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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uraijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Lightning looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uraijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lightning!
Faber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Faber landing punches.
Lightning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lightning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faber landing shots from mount.
Faber has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lightning's face.
Faber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lightning working to try and regain half guard.
Lightning regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber is keen to just control but Lightning is a slippery customer.
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Faber is trying to control the action in half guard but Lightning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Faber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lightning has hold of Faber's hands but Faber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lightning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lightning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is in close to Lightning's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Lightning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning won't allow Faber to get back to his feet.
Lightning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faber keeping full guard, as Lightning tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
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.
Faber wants to stand and escape but Lightning is having none of it.
Lightning stands up from Faber's guard - Lightning perhaps looking for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Faber there.
It looks like Dean Lightning has been cut.
Faber lands the left hand.
Faber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faber lands with a punch from half guard.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightning keeps working.
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faber is trying to work for a kimura but Lightning is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.
Lightning is trying to control but can't.
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Faber is nestled in close to Lightning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Faber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Faber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Faber slips a nice elbow through Lightning's hands, connecting with Lightning's forehead.
Lightning has hold of Faber's hands but Faber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faber lands a nice short elbow.
Faber lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber winds up and cracks Lightning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Faber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Faber is nestled in close to Lightning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Faber connects with a nice short shot to Lightning's temple.
Faber wants to take a breather but Lightning is having none of it.
Faber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lightning is looking to control Faber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lightning avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faber lands a nice short elbow.
Faber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Faber lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uraijah Faber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Lightning's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lightning napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Faber lands an elbow.
Lightning is looking to regain half guard here but Faber keeps moving and retains side control.
Lightning is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Faber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faber lands strikes from half guard.
Faber winds up and cracks Lightning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lightning is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.
Lightning on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Faber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lightning with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Faber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Faber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faber is trying to control. Lightning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Faber there.
Lightning is defending against the submission attempts here by Faber.
Ground and pound from Faber.
Faber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faber working the head and body with strikes.
Lightning actively working from the bottom here.
Faber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Faber there.
Faber is working for a submission of some sort.
Faber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Faber slips a nice elbow through Lightning's hands, connecting with Lightning's forehead.
Faber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Faber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Faber there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Faber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lightning trying to control but Faber postures up.
Faber is trying to control. Lightning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lightning looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightning keeps working.
Faber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lightning kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Faber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Faber is working for a kimura but Lightning is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Faber there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Faber.
Faber working Lightning over with strikes.
Faber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Faber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Faber there.
Faber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lightning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lightning taking some punishment here, with Faber in his half guard.
Faber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lightning wants to get back to full guard.
Lightning trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uraijah Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Lightning's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lightning enables Faber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lightning manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Faber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Faber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Faber lands a couple of elbows.
Lightning keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faber.
Faber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Faber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lightning is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Faber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lightning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faber connects with a couple of short punches.
Faber postures up and lands a big shot to Lightning's brow.
Faber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lightning's head.
Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lightning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Lightning's legs - danger averted.
Faber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Faber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lightning's guard.
Lightning keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber lands a couple of digs.
Lightning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lightning has momentary wrist control but Faber slips an elbow through the middle.
Faber works over Lightning with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber cracks Lightning with a solid left hand.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Lightning trying to control the position.
Faber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning wants to stand and escape but Faber is having none of it.
Faber connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faber postures up and lands a big shot to Lightning's brow.
Faber working some strikes from top position.
Lightning is trying to keep Faber in close.
Faber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faber with a nice head shot there.
Lightning keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Lightning wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.
Faber works over Lightning with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four 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.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber works over Lightning with some ground and pound from guard.
Lightning looking for a guillotine here but Faber defends easily.
Faber 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.
Dean Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uraijah Faber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faber working some strikes from top position.
Lightning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lightning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uraijah Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uraijah Faber!
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FIGHT
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