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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa's entrance music is Habibi Ya Nour El Ain. A fine choice. Hades is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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210 lbs
14 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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World class 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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hades with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hades gets the takedown into side control.
Khalifa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hades.
Hades looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalifa keeps working.
Hades throws an elbow but Khalifa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hades tries to advance to mount but Khalifa denies him.
Hades working the ground and pound but Khalifa is defending the strikes.
Hades working away.
Khalifa is looking to reverse the position.
Hades tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khalifa's legs.
Khalifa gets back to half guard.
Hades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khalifa wants to control but Hades is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hades is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hades looks to land a strike but Khalifa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khalifa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hades throws a big elbow that misses.
Hades wants to control from the top but Khalifa keeps moving.
Khalifa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hades is one step ahead there.
Khalifa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hades stands up over Khalifa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hades's guard.
Hades looking to control.
Khalifa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hades avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalifa.
Nice strikes from Khalifa there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hades wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Khalifa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hades trying to control here.
Khalifa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hades has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalifa is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hades is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalifa pulls his head out easily.
Hades wants to control but Khalifa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khalifa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hades is trying to maintain the position but Khalifa is very close to passing his half guard.
Hades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalifa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hades is retaining full guard.
Khalifa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalifa postures up in Hades's guard and throws a big left but Hades blocks it.
Hades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hades looking for a guillotine here but Khalifa defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khalifa lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalifa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hades is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khalifa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades trying to control the position.
Hades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalifa is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Hades will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Hades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalifa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hades scores with a nice head shot.
Khalifa stuffs the takedown attempt from Hades. Hades gets slowly back to his feet.
Khalifa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalifa Khalifa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Hades, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hades misses.
Khalifa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hades scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades lands a body shot.
Khalifa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hades drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khalifa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hades trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalifa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hades throws a strike but Khalifa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khalifa won't allow Hades to get back to his feet.
Hades seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khalifa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa wants to control from the top but Hades keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hades is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifa wants to hit a switch here but Hades passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khalifa there!
Hades landing strikes from the mount and Khalifa is in trouble!
Khalifa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hades thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khalifa is looking to improve his position but Hades isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa tries to hold on but Hades pushes him away.
Khalifa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khalifa's head.
Hades looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khalifa wants to get back to full guard.
Hades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalifa is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hades is nestled in close to Khalifa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hades thows a huge punch but Khalifa dodges it nicely.
Khalifa is trying to stand back up but Hades is controlling him
Khalifa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hades is working away from the top position though.
Hades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalifa is just riding it out for now. Hades eventually gives up the hold.
Khalifa has hold of Hades's hands but Hades slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades slips a nice elbow through Khalifa's hands, connecting with Khalifa's forehead.
Hades stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Khalifa to get to his feet.
Khalifa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khalifa sprawls well. Khalifa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hades gets slowly back to his feet.
Hades connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khalifa momentarily.
Hades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalifa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hades sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalifa somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khalifa.
Hades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalifa moves away.
Hades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hades scores with a one two! Khalifa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khalifa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalifa Khalifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hades throws a lazy right hand but Khalifa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hades shoots in for a takedown but Khalifa shows good takedown defense.
Khalifa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hades swivels and escapes.
Hades lands with a cross.
Jab by Hades.
Khalifa slips a straight right by Hades.
Khalifa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khalifa is able to avoid easily.
Hades tries to clinch but Khalifa moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hades.
Khalifa Khalifa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa tries for a takedown but Hades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalifa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hades throws a lazy right hand but Khalifa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hades misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalifa throws a looping overhand right but Hades ducks down to avoid it.
Hades throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalifa dodges the punch combination from Hades.
Hades tries to clinch but Khalifa is having none of it.
Khalifa shoots in but Hades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Khalifa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheers as Hades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalifa doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa blocks a jab.
Khalifa slips a straight right by Hades.
Khalifa ducks under a wild hook from Hades.
Khalifa slips a jab and a cross from Hades.
Hades scores with a jab. Khalifa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalifa at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hades as Khalifa shoots in.
Hades wants to slow Khalifa down by chopping away at his legs.
Hades wants to slow Khalifa down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Khalifa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hades connects with a body shot.
Hades jabs Khalifa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa shoots for a double leg takedown but Hades sprawls well. He's pushed Khalifa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sam Hades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hades throws a good cross that connects.
Khalifa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khalifa.
Khalifa checks a leg kick nicely.
Hades lands a nice shot that snaps Khalifa's head back.
Hades closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades tries to clinch there but Khalifa circles away.
Hades comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades misses with a low kick.
Hades gets the takedown into side control.
Sam Hades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khalifa is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Hades are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hades has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hades!
A relieved looking Sam Hades thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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