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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khom Maruban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Rivers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khom Maruban!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maruban to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Maruban lands a couple of elbows.
Maruban tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers is trying to keep Maruban in close.
Maruban won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maruban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maruban engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivers is trying to keep Maruban in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maruban drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Maruban off! Maruban jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maruban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maruban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maruban defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruban looking to control.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maruban fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. Maruban is now in Rivers's guard.
Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Maruban defends easily.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers wants to control the position but Maruban says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maruban wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling the position.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maruban is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khom Maruban dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maruban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Maruban advances position into side control!
Rivers is trying to work for a sweep but Maruban has mounted him!
Rivers tries to reverse the position but Maruban maintains control.
Maruban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruban tries to control but Rivers wriggling away.
Rivers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maruban trying to control from half guard but Rivers is working away.
Rivers manages to get to full guard.
Khom Maruban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Maruban wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers looking to control.
Maruban wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Maruban trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Maruban tries to pass.
Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maruban stands up out of Rivers's guard for a moment - Rivers manages to land a nice upkick.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maruban gets the takedown into side control.
Rivers tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rivers wants to escape the position.
Rivers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maruban's guard. Nice work there by Rivers.
Maruban wants to control but Rivers passes easily into half guard.
Rivers passes into side control, despite Maruban's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruban is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivers off and has taken his back!
Rivers breaks Maruban's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Maruban doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maruban is trying to hold Rivers in close to prevent damage but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maruban is looking for a sweep. Rivers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maruban wants to get back to full guard.
Maruban trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Maruban trying to get back to full guard but Rivers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rivers controlling from the full mount.
Rivers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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 Owen Rivers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rivers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maruban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maruban loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Owen Rivers has been cut.
Maruban clinches up against the cage.
Maruban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Maruban moves out of range easily.
Maruban unleashes a big counter combination but Rivers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maruban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban trying to control the position but Rivers is working away.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maruban has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruban goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivers turns into him and now he's in Maruban's guard.
Rivers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Maruban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivers pushes Maruban off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maruban looking to score a takedown here. Rivers is defending well but Maruban drives through and ends up in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
Maruban throws a lazy head kick
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Maruban closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maruban lands in his opponent's guard.
Maruban throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivers working for a triangle but Maruban defends it easily.
Rivers has Maruban pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruban sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivers's guard.
Rivers is trying to get back to full guard.
Maruban wants to take a breather but Rivers is having none of it.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Maruban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Rivers wants to control but Maruban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard but Maruban has mounted him!
Rivers tries to hold on but Maruban pushes him away.
Rivers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maruban seems to be looking for submissions.
Maruban not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Rivers wants to stand and escape but Maruban is having none of it.
Maruban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khom Maruban.
I think Maruban 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Khom Maruban!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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