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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish McGibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGibbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pepper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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219 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish McGibbs!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGibbs misses with a wild combination.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGibbs as he avoids it easily.
Tanghe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGibbs pinned against the cage. McGibbs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGibbs swinging wildly here.
McGibbs feints a jab promting Tanghe to slip. McGibbs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanghe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tanghe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanghe misses the shot to the body.
A combination from McGibbs does no damage.
Tanghe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGibbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tanghe is controlling him well.
Tanghe trying to control the position but McGibbs is working away.
Tanghe working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tanghe is controlling him well.
Tanghe trying to control the position but McGibbs is working away.
Tanghe is trying to get an arm triangle but McGibbs is defending well.
McGibbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tanghe is controlling him well.
Tanghe landing a few strikes.
McGibbs being controlled for a moment.
Tanghe throws a strike aimed at the side of McGibbs's head but McGibbs avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe trying to control the position but McGibbs is working away.
McGibbs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tanghe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tanghe scoring with punches and elbows.
Tanghe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tanghe tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGibbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
McGibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tanghe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tanghe happy to just control the position for now.
McGibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGibbs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanghe but great work by McGibbs.
McGibbs stands up.
Tanghe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGibbs swinging wildly here.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that Tanghe avoids nicely.
McGibbs misses with a few strikes there.
McGibbs throws a combination. Tanghe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tanghe throws a big shot that misses.
McGibbs tries to bum rush Tanghe with a series of wild strikes but Tanghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGibbs throws a combination that misses
and Tanghe counters with a low kick, right behind McGibbs 's knee.
Hamish McGibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe dodges the punch combination from McGibbs.
McGibbs looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe jabs McGibbs right on the nose. McGibbs blinks but takes it well.
Tanghe shoots in but McGibbs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanghe throws out a leg kick but McGibbs moves out of range and Tanghe only half commits.
McGibbs misses with a series of wild punches.
McGibbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGibbs throws a combination that misses
and Tanghe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanghe circles away quickly and effectively.
McGibbs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tanghe throws a series of punches but McGibbs avoids them all with ease.
Tanghe shoots in looking for a takedown. McGibbs tries to sprawl out of it but Tanghe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGibbs staying out of range there.
Tanghe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGibbs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanghe counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanghe throws a right hand that McGibbs ducks under and follows up with a left that McGibbs also avoids with ease.
McGibbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanghe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanghe dodges the punch combination from McGibbs.
McGibbs is breathing heavily.
McGibbs looks to land a combination but Tanghe avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tanghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanghe lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGibbs takes a step back to recover.
Tanghe slips a jab and a cross from McGibbs.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGibbs misses with a double jab.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanghe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanghe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanghe won't allow McGibbs to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanghe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanghe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zef Tanghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGibbs keeping moving, preventing Tanghe from controlling successfully.
Tanghe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGibbs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanghe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tanghe trying to control the position from guard on top but McGibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zef Tanghe just wasn't active enough.
McGibbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanghe scores with a push kick.
McGibbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanghe can pounce on him.
A head kick from Tanghe lands but McGibbs takes it in his stride.
McGibbs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanghe counters with a good low kick that McGibbs was not able to check.
Tanghe misses with a straight right.
Tanghe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Tanghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanghe closes the distance and clinches up with McGibbs, looking for a takedown. Tanghe pushes McGibbs against the cage but McGibbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGibbs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanghe counters with a nice body shot.
McGibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanghe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanghe throws a strike but McGibbs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanghe is on top in guard.
Tanghe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanghe tries to free his leg and advance position but McGibbs is retaining full guard.
McGibbs wants to get back to his feet but Tanghe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zef Tanghe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tanghe lands a slapping body shot.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGibbs as he jumps to the side.
Zef Tanghe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from McGibbs. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanghe.
McGibbs defending well as Tanghe loads up on a big left hand.
McGibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGibbs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanghe counters with a head kick.
McGibbs misses with the combination.
McGibbs throws a right and a left that Tanghe avoids nicely.
Tanghe scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanghe throws a nice looking combination but McGibbs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanghe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanghe lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanghe throws out a powerful jab.
McGibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGibbs avoids the head kick by Tanghe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe tries a low kick but McGibbs avoids it.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown but McGibbs shows good takedown defense.
Tanghe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGibbs is fending him off so far but Tanghe persists. Nope, McGibbs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zef Tanghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
McGibbs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGibbs checks a leg kick nicely.
Hamish McGibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanghe misses with a head kick.
A combination from McGibbs does no damage.
Tanghe connects with a crisp jab.
McGibbs throws a nice looking combination but Tanghe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGibbs throws a series of punches but Tanghe avoids them all with ease.
McGibbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanghe.
McGibbs avoids the head kick by Tanghe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a series of punches but Tanghe moves out of range.
McGibbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanghe circles away quickly and effectively.
McGibbs fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanghe fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanghe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGibbs.
Tanghe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from McGibbs misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanghe scores with a nice head shot.
Tanghe throws a head kick but McGibbs moves out of range.
Tanghe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tanghe lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGibbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanghe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanghe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanghe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGibbs moves away from the strike by Tanghe.
McGibbs misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tanghe.
Tanghe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGibbs tries to escape but Tanghe is in control.
Tanghe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanghe is staying tight to McGibbs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanghe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tanghe is trying to get an arm triangle but McGibbs is defending well.
Tanghe working the ground and pound but McGibbs is defending the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGibbs wants to get back to his feet.
McGibbs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zef Tanghe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanghe 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zef Tanghe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zef Tanghe made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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