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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Novicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Advent Bangun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Novicar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Advent Bangun!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novicar.
Novicar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangun on the side of the head.
Bangun tries for a takedown but Novicar circles away easily
and Novicar counters with a stiff right hand.
Novicar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Novicar lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novicar.
Bangun misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novicar.
Bangun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novicar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Novicar misses its target.
Bangun misses with a few strikes there.
Bangun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bangun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangun wants to clinch but Novicar slips to the side
and Novicar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangun moves out of range of the leg kick from Novicar.
Novicar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bangun moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangun takes one to the side of the head.
Bangun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novicar.
Bangun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bangun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Novicar lands the left hand.
Bangun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novicar.
Bangun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novicar ducks under a wild hook from Bangun.
Bangun misses with a double jab.
Novicar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangun.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Advent Bangun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novicar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangun.
Novicar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novicar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bangun manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Novicar wants to get back to full guard.
Bangun thows a huge punch but Novicar dodges it nicely.
Novicar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bangun on the ground.
Novicar is looking for a sweep. Bangun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novicar is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangun is thwarting Novicar's attempts to control the position.
Bangun prevents Novicar from standing back up.
Bangun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Novicar is looking for a sweep. Bangun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Bangun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bangun is keen to just control but Novicar is a slippery customer.
Novicar wants to improve his position but Bangun is controlling well.
Bangun is thwarting Novicar's attempts to control the position.
Novicar is looking for a sweep. Bangun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangun trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Novicar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bangun. Bangun gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Novicar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Novicar avoids the body shot from Bangun.
Novicar misses with a leg kick.
Novicar shoots in and drives through. Bangun sprawls well.
Bangun just misses with a punch to the body.
Advent Bangun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novicar misses with a leg kick.
Novicar throws a right hand that misses
and Bangun counters with a series of strikes. Novicar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Novicar misses with an uppercut.
Novicar misses with a wild body shot.
Bangun lands with a cross.
Bangun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novicar.
Bangun counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bangun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bangun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novicar scoring well with a low kick there.
Novicar takes a swing at Bangun's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novicar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bangun back to the cage. Novicar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Novicar misses with a hook
and Bangun counters with a series of strikes. Novicar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Novicar tried to score with a low kick but Bangun checks it.
Novicar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangun scores with a shot to the body.
Novicar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangun.
Bangun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novicar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novicar throwing a counter right hand but Bangun manages to avoid it.
Novicar keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bangun is defended easily by Novicar.
No luck for Novicar with that takedown attempt.
Novicar misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bangun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangun looks to clinch
and Novicar counters with a left to the body.
Bangun tries for a takedown but Novicar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Advent Bangun.
Bangun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Novicar throws a low kick, looking for Bangun's leg but Bangun calmly moves out of range.
Bangun tries to clinch but Novicar is having none of it.
Bangun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novicar on his heels. He'll look to pass Novicar's guard now, I'm sure.
Bangun wants to control from the top but Novicar keeps moving.
Novicar wants to stand up but Bangun is controlling him.
Novicar is looking to sweep but instead, Bangun has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novicar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bangun is keen to just control but Novicar is a slippery customer.
Novicar wants to control but Bangun is keeping busy.
Bangun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bangun seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Novicar keeping hold of Bangun's head, controlling as best he can.
Novicar trying to control but Bangun postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bangun misses with a takedown attempt
and Novicar counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Novicar misses.
Bangun shoots in but Novicar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Novicar throws out a loose jab but Bangun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangun doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Novicar counter with a right hand.
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 Rory Novicar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Good leg kick by Novicar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novicar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novicar lands with a hook. Bangun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Bangun. No joy for Novicar on that attempt.
Bangun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novicar.
Bangun throws a shot from downtown. Novicar moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bangun.
Despite the aggression on Bangun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bangun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novicar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangun moves away.
Bangun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bangun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bangun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bangun tries to clinch up but Novicar circles away and keeps his distance.
Bangun jabs Novicar right on the nose. Novicar blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novicar scores with a sloppy right hand. Bangun should have avoided that one.
Bangun tries to clinch but Novicar is having none of it.
Bangun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bangun looks to score with a jab to the body but Novicar is just out of range.
Bangun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novicar.
Bangun shoots in for a takedown but Novicar shows good takedown defense.
Bangun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novicar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Novicar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bangun is out of range.
Novicar scores with a jab. Bangun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novicar scores with a one two! Bangun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bangun dives in for a single leg takedown but Novicar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novicar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Advent Bangun.
Novicar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangun moves into range and clinches up with Novicar.
Rory Novicar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novicar decides to pull guard.
Novicar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bangun is controlling him.
Novicar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Novicar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Novicar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novicar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bangun stands up from Novicar's guard - Bangun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bangun misses with a two punch combination.
Novicar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novicar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bangun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novicar.
Bangun tries to clinch but Novicar moves out of range.
Novicar misses with a body shot.
Bangun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novicar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novicar cracks Bangun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novicar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bangun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangun is looking for the big counter here.
Novicar shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangun tries to sprawl out of it but Novicar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novicar misses with an uppercut. Bangun saw that one coming.
Bangun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Novicar's guard.
Novicar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Advent Bangun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novicar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bangun's guard.
Bangun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Novicar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novicar, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Novicar!
Rory Novicar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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