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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishaq Warukh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Botha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishaq Warukh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Botha's chin.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ishaq Warukh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Botha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warukh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Botha wants to get back to his feet but Warukh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warukh postures up and lands a big shot to Botha's brow.
Warukh postures up in Botha's guard and throws a big left but Botha blocks it.
Warukh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warukh postures up and lands a big shot to Botha's brow.
Warukh controlling from the top position.
Warukh looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warukh content to stall in guard here.
Warukh stands up from Botha's guard - Warukh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Botha throws a head kick that misses.
Warukh shoots in and gets a takedown into Botha's guard.
Warukh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warukh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warukh working some strikes from top position.
Botha being controlled here, momentarily.
Warukh is pushing down on Botha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Botha is fighting to maintain full guard but Warukh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warukh stalling.
Warukh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Botha's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warukh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Warukh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warukh is trying to work for a kimura but Botha is defending well.
Well, if Warukh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Warukh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warukh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaq Warukh dominated that round.
That's time! Warukh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Botha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warukh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warukh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warukh tries to pull guard but Botha won't allow it.
Warukh breaks the clinch.
Botha digs a good body shot into Warukh's ribs.
Warukh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Botha can do to turn this around?
Warukh scores with a takedown into Botha's guard.
Warukh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warukh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Botha's coach down at Evolution MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Botha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two 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.
Botha clinches.
Warukh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Botha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warukh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Botha to the mat! Botha manages to get full guard.
Warukh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warukh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Botha wants to get back to his feet but Warukh passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warukh slows the pace down in half guard.
Warukh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Warukh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ishaq Warukh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warukh passes to full mount!
Warukh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Botha?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warukh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Botha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warukh taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaq Warukh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Botha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warukh circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishaq Warukh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warukh darts in and clinches Botha up against the cage.
Botha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warukh is defending well for now.
Botha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warukh is defending well for now.
Botha can't break the clinch.
Warukh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warukh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warukh closes the distance and clinches.
Warukh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Botha can't fight it off and eventually Warukh manages to take the fight to the floor. Botha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warukh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Botha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warukh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warukh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Botha is working an open guard so Warukh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Botha enables Warukh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Botha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Warukh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warukh stands and steps away. Botha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Botha tries for a takedown but Warukh circles away easily
and Warukh moves into the clinch.
Botha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warukh pulls guard effortlessly.
Warukh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Warukh is looking to stand up but Botha isn't so interested in that idea.
Botha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Botha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Botha preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warukh is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warukh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warukh managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daniel Botha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Botha closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishaq Warukh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warukh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishaq Warukh!
Daniel Botha spoke after the fight, saying 'Train harder. Be smarter'.
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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