Face pushes him off.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face lands with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bender looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bender has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bender has clasped his hands together around Face's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bender tries for a kimura but Face is defending well.
Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Face is trying to get back to half guard.
Bender decides to stand back up.
Face scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender avoids a punch combination nicely.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Bender showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Face.
Bender is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bender wants to clinch up but Face keeps it at a distance.
Bender clinches up with Face and pushes him back against the cage.
Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bender's efforts to push away.
Face lands a takedown into guard.
Bender pushes Face off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Face misses
and Bender counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bender swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Face throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bender counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bender.
Bender lands a takedown into guard.
Face escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bender gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Face trying to keep a closed guard but Bender is proving a slippery customer.
Bender stands up and waves to Face to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ghost Face will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bender tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Face changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Face misses.
Bender half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Face throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Face misses with a low kick.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Face throws the left hand but Bender avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bender throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Face takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bender decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Bender looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bender has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Face uses from the top position.
Bender is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Face is controlling him.
Bender pulls Face in close to prevent any damage.
Face won't allow Bender to sweep him here.
Face is looking to advance position but Bender has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The referee warns Face that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bender takes a jab right on the kisser.
Face fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bender on the side of the head.
Face fails to land with a series of punches.
Face throws a hook but Bender blocks it.
As Face looks to move away, Bender throws a big counter combo but Face just gets out of the way.
Bender moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Face keeps the fight on the outside.
Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bender tries to clinch up but Face circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bender tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Bender avoids the head kick by Face.
Ghost Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender tries to clinch up.
Bender is looking to clinch.
Bender tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Bender tries to score a power double leg takedown but Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bender somewhat.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
Bender jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Face misses with a low kick.
Bender is looking to counter with head kicks.
Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Face backs away, Bender returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bender fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Face sprawls well initially but Bender persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bender stands up and beckons Face to join him on the feet.
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bender moves away.
It appears Bender was looking to counter with a kick there.
Face keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Face is looking for the big counter here.
Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bender counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Face!
Sydney Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghost Face is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bender stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ghost Face.
I've got Face winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ghost Face!
Ghost Face decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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