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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tendai Mtawariwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucious Hellavictorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tendai Mtawariwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucious Hellavictorious!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtawariwa lands a right hook to the body.
Mtawariwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellavictorious.
Mtawariwa works Hellavictorious's body with a nice hook.
Mtawariwa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hellavictorious has time to react.
Hellavictorious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mtawariwa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hellavictorious momentarily.
Hellavictorious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mtawariwa.
Hellavictorious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mtawariwa.
Hellavictorious gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellavictorious is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellavictorious trying to hold on to Mtawariwa's head to control him but Mtawariwa postures up.
Mtawariwa wants to stand up but Hellavictorious is controlling the position.
Hellavictorious keeping hold of Mtawariwa's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
Mtawariwa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hellavictorious.
Hellavictorious is looking to control Mtawariwa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hellavictorious avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellavictorious gets back to full guard.
Mtawariwa is looking to stand up but Hellavictorious won't let him.
Hellavictorious trying to keep a closed guard but Mtawariwa is proving a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Hellavictorious wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hellavictorious bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mtawariwa's guard.
Mtawariwa keeping moving, preventing Hellavictorious from controlling successfully.
Hellavictorious passes Mtawariwa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tendai Mtawariwa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hellavictorious misses with a series of wild punches.
Mtawariwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mtawariwa wants to stand up but Hellavictorious manages to regain full guard.
Hellavictorious wants to stand up but Mtawariwa is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hellavictorious is on top in guard.
Hellavictorious wants to stand but Mtawariwa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mtawariwa wants to stand and escape but Hellavictorious is having none of it.
Hellavictorious is looking to work some ground and pound but Mtawariwa has wrist control.
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.
Hellavictorious pushing down on Mtawariwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hellavictorious tries to stand and escape but Mtawariwa is controlling the position.
Hellavictorious tries to pass to full mount but Mtawariwa defends it.
Mtawariwa is trying to stand up here but Hellavictorious is controlling him well.
Hellavictorious trying to control the action but Mtawariwa is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hellavictorious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Tendai Mtawariwa has been cut.
Mtawariwa walks into a left hand.
Mtawariwa throws a looping overhand right but Hellavictorious ducks down to avoid it.
Hellavictorious fails to land with a series of punches.
Hellavictorious looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hellavictorious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mtawariwa momentarily.
Mtawariwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellavictorious.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellavictorious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hellavictorious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mtawariwa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellavictorious misses the target.
Mtawariwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hellavictorious wants to control but Mtawariwa is keeping busy.
Hellavictorious is breathing heavily.
Mtawariwa decides to stand up.
Mtawariwa shoots in and bounces Hellavictorious off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mtawariwa wants to get up but he can't break Hellavictorious's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mtawariwa won't allow Hellavictorious to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucious Hellavictorious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tendai Mtawariwa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hellavictorious swinging wildly here.
Hellavictorious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mtawariwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mtawariwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hellavictorious misses with a low kick.
Hellavictorious throws a hook to the side of Mtawariwa's head but Mtawariwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellavictorious misses with a double jab.
Hellavictorious misses with a two punch combination.
Mtawariwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellavictorious trying to hold on to Mtawariwa's head to control him but Mtawariwa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtawariwa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hellavictorious tries to kick Mtawariwa off but Mtawariwa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hellavictorious manages to get to full guard.
Mtawariwa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hellavictorious is proving hard to escape from.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mtawariwa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mtawariwa stops Hellavictorious from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hellavictorious looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mtawariwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hellavictorious defends it nicely.
Hellavictorious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Mtawariwa works the jab nicely.
Lucious Hellavictorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellavictorious slips under a jab from Mtawariwa.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hellavictorious throws a punch but it's blocked by Mtawariwa.
Mtawariwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellavictorious tries to circle away but Mtawariwa has him pinned against the cage.
Mtawariwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mtawariwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mtawariwa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hellavictorious backwards.
Mtawariwa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mtawariwa tries to stall but Hellavictorious uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mtawariwa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mtawariwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hellavictorious's efforts to push away.
Mtawariwa lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mtawariwa as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mtawariwa breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellavictorious scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mtawariwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellavictorious misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tendai Mtawariwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mtawariwa 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tendai Mtawariwa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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