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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willemoes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rob Dougan - Furious Angels. James Rhodes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willemoes somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Willemoes wants to clinch.
Willemoes throws a combination. Rhodes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Willemoes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes shoots and misses
and Willemoes counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willemoes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Willemoes is controlling him well.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes avoids it well.
Willemoes tries for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Willemoes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rhodes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willemoes but great work by Rhodes.
Willemoes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemoes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodes is just riding it out for now. Willemoes eventually gives up the hold.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willemoes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Willemoes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Willemoes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willemoes tries to pass to full mount but Rhodes defends it.
Willemoes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Willemoes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes misses with a leg kick
and Willemoes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rhodes really felt that one!
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willemoes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhodes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Willemoes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhodes's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes misses with a combination
and Willemoes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rhodes won't be happy with that.
Rhodes is not content to let Willemoes control the position.
Willemoes with the ground and pound but Rhodes regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Willemoes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhodes won't allow Willemoes to pass to mount.
Willemoes is looking for a kimura here.
Willemoes passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Willemoes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Willemoes moves out of range of the body kick.
Willemoes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rhodes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willemoes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Willemoes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodes is keeping the position for now.
Willemoes throwing strikes from guard but Rhodes blocks nicely.
Willemoes wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Willemoes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes advances position into side control!
Rhodes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Willemoes swings around for an armbar but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Willemoes's guard.
Willemoes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Willemoes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willemoes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Willemoes's legs - danger averted.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Willemoes keeps moving.
Rhodes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willemoes looking to control.
Rhodes wants to stand but Willemoes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Willemoes is looking for a triangle but Rhodes pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes working for submissions but it's allowed Rhodes to get to half guard.
Willemoes wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.
Christian Willemoes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willemoes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willemoes.
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.
Willemoes keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willemoes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes trying to control but Willemoes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Willemoes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rhodes lunges at Willemoes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willemoes's hand.
Rhodes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Willemoes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Willemoes backs up against the cage.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rhodes blocks the elbow strike.
Rhodes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Willemoes lands a nice elbow.
Willemoes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willemoes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Willemoes.
It looks like James Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes letting Willemoes take a breather here.
Willemoes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhodes prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes looking to throw knees to the head but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Willemoes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhodes's brow.
Willemoes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Willemoes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Willemoes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
Willemoes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhodes tries to circle away but Willemoes has him pinned against the cage.
Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Rhodes throws a combination that misses
and Willemoes counters with a three punch combo that has Rhodes backing up. Rhodes nods at Willemoes to acknowledge the strikes.
Willemoes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willemoes throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.
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.
Rhodes scores with a three punch combo!
Rhodes throws a combination that misses
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willemoes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Christian Willemoes has been cut.
Rhodes fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhodes misses with a few strikes there.
Rhodes throws a leg kick
and Willemoes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willemoes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willemoes throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes slips under a jab.
Willemoes swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Willemoes.
Willemoes throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Willemoes slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes tries to land a body kick
and Willemoes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willemoes cracks Rhodes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhodes lunges at Willemoes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willemoes's hand.
Willemoes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rhodes with a poor takedown
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willemoes counters with a straight right hand.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willemoes.
Willemoes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhodes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willemoes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willemoes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willemoes. That's going to slow Rhodes down.
Willemoes tests Rhodes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes lands with a cross.
Willemoes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Willemoes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willemoes shoots in and bounces Rhodes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Christian Willemoes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willemoes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Rhodes.
I think Willemoes 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Willemoes!
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energy
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