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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 5088 p4p, 473 weight class) and Joe Lugg (ranked 4298 p4p, 0 weight class). Sila comes to the cage accompanied by Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme). Joe Lugg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Lugg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away.
A jab lands there for Sila.
Lugg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sila defends well and Lugg ends up having to push Sila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sila lands an overhand right.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lugg.
Lugg closes the distance and clinches up with Sila, looking for a takedown. Lugg pushes Sila against the cage but Sila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Lugg misses with a takedown
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Lugg off balance momentarily.
Lugg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lugg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lugg fails to land the takedown.
Lugg dives in and scores a takedown into Sila's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila wants to stand but Lugg is controlling the position.
Lugg trying to move into half guard but instead Sila has managed to sweep!
Lugg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sila is now in half guard.
Sila content to control rather than advance.
Lugg tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Sila 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.
Lugg tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg.
That's two 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.
Lugg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Lugg tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila controlling the action here.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
Sila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugg has his takedown stuffed
and Lugg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lugg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lugg shoots in and drives through. Sila sprawls well.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sila sprawls well. Sila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lugg gets slowly back to his feet.
Sila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lugg avoids it.
Lugg looks winded!
Sila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lugg doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Sila coming out on top.
Lugg fails to land the takedown.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Lugg moves out of range easily.
Lugg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lugg.
Sila delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lugg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sila to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Sila.
Sila lands the left hand.
Lugg is rocked!
Sila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Sila finish him?
Lugg doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Lugg fails with the takedown
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
Lugg ducks right into an uppercut from Sila.
Lugg gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lugg tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sila is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lugg buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lugg!! Lugg is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sila throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
Post fight, an emotional Afa Sila said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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