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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shahwali Hussainzada (ranked 2635 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rei Bourke (ranked 305 p4p, 37 weight class). Rei Bourke will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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146 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shahwali Hussainzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Bourke!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourke slaps away a takedown attempt from Hussainzada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bourke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bourke scores with a jab. Hussainzada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bourke throws out a powerful jab.
Bourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussainzada's head.
Bourke scores with a sloppy right hand. Hussainzada should have avoided that one.
Hussainzada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bourke is fending him off so far but Hussainzada persists. Nope, Bourke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bourke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussainzada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussainzada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bourke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussainzada.
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!
Bourke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hussainzada off and has taken his back!
Bourke controls the action.
Hussainzada is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada trying to get back to his feet but Bourke is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bourke controlling the positon.
Hussainzada tries to escape but Bourke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourke has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourke missing with punches from the back.
Hussainzada is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hussainzada staying busy and making it hard for Bourke to control.
Bourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hussainzada is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourke biding his time, controlling Hussainzada.
Hussainzada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hussainzada is keeping busy.
Hussainzada is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Bourke biding his time, controlling Hussainzada.
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.
Let's hope that Bourke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Hussainzada's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bourke is not going to allow Hussainzada to sit and survive in this position.
Hussainzada rolls, trying to escape but Bourke keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hussainzada is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rei Bourke dominated that round.
That's time! Hussainzada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hussainzada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bourke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hussainzadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hussainzada throws a head kick that misses.
Bourke with a nice cross.
Bourke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bourke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bourke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussainzada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussainzada there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourke lands with an uppercut that bounces Hussainzada off the cage and back into range.
Hussainzada walks into a left hand.
Bourke lunges at Hussainzada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussainzada's hand.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussainzada fails with the takedown.
Bourke lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussainzada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bourke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourke cracks Hussainzada with an open hand slap.
Bourke throws a series of strikes that have Hussainzada backpedaling.
Hussainzada is rocked!
Hussainzada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bourke! But no joy.
Oh Hussainzada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussainzada tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussainzada seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourke dodges the punch combination from Hussainzada.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussainzada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussainzada fails with the takedown
and Bourke counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussainzada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Bourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shahwali Hussainzada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourke connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bourke catches Hussainzada right on the button with a cross.
Bourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussainzada's head.
Hussainzada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rei Bourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hussainzada in his tracks.
Shahwali Hussainzada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussainzada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hussainzada shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourke sprawls well. He's pushed Hussainzada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bourke lunges at Hussainzada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussainzada's hand.
Hussainzada misses with a takedown
and Bourke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hussainzada thinking.
Bourke cracks a nice hook into Hussainzada's ribs.
Bourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hussainzada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BOOM! Bourke lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hussainzada. Hussainzada tries to recover but Bourke is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hussainzada lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
An out of breath Rei Bourke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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