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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Tutankhamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darwin has chosen You're Going Down - Sick Puppies as his entrance music. Young Tutankhamon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Tutankhamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutankhamon tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it.
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Tutankhamon moved out of range nicely.
Darwin lunges at Tutankhamon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tutankhamon's hand.
Darwin thuds his right hand into Tutankhamon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tutankhamon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutankhamon moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Darwin lands a nice shot that snaps Tutankhamon's head back.
Tutankhamon fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Darwin.
Tutankhamon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Darwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tutankhamon with the ground and pound but Darwin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tutankhamon in particular looking to stall.
Darwin is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darwin is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Darwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Darwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tutankhamon 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.
Tutankhamon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutankhamon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tutankhamon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tutankhamon throwing strikes from guard but Darwin blocks nicely.
Tutankhamon trying to control the position from guard on top but Darwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Darwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tutankhamon wants to get up but he can't break Darwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing Tutankhamon from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutankhamon slips a jab from Darwin.
Tutankhamon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darwin thuds a left hand into Tutankhamon's body.
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tutankhamon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tutankhamon tries to control but Darwin wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin 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.
Tutankhamon wants to pass to mount but Darwin is defending the position.
Tutankhamon is trying to control. Darwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darwin is looking to improve his position.
Tutankhamon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darwin is concentrating on defense, preventing Tutankhamon from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tutankhamon tries to stand and escape but Darwin is controlling the position.
Tutankhamon not doing much here.
Darwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutankhamon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tutankhamon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tutankhamon is thwarting Darwin's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Darwin dominated that round.
That's time! Tutankhamon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Victor Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin lands the left hand.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away.
Nice defenses there by Tutankhamon.
Tutankhamon has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tutankhamon backwards.
Darwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tutankhamon breaks from the clinch.
Darwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tutankhamon has time to react.
Tutankhamon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutankhamon shoots in looking for a takedown. Darwin tries to sprawl out of it but Tutankhamon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Tutankhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutankhamon moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutankhamon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown but Darwin shows good takedown defense.
Darwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Victor Darwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young Tutankhamon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin dips to his left and cracks Tutankhamon with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutankhamon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darwin.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutankhamon on the side of the head.
Darwin closes the distance and pushes Tutankhamon back into the cage.
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Victor Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darwin cracks a nice hook into Tutankhamon's ribs.
Darwin connects with a body shot.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tutankhamon.
Darwin scores with a hook to the body. Tutankhamon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darwin scores with a jab. Tutankhamon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darwin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tutankhamon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tutankhamon is looking to chop away at Darwin's legs.
Darwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutankhamon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darwin feints and then cracks Tutankhamon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tutankhamon down.
Tutankhamon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tutankhamon is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Tutankhamon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darwin scores with a jab.
Darwin has managed to clinch.
Darwin breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Darwin scores with a four punch combination!
Tutankhamon moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Darwin swings for the body but Tutankhamon moves out of range.
Darwin cracks Tutankhamon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch up but Darwin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutankhamon was well out of range. Poor timing from Darwin.
Darwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutankhamon off the cage and back into rage.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Tutankhamon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tutankhamon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tutankhamon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Darwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin connects with a body shot that sends Tutankhamon's belly button to the back.
Tutankhamon moves to clinch but Darwin breaks away
and Tutankhamon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tutankhamon doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darwin clinches with his opponent.
Tutankhamon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tutankhamon has had enough of the clinch but Darwin keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Tutankhamon.
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tutankhamon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tutankhamon or not.
Tutankhamon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tutankhamon tries to pull guard but Darwin won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutankhamon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tutankhamon looking to stall.
Darwin digs a right hand underneath Tutankhamon's ribcage. Tutankhamon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Darwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Darwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tutankhamon misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin stuffs the takedown.
Darwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Tutankhamon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tutankhamon tries to keep at a distance but Darwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darwin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darwin on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darwin cracks Tutankhamon with a nice body shot.
Darwin lands a body shot.
Tutankhamon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darwin is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutankhamon wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tutankhamon walks into a jab.
Tutankhamon walks into a left hand.
Darwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tutankhamon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darwin moves into range and clinches up with Tutankhamon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Darwin.
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutankhamon. That did some damage!
Darwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutankhamon off the cage and back into rage.
Darwin misses with a two punch combination.
Darwin clinches with his opponent.
Darwin managing to block the knees to the body from Tutankhamon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin digs a right hand into Tutankhamon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tutankhamon's gas tank.
Darwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tutankhamon backwards.
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin stuns Tutankhamon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutankhamon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darwin gets a clinch.
Darwin lands with a left to the head.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Darwin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tutankhamon.
Tutankhamon is trying to drag Darwin to the mat but Darwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin cracks a nice hook into Tutankhamon's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tutankhamon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tutankhamon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darwin scores with a hook.
Darwin with a nice cross.
Tutankhamon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown but Darwin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Tutankhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Tutankhamon tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it.
Darwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Darwin.
Darwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutankhamon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Darwin. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darwin closes the distance and clinches.
Tutankhamon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Tutankhamon tries to score a body lock takedown but Darwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darwin scores with a jab to the body.
Tutankhamon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darwin did well to prevent Tutankhamon getting side control.
Victor Darwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutankhamon tries to pass to full mount but Darwin defends it.
Darwin tries to roll over but Tutankhamon keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tutankhamon works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Darwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darwin 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Darwin!
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