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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Makis Karatzas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ariffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makis Karatzas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muhammad Ariffin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Karatzas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ariffin throws a head kick but Karatzas moves out of range.
Karatzas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Karatzas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karatzas keeps the fight on the outside.
Karatzas checks a low kick from Ariffin.
Karatzas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ariffin tries to clinch
and Ariffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karatzas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ariffin tries to avoid it but Karatzas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ariffin to the ground. Ariffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ariffin tries to keep at a distance but Karatzas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ariffin gets control of Karatzas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ariffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karatzas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ariffin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ariffin has escaped and now he's on top!
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Ariffin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karatzas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ariffin has Karatzas in his guard.
Karatzas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ariffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ariffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karatzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karatzas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin keeping moving, preventing Karatzas from controlling successfully.
Ariffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ariffin keeping moving, preventing Karatzas from controlling successfully.
Karatzas wants to stand but Ariffin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ariffin is looking to stand up but Karatzas isn't so interested in that idea.
Ariffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ariffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karatzas stopping the sweep attempt from Ariffin.
Ariffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ariffin keeping moving, preventing Karatzas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makis Karatzas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ariffin is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin misses with a double jab
enabling Karatzas to counter with a crisp jab.
Karatzas fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karatzas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makis Karatzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karatzas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ariffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ariffin throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karatzas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karatzas is breathing heavily.
Ariffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ariffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ariffin looks for a takedown but Karatzas sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muhammad Ariffin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ariffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ariffin tries to clinch up but Karatzas circles away and keeps his distance.
Karatzas tries to score with a low kick but Ariffin moves his leg out of the way.
Karatzas misses with a two punch combination.
Muhammad Ariffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karatzas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makis Karatzas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ariffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karatzas as he jumps to the side.
Ariffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ariffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ariffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karatzas.
Karatzas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ariffin walks away with a smile on his face. Karatzas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ariffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ariffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karatzas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karatzas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ariffin.
Karatzas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ariffin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karatzas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ariffin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ariffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karatzas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ariffin has him pressed against the cage.
Ariffin jumps guard but Karatzas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makis Karatzas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Ariffin.
A short right from Ariffin on the inside.
Karatzas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin tries to break free but Karatzas pushes him back against the cage.
Karatzas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ariffin won't allow it.
Karatzas is trying to push Ariffin away but Ariffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karatzas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ariffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Karatzas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ariffin wants a takedown but no success here.
Karatzas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ariffin is keeping busy.
Ariffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karatzas smiles and moves away.
Ariffin is breathing heavily.
Karatzas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin trying to control the position but instead, Karatzas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ariffin into the cage.
Karatzas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ariffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karatzas.
Ariffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karatzas's elbow.
Karatzas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karatzas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ariffin.
Ariffin breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karatzas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karatzas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karatzas stalling.
Karatzas tries to pull guard but Ariffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Karatzas drops back down to his feet.
Karatzas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ariffin manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ariffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karatzas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karatzas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ariffin after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muhammad Ariffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ariffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Karatzas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karatzas moves in looking to clinch but Ariffin pushes him off.
Karatzas gets tackled into the cage by Ariffin. Ariffin maintains the clinch.
Karatzas is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ariffin tries to pull guard but Karatzas won't allow it.
Karatzas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ariffin smiles and moves away.
Karatzas closes the distance and clinches up with Ariffin, looking for a takedown. Karatzas pushes Ariffin against the cage but Ariffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karatzas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makis Karatzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karatzas fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ariffin as Karatzas shoots in.
Ariffin fails to land the takedown.
Karatzas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karatzas keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ariffin.
Karatzas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ariffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ariffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karatzas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Ariffin.
Karatzas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ariffin defends it nicely.
Ariffin tries to clinch up but Karatzas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin is looking to clinch but Karatzas is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karatzas is defended easily by Ariffin.
Ariffin wants to clinch.
Ariffin tries to clinch but Karatzas moves out of range.
Karatzas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ariffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Karatzas tries to clinch but Ariffin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin misses with a head kick.
Karatzas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karatzas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ariffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karatzas.
Ariffin misses with a double jab.
Ariffin misses with a double jab.
Ariffin shoots in for a takedown but Karatzas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karatzas keeps the fight on the outside.
Karatzas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ariffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karatzas, pushing him back against the cage.
Ariffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karatzas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Karatzas has double underhooks.
Karatzas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ariffin walks away with a smile on his face. Karatzas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karatzas wants to clinch up but Ariffin keeps it at a distance.
Karatzas has closed the distance and engaged Ariffin in a clinch.
Ariffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ariffin tries to bum rush Karatzas with a series of wild strikes but Karatzas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Karatzas.
Karatzas stuffs the takedown.
Karatzas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ariffin swivels and escapes.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karatzas ducks under a wild hook from Ariffin.
Karatzas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ariffin sprawls well. Ariffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karatzas gets slowly back to his feet.
Makis Karatzas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhammad Ariffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ariffin tries to clinch up but Karatzas circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Ariffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ariffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Ariffin!
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