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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederich Frankenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederich Frankenstein had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederich Frankenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankenstein with a poor takedown
and Mabuva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Frankenstein pulls Mabuva in to control the position.
Frankenstein wants to get back to his feet but Mabuva passes into half guard.
Mabuva content to control rather than advance.
Frankenstein is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabuva is taking a breather. Frankenstein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frankenstein is trying to maintain the position but Mabuva is very close to passing his half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Frederich Frankenstein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mabuva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frankenstein wants to stand up but Mabuva is controlling him.
Frankenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabuva is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankenstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mabuva controls the pace.
Frankenstein looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Mabuva as Frankenstein shoots in.
Mabuva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frankenstein sprawls well initially but Mabuva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein trying to control here.
Mabuva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mabuva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cedric Mabuva.
Mabuva shoots for a double leg takedown but Frankenstein sprawls well. He's pushed Mabuva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mabuva slaps away a takedown attempt from Frankenstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederich Frankenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabuva tries for a takedown but Frankenstein circles away easily
and Frankenstein counters with a single leg into guard. Mabuva didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankenstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Mabuva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mabuva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frankenstein.
Frankenstein is looking to land body kicks.
Frankenstein closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mabuva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frankenstein wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cedric Mabuva.
Frankenstein rushes Mabuva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frankenstein is trying to drag Mabuva to the mat but Mabuva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederich Frankenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankenstein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mabuva after a bit of a struggle.
Frankenstein is trying to drag Mabuva to the mat but Mabuva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabuva.
Frankenstein is looking for a takedown.
Frankenstein wants a takedown.
Frankenstein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mabuva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mabuva gets control of Frankenstein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mabuva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frankenstein wants to stand and escape but instead Mabuva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Frankenstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mabuva controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cedric Mabuva.
Mabuva has managed to clinch.
Frankenstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabuva is defending well for now.
Frankenstein wants to break free but Mabuva has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein tries a body shot but Mabuva blocks it.
Mabuva lands a good knee to the midsection. Frankenstein won't want to take too many of those.
Frankenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mabuva lands with a right to the head.
Frankenstein has had enough of the clinch but Mabuva keeps him there for the moment.
Frankenstein letting Mabuva take a breather here.
Frankenstein tries for a takedown but Mabuva manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabuva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mabuva has Frankenstein pressed against the cage, preventing Frankenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Mabuva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mabuva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mabuva.
Mabuva lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Frederich Frankenstein has been cut.
Mabuva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mabuva manages to end up in side control.
Mabuva controlling the position from side mount.
Frankenstein prevents Mabuva from moving into mount.
Frankenstein tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Frankenstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frankenstein srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Mabuva not allowing Frankenstein to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Frankenstein trying to control the hands but Mabuva breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva misses with a punch to the head.
Frankenstein tries to break free.
Frankenstein trying to get back to his feet but Mabuva is in full control for now.
Mabuva keeps control of the position easily here as Frankenstein tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mabuva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frankenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankenstein throws a head kick but Mabuva moves out of range.
Frankenstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mabuva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mabuva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva passes into half guard.
Mabuva prevents Frankenstein from standing back up.
Mabuva stalling.
Frankenstein is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mabuva jumps into side control!
Frederich Frankenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Mabuva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabuva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Frankenstein to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Mabuva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mabuva 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Mabuva!
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energy
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hype
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