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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Rampage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata throws a sloppy head kick and Rampage moves out of range easily.
Rampage gets tackled into the cage by Matata. Matata maintains the clinch.
Rampage manages to break the clinch.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rampage slips a jab and a cross from Matata.
A punch lands to the side of Rampage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rampage scores with a takedown into Matata's guard.
Rampage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matata dives on top into guard.
Rampage controlling Matata's posture.
Matata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rampage's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage controlling the position.
Rampage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matata wanted to stand there but Rampage had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matata stands up and waves to Rampage to follow him.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rampage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matata on his heels. He'll look to pass Matata's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matata is looking to stand up but Rampage isn't so interested in that idea.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Matata keeps moving.
Matata wants to stand up but Rampage is controlling him.
Rampage drops back looking for a leg! Matata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matata manages to kick Rampage off! Rampage jumps back into Matata's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matata keeping full guard, as Rampage tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matata throws a combination that misses
and Rampage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rampage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matata has momentary wrist control but Rampage slips an elbow through the middle.
Rampage is pushing down on Matata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matata is fighting to maintain full guard but Rampage has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matata is defending against the submission attempts here by Rampage.
Rampage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rampage trying to advance position but Matata counters by regaining guard.
Rampage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rampage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matata wants to stand but Rampage is controlling the position.
Rampage cracks Matata with a solid left hand.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matata is keeping the position for now.
Rampage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matata wants to stand but Rampage is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lewis Rampage will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rampage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matata quickly recovers to half guard.
Matata tries to kick Rampage off but Rampage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rampage is looking to take a break and control but Matata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rampage content to control rather than advance.
Rampage is pressing down on Matata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matata is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata is defending against the submission attempts here by Rampage.
Matata wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage escapes and gets back to his feet.
Matata misses with a wild combination.
Hakuna Matata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matata throws a series of punches but Rampage moves out of range.
Rampage wants to counter with a clinch but Matata pushes him away.
Matata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matata misses with a straight left.
Matata leaves Rampage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rampage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matata scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata thumps Rampage with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matata throws a series of punches but Rampage moves out of range.
Matata sets himself, and Rampage steps forward looking for the clinch! Matata avoids it this time.
Matata misses with a shot to the body
and Rampage counters by moving into the clinch.
Matata tries to circle away but Rampage has him pinned against the cage.
Matata working hard to break the clinch.
Matata wants to get back to striking at distance but Rampage won't allow it.
Rampage is struggling to control the position.
Matata working hard to break the clinch.
Rampage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matata lands an elbow that stopped Rampage in his tracks for a moment.
Matata prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rampage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakuna Matata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Rampage.
Rampage struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Matata pushes Rampage off looking to stand but Rampage dives back in and keeps control.
Rampage controlling the action here.
Matata kicks off Rampage and gets to his feet.
Matata throws a right and a left that Rampage avoids nicely.
Rampage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matata misses with a left hand
and Rampage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rampage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four 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!
Matata wants to stand and escape but Rampage is having none of it.
Rampage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matata is keeping the position for now.
Matata is looking to stand up but Rampage isn't so interested in that idea.
Rampage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Hakuna Matata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rampage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakuna Matata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rampage clinches up against the cage.
Matata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rampage misses with a punch to the body.
Rampage can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Rampage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matata is trying to break the clinch but Rampage has him pressed against the cage.
Rampage scores a nice knee to the body.
Rampage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matata working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata wants to get back to striking at distance but Rampage won't allow it.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rampage lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hakuna Matata has been cut.
Rampage is looking for a takedown.
Rampage dodges an elbow strike from Matata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage jumps guard.
Rampage is working an open guard so Matata takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rampage closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rampage.
Matata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rampage tries to score a body lock takedown but Matata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hakuna Matata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Rampage.
Matata tries to break the clinch but Rampage is controlling the position.
Rampage goes for a takedown attempt but Matata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rampage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rampage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rampage stalls.
Rampage leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakuna Matata is winning the standup battle so far.
Matata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matata misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata tries to land a leg kick but Rampage saw it coming and moves away.
Matata throws a right hand that Rampage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rampage also avoids with ease.
Matata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rampage.
Rampage shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matata is trying to defend but Rampage finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rampage wants to control but Matata is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rampage keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rampage keeps control of Matata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matata tries to break the clinch but Rampage is controlling the position.
Rampage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rampage closes the distance and clinches up with Matata, looking for a takedown. Rampage pushes Matata against the cage but Matata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rampage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rampage is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage scoring with some ground and pound.
Matata wants to stand up but Rampage is controlling him.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Matata is retaining full guard.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Matata keeps moving.
Matata wants to stand up but Rampage is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rampage trying to control but Matata is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matata misses with a two punch combination.
Rampage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Hakuna Matata.
I think Matata 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuna Matata!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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