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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mendy Ripstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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175 cm
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134 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mendy Ripstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Ripstein lands a jab-cross combination.
Ripstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ripstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ripstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mendy Ripstein has been cut.
Ripstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Swanson with a knee to the head.
Ripstein has Swanson pressed against the cage.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripstein has double underhooks.
Ripstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripstein pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson jumps guard but Ripstein stands there with Swanson around his waist. Swanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Ripstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Ripstein keeps him there for the moment.
Swanson tries to break free but Ripstein pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ripstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripstein has double underhooks.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ripstein moves out of range easily.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripstein blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ripstein moves out of range easily.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ripstein moves out of range easily.
Ripstein gets a clinch.
Swanson scores with a knee to the head.
Swanson keeps control of Ripstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripstein won't allow it.
Ripstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
Swanson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Swanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swanson jumps guard but Ripstein stands there with Swanson around his waist. Swanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Swanson.
Swanson is trying to push Ripstein away but Ripstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripstein tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
Ripstein is trying to force a seperation but Swanson has the dominant position.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Ripstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ripstein closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Ripstein.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Ripstein has the dominant position.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ripstein has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
Ripstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ripstein keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson keeps control of Ripstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripstein working hard to break the clinch.
Swanson wants to break free but Ripstein has control.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripstein pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripstein won't allow it.
Ripstein tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the cage.
Ripstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripstein won't allow it.
Swanson has Ripstein pressed against the cage, preventing Ripstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has Ripstein pressed against the cage, preventing Ripstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ripstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Ripstein forces Swanson back against the cage and clinches.
Ripstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ripstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson tries to circle away but Ripstein has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripstein has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mendy Ripstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ripstein lands with a nice combination. Swanson backs away looking to recover.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripstein avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson wants to clinch up but Ripstein keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson is looking to clinch but Ripstein is avoiding it.
Ripstein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ripstein clinches up with Swanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripstein taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Ripstein keeps him there for the moment.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Ripstein keeps him there for the moment.
Ripstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ripstein moves out of range easily.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Ripstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ripstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ripstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ripstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ripstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein scores with a one two! Swanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swanson is rocked!
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ripstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ripstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ripstein digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
Swanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripstein's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ripstein is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Swanson has double underhooks.
Ripstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendy Ripstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson is trying to push Ripstein away but Ripstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Ripstein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripstein is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripstein is working Swanson over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ripstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swanson lands a knee to the head.
Ripstein lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
Ripstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripstein wants to break free but Swanson has control.
Ripstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripstein has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripstein has double underhooks.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Ripstein tries to break the clinch but Swanson is controlling the position.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson dodges an elbow strike from Ripstein.
Ripstein is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mendy Ripstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mendy Ripstein's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Ripstein connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Ripstein clinches with his opponent.
Ripstein working hard to break the clinch.
Ripstein slows down the pace here.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ripstein has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripstein trying to land knees to the body.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ripstein is defending well.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ripstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Ripstein missing with knees to the body.
Ripstein taking a breather.
Swanson avoiding damage as Ripstein throws knees to the body.
Ripstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripstein is trying to break free.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripstein digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripstein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ripstein duly obliges.
Mendy Ripstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson closes the distance but Ripstein moves to the side
and Ripstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripstein blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripstein moves away.
Ripstein moves into the clinch.
Swanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ripstein is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ripstein on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ripstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swanson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripstein lands an uppercut.
Ripstein tries to circle away but Swanson has him pinned against the cage.
Ripstein is working Swanson over against the cage.
Swanson is trying to stall.
Ripstein has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripstein controlling the action here for a moment.
Swanson managing to block the knees to the body from Ripstein.
Ripstein prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ripstein moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Ripstein pushes Swanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ripstein is controlling him.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripstein has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch.
Ripstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swanson wants to break free but Ripstein has control.
Ripstein has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripstein has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ripstein to keep the fight standing.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Swanson.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Ripstein has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripstein clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendy Ripstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ripstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mendy Ripstein!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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