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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnaud Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ri comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Savage has chosen BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden" as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kha Ri has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kha Ri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Arnaud Savage!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Savage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ri is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Ri defends it.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savage moves into full mount! Ri won't be happy about that!
Ri is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ri is looking to escape.
Savage unloads with some shots from mount but Ri bucks and avoids them well.
Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Ri frees his head quite easily.
Savage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ri and Savage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savage but great work by Ri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Savage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savage manages to get to full guard.
Savage wants to hit a switch here but Ri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savage there!
Savage can't escape the position.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Ri's attempts to control the action.
Savage is desperately trying to improve his position but Ri has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Ri has control of the leg.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ri pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Savage is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ri wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ri!
Ri has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Savage's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Savage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ri leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Ri moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage slips under a jab from Ri.
Savage looks to throw a body kick
and Ri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savage momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ri as he jumps to the side.
Ri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Ri thumps Savage with a low kick.
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kha Ri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri scores with a body shot.
Ri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Ri throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ri throws out the jab.
Ri throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage moves away from the strike by Ri.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ri misses with a looping right.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ri counters with a head kick. That will keep Savage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ri thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Ri blocks the low kick.
Kha Ri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ri misses with a straight right.
Ri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ri looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ri swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Ri throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a low kick, right behind Ri 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kha Ri 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.
Ri misses the jab.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Ri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Ri. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Ri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Ri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kha Ri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ri as he connects with a hook.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ri misses with a body shot
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control.
Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ri tries to bench press Savage off him but Savage keeps the position.
Savage taking a break here but Ri is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Savage looking to finish Ri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ri!
Savage wants to control the pace but Ri is squirming around nicely.
Savage punching from mount but Ri doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ri is now in Savage's guard. A big mistake from Savage there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ri trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ri defends it easily.
Savage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ri passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arnaud Savage just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ri throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Ri counters with a nice body shot.
Ri lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ri missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savage fails with the takedown.
Kha Ri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
Ri connects with a solid leg kick.
Savage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ri's half guard.
Ri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ri.
Savage passes into half guard.
Ri wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savage is trying to control. Ri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount!
Ri is trying to escape the mount but Savage keeps good control and instead manages to take Ri's back.
Savage working for the choke.
Ri defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Ri trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ri content to stall in guard here.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ri is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Savage wants to control the action but instead Ri gets a body lock and reverses into Savage's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kha Ri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Ri counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ri throws a sloppy body shot
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ri checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Kha Ri is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Savage is predictable there
and Ri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ri defends it nicely.
Ri loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
That's two 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.
Ri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Savage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ri misses with a left hand
and Savage counters with a good low kick that Ri was not able to check.
Ri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ri.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Ri.
Kha Ri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaud Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a low kick as Ri jumps back.
Savage takes one to the chin there.
Ri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ri stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ri wants it to stay on the feet.
Ri thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage checks a low kick from Ri.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Ri, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Ri against the cage but Ri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ri.
Kha Ri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Ri moves his leg out of the way.
Ri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kha Ri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kha Ri!
Kha Ri retains his middleweight title!
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