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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khara Al Matayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "The Party Song" by Blink 182. Khara Al Matayze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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158 cm
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138 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khara Al Matayze!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Matayze.
Al Matayze tries to bum rush McLay with a series of wild strikes but McLay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al Matayze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Matayze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McLay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McLay wants the takedown. Al Matayze is fighting it off but McLay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al Matayze's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McLay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Matayze keeping full guard, as McLay tries to pass.
Al Matayze has his foot on McLay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLay works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Matayze trying to control the position.
McLay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Matayze dives on top into guard.
Al Matayze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLay is trying to control the position but Al Matayze postures up.
McLay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Al Matayze wants to control but McLay is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Matayze is trying to escape the mount.
McLay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Matayze taking shots to the head.
McLay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Al Matayze is on top in guard.
Al Matayze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McLay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Matayze, into his guard.
Al Matayze is looking for a triangle but McLay pushes his legs off easily.
Al Matayze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Matayze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Matayze looks gassed!
McLay postures up and lands a big shot to Al Matayze's brow.
McLay scoring with some ground and pound.
McLay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Al Matayze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McLay, into his guard.
Al Matayze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McLay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Matayze defends it easily.
McLay keeping moving, preventing Al Matayze from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLay tries to strike from the bottom.
McLay is striking but Al Matayze is not phased and passes to half guard.
Al Matayze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLay defending well though.
Al Matayze wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLay keeps working.
Al Matayze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Matayze trying to control the action but McLay is working from the bottom.
Al Matayze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLay defending well though.
McLay looking for submissions off his back.
McLay manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McLay looking for a guillotine here but Al Matayze defends easily.
Al Matayze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLay throws a couple of heel strikes.
McLay has a closed guard, preventing Al Matayze from standing up.
Al Matayze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McLay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLay keeping moving, preventing Al Matayze from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McLay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Al Matayze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Matayze looks to land a combination but McLay avoids it well.
Al Matayze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLay sprawls well initially but Al Matayze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McLay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Matayze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLay is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Matayze.
Al Matayze is working for a kimura but McLay is defending it quite comfortably.
McLay 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.
Al Matayze is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLay scores with a nice shot.
McLay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Matayze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McLay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLay has his foot on Al Matayze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Matayze works his way back into a safe position though.
McLay throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
McLay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Al Matayze actively working from the bottom here.
McLay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McLay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Matayze sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLay is looking to take a break and control but Al Matayze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from McLay there.
Ground and pound from McLay.
Al Matayze trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McLay manages to pass to mount!
McLay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Matayze looks a forlorn figure.
McLay raining down hammerfists from mount.
McLay landing strikes from the mount.
McLay unloading with bombs!
McLay goes for an armbar but Al Matayze turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Al Matayze.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLay striking off his back but it's not causing Al Matayze any problems.
McLay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Matayze is pushing down on McLay's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLay is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Matayze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Matayze moves nicely into side control.
Al Matayze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McLay, who protects the arm well.
McLay is trying to improve his position.
Al Matayze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLay looks to move to half guard but instead Al Matayze has passed into mount! Damn!
McLay 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.
McLay moves into full guard.
Al Matayze trying to control but McLay is working from the bottom.
McLay is looking for a triangle but Al Matayze pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLay keeping moving, preventing Al Matayze from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McLay dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Al Matayze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Matayze moves into range and clinches up with McLay.
McLay is working for takedown but Al Matayze is calmly controlling the position for now.
McLay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McLay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McLay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Matayze's guard.
Al Matayze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McLay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLay won't allow Al Matayze to sweep him here.
McLay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Matayze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Matayze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Matayze!
Al Matayze trying to control the position but McLay is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLay sneaks back into half guard.
McLay tries to roll over but Al Matayze keeps him under control.
Lewis McLay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Matayze wants to work for an arm triangle but McLay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McLay gets back to full guard.
McLay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Matayze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McLay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Matayze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khara Al Matayze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Matayze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McLay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Matayze pulls his head out easily.
Al Matayze is pressing down on McLay's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLay is holding on for now.
Al Matayze is looking to take a break and control but McLay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Matayze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLay regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Matayze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McLay has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Al Matayze is looking to defend but McLay has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Al Matayze! McLay pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Al Matayze taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lewis McLay!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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