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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Naufal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana has chosen 60% Of The Time It Works Every Time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhammad Naufal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantana scores with a head kick.
Fantana throws a head kick that misses.
Naufal moves into the clinch.
Fantana has Naufal pressed against the cage, preventing Naufal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naufal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fantana avoids it.
Fantana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Naufal to keep the fight standing.
Fantana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naufal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naufal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muhammad Naufal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Fantana.
Fantana tries to pull guard but Naufal holds him up against the cage and eventually Fantana drops back down to his feet.
Naufal wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana wants a takedown.
Fantana fails to pull guard.
Fantana manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Naufal stays in close to Fantana's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana controls Naufal momentarily but Naufal frees himself.
Naufal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Muhammad Naufal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
Fantana 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.
Naufal leaves Fantana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naufal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fantana's waist but Fantana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naufal off to one side.
Naufal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fantana sprawls well initially but Naufal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Naufal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naufal is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Naufal.
Naufal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantana wants to get back to his feet but Naufal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naufal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Naufal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fantana on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Muhammad Naufal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Naufal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantana as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naufal stuffs the takedown.
Fantana avoids the head kick by Naufal.
Naufal shoots in but no luck this time.
Naufal dives in for a single leg takedown but Fantana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantana goes for a takedown attempt but Naufal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantana avoids the head kick by Naufal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naufal shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantana tries to sprawl out of it but Naufal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naufal is breathing heavily.
Naufal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fantana.
Naufal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naufal swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naufal is defended easily by Fantana.
Naufal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fantana but Fantana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Muhammad Naufal 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.
Fantana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantana misses with a body kick.
Naufal lands a right hook to the body.
Naufal moves forwards but Fantana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantana gets tackled into the cage by Naufal. Naufal maintains the clinch.
Fantana goes for a takedown attempt but Naufal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naufal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fantana's guard.
Naufal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Naufal advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naufal is taking a breather. Fantana 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.
Fantana is trying to control but can't.
Fantana is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Naufal is staying active.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Naufal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naufal moves into range and clinches up with Fantana.
Naufal is looking to break free of the clinch but Fantana has double underhooks.
Naufal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantana is trying to pull guard but Naufal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fantana stops a takedown attempt from Naufal.
Fantana is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Naufal.
Fantana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muhammad Naufal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Fantana.
Naufal prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantana is breathing heavily.
Fantana can't break the clinch.
Naufal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fantana has him pressed against the cage.
Naufal decides to pull guard.
Naufal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.
Naufal has his foot on Fantana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fantana works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Naufal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fantana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Naufal.
Naufal forces Fantana back against the cage and clinches.
Fantana can't break the clinch.
Naufal looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Naufal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantana has Naufal pressed against the cage, preventing Naufal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naufal tries to score a body lock takedown but Fantana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Naufal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Naufal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantana is trying to pull guard but Naufal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Naufal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fantana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naufal tries to avoid it but Fantana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naufal to the ground. Naufal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naufal moves into range and clinches up with Fantana.
Fantana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Naufal can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Naufal dominated that second round.
That's time! Naufal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fantana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eddie Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana goes for a double leg but Naufal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naufal continues to drive forward.
Fantana gets control of Naufal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fantana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana is looking for a triangle but Naufal pushes his legs off easily.
Naufal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naufal is pushing down on Fantana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fantana is fighting to maintain full guard but Naufal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Naufal wants to work for an arm triangle but Fantana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naufal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naufal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naufal stands up and beckons Fantana to join him on the feet.
Muhammad Naufal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naufal throws a sloppy head kick and Fantana moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naufal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fantana on his heels. He'll look to pass Fantana's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantana working a defensive guard here.
Fantana is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Naufal throws an elbow that misses. Fantana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naufal's guard. Nice move by Fantana!
Fantana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naufal working for a triangle but Fantana defends it easily.
Fantana trying to control but Naufal is working from the bottom.
Naufal wants to stand but Fantana is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naufal can't keep his opponent in guard - Fantana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Naufal controlling the position well.
Fantana is working for a kimura but Naufal is defending it quite comfortably.
Naufal tries to get to full guard but Fantana has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naufal looking for submissions off his back.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naufal's head.
Naufal wants to get back to full guard.
Naufal is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naufal is trying to maintain the position but Fantana is very close to passing his half guard.
Eddie Fantana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Naufal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammad Naufal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naufal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Naufal!
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energy
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hype
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