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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Makaresh Ghandi (ranked 5973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 5837 p4p, 547 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makaresh Ghandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek misses with a low kick.
Banchamek forces Ghandi back against the cage and clinches.
Banchamek working Ghandi over with knees to the body.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Ghandi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banchamek has Ghandi up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banchamek.
It looks like Makaresh Ghandi has been cut.
Banchamek is working Ghandi over against the cage.
Ghandi wants a takedown but no success here.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghandi is breathing heavily.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghandi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghandi's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banchamek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghandi won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Banchamek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banchamek is leaning against Ghandi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banchamek.
Banchamek landing knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a body punch.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ghandi's defenses.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
Banchamek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Ghandi shrugs off.
Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghandis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body.
Banchamek pushes Ghandi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside.
Banchamek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ghandi takes a shot to the head.
Ghandi is trying to pull guard but Banchamek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makaresh Ghandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek working Ghandi over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Banchamek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghandi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Ghandi 's eye.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek digs a right hand underneath Ghandi's ribcage. Ghandi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banchamek working Ghandi over with knees to the body.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghandi is rocked!
Makaresh Ghandi's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Banchamek.
Oh Ghandi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banchamek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banchamek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghandi seems to have got his legs back now.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banchamek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghandi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banchamek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghandi takes an elbow to the temple.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghandi.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banchamek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghandi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makaresh Ghandi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banchamek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghandi, pushing him back against the cage.
Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghandi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghandi.
Ghandi tries to pull guard but Banchamek won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghandi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
Banchamek works on Ghandi's body with a couple of short punches.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Banchamek working Ghandi over with knees to the body.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghandi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Ghandi in his tracks for a moment.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghandi.
Banchamek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Banchamek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek is leaning against Ghandi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek working Ghandi over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.
Makaresh Ghandi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside.
Banchamek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Ghandi in his tracks for a moment.
Banchamek pushes Ghandi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands an uppercut.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek digs a right hand underneath Ghandi's ribcage. Ghandi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banchamek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek digs a right hand underneath Ghandi's ribcage. Ghandi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banchamek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghandi's face.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a left to the head.
Banchamek lands a nice knee to the body.
Banchamek digs a right hand underneath Ghandi's ribcage. Ghandi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek landing knees to the head.
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
Banchamek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banchamek obliges.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghandi tries to pull guard but Banchamek won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makaresh Ghandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghandi's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Ghandi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banchamek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Makaresh Ghandi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Banchamek forces Ghandi back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Banchamek.
Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banchamek lands with a left to the head.
Banchamek is working Ghandi over against the cage.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghandi won't want to take too many of those.
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.
Ghandi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banchamek walks away with a smile on his face. Ghandi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banchamek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghandi's calf.
Banchamek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghandi, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
Banchamek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghandi.
Good body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek pushes Ghandi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banchamek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghandi.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Banchamek gets through Ghandi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek working Ghandi over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
Ghandi wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Banchamek as the two fighters clinch.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Ghandi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghandi's gas tank.
Banchamek lands a good knee to the midsection. Ghandi won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
A right handed body shot lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghandis head.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banchamek obliges.
Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banchamek landing knees to the body.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Banchamek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Ghandi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ghandi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makaresh Ghandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghandi backwards.
Banchamek lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek digs a right hand into Ghandi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghandi's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Banchamek - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek crunches a lovely knee into Ghandi's ribcage.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ghandi takes an elbow to the temple.
Banchamek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Makaresh Ghandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buakaw Banchamek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banchamek 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!
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