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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - Skies on Fire. Downtime has chosen Bring It as his entrance music. Dexter Redshaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nycky Downtime's chin.
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
28 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nycky Downtime!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Downtime. No joy for Redshaw on that attempt.
We've been informed that Downtime has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Redshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Downtime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Downtime.
Redshaw misses the shot to the body.
Redshaw shoots in and drives through. Downtime sprawls well.
Downtime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Downtime.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downtime throws a head kick but Redshaw moves out of range.
Redshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downtime.
Redshaw has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Downtime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Redshaw.
Downtime misses with a body shot.
Redshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downtime counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redshaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redshaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Redshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Downtime which made him look bad.
Downtime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redshaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Downtime has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Redshaw is proving hard to escape from.
Redshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downtime controls the pace.
Redshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downtime passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downtime wants to stand but Redshaw has his arm trapped.
Redshaw is not content to let Downtime control the position.
Redshaw is looking to regain half guard here but Downtime keeps moving and retains side control.
Downtime controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime wants to control but Redshaw is keeping him busy.
Downtime remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Redshaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Downtime wants to pass the guard but Redshaw is defending well.
Redshaw is looking to improve his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nycky Downtime hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Downtime stuffs the takedown.
Downtime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redshaw lands a high kick!
Downtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Downtime.
Redshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Downtime.
Redshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Downtime.
Redshaw shoots and misses
and Downtime counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Redshaw is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downtime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redshaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Downtime manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redshaw trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Downtime trying to control the position here.
Redshaw cracks Downtime with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime is adopting a defensive guard.
Redshaw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nycky Downtime will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Downtime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redshaw looks for a takedown but Downtime sprawls well.
No joy there for Downtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downtime pushes Redshaw away with a front kick.
Redshaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downtime did well to prevent Redshaw getting side control.
Redshaw prevents Downtime from improving his position.
Redshaw working Downtime over with strikes.
Redshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Downtime defending well though.
Downtime keeping hold of Redshaw's head, controlling as best he can.
Redshaw is trying to work for a kimura but Downtime is defending well.
Downtime wants to control but Redshaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redshaw prevents Downtime from improving his position.
Downtime is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Redshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redshaw prevents Downtime from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime trying to control from the bottom.
Downtime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Downtime looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Downtime gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redshaw cracks Downtime with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redshaw with a nice head shot there.
Redshaw trying to move into half guard but instead Downtime has managed to sweep!
Redshaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Redshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Downtime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Downtime throws a big elbow that misses.
Redshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Redshaw, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redshaw is on top in guard.
Redshaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dexter Redshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downtime has momentary wrist control but Redshaw slips an elbow through the middle.
Downtime looking to control.
Redshaw stops Downtime from standing up.
Redshaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Downtime is pulling down on Redshaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Redshaw, at least for the moment.
Redshaw throws a strike but Downtime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redshaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redshaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Downtime defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downtime throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Redshaw dominated that second 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.
Downtime looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redshaw!
Redshaw is looking for a sweep.
Downtime is looking to take a break and control but Redshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downtime misses with the ground and pound.
Downtime is looking to take a break and control but Redshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downtime fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Downtime wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redshaw, who protects the arm well.
Redshaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Downtime off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw scores with punches and elbows.
Redshaw is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Downtime won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Redshaw off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dexter Redshaw!
Dexter Redshaw retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dexter Redshaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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