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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aron Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rondey Muffintop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aron Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rondey Muffintop!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muffintop but Muffintop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muffintop looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muffintop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muffintop wants it to stay on the feet.
Muffintop misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Muffintop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch there but Muffintop circles away.
Lee blocks a head kick by Muffintop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffintop tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muffintop throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Muffintop rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muffintop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muffintop breaks the clinch.
Muffintop darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muffintop prevents it.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muffintop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muffintop clinches.
Muffintop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muffintop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muffintop - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muffintop. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muffintop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Muffintop dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working an open guard so Muffintop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Muffintop tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muffintop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to escape.
Muffintop decides to return to a standing position.
Muffintop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Muffintop misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Muffintop manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Muffintop.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Muffintop tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Muffintop gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Muffintop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffintop feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Muffintop tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Lee is working an open guard so Muffintop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Muffintop throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Muffintop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muffintop is defending well.
Muffintop breaks from the clinch.
Muffintop lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Muffintop. Muffintop maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muffintop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muffintop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Muffintop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muffintop as he avoids it easily.
Muffintop throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rondey Muffintop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muffintop keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Some wild striking there from Muffintop.
Muffintop throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffintop sprawls well. Muffintop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Muffintop leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muffintop has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Muffintop sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Muffintop.
No joy there for Muffintop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muffintop keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Rondey Muffintop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muffintop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muffintop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Muffintop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muffintop scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Muffintop has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muffintop moves into the clinch.
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muffintop!
Rondey Muffintop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muffintop.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Muffintop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muffintop scores with a three punch combo!
Muffintop has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffintop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee avoids the head kick by Muffintop.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muffintop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Muffintop breaks the clinch.
Rondey Muffintop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Muffintop misses.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Muffintop gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Muffintop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Muffintop getting side control.
Lee kicks Muffintop off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffintop scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffintop has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Muffintop to the mat but Muffintop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muffintop manages to break the clinch.
Muffintop misses with a head kick.
Muffintop just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLee.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muffintop swivels and escapes.
Lee dives in and grabs Muffintop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muffintop pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Muffintop darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rondey Muffintop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Muffintop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muffintop rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muffintop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muffintop can pounce on him.
Muffintop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Muffintop lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Muffintop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee is trying to drag Muffintop to the mat but Muffintop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muffintop defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muffintop throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Muffintop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Muffintop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Muffintop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Muffintop off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muffintop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Muffintop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muffintop wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lee uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Muffintop prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aron Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muffintop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Muffintop dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Muffintop wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has Muffintop pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is working an open guard so Muffintop takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Muffintop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Muffintop breaks away and moves out of range.
Muffintop throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muffintop circles away.
Muffintop moves into the clinch.
Muffintop manages to break the clinch.
Muffintop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muffintop wants it to stay on the feet.
Muffintop throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Muffintop.
Muffintop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muffintop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muffintop decides to stand back up.
Muffintop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muffintop throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Muffintop misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muffintop clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muffintop after a bit of a struggle.
Muffintop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Muffintop pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Aron Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rondey Muffintop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muffintop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rondey Muffintop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muffintop 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rondey Muffintop!
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FIGHT
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