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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silongo Mafi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pantine's choice of entrance music: Lay It on the Line. Mike Pantine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silongo Mafi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Pantine!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafi Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Pantine.
Mafi Jr fails with the takedown.
Pantine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mafi Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pantine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mafi Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mafi Jr. No joy for Pantine on that attempt.
Mafi Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pantine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mafi Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mafi Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pantine stands up over Mafi Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafi Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pantine trying to control but Mafi Jr is working from the bottom.
Pantine looking to sit in guard and control but Mafi Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mafi Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Pantine is retaining full guard.
Mafi Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Pantine is working an open guard so Mafi Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mafi Jr works Pantine's body with a nice hook.
Mafi Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mafi Jr did well to prevent Pantine getting side control.
Pantine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mafi Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mafi Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafi Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Pantine is keen to just control but Mafi Jr is a slippery customer.
Mafi Jr wants to control but Pantine is keeping busy.
Mafi Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafi Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Pantine.
Mafi Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Mafi Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mafi Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pantine on the side of the head.
Pantine clinches up with Mafi Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pantine.
Mafi Jr is breathing heavily.
Pantine is trying to pull guard but Mafi Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Silongo Mafi Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pantine.
Mafi Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mafi Jr taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pantine manages to break the clinch.
Pantine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pantine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mafi Jr because Pantine loaded up on that one.
Pantine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mafi Jr is now in Pantine's guard. A big mistake from Pantine there, giving up the dominant position!
Mafi Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mafi Jr stands and steps away. Pantine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Mafi Jr with that takedown attempt.
Pantine fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Pantine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pantine drives through with a takedown into Mafi Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mafi Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mafi Jr keeping moving, preventing Pantine from controlling successfully.
Mafi Jr trying to control the position.
Pantine wants to control from the top but Mafi Jr keeps moving.
Mafi Jr is looking for a triangle but Pantine pushes his legs off easily.
Mafi Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafi Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pantine advances to half guard.
Pantine trying to control from half guard but Mafi Jr is working away.
Mafi Jr tries to get to full guard but Pantine has control of the leg.
Pantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pantine is looking for a kimura but Mafi Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pantine to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafi Jr tries to roll over but Pantine keeps him under control.
Pantine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mafi Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Pantine sits in half guard.
Mafi Jr trying to control here.
Mafi Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pantine.
Mafi Jr is staying active underneath Pantine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Pantine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pantine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mafi Jr sprawls well initially but Pantine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mafi Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Mafi Jr is looking to control Pantine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mafi Jr avoid being mounted?
Mafi Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pantine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pantine is pressing down on Mafi Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mafi Jr is holding on for now.
Pantine decides to return to a standing position.
Mafi Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mafi Jr. No joy for Pantine on that attempt.
Mike Pantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Pantine with that takedown attempt.
Silongo Mafi Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pantine.
Pantine shoots in but no luck this time.
Mafi Jr wants to clinch.
Mafi Jr shoots in and drives through. Pantine sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafi Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pantine avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pantine gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pantine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pantine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mafi Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Mafi Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Pantine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafi Jr dives on top into guard.
Mafi Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mafi Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pantine is keeping the position for now.
Mafi Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mafi Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mafi Jr wants to control from the top but Pantine keeps moving.
Silongo Mafi Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mafi Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Pantine moves out of range easily.
Mafi Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mafi Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mafi Jr gets caught flat footed, as Pantine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafi Jr trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mafi Jr wants to sweep here but Pantine controlling him for the moment.
Mafi Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Silongo Mafi Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pantine moves in looking to clinch but Mafi Jr pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pantine. Mafi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantine shoots for a takedown but Mafi Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pantine misses with a head kick.
Pantine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mafi Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pantine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mafi Jr's waist but Mafi Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pantine off to one side.
Silongo Mafi Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pantine.
Mafi Jr clinches up against the cage.
Mafi Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mafi Jr looking for a takedown.
Pantine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mafi Jr.
Pantine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantine wants to clinch.
Pantine misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mafi Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pantine - the referee stops the clock and Mafi Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pantine. Mafi Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mafi Jr lands a two punch combo.
Mafi Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pantine's waist but Pantine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mafi Jr off to one side.
Silongo Mafi Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pantine shoots in for a takedown but Mafi Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafi Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pantine clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Pantine.
Well Pantine 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Pantine!
After the fight, Mike Pantine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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