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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Galaxy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenzu Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Galaxy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Galaxy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tenzu Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galaxy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazuke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mazuke is stalling in the full guard.
Mazuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Galaxy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galaxy is looking for a triangle here but Mazuke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mazuke wants to control but Galaxy is keeping him busy.
Galaxy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Galaxy is trying to stand.
Mazuke forces the positional change into back control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazuke biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke has the hooks in. Galaxy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mazuke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Galaxy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Galaxy has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mazuke controls the action.
Mazuke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
I really don't envy Galaxy right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke is trying to stick to Galaxy's back but Galaxy is turning into Mazuke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mazuke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galaxy.
Galaxy postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tenzu Mazuke.
Galaxy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazuke counters with a shoot takedown. Galaxy fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galaxy is looking for a triangle here but Mazuke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazuke wants to control but Galaxy is keeping him busy.
Mazuke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Galaxy!
Mazuke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galaxy is looking to escape.
Mazuke controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy prevents Mazuke from taking his back.
Galaxy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Galaxy is trying to break free.
Galaxy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mazuke wants to control but Galaxy is keeping busy.
Galaxy is trying to get back to his feet but Mazuke has full control of the position and if anything, Galaxy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Galaxy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Galaxy is breathing heavily.
Mazuke controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Galaxy right now.
Galaxy trying to get back to his feet but Mazuke is in full control for now.
Galaxy tries to escape the position.
Galaxy turns into Mazuke and is now in his guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mazuke trying to keep a closed guard but Galaxy is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tenzu Mazuke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mazuke shoots in and drives through. Galaxy sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galaxy misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenzu Mazuke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Mazuke counters with a series of strikes. Galaxy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Galaxy leaves Mazuke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mario Galaxy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galaxy throws a series of punches but Mazuke avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Mazuke with that takedown attempt.
Galaxy misses with an uppercut.
Galaxy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Mazuke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Galaxy's guard now.
Galaxy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galaxy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galaxy keeping moving, preventing Mazuke from controlling successfully.
Galaxy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mazuke uses it to pass to side control.
Galaxy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mazuke trying to control the position but Galaxy is working away.
Galaxy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Galaxy is not content to let Mazuke control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy is trying to buck Mazuke off.
Mazuke wants to control but Galaxy is keeping him busy.
Mazuke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galaxy is looking for a sweep.
Mazuke wants to control but Galaxy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tenzu Mazuke.
Mazuke fails to land the takedown.
Mario Galaxy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenzu Mazuke.
Galaxy with a jab.
Galaxy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazuke.
Galaxy loads up on a big right hand but Mazuke slips the punch.
Mazuke shoots in but no luck this time.
Galaxy throws a series of punches but Mazuke moves out of range.
Galaxy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Galaxy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Galaxy.
A punch combination from Galaxy misses.
Mario Galaxy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galaxy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mazuke.
Galaxy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazuke counters with a one-two to the body.
Galaxy misses with a combination
so Mazuke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galaxy looking for a guillotine here but Mazuke defends easily.
Mazuke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galaxy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazuke pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tenzu Mazuke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Mazuke counters with a two punch combo.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Mazuke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazuke.
Tenzu Mazuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazuke looking to pass the guard.
Galaxy working for submissions but it's allowed Mazuke to get to half guard.
Galaxy actively working from the bottom here.
Mazuke wants to take a breather but Galaxy is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galaxy looking for subs from the bottom but Mazuke mounts him!
Mazuke mounts Galaxy! Really nice guard pass there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuke wants to control the pace but Galaxy is squirming around nicely.
Mazuke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Galaxy is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mazuke has taken his back!
Mazuke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mazuke is hanging on to Galaxy's back as he tries to escape.
Mazuke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galaxy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mazuke keeps control of the position as Galaxy tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Galaxy's body.
Galaxy tries to escape the position.
Galaxy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mazuke.
Galaxy is trying to get back to his feet but Mazuke has full control of the position and if anything, Galaxy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mazuke controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke doesn't have the hooks in and Galaxy manages to turn into his guard.
Galaxy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mazuke's guard.
Tenzu Mazuke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Galaxy misses with a combination
and Mazuke counters with a single leg into guard. Galaxy didn't expect that.
Tenzu Mazuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mazuke forces his way into half guard.
Mazuke stops Galaxy from getting back to his feet.
Mazuke moves into full mount! Galaxy won't be happy about that!
Mazuke is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Galaxy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galaxy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mazuke controlling from mount.
Mazuke wants to take Galaxy's back but he can't do it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galaxy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mario Galaxy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazuke controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tenzu Mazuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mazuke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenzu Mazuke!
An out of breath Tenzu Mazuke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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