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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Louis!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior avoids the body shot from Louis.
Louis defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Louis misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Louis fights it but they end up in guard.
Louis is trying to keep Junior in close.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior lands a couple of elbows.
Louis looking to control.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louis sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Louis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis trying to control here.
Louis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Louis is refusing to be controlled, as Junior sits in half guard.
Louis gets back to full guard.
Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Louis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louis manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Louis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Louis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Louis has momentary wrist control but Junior slips an elbow through the middle.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louis is keeping the position for now.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Louis blocks nicely.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Junior won't allow Louis to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Louis has wrist control.
Louis looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Louis throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Louis misses with a two punch combination.
Louis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Louis cracks Junior with a good jab.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Junior lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louis sees it coming and defends easily.
Louis wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Louis defends the submission attempt.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Louis actively working from the bottom here.
Louis tries to kick Junior off but Junior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Louis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Louis wants to get back to his feet.
Junior is working for a kimura but Louis is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis makes his way to full guard, as Junior worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Louis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junior trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ray Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior pushing down on Louis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Louis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior works his way into side control.
Louis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Louis lands a right hook to the body.
Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis misses with a leg kick.
Ray Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Louis scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis swinging wildly here.
Louis wants to land a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Louis slaps away a takedown attempt from Junior, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior is looking for a kimura but Louis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Louis is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Junior is looking for a kimura but Louis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Louis is working away.
Louis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louis.
Junior prevents Louis from getting back to his feet.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Louis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Louis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior chips away with some ground and pound.
Junior makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Louis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Louis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Junior's guard.
Louis wants to stand but Junior has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Anthony Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Louis tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Louis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Louis defends it easily.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Louis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Junior is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Louis.
I think Junior 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Junior!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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