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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheikh Hasina Wazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazed has chosen Mercedes Sosa - Como la Cigarra as his entrance music. Sheikh Hasina Wazed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 cm
28
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
141 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Goodman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheikh Hasina Wazed! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goodman slips a straight right by Wazed. Goodman wants to slow Wazed down by chopping away at his legs. Wazed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Goodman is trying to maintain the position but Wazed is very close to passing his half guard. Goodman tries to roll over but Wazed keeps him under control. Wazed is figuring out what he wants to do next. Goodman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Goodman is pressing down on Wazed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Goodman is trying to control the position but Wazed postures up. Wazed advances to half guard. Goodman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Goodman trying to get back to full guard but Wazed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wazed looking to control and managing it successfully. Goodman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wazed lands with some strikes. Wazed looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wazed working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodman is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wazed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Goodman just holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wazed looking to control and managing it successfully. Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Goodman is working hard here to advance position. Wazed controlling his opponent. Goodman tries to hold on but Wazed postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goodman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wazed content just to control the position here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wazed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard. Goodman is controlling Wazed's position as best he can from this difficult position. Goodman is looking for a sweep. Wazed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Goodman controlling the position for now. Wazed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sheikh Hasina Wazed has got the better of the ground game so far. Wazed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wazed missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wazed is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position. Goodman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wazed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Wazed controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodman wants to control but Wazed is having none of it. Wazed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Goodman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodman tries to get out of the position. Goodman tries to hold on but Wazed postures up. Wazed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodman is looking to get to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wazed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wazed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman. Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wazed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wazed. Wazed misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Goodman misses. Wazed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away. Wazed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wazed is in Goodman's guard. Wazed with a flurry of punches that miss. Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Goodman looking to control.
Goodman looking to control but Wazed passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wazed in particular looking to stall. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodman tries to clinch up. Wazed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wazed. Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wazed. Goodman tries to land a front kick but Wazed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wazed scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one. Wazed takes one to the chin there. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wazed is defended easily by Goodman. Goodman jabs Wazed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Wazed gets a takedown into half guard. Goodman controlling the position well. Wazed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodman wants to improve his position but Wazed is controlling well.
Wazed not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Saul Goodman wasn't doing enough on the ground. Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wazed throws out the jab. Wazed misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wazed moves out of range as Goodman strikes. A lazy body kick from Goodman and Wazed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wazed. Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheikh Hasina Wazed. Goodman misses with a low kick as Wazed jumps back. Wazed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goodman avoids it really well and circles away. Wazed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wazed lands with a right hand. Wazed has a takedown stuffed. Nice uppercut there from Wazed. Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Wazed off balance momentarily. Goodman cracks Wazed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wazed checks a low kick from Goodman. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wazed dives in and grabs Goodman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes down on Wazed's head and hops out. Wazed misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight! Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wazed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
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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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