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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt mitriony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kamate - All Blacks. matt mitriony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, matt mitriony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mitriony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumotuffio but Lumotuffio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lumotuffio tries to close the distance and clinch but mitriony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
mitriony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lumotuffio swivels and escapes.
Lumotuffio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. mitriony is trying to defend but Lumotuffio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lumotuffio moves into full mount! mitriony won't be happy about that!
Lumotuffio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and mitriony is now in Lumotuffio's guard. A big mistake from Lumotuffio there, giving up the dominant position!
mitriony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lumotuffio on the ground.
Lumotuffio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mitriony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mitriony defends it easily.
mitriony has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mitriony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
mitriony slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
mitriony wanted to stand there but Lumotuffio had control of the position.
Lumotuffio working for a triangle but mitriony defends it easily.
mitriony trying to control the position from guard on top but Lumotuffio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mitriony defends it easily.
mitriony preventing the sweep.
mitriony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lumotuffio looks gassed!
mitriony looking to pass the guard.
Lumotuffio has his foot on mitriony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mitriony works his way back into a safe position though.
Lumotuffio keeping moving, preventing mitriony from controlling successfully.
Lumotuffio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mitriony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lumotuffio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio looking for a sweep. Not yet Lumotuffio, not yet.
mitriony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lumotuffio's guard.
Lumotuffio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. mitriony is aware though and is defending well.
Lumotuffio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
mitriony throwing strikes but missing.
mitriony tries to free his leg and advance position but Lumotuffio is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mitriony has his takedown stuffed
and Lumotuffio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in mitriony's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for matt mitriony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
mitriony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mitriony tries to get out of the position.
mitriony wants to get back to his feet but Lumotuffio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lumotuffio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lumotuffio drops back, looking for a kneebar! mitriony looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. mitriony looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from mitriony!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Mana Lumotuffio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
mitriony misses with a takedown attempt
and Lumotuffio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in mitriony's guard now.
Lumotuffio stops mitriony from standing up.
Lumotuffio stands and throws mitriony's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Lumotuffio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, mitriony has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lumotuffio misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Lumotuffio crashes against the mat.
Lumotuffio is breathing heavily.
Lumotuffio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but mitriony is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
mitriony tries to escape but Lumotuffio is in control.
Lumotuffio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Te Mana Lumotuffio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lumotuffio in side control, throwing shots but mitriony defends.
Lumotuffio tries for a kimura but mitriony is defending well.
mitriony pushes Lumotuffio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lumotuffio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mitriony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lumotuffio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lumotuffio.
Lumotuffio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lumotuffio wants to pass the guard but mitriony is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mitriony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mitriony keeping moving, preventing Lumotuffio from controlling successfully.
mitriony wants to stand up but Lumotuffio is controlling him.
Lumotuffio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as mitriony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lumotuffio scores with a takedown into mitriony's guard.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes from guard but mitriony blocks nicely.
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.
Lumotuffio wants to pass the guard but mitriony is keeping the position.
Lumotuffio won't allow mitriony to get back to his feet.
Lumotuffio wants to pass the guard but mitriony is keeping the position.
mitriony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lumotuffio is looking to work some ground and pound but mitriony has wrist control.
Lumotuffio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
mitriony wants to get back to his feet but Lumotuffio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Mana Lumotuffio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! mitriony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
mitriony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lumotuffio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in mitriony's guard.
Lumotuffio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lumotuffio postures up in mitriony's guard and throws a big left but mitriony blocks it.
mitriony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lumotuffio is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lumotuffio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lumotuffio cracks mitriony with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
mitriony is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lumotuffio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed mitriony's guard.
Lumotuffio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. mitriony defending well though.
Lumotuffio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lumotuffio seems to be looking for submissions.
mitriony is trying to stand up here but Lumotuffio is controlling him well.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lumotuffio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
mitriony pushes Lumotuffio off looking to stand but Lumotuffio dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lumotuffio connects with a nice short shot to mitriony's temple.
Lumotuffio stops mitriony from getting back to his feet.
Lumotuffio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lumotuffio thows a huge punch but mitriony dodges it nicely.
Lumotuffio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mitriony won't allow Lumotuffio to pass to mount.
Lumotuffio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed mitriony's head.
Lumotuffio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed mitriony's head.
Lumotuffio passes to side control.
Te Mana Lumotuffio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lumotuffio just content to control the position.
mitriony is not content to let Lumotuffio control the position.
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.
Lumotuffio taking a breather here.
mitriony wants to get back to his feet but Lumotuffio drags him back down.
matt mitriony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lumotuffio controlling the position from side mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Te Mana Lumotuffio.
mitriony cracks a nice hook into Lumotuffio's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Te Mana Lumotuffio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lumotuffio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Te Mana Lumotuffio!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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