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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurendrejer has chosen Blunt - Reggae Da Nation as his entrance music. Jake The Snake had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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226 lbs
27 - 16 - 0 |
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215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurendrejer fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Snake throws a right and a left that Lurendrejer avoids nicely.
Lurendrejer slips a straight right by The Snake.
The Snake jabs at Lurendrejer's body.
Lurendrejer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lurendrejer wants to pass the guard but The Snake is defending well.
Lurendrejer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lurendrejer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lurendrejer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Snake.
Lurendrejer is trying to work for a kimura but The Snake is defending well.
The Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer trying to control but The Snake is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Snake keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer is working The Snake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lurendrejer stopping the sweep attempt from The Snake.
The Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Lurendrejer trying to control but The Snake is working from the bottom.
Lurendrejer connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lurendrejer is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lurendrejer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Snake is keeping the position for now.
Lurendrejer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lurendrejer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lurendrejer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lurendrejer is keen to just control but The Snake is a slippery customer.
Lurendrejer passes into side control, despite The Snake's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on The Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is trying to get an arm triangle but The Snake is defending well.
Lurendrejer takes a little break here. The Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lurendrejer swings around for an armbar but The Snake sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lurendrejer's guard.
Lurendrejer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Snake passes into side control.
Lurendrejer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lurendrejer keeps working.
The Snake working away.
Lurendrejer is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake working away.
The Snake working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Shananigan Lurendrejer has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Lurendrejer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Snake scoring with punches from side control.
Lurendrejer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Snake trying to control the action but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.
The Snake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lurendrejer to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Snake is looking to take a break and control but Lurendrejer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lurendrejer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shananigan Lurendrejer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shananigan Lurendrejer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Snake looks to land a right hand but Lurendrejer moved out of range.
Lurendrejer shoots in looking for a takedown but The Snake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lurendrejer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Snake throws a body punch but Lurendrejer moves out of range.
The Snake scores with a hook to the body. Lurendrejer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch but The Snake is having none of it.
Lurendrejer goes for a double leg but The Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Snake continues to drive forward.
The Snake tries a body shot but Lurendrejer blocks it.
Lurendrejer blocks a body shot from The Snake.
The Snake lands with a right to the head.
Lurendrejer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Snake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jake The Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shananigan Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer goes for a takedown attempt but The Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Snake with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lurendrejer drives through with a takedown into The Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Snake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lurendrejer's guard.
Shananigan Lurendrejer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lurendrejer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lurendrejer is trying to keep The Snake in close.
Lurendrejer looking for subs off his back but The Snake has passed one foot through into half guard.
The Snake wants to take a breather but Lurendrejer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lurendrejer actively working from the bottom here.
The Snake not doing much here.
The Snake is nestled in close to Lurendrejer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Snake is trying to control the action in half guard but Lurendrejer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to full guard.
The Snake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lurendrejer's head.
The Snake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lurendrejer tries to kick The Snake off but The Snake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Snake's back!
Lurendrejer controlling well, preventing The Snake from escaping the position.
The Snake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lurendrejer wants to finish this one by submission but The Snake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer is working for a guillotine from mount but The Snake frees his head quite easily.
The Snake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lurendrejer looking for a guillotine from mount but The Snake is having none of it.
Lurendrejer landing strikes from the mount and The Snake is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Snake is looking to escape.
Lurendrejer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch up
and The Snake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lurendrejer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Snake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lurendrejer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lurendrejer.
The Snake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lurendrejer was well out of range. Poor timing from The Snake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake The Snake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shananigan Lurendrejer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lurendrejer shoots in for a double leg but The Snake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Snake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Snake wants it to stay on the feet.
Lurendrejer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lurendrejer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake The Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shananigan Lurendrejer.
The Snake misses with a body shot
and Lurendrejer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lurendrejer shoots in for a takedown but The Snake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Snake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lurendrejer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Snake is trying to defend but Lurendrejer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lurendrejer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lurendrejer wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by Lurendrejer.
The Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Lurendrejer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lurendrejer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake trying to control but Lurendrejer postures up.
The Snake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lurendrejer stalling away here and it's allowed The Snake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Snake working a defensive guard here.
Lurendrejer throwing strikes from guard but The Snake blocks nicely.
Lurendrejer won't allow The Snake to sweep him here.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Snake pulls Lurendrejer in close to prevent any damage.
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but The Snake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer pushing down on The Snake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Snake actively working from the bottom here.
The Snake has hold of Lurendrejer's hands but Lurendrejer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lurendrejer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Snake is just riding it out for now. Lurendrejer eventually gives up the hold.
The Snake taking some punishment here, with Lurendrejer in his half guard.
The Snake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake is looking to control Lurendrejer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Snake avoid being mounted?
Lurendrejer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lurendrejer prevents The Snake from improving his position.
The Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lurendrejer pulls his head out easily.
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!
The Snake is looking for a sweep. Lurendrejer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Snake is pressing down on Lurendrejer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Snake looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lurendrejer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Snake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer is looking to stand up but The Snake won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shananigan Lurendrejer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lurendrejer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shananigan Lurendrejer!
During a confident post fight interview, Shananigan Lurendrejer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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