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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Hennequano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pokey Lokey De (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Hennequano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pokey Lokey De's chin.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guy Hennequano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pokey Lokey De!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennequano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lokey De sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hennequano somewhat.
Lokey De looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hennequano fails with the takedown.
Hennequano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lokey De's waist but Lokey De gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hennequano off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Hennequano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennequano throws a series of punches but Lokey De moves out of range.
Hennequano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lokey De counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lokey De.
Hennequano is looking to break free of the clinch but Lokey De has double underhooks.
Hennequano breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennequano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lokey De eats them both and turns towards Hennequano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hennequano shoots for a takedown but Lokey De saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hennequano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lokey De sprawls well. Lokey De wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hennequano gets slowly back to his feet.
Lokey De displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennequano.
Hennequano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hennequano misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lokey De did well to prevent Hennequano getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hennequano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hennequano controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy Hennequano has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hennequano tries to bum rush Lokey De with a series of wild strikes but Lokey De uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Lokey De as Hennequano shoots in.
Hennequano gets a double leg takedown into Lokey De's guard.
Hennequano postures up in Lokey De's guard and throws a big left but Lokey De blocks it.
Hennequano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lokey De is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hennequano is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy Hennequano has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hennequano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokey De looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hennequano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Hennequano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hennequano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokey De as he avoids it easily.
Hennequano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hennequano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lokey De on his heels. He'll look to pass Lokey De's guard now, I'm sure.
Hennequano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lokey De is breathing heavily.
Hennequano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennequano throws a big elbow that misses.
Lokey De should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hennequano wants to control from the top but Lokey De keeps moving.
Hennequano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Guy Hennequano just wasn't active enough.
Hennequano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lokey De's guard.
Hennequano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hennequano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Guy Hennequano.
Lokey De takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano jabs Lokey De right on the nose. Lokey De blinks but takes it well.
Hennequano scores with a takedown into Lokey De's guard.
Lokey De keeping moving, preventing Hennequano from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Guy Hennequano just wasn't active enough.
Lokey De gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lokey De avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Hennequano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennequano misses with a low kick.
Hennequano misses with a double jab.
Hennequano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokey De looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guy Hennequano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokey De displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennequano.
Hennequano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lokey De quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hennequano is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Guy Hennequano wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hennequano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lokey De's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Hennequano dominated that second round.
That's time! Hennequano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Hennequano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lokey De counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hennequano won't be happy with that.
Hennequano tries to escape but Lokey De is in control.
Hennequano regains half guard, as Lokey De was trying to land strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hennequano wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokey De not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lokey De missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lokey De sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hennequano defending well though.
Lokey De scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hennequano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lokey De.
Lokey De throwing shots but Hennequano is blocking nicely.
Hennequano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lokey De.
Hennequano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lokey De thows a huge punch but Hennequano dodges it nicely.
Hennequano is trying to stand.
Lokey De throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokey De working Hennequano over with strikes.
Lokey De with the ground and pound but Hennequano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hennequano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lokey De wants a takedown.
Hennequano is trying to break the clinch but Lokey De has him pressed against the cage.
Hennequano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lokey De walks away with a smile on his face. Hennequano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennequano shoots for a double leg takedown but Lokey De sprawls well. He's pushed Hennequano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Hennequano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennequano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lokey De pinned against the cage. Lokey De gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano throws a nice looking combination but Lokey De bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hennequano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokey De counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Hennequano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lokey De takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guy Hennequano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hennequano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lokey De swivels and escapes.
Hennequano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lokey De circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennequano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lokey De circles away.
Hennequano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lokey De's guard.
Hennequano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hennequano trying to control but Lokey De is working from the bottom.
Guy Hennequano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Guy Hennequano just wasn't active enough.
Hennequano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pokey Lokey De has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Hennequano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennequano shoots and misses
and Lokey De counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pokey Lokey De.
Well Hennequano 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Hennequano!
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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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