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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaylan Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selly Sel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Showdown - Black Eyed Peas. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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169 cm
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160 lbs
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179 cm
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaylan Heath! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Selly Sel! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab lands there for Sel. Sel scores with a three punch combo!
Sel throws a quick inside leg kick. Heath moves into the clinch. Heath goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sel prevents it.
Heath works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Heath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Heath with a flurry of punches that miss. Sel wants to stand up but Heath is controlling him. Heath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heath drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sel dives on top into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath tries to land a sweep but no joy. Heath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sel trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Heath is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heath is trying to keep Sel in close.
Sel gets to his feet - Heath follows without any prompting. Sel connects with a looping right hand.
Sel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heath somewhat. Heath shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heath showed some decent athleticism there. Heath is pressing down on Sel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sel is holding on for now. Sel pushes Heath off looking to stand but Heath dives back in and keeps control.
Heath thows a huge punch but Sel dodges it nicely.
Sel is defending against the submission attempts here by Heath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heath is working for a submission of some sort.
Heath is breathing heavily. Sel tries to kick Heath off but Heath keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Heath is working for a kimura but Sel is defending it quite comfortably.
Sel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sel scores with a one two! Heath had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Heath looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sel is fending him off so far but Heath persists. Nope, Sel circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaylan Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sel lands a two punch combo.
Sel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heath. Sel misses with a series of wild punches.
Sel misses with a double jab.
Heath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Heath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sel.
Sel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sel darts in trying to clinch and Heath counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sel! Heath jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sel and Heath has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sel sneaks out the side door and pushes Heath away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Sel wants to clinch but Heath slips to the side and Heath counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heath seems to be looking for submissions.
Sel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heath. Sel is looking to escape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heath 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Heath is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sel has managed to free his arm - good work. Heath seems to be looking for submissions.
Heath is looking to pass Sel's guard but actually Sel recovers to full guard.
That's two 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. Heath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Heath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sel has escaped and now he's on top! Sel wants to stand but Heath has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Heath looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sel passes into side control! Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't. Heath wants to control but Sel postures up. Heath sneaks back into half guard. Heath gets back to full guard.
Heath controlling Sel's posture. Kaylan Heath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sel trying to control but Heath is working from the bottom. Heath has a closed guard, preventing Sel from standing up. Heath looking for a guillotine here but Sel defends easily.
Sel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaylan Heath dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sel works Heath's body with a nice hook. Sel throws a series of punches but Heath moves out of range. Heath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sel misses with a two punch combination.
Heath circles away from the clinch attempt and Heath counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heath goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sel prevents it.
Sel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sel prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaylan Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sel is trying to break free. Heath has hold of one of Sel's legs. Sel is fighting the takedown attempt but Heath gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Heath looking to pass the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sel is trying to keep Heath in close.
Sel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Heath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heath has gone for a leg lock! Sel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heath's guard. Heath wants to sweep but no luck. Heath uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Heath wants to clinch up but Sel keeps it at a distance. Sel clinches with his opponent.
Sel tries to circle away but Heath has him pinned against the cage. Heath pulls Sel into guard.
Heath wants to hit a switch here but Sel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heath there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heath is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heath is trying to reverse the position but instead Sel has taken his back - oops! Heath is in bad spot here.
Heath is keeping busy.
Heath just trying to survive but Sel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Heath rolls, trying to escape but Sel keeps control of the position.
Sel is not going to allow Heath to sit and survive in this position. Sel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sel doesn't have the hooks in and Heath manages to turn into his guard.
Heath tries to free his leg and advance position but Sel is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Heath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Heath blocks the strikes from Sel.
Heath moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaylan Heath showed his dominance in that final round. I think Heath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaylan Heath!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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