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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Rum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soldado Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Red Rum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Soldado Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rum wants it to stay on the feet.
Rum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warrior swivels and escapes.
Warrior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rum is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warrior wants to control but Rum is keeping busy.
Rum thows a huge punch but Warrior dodges it nicely.
Rum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warrior with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rum lands with a punch from half guard.
Warrior trying to hold on to Rum's head to control him but Rum postures up.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Rum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warrior defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum works his way into side control.
Rum landing a few strikes.
Warrior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rum connects with a decent elbow.
Warrior taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rum scores with punches from side control.
Rum landing strikes.
Warrior is looking to regain half guard here but Rum keeps moving and retains side control.
Warrior struggling a bit here.
Rum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warrior manages to get back to half guard.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Rum has control of the leg.
Rum working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Rum is very close to passing his half guard.
Rum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warrior defending well though.
Warrior tries to roll over but Rum keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rum lands a nice short elbow.
Rum is thwarting Warrior's attempts to control the position.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Rum has control of the leg.
Rum is looking for a kimura here.
Rum is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Warrior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rum is working away from the top position though.
Rum trying to control the action but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Rum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warrior with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warrior is looking to improve his position.
Rum working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Warrior trying to control but Rum postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warrior with a poor takedown
and Rum counters by moving into the clinch.
Rum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rum takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
Warrior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rum backs up against the cage.
Rum misses with a double jab
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Warrior blocks a head kick by Rum.
Warrior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rum counters by moving into the clinch.
Red Rum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soldado Warrior.
Rum looking for a takedown.
Warrior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Warrior is working for takedown but Rum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warrior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rum tries for a takedown but Warrior manages to get underhooks.
Warrior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Rum holds him up against the cage and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Warrior tries to clinch there but Rum circles away.
Rum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rum checks it well.
Warrior throws a head kick that misses
and Rum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warrior won't be happy with that.
Warrior wants to control but Rum postures up.
Rum stands up.
Warrior looks to clinch
and Rum counters with a low kick, right behind Warrior 's knee.
Warrior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rum.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Warrior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rum manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior clinches but Rum breaks the clinch
and Rum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior stalling in the clinch but Rum improves position.
Rum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warrior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warrior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Warrior pushes off an throws an elbow but Rum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Warrior throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rum is trying to drag Warrior to the mat but Warrior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Rum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rum has him pressed against the cage.
Warrior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warrior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warrior is defending well for now.
Warrior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two 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.
Warrior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rum effectively controlling the action here.
Warrior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warrior jumps guard but Rum stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warrior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warrior tries to score a body lock takedown but Rum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warrior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rum walks away with a smile on his face. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warrior looks to clinch
and Rum counters with a shoot takedown. Warrior fights it but they end up in guard.
Warrior looking to control.
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Rum tries to pass.
Warrior wants to get back to his feet but Rum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warrior has his foot on Rum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rum works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum throwing strikes but missing.
Warrior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rum trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Rum sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Rum sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warrior has a takedown stuffed.
Rum misses with a head kick.
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.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but Rum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warrior throws a hook but Rum blocks it.
Rum pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rum smiles and moves away.
Rum misses with a body punch
and Warrior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warrior is defended easily by Rum.
Warrior wants to clinch
and Rum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warrior won't be happy with that.
Red Rum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Warrior to see if he's OK.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rum dominated that second round.
That's time! Rum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Warrior throws a right hand that Rum ducks under and follows up with a left that Rum also avoids with ease.
Warrior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rum counters with a takedown into side control.
Rum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rum scoring with punches from side control.
Warrior wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rum landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Rum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Warrior is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior is looking to reverse the position.
Warrior dodges the ground and pound from Rum.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warrior throws a wild body kick that Rum sees coming a mile off.
Rum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rum counters with a right hand to the body.
Warrior throws a right hand that Rum ducks under and follows up with a left that Rum also avoids with ease.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Warrior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rum defends it nicely.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Rum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Red Rum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soldado Warrior.
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.
Warrior lands with an overhand left.
Rum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Warrior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warrior throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rum counters by moving into the clinch.
Warrior is trying to break the clinch but Rum is controlling him.
Warrior wants to get back to striking at distance but Rum won't allow it.
Rum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warrior up against the cage.
Rum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rum.
Rum has Warrior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warrior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warrior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Warrior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Warrior.
Warrior is looking to break free of the clinch but Rum has double underhooks.
Rum wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rum.
Warrior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warrior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rum is defending well for now.
Warrior tries to break free but Rum pushes him back against the cage.
Rum looking for a takedown.
Warrior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rum circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warrior misses with a takedown
and Rum counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rum.
Warrior is trying to control the position but Rum postures up.
Rum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warrior's guard.
Red Rum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rum slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.
Warrior trying to hold on to Rum's head to control him but Rum postures up.
Rum trying to pass the guard but Warrior defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Rum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Rum!
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hype
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