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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Bibiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Bibiano!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosking looks for a takedown but Bibiano sprawls well.
Hosking scores with a spinning back kick!
Bibiano swings for the body but Hosking moves out of range.
Hosking is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bibiano.
It looks like Vincent Hosking has been cut.
Hosking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bibiano misses with a double jab.
Hosking tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bibiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hosking somewhat.
Hosking throws a jab but it's blocked by Bibiano.
Hosking slips under a jab from Bibiano.
Hosking shoots in looking for a takedown. Bibiano tries to sprawl out of it but Hosking keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bibiano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hosking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosking looks for a takedown but Bibiano sprawls well.
Bibiano scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hosking misses.
Luca Bibiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bibiano digs a good body shot into Hosking's ribs.
Hosking throws a sloppy head kick and Bibiano moves out of range easily.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hosking was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hosking is breathing heavily.
Hosking looking to control but Bibiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bibiano tries to reverse the position but Hosking maintains control.
Hosking looking to control but Bibiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bibiano working to try and regain half guard.
Bibiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano tries to lock up and control but Hosking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hosking thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bibiano wants to hold on but Hosking pushes him away.
Hosking get's back to his feet.
Bibiano looks to land a combination but Hosking avoids it well.
Hosking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bibiano.
Hosking closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hosking lands in his opponent's guard.
Hosking wants to stand but Bibiano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bibiano is trying to control the position but Hosking postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano wants to stand and escape but Hosking is having none of it.
Hosking wants to control from the top but Bibiano keeps moving.
Bibiano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hosking wants to pass the guard but Bibiano is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hosking throws a body kick that misses.
Bibiano throws a right hand that Hosking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hosking also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hosking moves into the clinch.
Hosking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bibiano misses with a two punch combination.
Hosking tries to clinch up.
Hosking tries for a takedown but Bibiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hosking forces Bibiano back against the ropes and clinches.
Bibiano has had enough of the clinch but Hosking keeps him there for the moment.
Hosking breaks from the clinch.
Bibiano scores with a three punch combo!
Hosking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bibiano.
Hosking closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bibiano circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Hosking will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hosking's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bibiano scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hosking.
Bibiano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hosking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bibiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Hosking will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bibiano swinging wildly here.
Bibiano lands a really nice looking cross but Hosking seems unphased.
Bibiano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hosking avoids the body shot from Bibiano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bibiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hosking.
Hosking slips under a jab from Bibiano.
Bibiano connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hosking drives through and clinches with Bibiano against the ropes.
Hosking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hosking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosking ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hosking no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bibiano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hosking wants to stand and escape but Bibiano is having none of it.
Hosking working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hosking controlling the position.
Hosking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bibiano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hosking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hosking is trying to control the position but Bibiano postures up.
Bibiano wants to stand but Hosking is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hosking is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hosking will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hosking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bibiano.
Hosking needs to keep his hands up - Bibiano had a free shot at his head there.
Bibiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bibiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Bibiano works Hosking's body with a nice hook.
Bibiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hosking doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to de liver by Bibiano. Beautiful body shot.
Bibiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hosking shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bibiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bibiano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bibiano misses with the combination.
Bibiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Bibiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bibiano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bibiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Bibiano scores with a jab to the body.
Bibiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Hosking is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bibiano.
Bibiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hosking.
Hosking is looking to clinch but Bibiano is avoiding it.
Bibiano throws a nice looking combination but Hosking bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hosking gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hosking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent Hosking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hosking throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Bibiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hosking's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hosking is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bibiano.
Bibiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hosking shoots for a double leg takedown but Bibiano sprawls well. He's pushed Hosking's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hosking.
Hosking misses with a double jab
and Bibiano counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bibiano.
Hosking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibiano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hosking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Bibiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hosking falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bibiano counters with a straight right hand.
Bibiano stalks Hosking and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hosking's face. Hosking staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking closes the distance and pushes Bibiano back into the ropes.
Bibiano tries to break the clinch but Hosking is controlling the position.
Hosking turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hosking manages to end up in side control.
Bibiano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hosking asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hosking stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hosking closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hosking has Bibiano pressed against the ropes, preventing Bibiano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hosking throws a head kick but Bibiano moves out of range.
Bibiano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hosking backs up against the ropes.
Hosking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Hosking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosking moves forwards but Bibiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hosking shoots in for a double leg but Bibiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hosking has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hosking there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bibiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bibiano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bibiano with a nice cross.
Luca Bibiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bibiano throws a series of punches but Hosking moves out of range.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bibiano but Bibiano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bibiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bibiano keeps the fight on the outside.
Hosking showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bibiano.
Bibiano throws a hook but Hosking blocks it.
Hosking swings for the body but Bibiano moves out of range.
Bibiano lands with a right hand.
Bibiano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hosking falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bibiano counters with a one-two to the body.
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.
Hosking misses with a looping right.
Hosking looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hosking takes the fight into the clinch.
Hosking has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bibiano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bibiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hosking keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bibiano's efforts to push away.
Hosking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bibiano just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincent Hosking.
I think Hosking 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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