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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 2092 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 237 p4p, 235 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironfeld manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Duterte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironfeld doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ironfeld scores with a sloppy right hand. Duterte should have avoided that one.
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte cracks Ironfeld with a good jab.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
A jab lands there for Ironfeld.
Ironfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duterte avoids it really well and circles away.
Ironfeld misses with a combination
and Duterte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ironfeld's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Duterte sends Ironfeld down but not out. Duterte dives into side control looking to finish.
Ironfeld is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ironfeld, who protects the arm well.
Ironfeld is trying to improve his position.
Duterte is trying to get an arm triangle but Ironfeld is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironfeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Duterte seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep.
Duterte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ironfeld is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duterte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duterte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironfeld is just riding it out for now. Duterte eventually gives up the hold.
Duterte thows a huge punch but Ironfeld dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ironfeld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duterte is working for a submission of some sort.
Ironfeld gets full guard.
Duterte wants to pass the guard but Ironfeld is keeping the position.
Ironfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Duterte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duterte seems to be working for a kimura but Ironfeld defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ironfeld gets back to full guard.
Duterte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duterte postures up.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Duterte from controlling successfully.
Ironfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironfeld, not yet.
Duterte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ironfeld pulls Duterte in to control the position.
Duterte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ironfeld controls Duterte momentarily but Duterte frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte misses with a hook
and Ironfeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ironfeld connects with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Ironfeld both land. Nice combination.
Ironfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duterte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ironfeld misses with a takedown
enabling Duterte to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Duterte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duterte.
As Ironfeld looks to move away, Duterte throws a big counter combo but Ironfeld just gets out of the way.
Duterte moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ironfeld goes down! Can Duterte finish him!?
Duterte wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld pulls Duterte in to control the position.
Duterte forces his way into half guard.
Ironfeld is trying to maintain the position but Duterte is very close to passing his half guard.
Duterte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironfeld has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duterte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ironfeld's head.
Duterte wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironfeld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ironfeld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duterte.
Duterte seems to be working for a kimura but Ironfeld defends the submission attempt.
Duterte is looking to stall here but Ironfeld recovers full guard.
Duterte looking to sit in guard and control but Ironfeld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte wants to sweep but no luck.
Duterte isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ironfeld stacks Duterte on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ironfeld!
Duterte tries to bench press Ironfeld off him but Ironfeld keeps the position.
Ironfeld in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ironfeld connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duterte some visible discomfort.
Duterte is looking for a sweep.
Ironfeld has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ironfeld wants to control the pace but Duterte is squirming around nicely.
Duterte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ironfeld with shots to the head and body - Duterte looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ironfeld looking to control but Duterte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ironfeld with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ironfeld postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duterte looks a forlorn figure.
Duterte is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ironfeld working the ground and pound effectively.
Ironfeld landing strikes from the mount and Duterte is in trouble!
Ironfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duterte is looking to escape.
Duterte keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ironfeld wants to control the pace but Duterte is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Duterte tries to lock up and control but Ironfeld gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ironfeld trying to control but Duterte is having none of it.
Duterte tries to reverse the position but Ironfeld maintains control.
Duterte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ironfeld is looking to stall here but Duterte recovers full guard.
Ironfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Duterte has wrist control.
Ironfeld seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Duterte is looking for a triangle but Ironfeld pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theros Ironfeld will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Ironfeld shoots for a takedown but Duterte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ironfeld misses with a takedown attempt - Duterte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duterte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ironfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duterte's half guard.
Ironfeld takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ironfeld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duterte actively working from the bottom here.
Duterte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld working Duterte over with strikes.
Duterte is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Duterte actively working from the bottom here.
Duterte wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld working Duterte over with strikes.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Duterte's head.
Ironfeld lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ironfeld not doing much here.
Duterte won't allow Ironfeld to pass to mount.
Duterte is staying active underneath Ironfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duterte with the active half guard here but Ironfeld passes nicely into side control.
Duterte regains half guard.
Duterte is trying to maintain the position but Ironfeld is very close to passing his half guard.
Duterte is refusing to be controlled, as Ironfeld sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
Ironfeld trying to control the pace.
Duterte looking for submissions off his back.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Duterte's head.
Duterte is not content to let Ironfeld control the position.
Duterte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duterte regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ironfeld defends well.
Ironfeld stands and throws Duterte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duterte tries to bench press Ironfeld off him but Ironfeld keeps the position.
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ironfeld moves into full mount!
Duterte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ironfeld scoring with strikes but Duterte is staying in there.
Ironfeld is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duterte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ironfeld looking to finish Duterte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duterte!
Ironfeld is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ironfeld controlling from mount.
Ironfeld raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld lands a heavy elbow.
Duterte is desperately trying to improve his position but Ironfeld has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Ironfeld connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Duterte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Duterte trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Ironfeld there.
Ironfeld wants to pass to mount but Duterte is defending the position.
Duterte is refusing to be controlled, as Ironfeld sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duterte flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duterte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ironfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Duterte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ironfeld has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theros Ironfeld!
After winning the bout, Theros Ironfeld thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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