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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 20852 p4p, 25047 weight class) and Rodney Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weismuller comes to the cage accompanied by The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods. The key to victory for Tommy Weismuller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Bates!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Bates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weismuller lands a head kick!
Oooooh!!! Weismuller has knocked Bates down with a huge combo! Weismuller steps away and waves a wobbly Bates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Bates sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weismuller as he avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weismuller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bates advances to mount.
Bates prevents Weismuller from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weismuller looks a forlorn figure.
Bates with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weismuller tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weismuller looks a forlorn figure.
Bates avoids the attempt from Weismuller to control.
Bates looking to control but Weismuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weismuller is just holding on here. Bates manages to take his back.
Weismuller is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Weismuller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bates is working the ground and pound. Can Weismuller escape?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weismuller wants to control his opponent's hands but Bates gets his hands free.
Bates really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Weismuller.
Bates is looking to control Weismuller but Weismuller is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bates has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Weismuller's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is not going to allow Weismuller to sit and survive in this position.
Bates keeps control of the position as Weismuller tries to break free.
Bates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Weismuller is trying to get back to his feet but Bates has full control of the position and if anything, Weismuller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodney Bates will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bates shoots in for a double leg but Weismuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weismuller.
Bates forces Weismuller back against the cage and clinches.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Bates tries to counter with a clinch but Weismuller shakes him off and moves away.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bates looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws a big counter combination but Bates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weismuller is looking to land body kicks.
Weismuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bates tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bates stands up and beckons Weismuller to his feet.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bates slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weismuller. Bates shrugs it off though.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Weismuller ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bates is trying to break free.
Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates stops a takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but Bates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates rushes Weismuller and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bates's efforts to push away.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Weismuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bates is looking to control Weismuller's arms but Weismuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bates has his back to the cage.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bates tries for a takedown but Weismuller manages to get underhooks.
Weismuller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bates is defending well.
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.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Bates manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBates.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weismuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodney Bates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bates wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weismuller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Weismuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates with the counter takedown but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Weismuller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommy Weismuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Bates.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bates sprawls well. Bates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Weismuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates shoots in but no luck this time.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates gets underhooks to prevent Weismuller's takedown attempt.
Weismuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates tries to clinch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bates gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates jumps guard and drags Weismuller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Weismuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller is trying to hold Bates in close to prevent damage but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Weismuller looking for submissions off his back.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Weismuller tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weismuller is looking to get back to full guard here but Bates has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Bates trying to control the action but Weismuller is working from the bottom.
Rodney Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weismuller throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Bates.
I've got Bates 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodney Bates!
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