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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezar Aazbong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tupou Tuivaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupou Tuivaga will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cezar Aazbong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tupou Tuivaga!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuivaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Aazbong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aazbong fails with the takedown.
Tuivaga tries to sprawl but Aazbong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tuivaga manages to get to full guard.
Aazbong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aazbong trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuivaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aazbong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aazbong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aazbong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuivaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aazbong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuivaga pulls Aazbong in to control the position.
Aazbong wants to control from the top but Tuivaga keeps moving.
Aazbong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cezar Aazbong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aazbong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuivaga's waist but Tuivaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aazbong off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong misses with a takedown
and Tuivaga counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezar Aazbong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuivaga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aazbong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aazbong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tuivaga is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aazbong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tuivaga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aazbong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tuivaga trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aazbong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tuivaga is not content to let Aazbong control the position.
Aazbong wants to pass to mount but Tuivaga is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aazbong wants to take a breather but Tuivaga is having none of it.
Tuivaga wants to control but Aazbong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aazbong shoots for a takedown but Tuivaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuivaga pushes Aazbong up against the cage in a clinch.
Aazbong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuivaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aazbong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aazbong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aazbong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tuivaga striking off his back but it's not causing Aazbong any problems.
Aazbong is breathing heavily.
Tuivaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aazbong!
Tuivaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aazbong's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuivaga wants to control the pace but Aazbong is squirming around nicely.
Tuivaga tries to push Aazbong's head away but Aazbong is holding on tight.
Aazbong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tuivaga wants to control the pace but Aazbong is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuivaga punching from mount but Aazbong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cezar Aazbong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aazbong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tuivaga counters with a left and a right that stings Aazbong.
Aazbong shoots in and drives through. Tuivaga sprawls well.
Aazbong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuivaga trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aazbong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuivaga is keeping the position for now.
Tuivaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuivaga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aazbong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tuivaga scores with a shot to the side of Aazbong's head.
Aazbong has Tuivaga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tuivaga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezar Aazbong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuivaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aazbong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tuivaga defends it nicely.
Aazbong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuivaga sprawls well. Tuivaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aazbong gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuivaga.
Tuivaga forces Aazbong back against the cage and clinches.
Tuivaga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tuivaga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuivaga wants to stand and escape but Aazbong is having none of it.
Tuivaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuivaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aazbong is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuivaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aazbong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aazbong looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aazbong drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aazbong trying to control but Tuivaga is working from the bottom.
Tuivaga is controlling Aazbong's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tuivaga wants to control the pace but Aazbong is squirming around nicely.
Aazbong is looking to get to half guard.
Aazbong wants to control but Tuivaga is having none of it.
Aazbong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tuivaga.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aazbong wants to hold on but Tuivaga pushes him away.
Aazbong is looking to improve his position but Tuivaga isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga thowing shots but they're missing.
Tuivaga unloading with bombs!
Tuivaga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aazbong is looking to escape.
Aazbong working to try and regain half guard.
Aazbong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aazbong tries to get out of the position.
Tuivaga looking to ground and pound but Aazbong is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aazbong tries to lock up and control but Tuivaga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tuivaga looking to ground and pound but Aazbong is blocking nicely.
Tuivaga throws some wild stikes that Aazbong manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tupou Tuivaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aazbong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aazbong.
Tuivaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aazbong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aazbong lands in his opponent's guard.
Aazbong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aazbong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tuivaga tries to buck Aazbong off but Aazbong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aazbong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tuivaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aazbong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aazbong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tuivaga tries to escape but Aazbong is in control.
Aazbong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aazbong trying to control the position but Tuivaga is working away.
Aazbong staying calm.
Tuivaga is not content to let Aazbong control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong tries to advance to mount but Tuivaga instead regains half guard.
Tuivaga is trying to stand back up but Aazbong is controlling him
Aazbong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tuivaga gets back to half guard.
Tuivaga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuivaga trying to hold on to Aazbong's head to control him but Aazbong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aazbong is taking a breather. Tuivaga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tuivaga controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aazbong is trying to control. Tuivaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aazbong controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tuivaga slips under a jab.
Cezar Aazbong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuivaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Aazbong circles away.
Aazbong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuivaga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezar Aazbong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aazbong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aazbong is trying to trip Tuivaga. He has hold of a leg but Tuivaga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aazbong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuivaga pulls Aazbong in close to prevent any damage.
Tuivaga working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aazbong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezar Aazbong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aazbong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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