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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Big Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 cm
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Tahere! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lance Stuart! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stuart wants to clinch but Tahere slips to the side and Tahere counters with a two punch combo. Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuart wants to clinch but Tahere slips to the side and Tahere counters with a left to the body. Stuart takes one to the chin there. Stuart tries to clinch up and Tahere counters with a stiff right hand. Stuart closes the distance but Tahere moves to the side and Tahere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tahere moves out of range of the body kick from Stuart.
Stuart tries to clinch but Tahere moves away and Tahere counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Stuart takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stuart tries to clinch and Tahere makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stuart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stuart is looking to clinch but Tahere is avoiding it.
Tahere is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Tahere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stuart tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tahere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stuart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stuart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stuart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stuart looks gassed! Stuart has managed to clinch.
Tahere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tahere wants to get back to striking at distance but Stuart won't allow it.
Tahere lands a body punch in the clinch. Tahere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Stuart tenderised Tahere's leg. Tahere is trying to keep his angry face on. Stuart tries to clinch but Tahere moves away and Tahere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stuart closes the distance looking to clinch and Tahere counters with a nice uppercut. Stuart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahere lands with a hook. Stuart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tahere scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tahere misses with a wild combination.
Stuart looks to clinch and Tahere counters with a nice body shot. Tahere connects with a body shot. Tahere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tahere lands with a cross. Tahere lands with a good body shot. Tahere cracks a nice hook into Stuart's ribs. Tahere lands a nice hook to Stuart's body. Stuart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Stuart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tahere dips to his left and cracks Stuart with an uppercut! Tahere blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tahere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tahere scores with the left hand. Stuart knows he should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tahere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tahere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Stuart wants to clinch and Tahere counters with a straight right hand. Tahere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stuart on the side of the head. Tahere is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stuart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tahere lands a jab-cross combination. Tahere fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stuart on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tahere dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Tahere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stuart has time to react. Tahere tries to keep at a distance but Stuart has taken the fight into the clinch. Tahere avoids the elbow strike from Stuart, against the cage.
Tahere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tahere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Tahere.
Stuart tries to land a knee to the head but Tahere blocks with his arms.
Tahere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stuarts head. Tahere is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Tahere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tahere digs a right hand into Stuart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stuart's gas tank. Stuart is breathing heavily. Tahere lands a body shot. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stuart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tahere's brow. Tahere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stuart's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tahere lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stuart prevents Tahere from breaking the clinch. Stuart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stuart misses with a knee to the head. Stuart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tahere's efforts to push away. Stuart is trying to break the clinch but Tahere is controlling him. Tahere lands with a right to the head. Tahere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stuart backwards. Stuart is trying to break the clinch but Tahere is controlling him. Tahere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tahere is trying to break free. Stuart can't break the clinch.
Tahere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stuart has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stuart keeps control of Tahere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tahere is trying to force a seperation but Stuart has the dominant position. Tahere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stuart backwards. Tahere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tahere avoiding damage as Stuart throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tahere's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tahere lands a right hand. Stuart takes a shot to the head. Tahere is looking to break free of the clinch but Stuart has double underhooks. Tahere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tahere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stuart's efforts to push away. Tahere pushes Stuart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A frustrated look appears on Tahere's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stuart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tahere's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tahere breaks from the clinch.
Stuart takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stuart tries to clinch but fails miserably and Tahere counters with a series of strikes. Stuart will be more careful next time no doubt. Good work by Tahere as he checks the leg kick. Stuart moves to clinch but Tahere breaks away and Tahere counters with a three punch combo that has Stuart backing up. Stuart nods at Tahere to acknowledge the strikes. Tahere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tahere stuns Stuart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tahere looks to land a combination. Stuart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuart looks to clinch and Tahere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice body punch from Tahere. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tahere scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Danga de danga de dang - Tahere scores with a four punch combination! Stuart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tahere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tahere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stuart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Donk. Tahere catches Stuart right on the button with a cross. Tahere circles away from the clinch attempt and Tahere counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tahere dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stuart misses with a body kick. Stuart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tahere. Tahere misses with the combination.
Stuart tries to clinch up. Stuart closes the distance but Tahere moves to the side and Stuart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tahere thuds his right hand into Stuart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tahere circles away from the clinch attempt and Tahere counters with a left to the body. Stuart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stuart darts in trying to clinch and Tahere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stuart tries to clinch up and Tahere counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stuart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tahere darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stuart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahere paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stuart throws a sloppy head kick and Tahere moves out of range easily. Lance Stuart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Tahere. Stuart misses with a combination
and Tahere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stuart tries to land a front kick but Tahere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stuart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tahere moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tahere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tahere tries to bum rush Stuart with a series of wild strikes but Stuart uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stuart tries to land a front kick but Tahere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tahere throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Tahere scores with a punch to the head. Tahere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Big Tahere is winning the standup battle so far. Tahere works Stuart's body with a nice hook. Good shot there by Tahere. Stuart tries to clinch up and Tahere counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tahere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Tahere. Stuart misses with a leg kick. Tahere throws a series of punches but Stuart avoids them all with ease. Tahere wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stuart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stuart tries to clinch up but Tahere circles away and keeps his distance. Stuart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Big Tahere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stuart fails in his attempt to clinch. Lance Stuart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stuart keeps Tahere at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Big Tahere showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tahere has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Tahere!
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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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