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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ABBAS FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ABBAS FAISAL!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by FAISAL.
FAISAL prevents Naulapyssy from escaping the position.
An elbow from FAISAL crashes against the mat.
Naulapyssy wants to get back to his feet but FAISAL drags him back down.
FAISAL tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Naulapyssy is not content to let FAISAL control the position.
Naulapyssy is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAISAL controls the position from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FAISAL misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FAISAL takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naulapyssy has hold of one of FAISAL's legs. FAISAL is fighting the takedown attempt but Naulapyssy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAISAL pulls Naulapyssy in close to prevent any damage.
Naulapyssy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FAISAL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
FAISAL keeping moving, preventing Naulapyssy from controlling successfully.
Naulapyssy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naulapyssy wants to pass the guard but FAISAL is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy wants to stand but FAISAL is controlling his posture from full guard.
Naulapyssy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick that misses.
FAISAL circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy misses with a head kick.
Naulapyssy tries to clinch but FAISAL moves out of range.
Naulapyssy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Naulapyssy.
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.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naulapyssy moves into the clinch.
Naulapyssy wants to break free but FAISAL has control.
FAISAL can't get the takedown.
FAISAL is pressed up against the cage. Naulapyssy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag FAISAL down to the mat. FAISAL avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
FAISAL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Naulapyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ABBAS FAISAL.
FAISAL misses with a takedown attempt - Naulapyssy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naulapyssy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
FAISAL takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
FAISAL looks for a takedown but Naulapyssy sprawls well.
FAISAL looks gassed!
Naulapyssy throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Naulapyssy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naulapyssy pushes FAISAL up against the cage in a clinch.
Naulapyssy has FAISAL pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FAISAL manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Naulapyssy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Naulapyssy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naulapyssy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed FAISAL clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FAISAL is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy is trying to stick to FAISAL's back but FAISAL is turning into Naulapyssy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Naulapyssy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by FAISAL.
Naulapyssy keeping moving, preventing FAISAL from controlling successfully.
Naulapyssy pushes FAISAL off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy throws a head kick but FAISAL moves out of range.
FAISAL shoots in but Naulapyssy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
FAISAL is breathing heavily.
FAISAL has a takedown stuffed.
FAISAL shoots in but Naulapyssy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Naulapyssy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ABBAS FAISAL.
Naulapyssy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naulapyssy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naulapyssy.
FAISAL drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naulapyssy lands an elbow inside that FAISAL shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Naulapyssy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FAISAL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naulapyssy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Naulapyssy postures up and lands a big shot to FAISAL's brow.
Naulapyssy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naulapyssy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FAISAL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naulapyssy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FAISAL is keeping the position for now.
Naulapyssy throwing strikes but missing.
Naulapyssy wants to stand but FAISAL is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
FAISAL shoots for a takedown but Naulapyssy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naulapyssy tries a head kick but it misses.
FAISAL closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naulapyssy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of FAISAL's head.
FAISAL is rocked!
FAISAL is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
FAISAL is still on wobbly legs! Can Naulapyssy finish him?
Naulapyssy breaks from the clinch.
Naulapyssy moves into the clinch successfully.
FAISAL seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulapyssy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulapyssy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
FAISAL fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naulapyssy scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and pushes FAISAL back into the cage.
Naulapyssy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naulapyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FAISAL tries to keep at a distance but Naulapyssy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naulapyssy breaks from the clinch.
Naulapyssy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Naulapyssy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naulapyssy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naulapyssy lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulapyssy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Naulapyssy 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. And we move into the final round!
FAISAL misses with a takedown
and Naulapyssy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
FAISAL is looking for a sweep. Naulapyssy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naulapyssy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. FAISAL defending well though.
Naulapyssy thows a huge punch but FAISAL dodges it nicely.
FAISAL has hold of Naulapyssy's hands but Naulapyssy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Naulapyssy wants to pass to mount but FAISAL is defending the position.
FAISAL on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Naulapyssy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Naulapyssy there.
FAISAL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy tries to pass to full mount but FAISAL defends it.
FAISAL taking some punishment here, with Naulapyssy in his half guard.
Naulapyssy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naulapyssy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frank Naulapyssy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naulapyssy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
FAISAL is not content to let Naulapyssy control the position.
Naulapyssy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naulapyssy is looking to take a break and control but FAISAL is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Naulapyssy working FAISAL over with strikes.
Naulapyssy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
FAISAL has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naulapyssy is working away from the top position though.
Naulapyssy throwing shots but FAISAL is blocking nicely.
Naulapyssy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
FAISAL is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naulapyssy scores with a couple of nice shots.
FAISAL keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naulapyssy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Naulapyssy is trying to control. FAISAL wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naulapyssy slows the pace down in half guard.
Frank Naulapyssy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Frank Naulapyssy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naulapyssy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulapyssy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FAISAL can do to turn this around?
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.
Naulapyssy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naulapyssy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. FAISAL manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
FAISAL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
FAISAL being controlled here, momentarily.
Naulapyssy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
FAISAL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naulapyssy trying to control the position from guard on top but FAISAL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ABBAS FAISAL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naulapyssy content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Naulapyssy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naulapyssy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Naulapyssy!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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