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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livad L aspinatour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio comes to the cage accompanied by Kamate - All Blacks. Te Mana Lumotuffio looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Livad L aspinatour!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumotuffio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
L aspinatour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lumotuffio checks it well.
Lumotuffio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
L aspinatour throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lumotuffio.
L aspinatour throws a front kick aimed at Lumotuffio's knee but Lumotuffio avoids it well.
Lumotuffio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Livad L aspinatour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumotuffio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
L aspinatour feints and then cracks Lumotuffio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lumotuffio down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from L aspinatour, right into the meat.
Lumotuffio scores a takedown into full mount!
L aspinatour bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
L aspinatour stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lumotuffio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lumotuffio working for a triangle but L aspinatour defends it easily.
Lumotuffio is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
L aspinatour passes into half guard.
L aspinatour wants to pass to mount but Lumotuffio is defending the position.
L aspinatour passes the guard and advances to mount!
L aspinatour with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
L aspinatour stands up from mount. Strange move.
L aspinatour misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio blocks a low kick nicely.
Lumotuffio blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Lumotuffio as he checks the leg kick.
Lumotuffio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
L aspinatour throws a quick inside leg kick.
L aspinatour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lumotuffio checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio checks the leg kick.
L aspinatour scores with a leg kick.
L aspinatour tries to clinch up but Lumotuffio circles away and keeps his distance.
L aspinatour thumps Lumotuffio with a low kick.
L aspinatour throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
L aspinatour dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lumotuffio. That did some damage!
L aspinatour tries to score with a low kick but Lumotuffio moves his leg out of the way.
Lumotuffio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by L aspinatour. L aspinatour obviously looking to wear him down.
L aspinatour tries to clinch up but Lumotuffio circles away and keeps his distance.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick that misses.
L aspinatour cracks the inside of Lumotuffio's front leg.
L aspinatour tries to clinch there but Lumotuffio circles away.
L aspinatour with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
L aspinatour shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lumotuffio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in L aspinatour's guard.
L aspinatour manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
L aspinatour working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is trying desperately to improve position.
L aspinatour looking for a guillotine from mount but Lumotuffio is having none of it.
Lumotuffio is in all sorts of trouble here.
L aspinatour working for a submission but Lumotuffio is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumotuffio is desperately trying to improve his position but L aspinatour has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick which misses Lumotuffio's front leg but catches the back leg as Lumotuffio tries to avoid it.
Lumotuffio takes a kick to the side of the head.
L aspinatour throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lumotuffio.
L aspinatour throws a nice head kick!
L aspinatour swings away with a leg kick that misses.
L aspinatour tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
L aspinatour throws a chopping leg kick but Lumotuffio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
L aspinatour fails with a takedown attempt.
L aspinatour is looking to clinch.
L aspinatour is looking to chop away at Lumotuffio's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from L aspinatour.
L aspinatour turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
L aspinatour lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lumotuffio's sensitive parts.
Lumotuffio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from L aspinatour.
L aspinatour pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lumotuffio is out of range and L aspinatour settles back down.
L aspinatour scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lumotuffio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
L aspinatour wants to get back to his feet.
L aspinatour gets back to half guard.
L aspinatour regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio got a little sloppy there for a moment and L aspinatour has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lumotuffio has managed to get both his arms back between L aspinatour's legs - danger averted.
L aspinatour escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lumotuffio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lumotuffio stopping the sweep attempt from L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio 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.
Lumotuffio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but L aspinatour manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lumotuffio has L aspinatour in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. L aspinatour is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lumotuffio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take L aspinatour's back instead.
Lumotuffio looking for the choke but no joy.
L aspinatour manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lumotuffio's guard. Nice work there by L aspinatour.
Lumotuffio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. L aspinatour doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. L aspinatour manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
L aspinatour stands up and waves to Lumotuffio to follow him.
Lumotuffio blocks a leg kick.
L aspinatour rushes Lumotuffio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
L aspinatour wants a takedown.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Livad L aspinatour.
L aspinatour lands a knee to the head.
Lumotuffio can't get the takedown.
L aspinatour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, L aspinatour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lumotuffio's brow.
Lumotuffio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. L aspinatour smiles and moves away.
L aspinatour is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lumotuffio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lumotuffio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
L aspinatour throws a leg kick which misses Lumotuffio's front leg but catches the back leg as Lumotuffio tries to avoid it.
L aspinatour throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
L aspinatour is looking to score with low kicks.
L aspinatour misses with a takedown
and Lumotuffio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
L aspinatour manages to get to full guard.
L aspinatour looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lumotuffio got a little sloppy there for a moment and L aspinatour has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lumotuffio has managed to get both his arms back between L aspinatour's legs - danger averted.
Lumotuffio forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura here.
Lumotuffio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lumotuffio is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, L aspinatour has managed to free his arm - good work.
L aspinatour is defending against the submission attempts here by Lumotuffio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
L aspinatour manages to get to full guard.
Lumotuffio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. L aspinatour swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lumotuffio has gone for a leg lock! L aspinatour slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lumotuffio's guard.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio keeping full guard, as L aspinatour tries to pass.
Lumotuffio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lumotuffio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. L aspinatour doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. L aspinatour manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lumotuffio throws his legs up looking for a submission but L aspinatour uses it to pass to side control.
L aspinatour advances to mount.
L aspinatour looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Livad L aspinatour has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lumotuffio is in all sorts of trouble here.
L aspinatour working for a submission but Lumotuffio is keeping him at bay.
Lumotuffio is desperately trying to improve his position but L aspinatour has a good base and remains in mount.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livad L aspinatour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
L aspinatour looking to control but Lumotuffio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
L aspinatour stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Livad L aspinatour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
L aspinatour is looking to clinch but Lumotuffio is avoiding it.
Lumotuffio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Livad L aspinatour.
Well L aspinatour 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Livad L aspinatour!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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