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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lowkey- Long Live Palestine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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138 lbs
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130 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dinero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aziz's half guard.
Dinero tries to stand and escape but Aziz is controlling the position.
Aziz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aziz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dinero controlling the pace.
Aziz gets back to full guard.
Dinero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dinero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aziz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinero uses it to pass to side control.
Dinero trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinero decides to stand back up.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aziz is breathing heavily.
Dinero trying to control but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Aziz looking to control.
Dinero preventing the sweep.
Dinero trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dinero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esta me Dinero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dinero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aziz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aziz jabs at Dinero's body.
Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinero.
Dinero throws a head kick that misses.
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinero misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.
Kareem Aziz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinero throws a head kick that misses.
Dinero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dinero showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aziz defending well though.
Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinero pulls his head out easily.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Dinero sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinero pulls his head out easily.
Dinero is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dinero trying to control from half guard but Aziz is working away.
Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Dinero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dinero wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aziz is looking to improve his position.
Dinero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aziz defending well though.
Well, if Dinero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aziz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dinero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dinero's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinero has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Aziz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dinero is defending well though. Aziz let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esta me Dinero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aziz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinero moves away.
Dinero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aziz sprawls well initially but Dinero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aziz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dinero.
Aziz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dinero.
Dinero is keen to just control but Aziz is a slippery customer.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Dinero is controlling well.
Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aziz trying to control here.
Dinero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aziz's head.
Dinero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Dinero is controlling well.
Aziz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aziz is trying to maintain the position but Dinero is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Dinero seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinero passes to full mount!
Aziz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz tries to improve his position but instead Dinero has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aziz prevents Dinero from getting a body triangle.
Dinero has the hooks in. Aziz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aziz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinero is looking to control Aziz but Aziz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aziz right now.
Dinero doesn't have the hooks in and Aziz manages to turn into his guard.
Aziz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aziz stops Dinero from standing up.
Aziz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aziz has Dinero in his guard.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz has his foot on Dinero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinero works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinero stands and throws Aziz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aziz is looking for a sweep.
Dinero stands up.
Dinero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinero dives in and scores a takedown into Aziz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esta me Dinero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dinero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aziz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dinero is in Aziz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dinero is now in half guard.
Aziz trying to hold on to Dinero's head to control him but Dinero postures up.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aziz wants to control but Dinero is keeping busy.
Dinero is trying to control the action in half guard but Aziz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero is thwarting Aziz's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Esta me Dinero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dinero looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aziz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dinero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dinero stands up.
Aziz throws a hook to the side of Dinero's head but Dinero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kareem Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kareem Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Dinero is going to stand back up.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aziz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dinero has passed into half guard!
Aziz is looking to improve his position.
Dinero uses his free foot to push down on Aziz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aziz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinero manages to avoid it.
Aziz takes a swing at Dinero's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dinero.
Dinero moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aziz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dinero.
Aziz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Aziz's face as Dinero controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero stands up and beckons Aziz to his feet.
Dinero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aziz quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dinero.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinero thows a huge punch but Aziz dodges it nicely.
Aziz punching from the bottom.
Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aziz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dinero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esta me Dinero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinero 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esta me Dinero!
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hype
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