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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hinkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hinkelton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: '2001 A Space Odyssey' Theme . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Hinkelton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hinkelton.
Hero tries for a takedown but Hinkelton circles away easily
and Hinkelton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hinkelton.
Hero being controlled here, momentarily.
Hinkelton thows a big elbow that misses.
Hinkelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hinkelton trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Hero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hinkelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hero wants to get back to his feet but Hinkelton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Hinkelton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinkelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hinkelton is controlling him.
Hinkelton looking to pass the guard.
Hero wants to sweep here but Hinkelton controlling him for the moment.
Hinkelton wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hero wants to sweep here but Hinkelton controlling him for the moment.
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hinkelton wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hinkelton throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hinkelton is one step ahead there.
Hero pulls Hinkelton in to control the position.
Hero wants to stand but Hinkelton is controlling the position.
Hinkelton thows a big elbow that misses.
Hinkelton 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.
Hinkelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hero wants to sweep here but Hinkelton controlling him for the moment.
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.
Hinkelton advances to half guard.
Hinkelton is looking for a kimura but Hero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hinkelton to get the leverage.
Hero wants to improve his position but Hinkelton is controlling well.
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as Hinkelton sits in half guard.
Hinkelton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Hinkelton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hero lands in his opponent's guard.
Hero postures up in Hinkelton's guard and throws a big left but Hinkelton blocks it.
Hero is looking to advance position but Hinkelton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hinkelton working for a guillotine from mount but Hero is in no mood to give up.
Hero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hinkelton tries to control but Hero wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero wants to hold on but Hinkelton pushes him away.
Hinkelton looking to finish with strikes here!
Hero is desperately trying to improve his position but Hinkelton has a good base and remains in mount.
Hero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hinkelton.
Hero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hinkelton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hinkelton is breathing heavily.
Hero thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Hero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hero trying to control but Hinkelton is working from the bottom.
Hero won't allow Hinkelton to get back to his feet.
Hero passes into half guard.
Hinkelton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hinkelton wants to sweep here but Hero controlling him for the moment.
Hero decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Hinkelton keeps the fight on the outside.
Hero tries for a takedown but Hinkelton circles away easily
and Hinkelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hero's guard.
Hinkelton prevents Hero from getting back to his feet.
Hinkelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hero is retaining full guard.
Hero wants to get back to his feet but Hinkelton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hinkelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinkelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinkelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hinkelton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Hero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hero wants to control the pace but Hinkelton is squirming around nicely.
Hinkelton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hinkelton tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero get's back to his feet.
Hero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hinkelton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hero's guard now.
Hero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hinkelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hinkelton stops Hero from standing up.
Hinkelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trent Hinkelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinkelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinkelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hinkelton defends it easily.
Hero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hinkelton trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hero pulls Hinkelton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hinkelton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hero working a defensive guard here.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Hinkelton from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hero has Hinkelton pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nick Hero just wasn't active enough.
Hinkelton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hinkelton is in Hero's guard.
Hero is trying to keep Hinkelton in close.
Hero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hinkelton!
Hero controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Hero.
I think Hero 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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