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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamin Haidar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melen Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haidar comes into the arena with target=blank>drop the world blaring out of the sound system. Melen Auditore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 cm
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154 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aamin Haidar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Melen Auditore! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haidar looks for the body kick but Auditore saw that one coming. Haidar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Haidar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haidar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haidar throws a series of punches but Auditore avoids them all with ease. Haidar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Haidar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haidar throws out a loose jab but Auditore uses good head movement to avoid it. Haidar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Auditore slips a jab and a cross from Haidar.
Auditore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Auditore trying to pass the guard but Haidar defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Auditore wants to work for an arm triangle but Haidar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Auditore seems to be working for a kimura but Haidar defends the submission attempt. Auditore seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haidar pushes Auditore off looking to stand but Auditore dives back in and keeps control.
Auditore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haidar is just riding it out for now. Auditore eventually gives up the hold. Auditore wants to work for an arm triangle but Haidar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haidar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Auditore looks gassed! Auditore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Haidar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haidar is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Auditore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haidar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Haidar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haidar tries to hold on but Auditore pushes him away. Auditore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haidar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Haidar tries to lock up and control but Auditore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Auditore goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haidar turns into him and now he's in Auditore's guard.
Haidar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Auditore's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Auditore keeping moving, preventing Haidar from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haidar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Haidar trying to control but Auditore is working from the bottom. Haidar wanted to stand there but Auditore had control of the position. Auditore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Haidar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Haidar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Auditore on the ground. Auditore is looking for a kimura but Haidar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Auditore to get the leverage. Haidar tries to roll over but Auditore keeps him under control. Auditore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Auditore seems to be working for a kimura but Haidar defends the submission attempt. Haidar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Auditore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haidar is just riding it out for now. Auditore eventually gives up the hold. Auditore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haidar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Auditore. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melen Auditore dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haidar misses with a wild combination.
Haidar throws a series of punches but Auditore avoids them all with ease. Haidar fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haidar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Auditore shoots in for a takedown but Haidar shows good takedown defense. Haidar throws a series of punches but Auditore avoids them all with ease. Auditore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haidar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Auditore staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Haidar.
Auditore ducks under a wild hook from Haidar. Haidar throws a right hand that Auditore ducks under and follows up with a left that Auditore also avoids with ease. Haidar looks to land a right hand but Auditore moved out of range. Haidar swinging wilding here.
Haidar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Auditore. Auditore moves away from the strike by Haidar. No joy there for Haidar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Auditore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Auditore showed some decent athleticism there. Haidar is defending against the submission attempts here by Auditore.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Auditore is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Haidar has managed to free his arm - good work. Auditore maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Haidar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Auditore has cracked it and Haidar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Auditore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melen Auditore!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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