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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Duffeild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Farquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Duffeild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Farquardt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquardt throws out a loose jab but Duffeild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffeild looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Farquardt tries to clinch there but Duffeild circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duffeild.
Farquardt misses with a wild combination.
Farquardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffeild.
Duffeild could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquardt darts in and clinches Duffeild up against the cage.
Farquardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquardt slowing the pace effectively.
Farquardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquardt throws a hook but Duffeild blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffeild dodges the punch combination from Farquardt.
Duffeild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.
Farquardt wants to clinch up but Duffeild keeps it at a distance.
Farquardt wants to clinch up but Duffeild keeps it at a distance.
Farquardt throws a lazy right hand but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquardt misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farquardt drives through and clinches with Duffeild against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Farquardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farquardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Duffeild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquardt.
Farquardt throws a lazy right hand but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duffeild fails with a takedown attempt.
Farquardt punishes Duffeild's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt is looking to clinch but Duffeild is avoiding it.
Farquardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duffeild defending well as Farquardt loads up on a big left hand.
Farquardt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Justin Duffeild has been cut.
Farquardt throws a front kick aimed at Duffeild's knee but Duffeild avoids it well.
Farquardt throws a body punch but Duffeild moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt wants to clinch.
Farquardt throws a hook to the side of Duffeild's head but Duffeild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duffeild walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffeild.
No joy there for Farquardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt misses with a hook. Duffeild ducked under it nicely.
Farquardt drops Duffeild with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Duffeild looks back up at him and smiles so Farquardt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
The fighters circling - Farquardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffeild avoids the body shot from Farquardt.
Farquardt throws an overhand right that lands on Duffeild's shoulder, as Duffeild tries to avoid the shot.
Farquardt tries to bum rush Duffeild with a series of wild strikes but Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquardt throws a body punch but Duffeild moves out of range.
Thurgood Farquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquardt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquardt tries to bum rush Duffeild with a series of wild strikes but Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duffeild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farquardt is looking to clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt throws a series of punches but Duffeild moves out of range.
Farquardt tried to score with a low kick but Duffeild checks it.
Farquardt swings for the body but Duffeild moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farquardt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Farquardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farquardt breaks the clinch.
Farquardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duffeild defending well as Farquardt loads up on a big left hand.
Farquardt thows a body shot but no joy.
Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.
Nice defenses there by Duffeild.
Farquardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farquardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duffeild circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquardt misses with a double jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to clinch up.
Farquardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duffeild.
Duffeild moves out of range of the body kick from Farquardt.
Farquardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffeild slips a straight right by Farquardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Farquardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Duffeild's cut.
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.
Farquardt works Duffeild's body with a nice hook.
Duffeild dodges the punch combination from Farquardt.
Farquardt throws a series of punches but Duffeild moves out of range.
Justin Duffeild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquardt misses with the combination.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquardt is looking to clinch but Duffeild is avoiding it.
Duffeild slips under a jab from Farquardt.
Farquardt clinches up with Duffeild and pushes him back against the cage.
Farquardt slowing the pace effectively.
Farquardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farquardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farquardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farquardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquardt throws a low kick, looking for Duffeild's leg but Duffeild calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Farquardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquardt misses with a hook. Duffeild ducked under it nicely.
Farquardt misses the shot to the body.
Farquardt misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duffeild checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duffeild avoids the body shot from Farquardt.
Farquardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Farquardt misses.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Duffeild is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duffeild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farquardt.
Duffeild slips under a jab from Farquardt.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
Farquardt throws a lazy right hand but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farquardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farquardt throws a hook but Duffeild avoids it easily.
Farquardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duffeild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thurgood Farquardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farquardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Farquardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farquardt takes a swing at Duffeild's ribcage but misses.
Duffeild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquardt.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquardt throws a big shot that misses.
Duffeild takes one on the button.
Farquardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffeild moves away.
Farquardt missing with a left hand there. Duffeild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farquardt throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range.
Farquardt throws a right hand that Duffeild ducks under and follows up with a left that Duffeild also avoids with ease.
Farquardt throws a body punch but Duffeild moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt misses with a two punch combination.
Farquardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farquardt throws a right and a left that Duffeild avoids nicely.
Farquardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffeild blocks a jab.
Farquardt works Duffeild's body with a nice hook.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffeild was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquardt.
Duffeild moves away from the strike by Farquardt.
Duffeild keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquardt throws a hook but Duffeild avoids it easily.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
Farquardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffeild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farquardt.
Duffeild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farquardt.
Farquardt misses with a straight right.
Farquardt tries to clinch up.
Duffeild blocks a jab.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Farquardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Duffeild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Duffeild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffeild slips under a jab.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Duffeild moves out of range.
Farquardt misses with a straight right.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Duffeild is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquardt throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquardt looks to land a combination but Duffeild avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffeild moves away.
No luck for Duffeild with that takedown attempt.
Farquardt throws a looping overhand right but Duffeild ducks down to avoid it.
Farquardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farquardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farquardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duffeild ducks under a wild hook from Farquardt.
Farquardt wants to clinch up but Duffeild keeps it at a distance.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquardt tries for a takedown but Duffeild sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Farquardt.
Farquardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffeild.
Duffeild keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquardt throws out a loose jab but Duffeild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffeild with a poor takedown
and Farquardt counters by clinching up.
Farquardt breaks the clinch.
Farquardt looks to throw the jab but Duffeild is out of range.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffeild circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Farquardt misses.
Duffeild tries for a takedown but Farquardt circles away easily
enabling Farquardt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Duffeild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farquardt is looking to clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquardt.
Farquardt misses with a wild body shot.
Farquardt tries to bum rush Duffeild with a series of wild strikes but Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farquardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt throws an overhand right that lands on Duffeild's shoulder, as Duffeild tries to avoid the shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice shot lands for Farquardt.
Farquardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffeild is just out of range.
Farquardt swings for the body but Duffeild moves out of range.
Farquardt misses the shot to the body.
Duffeild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farquardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffeild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farquardt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duffeild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquardt throws a jab when Duffeild was well out of range.
Farquardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquardt scores with the left hand. Duffeild knows he should have avoided that one.
Farquardt has managed to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt just leaning against Duffeild, taking a breather.
Farquardt breaks the clinch.
Farquardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farquardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justin Duffeild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquardt misses with a body shot.
Farquardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duffeild circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thurgood Farquardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt misses with a looping left.
Duffeild shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farquardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duffeild defending well as Farquardt loads up on a big left hand.
Farquardt throws an overhand right that lands on Duffeild's shoulder, as Duffeild tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Farquardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquardt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Farquardt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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