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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Need Money (ranked 6354 p4p, 550 weight class) and Mate Tiaz (ranked 5464 p4p, 519 weight class). Tiaz has chosen 2Pac - Enemies With Me as his entrance music. Mate Tiaz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Need Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mate Tiaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiaz tries to clinch up.
Tiaz misses with a few strikes there.
Money slips under a jab.
As Tiaz tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Tiaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Money slips under a jab from Tiaz.
Money drives through with a takedown into Tiaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tiaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Money has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Money has hold of one of Tiaz's legs. Tiaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Money gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tiaz pushes Money off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Money to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tiaz keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiaz has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money trying to control but Tiaz is working from the bottom.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Money trying to control but Tiaz is working from the bottom.
Tiaz keeping full guard, as Money tries to pass.
Money postures up in Tiaz's guard and throws a big left but Tiaz blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tiaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Money gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Money trying to control but Tiaz is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Money could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Money looking to score a takedown here. Tiaz is defending well but Money drives through and ends up in Tiaz's guard.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiaz wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiaz tries to clinch but Money moves out of range.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Tiaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tiaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Money postures up.
Money postures up in Tiaz's guard and throws a big left but Tiaz blocks it.
Money controls from within his opponent's guard.
Money trying to control but Tiaz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiaz looking to control.
Tiaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tiaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiaz working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Tiaz.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Money avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Money misses with a straight left.
Tiaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Money staying out of range there.
Tiaz misses with a looping right.
Tiaz gets caught napping as Money dives in and scores a takedown. Tiaz manages to retain guard.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mate Tiaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Money throws a low kick but Tiaz avoids it.
Tiaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiaz.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Tiaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiaz misses with an uppercut.
Money's corner calls for a 1-2. Money obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiaz.
Tiaz throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease.
Tiaz throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Money feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money stays in close to Tiaz's body and controls the position.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiaz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiaz.
Tiaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range.
Money throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiaz! But no joy.
Money manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Need Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tiaz keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiaz has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiaz keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Money postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mate Tiaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Tiaz.
Tiaz throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Money.
Money trying to control the position but Tiaz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Money lands with a punch from half guard.
Money missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Money is looking to stall here but Tiaz recovers full guard.
Money controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Money throwing strikes from guard but Tiaz blocks nicely.
Tiaz working a defensive guard here.
Money looking to sit in guard and control but Tiaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money wants to hit a switch here but Tiaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Money there!
Money is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mate Tiaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiaz throws a shot from downtown. Money moves away and avoids it.
Money feints and as Tiaz raises his hands in defense, Money changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiaz is keeping the position for now.
Tiaz keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Tiaz trying to control the position.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiaz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiaz has momentary wrist control but Money slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiaz trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer.
Tiaz keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Money has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Money ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Tiaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiaz throws a big shot that misses.
Money appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Money shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Money thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tiaz working a defensive guard here.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiaz is keeping the position for now.
Need Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiaz keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Money trying to control but Tiaz is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mate Tiaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Money shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tiaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tiaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tiaz moves out of range as Money strikes.
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Money swivels and escapes.
Tiaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Money.
Money is looking to wear down Tiaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiaz! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Need Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Tiaz.
Tiaz shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Money.
Tiaz misses the shot to the body.
Money wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Money looks to throw the jab but Tiaz is out of range.
Tiaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Money shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiaz sprawls well. Tiaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Tiaz misses.
Tiaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Money circles away quickly and effectively.
Money dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Tiaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tiaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Tiaz!
Post fight, Mate Tiaz stared into the camera and said 'I'm not surprised motherfuckers!'.
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