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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam ThaCheefa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arturo Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iam ThaCheefa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ThaCheefa blocks a head kick by Vidal.
ThaCheefa tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vidal tests ThaCheefa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ThaCheefa misses with the combination.
Vidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ThaCheefa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ThaCheefa.
It looks like Arturo Vidal has been cut.
ThaCheefa throws a nice looking combination but Vidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ThaCheefa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ThaCheefa swinging wildly here.
ThaCheefa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vidal is defended easily by ThaCheefa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ThaCheefa lands a jab-cross combination.
ThaCheefa misses with a jab, cross combination.
ThaCheefa misses with the combination.
Iam ThaCheefa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ThaCheefa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ThaCheefa tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iam ThaCheefa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vidal is breathing heavily.
Vidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ThaCheefa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vidal.
ThaCheefa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ThaCheefa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal tried to score with a low kick but ThaCheefa checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vidal. ThaCheefa does a little dance to reset his feet.
ThaCheefa throws a combination. Vidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vidal shoots for a double leg takedown but ThaCheefa sprawls well. He's pushed Vidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vidal drops his hands momentarily and ThaCheefa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arturo Vidal's cut is getting worse.
ThaCheefa lands with a shot to the body.
Vidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ThaCheefa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vidal lands a glancing blow to the side of ThaCheefa's head.
A cross from ThaCheefa lands.
ThaCheefa looks to land a combination but Vidal avoids it well.
Vidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for ThaCheefa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Vidal. Those never looked like landing.
ThaCheefa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Vidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ThaCheefa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vidal throws a sloppy head kick and ThaCheefa moves out of range easily.
ThaCheefa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ThaCheefa.
ThaCheefa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vidal back to the cage. ThaCheefa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vidal.
A jab from ThaCheefa does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ThaCheefa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vidal eats them both and turns towards ThaCheefa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Vidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from ThaCheefa does no damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vidal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
ThaCheefa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vidal shoots in and drives through. ThaCheefa sprawls well.
Vidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown but ThaCheefa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ThaCheefa misses with a few strikes there.
ThaCheefa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vidal counters with a nice uppercut.
ThaCheefa is working the combinations to good effect here.
ThaCheefa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iam ThaCheefa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vidal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vidal throws the kick towards the body but ThaCheefa avoids it.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown but ThaCheefa shows good takedown defense.
ThaCheefa fails to land with a series of punches.
ThaCheefa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ThaCheefa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vidal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ThaCheefa finds it's way round the side to connect with Vidal's head.
Vidal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vidal tries to move into range but ThaCheefa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ThaCheefa connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vidal wants to clinch.
ThaCheefa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by ThaCheefa. Beautiful body shot.
Vidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ThaCheefa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ThaCheefa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vidal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ThaCheefa but ThaCheefa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ThaCheefa looks to land a combination. Vidal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ThaCheefa lands with a shot to the body.
ThaCheefa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ThaCheefa misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vidal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and ThaCheefa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from ThaCheefa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vidal avoids the body shot from ThaCheefa.
Vidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vidal shoots for a double leg takedown but ThaCheefa sprawls well. He's pushed Vidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ThaCheefa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vidal's hands.
ThaCheefa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vidal.
Vidal is looking to clinch but ThaCheefa is avoiding it.
ThaCheefa feints a jab promting Vidal to slip. ThaCheefa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab from ThaCheefa finds it's way through Vidal's defenses.
ThaCheefa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ThaCheefa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vidal misses with a double jab.
ThaCheefa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ThaCheefa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ThaCheefa missing with a left hand there. Vidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal fails to land the takedown.
ThaCheefa digs a good body shot into Vidal's ribs.
ThaCheefa misses with an uppercut. Vidal saw that one coming.
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch.
ThaCheefa wants to get back to striking at distance but Vidal won't allow it.
ThaCheefa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
ThaCheefa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ThaCheefa missing with a left hand there. Vidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ThaCheefa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ThaCheefa wants it to stay on the feet.
Vidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
ThaCheefa tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ThaCheefa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal clinches up with ThaCheefa and pushes him back against the cage.
ThaCheefa gets underhooks to prevent Vidal's takedown attempt.
ThaCheefa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ThaCheefa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vidal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ThaCheefa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vidal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ThaCheefa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ThaCheefa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
ThaCheefa tries to circle away but Vidal has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal tries to clinch up but ThaCheefa circles away and keeps his distance.
ThaCheefa tests Vidal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iam ThaCheefa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Vidal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ThaCheefa swivels and escapes.
ThaCheefa misses with a double jab.
ThaCheefa throws a nice looking combination but Vidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ThaCheefa slips a jab and a cross from Vidal.
ThaCheefa tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vidal tries to move into range but ThaCheefa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ThaCheefa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ThaCheefa cracks Vidal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vidal forces ThaCheefa back against the cage and clinches.
Vidal has ThaCheefa pressed against the cage, preventing ThaCheefa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vidal pulls ThaCheefa into guard.
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.
Vidal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ThaCheefa's guard.
ThaCheefa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vidal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vidal stops ThaCheefa from standing up.
ThaCheefa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vidal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arturo Vidal.
ThaCheefa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vidal in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal shoots for a double leg takedown but ThaCheefa sprawls well. He's pushed Vidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from ThaCheefa.
Vidal instigates a clinch.
Vidal jumps guard and drags ThaCheefa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
ThaCheefa wants to stand but Vidal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vidal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ThaCheefa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vidal is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal seems keen to control ThaCheefa's posture.
ThaCheefa wants to stand and escape but instead Vidal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vidal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vidal won't allow ThaCheefa to get back to his feet.
Vidal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ThaCheefa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ThaCheefa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vidal dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vidal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vidal is putting a hurting on ThaCheefa here, landing some big shots from side control.
ThaCheefa is looking to get back to his feet here but Vidal is keeping cool and he's managed to take ThaCheefa's back.
Arturo Vidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vidal has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. ThaCheefa is defending well but eventually Vidal manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! ThaCheefa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturo Vidal!
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