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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Ambercrombie (ranked 4177 p4p, 4176 weight class) and Timothy Roundthwaite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Ambercrombie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Ambercrombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Roundthwaite!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambercrombie dives in and grabs Roundthwaite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roundthwaite pushes down on Ambercrombie's head and hops out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ambercrombie.
Ambercrombie taking a breather here.
Roundthwaite is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambercrombie trying to control the action but Roundthwaite is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambercrombie working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambercrombie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roundthwaite keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundthwaite is looking for a sweep.
Ambercrombie advances to mount.
Ambercrombie is looking to work his way around to Roundthwaite's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ambercrombie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roundthwaite looks a forlorn figure.
Roundthwaite tries to hold on but Ambercrombie postures up.
Ambercrombie with shots to the head and body - Roundthwaite looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambercrombie trying to control but Roundthwaite is having none of it.
Ambercrombie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roundthwaite is trying desperately to improve position.
Roundthwaite is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundthwaite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ambercrombie trying to control the action but Roundthwaite is working from the bottom.
Roundthwaite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roundthwaite is trying to get back to full guard.
Roundthwaite gets full guard.
Ambercrombie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ambercrombie lands a couple of elbows.
Roundthwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambercrombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Roundthwaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roundthwaite is trying to control the position but Ambercrombie postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roundthwaite throws a leg kick
and Ambercrombie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ambercrombie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundthwaite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roundthwaite has hold of Ambercrombie's hands but Ambercrombie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roundthwaite strikes from the bottom but Ambercrombie passes into mount!
Ambercrombie landing strikes from the mount and Roundthwaite is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ambercrombie feints and as Roundthwaite raises his hands in defense, Ambercrombie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roundthwaite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roundthwaite trying to keep a closed guard but Ambercrombie is proving a slippery customer.
Roundthwaite keeping moving, preventing Ambercrombie from controlling successfully.
Ambercrombie is pushing down on Roundthwaite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roundthwaite is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambercrombie has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambercrombie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roundthwaite sees it coming and defends easily.
Ambercrombie is looking to advance position but Roundthwaite won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundthwaite tries to roll over but Ambercrombie keeps him under control.
Ambercrombie controlling the pace.
Roundthwaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambercrombie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambercrombie's back!
Roundthwaite keeps control of the position easily here as Ambercrombie tries to buck him off.
Ambercrombie rolls, trying to escape but Roundthwaite keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundthwaite trying to control.
Ambercrombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roundthwaite can do to turn this around?
Ambercrombie turns into Roundthwaite and is now in his guard.
Wayne Ambercrombie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ambercrombie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambercrombie drops back looking for a leg! Roundthwaite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roundthwaite manages to kick Ambercrombie off! Ambercrombie jumps back into Roundthwaite's guard.
Ambercrombie wants to get up but he can't break Roundthwaite's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambercrombie wants to control from the top but Roundthwaite keeps moving.
Ambercrombie looking to pass the guard.
Ambercrombie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ambercrombie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roundthwaite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambercrombie has managed to get both his arms back between Roundthwaite's legs - danger averted.
Roundthwaite keeping moving, preventing Ambercrombie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roundthwaite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ambercrombie has passed into side control.
Ambercrombie is looking to take a break and control but Roundthwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roundthwaite struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roundthwaite is looking to regain half guard here but Ambercrombie keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ambercrombie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Roundthwaite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ambercrombie is fending him off so far but Roundthwaite persists. Nope, Ambercrombie circles away and we're back to standing.
Ambercrombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roundthwaite throws a sloppy head kick and Ambercrombie moves out of range easily.
Roundthwaite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ambercrombie throws a big counter combination but Roundthwaite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roundthwaite stuffs the takedown attempt from Ambercrombie. Ambercrombie gets slowly back to his feet.
Roundthwaite bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ambercrombie trying to remain calm as Roundthwaite controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambercrombie is trying to control Roundthwaite's posture but Roundthwaite avoids it.
Roundthwaite wants to stand but Ambercrombie is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambercrombie tries to improve position but can't.
Roundthwaite connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ambercrombie some visible discomfort.
Ambercrombie gets back to half guard.
Ambercrombie is looking for a sweep. Roundthwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roundthwaite is nestled in close to Ambercrombie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roundthwaite is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ambercrombie wants to get back to full guard but Roundthwaite has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundthwaite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ambercrombie, who protects the arm well.
Roundthwaite lands a nice forearm strike.
Roundthwaite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ambercrombie has one of Roundthwaite's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundthwaite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roundthwaite gets to mount! Ambercrombie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ambercrombie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roundthwaite controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roundthwaite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ambercrombie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ambercrombie is trying to escape the mount.
Roundthwaite wants to control the pace but Ambercrombie is squirming around nicely.
Ambercrombie tries to lock up and control but Roundthwaite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambercrombie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Timothy Roundthwaite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambercrombie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Roundthwaite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ambercrombie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Wayne Ambercrombie!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Wayne Ambercrombie!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Wayne Ambercrombie!
Wayne Ambercrombie wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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