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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between faceman sureman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batang Tondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sureman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, going up. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 cm
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, faceman sureman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Batang Tondo! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tondo shoots in for a takedown but sureman shows good takedown defense. Tondo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Batang Tondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. sureman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
sureman throws a right hand that Tondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tondo also avoids with ease. sureman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tondo shoots for a takedown but sureman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. faceman sureman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Tondo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tondo tries to close the distance and clinch but sureman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tondo fails with the takedown. Tondo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has sureman pinned against the cage. sureman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tondo shoots in looking for a takedown. sureman tries to sprawl out of it but Tondo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. sureman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The fighters circling - Tondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tondo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tondo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tondo looks for a takedown but sureman sprawls well. A nice combination there by sureman.
Tondo looks gassed! sureman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tondo tries to close the distance and clinch but sureman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tondo tries to clinch there but sureman circles away.
sureman misses with a wild combination.
Tondo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tondo throws a left and a right that both miss
and sureman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by sureman. Tondo tries for a takedown. No joy.
sureman blocks an elbow strike. sureman jumps guard.
sureman is looking to stand back up but Tondo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by sureman. sureman wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tondo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Tondo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Tondo stands up from half guard. Tondo forces sureman back against the cage and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
faceman sureman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tondo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tondo slows the pace down in half guard. Tondo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Tondo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. sureman is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tondo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, sureman has managed to free his arm - good work. sureman wants to get back to his feet.
sureman 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. Nice strikes from Tondo there. Tondo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. sureman tries to kick Tondo off but Tondo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Tondo passes to side control. Tondo just content to control the position. sureman wants to get back to his feet. sureman is letting Tondo control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tondo working the body and head with strikes. sureman wants to get back to his feet. Tondo lands some shots froms side control. Tondo decides to take the fight back to the feet. Tondo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four 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. Tondo throws a lazy head kick and sureman counters with a three punch combo that has Tondo backing up. Tondo nods at sureman to acknowledge the strikes. sureman slaps away a takedown attempt from Tondo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. sureman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. faceman sureman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Tondo. sureman throws a sloppy head kick and Tondo moves out of range easily. Tondo looks to clinch letting sureman counter with a right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tondo fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Tondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tondo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming sureman to the mat! sureman manages to get full guard. Tondo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. sureman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tondo is controlling him. Tondo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on sureman, up you get! faceman sureman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tondo has a takedown stuffed. Tondo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tondo is looking to clinch but sureman is avoiding it.
Tondo misses with an uppercut. sureman saw that one coming. Tondo misses with a few strikes there.
Tondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tondo fails with a takedown attempt.
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. Tondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. sureman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tondo fails with the takedown. faceman sureman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Tondo. Tondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but sureman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tondo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but sureman swivels and escapes. Tondo closes the distance and clinches up with sureman, looking for a takedown. Tondo pushes sureman against the cage but sureman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No luck for Tondo with that takedown attempt. Tondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but sureman circles away. Tondo looks for a takedown but sureman sprawls well. sureman scores with a nice head shot.
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. Tondo fails with a takedown attempt. sureman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tondo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for sureman! sureman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tondo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Tondo lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Batang Tondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tondo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Tondo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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