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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hayden Allen (ranked 5747 p4p, 4570 weight class) and Kabelo Nyambe (ranked 0 p4p, 415 weight class). Hayden Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayden Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabelo Nyambe!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyambe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nyambe, which made it look bad.
Allen goes for a double leg but Nyambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nyambe continues to drive forward.
Nyambe jumps guard.
Nyambe pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nyambe closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Nyambe decides to pull guard.
Nyambe has his feet on Allen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyambe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyambe as he avoids it easily.
Hayden Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nyambe jumps guard.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Nyambe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nyambe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nyambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Nyambe both land. Nice combination.
Nyambe has managed to clinch.
Allen tries for a takedown but Nyambe manages to get underhooks.
Nyambe has hold of one of Allen's legs. Allen is fighting the takedown attempt but Nyambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nyambe stands and steps away. Allen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nyambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nyambe's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nyambe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyambe pulls guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nyambe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nyambe jumps into guard, dragging Allen to the mat.
Nyambe pushes Allen off and gets back to his feet.
Nyambe punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nyambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nyambe lands a takedown into guard.
Allen is working an open guard so Nyambe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nyambe looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Allen is rocked!
Nyambe scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nyambe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Nyambe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nyambe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nyambe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nyambe has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nyambe successfully pulls guard.
Nyambe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nyambe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nyambe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Nyambe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nyambe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nyambe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen looks for a takedown but Nyambe sprawls well.
Allen shoots and misses
enabling Nyambe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyambe darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Nyambe pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyambe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Allen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nyambe jumps into guard, dragging Allen to the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nyambe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Nyambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nyambe connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Nyambe closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Nyambe pulls guard successfully.
Allen wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nyambe has his feet on Allen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nyambe has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Nyambe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyambe as he avoids it easily.
Nyambe throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Nyambe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyambe.
Nyambe looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nyambe pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nyambe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Allen uses from the top position.
Nyambe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Nyambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nyambe wriggles free and stands up.
Nyambe connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Nyambe instigates a clinch.
Nyambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nyambe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nyambe closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Nyambe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nyambe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyambe drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nyambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Nyambe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nyambe stands up and waves to Allen to follow him.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nyambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nyambe clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nyambe scores with a three punch combo!
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nyambe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nyambe throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyambe pinned against the cage. Nyambe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nyambe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kabelo Nyambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allen checks a low kick from Nyambe.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Nyambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allen can't fight it off and eventually Nyambe manages to take the fight to the floor. Allen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen is working an open guard so Nyambe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nyambe scores with a one two! Allen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nyambe lands with a right hand.
Nyambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nyambe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Nyambe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Allen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nyambe is trying to trip Allen. He has hold of a leg but Allen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nyambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Nyambe defends easily.
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyambe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kabelo Nyambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nyambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyambe stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Nyambe successfully pulls guard.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nyambe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nyambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nyambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nyambe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyambe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Nyambe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nyambe has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nyambe after a bit of a struggle.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nyambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyambe looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Nyambe counters with a straight right hand.
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Nyambe. Nyambe maintains the clinch.
Nyambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nyambe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Allen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nyambe moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyambe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nyambe manages to end up in side control.
Allen tries to buck Nyambe off but Nyambe is having none of it.
Nyambe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Allen to his feet.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Nyambe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nyambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Nyambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nyambe scores with a three punch combo!
Allen fails with the takedown
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Nyambe sprawls well.
Nyambe moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyambe stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Nyambe jumps guard.
Nyambe pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyambe closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Nyambe jumps guard.
Allen stands and steps away. Nyambe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyambe as he avoids it easily.
Nyambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Nyambe.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyambe tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kabelo Nyambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe shows good takedown defense.
Nyambe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nyambe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nyambe duly obliges.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Nyambe counters with a right hand to the body.
Nyambe forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyambe decides to pull guard.
Nyambe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nyambe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Allen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nyambe and Allen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nyambe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabelo Nyambe!
In his post fight interview, Kabelo Nyambe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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