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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niel Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabihia Nahas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 The Island, Niel Seraphim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rabihia Nahas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seraphim defends it nicely.
Nahas closes the distance and clinches up with Seraphim, looking for a takedown. Nahas pushes Seraphim against the cage but Seraphim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Seraphim.
Seraphim throws a leg kick which misses Nahas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nahas tries to avoid it.
Seraphim with a jab.
Seraphim connects with a solid leg kick.
Nahas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seraphim as he avoids it easily.
Niel Seraphim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabihia Nahas.
Nahas shoots in for a takedown but Seraphim shows good takedown defense.
Nahas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seraphim manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seraphim swivels and escapes.
Seraphim instigates a clinch.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside that Nahas shrugs off.
Seraphim lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seraphim lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seraphim obliges.
Nahas looks winded!
Seraphim lands an elbow inside.
Nahas takes an elbow to the temple.
Nahas has picked Seraphim up - he's going for a ride! Nahas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Seraphim throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Seraphim is trying to maintain the position but Nahas is very close to passing his half guard.
Nahas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Seraphim tries to kick Nahas off but Nahas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nahas wants to control but Seraphim is keeping him busy.
Seraphim 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.
Seraphim trying to hold on to Nahas's head to control him but Nahas postures up.
Seraphim tries to kick Nahas off but Nahas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seraphim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Seraphim scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seraphim closes the distance and clinches.
Nahas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seraphim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seraphim rushes Nahas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside that Nahas shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Seraphim.
Seraphim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim scores with a knee to the head.
Seraphim stalling against the cage.
Seraphim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seraphim lands an elbow that stopped Nahas in his tracks for a moment.
Nahas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nahas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nahas is rocked!
Seraphim lands a nice elbow.
Nahas is still on wobbly legs! Can Seraphim finish him?
Nahas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seraphim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seraphim scores a nice knee to the body.
Nahas seems to have recovered his senses.
Seraphim lands an elbow that stopped Nahas in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seraphim obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seraphim with a knee to the head.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside.
Nahas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nahas has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim lands an elbow just above Nahas 's eye.
Seraphim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nahas's defenses.
Seraphim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nahas is looking to control Seraphim's arms but Seraphim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nahas has his back to the cage.
Seraphim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside.
Seraphim scores a nice knee to the body.
Seraphim landing knees to the head.
Seraphim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Seraphim lands a good knee to the midsection. Nahas won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seraphim putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nahas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seraphim lands a knee to the body.
Seraphim lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seraphim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niel Seraphim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nahas gets tackled into the cage by Seraphim. Seraphim maintains the clinch.
Seraphim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nahas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seraphim stops a takedown attempt from Nahas.
Nahas tries to pull guard but Seraphim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seraphim lands a knee to the head.
Niel Seraphim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seraphim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Seraphim stops a takedown attempt from Nahas.
Niel Seraphim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabihia Nahas.
Seraphim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Seraphim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seraphim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seraphim lands an elbow just above Nahas 's eye.
Nahas is breathing heavily.
Nahas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seraphim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seraphim unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seraphim crunches a lovely knee into Nahas's ribcage.
Seraphim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Seraphim.
Seraphim lands a knee to the head.
Seraphim lands a knee to the body.
Nahas is trying to break the clinch but Seraphim is controlling him.
Seraphim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seraphim scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nahas takes an elbow to the temple.
Seraphim lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seraphim with a knee to the head.
Nahas can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Seraphim.
Seraphim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nahas's defenses.
Nahas wants to break free but Seraphim has control.
Seraphim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nahas takes an elbow to the temple.
Seraphim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seraphim obliges.
Seraphim working Nahas over with knees to the body.
Seraphim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seraphim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nahas can do to turn this around?
Seraphim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seraphim lands a good knee to the midsection. Nahas won't want to take too many of those.
Nahas jumps guard but Seraphim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nahas's face.
Seraphim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seraphim.
Nahas goes for a takedown attempt but Seraphim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seraphim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nahas.
Seraphim scores with a one two! Nahas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seraphim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nahas darts in looking for a takedown but Seraphim gets double underhooks and turns Nahas into the cage.
Seraphim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Seraphim working Nahas over with knees to the body.
Seraphim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Seraphim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Seraphim.
Nahas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seraphim walks away with a smile on his face. Nahas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seraphim throws a leg kick which misses Nahas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nahas tries to avoid it.
Nahas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seraphim lands with a slapping head kick.
Nahas tries to keep at a distance but Seraphim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nahas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seraphim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seraphim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nahas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seraphim connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Seraphim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niel Seraphim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Seraphim is looking to clinch but Nahas is avoiding it.
Nahas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seraphim, pushing him back against the cage.
Seraphim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nahas's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seraphim.
Seraphim lands a knee to the head.
Seraphim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nahas's defenses.
Seraphim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seraphim prevents Nahas from breaking the clinch.
Seraphim looking to throw knees to the head but Nahas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seraphim working Nahas over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Seraphim.
Nahas takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seraphim misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Seraphim.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahas jumps guard and drags Seraphim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nahas keeping moving, preventing Seraphim from controlling successfully.
Nahas has a closed guard, preventing Seraphim from standing up.
Nahas pulls Seraphim in close to his closed guard and prevents Seraphim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seraphim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two 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.
Nahas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Seraphim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nahas throws a lazy right hand but Seraphim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seraphim connects with a nice looking jab.
Seraphim delivers a nice body kick.
Seraphim blocks a head kick by Nahas.
Seraphim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seraphim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nahas's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seraphim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nahas blocks it with crossed arms.
Seraphim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seraphim lands a nice knee to the body.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside.
Nahas is trying to drag Seraphim to the mat but Seraphim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nahas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seraphim walks away with a smile on his face. Nahas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nahas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seraphim.
Niel Seraphim is winning the standup battle so far.
Seraphim keeps Nahas at a distance using the push kick.
Nahas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seraphim defends it nicely.
Niel Seraphim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabihia Nahas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seraphim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seraphim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Seraphim.
Niel Seraphim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nahas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seraphim. Seraphim obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Nahas misses with a two punch combination.
Nahas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nahas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rabihia Nahas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seraphim pushes Nahas up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niel Seraphim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seraphim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niel Seraphim!
Rabihia Nahas spoke after the fight, saying 'well I guess I lost then?'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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