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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teboho Matekane (ranked 756 p4p, 583 weight class) and Archie Evans (ranked 75 p4p, 55 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teboho Matekane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Archie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Matekane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matekane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Matekane lands a couple of digs.
Matekane prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Matekane from controlling successfully.
Matekane pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matekane trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Matekane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matekane is working for a submission of some sort.
Matekane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matekane stalling.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matekane.
Matekane is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matekane to get the leverage.
Matekane trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
Matekane trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Matekane seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matekane is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matekane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matekane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matekane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Evans to regain full guard.
Matekane 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.
Matekane throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Matekane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matekane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matekane throwing strikes but missing.
Matekane trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matekane is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matekane.
Matekane wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Matekane trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matekane fails with a takedown attempt.
Matekane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matekane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matekane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Matekane prevents Evans from standing back up.
Matekane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matekane thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Matekane.
Matekane working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matekane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matekane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matekane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matekane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans makes his way to full guard, as Matekane worked for a kimura.
Matekane throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matekane's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Matekane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matekane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matekane is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matekane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Matekane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matekane prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Matekane from controlling successfully.
Matekane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Matekane.
Matekane trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Matekane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matekane throws an elbow but Evans slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matekane lands an elbow.
Matekane throwing strikes but Evans manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Matekane is looking for a sweep.
Matekane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teboho Matekane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matekane tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Archie Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matekane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matekane has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matekane shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matekane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matekane gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teboho Matekane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matekane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Teboho Matekane!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Teboho Matekane!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Teboho Matekane!
Teboho Matekane wins by unanimous decision!
Teboho Matekane retains his bantamweight title!
Teboho Matekane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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