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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Abbott Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Master of Puppets. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Abbott Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Winchester!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winchester is trying to keep Abbott Jr in close.
Abbott Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winchester is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abbott Jr, into his guard.
Winchester drops back looking for a leg! Abbott Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abbott Jr manages to kick Winchester off! Winchester jumps back into Abbott Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott Jr pushes Winchester off and gets back to his feet.
Abbott Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abbott Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winchester throws a right and a left that Abbott Jr avoids nicely.
Winchester looks to land a combination but Abbott Jr avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winchester circles away.
Abbott Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Winchester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abbott Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester misses with a hook. Abbott Jr ducked under it nicely.
Abbott Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Winchester can't get the takedown.
Winchester looking for a takedown.
Winchester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbott Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbott Jr is pressed up against the cage. Winchester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbott Jr down to the mat. Abbott Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winchester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winchester wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abbott Jr is defended easily by Winchester.
Winchester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winchester.
Abbott Jr shoots in and bounces Winchester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abbott Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winchester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abbott Jr has Winchester in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott Jr is breathing heavily.
Abbott Jr wants to stand but Winchester is controlling the position.
Abbott Jr has his foot on Winchester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winchester works his way back into a safe position though.
Winchester trying to control but Abbott Jr is working from the bottom.
Winchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester drops back looking for a leg! Abbott Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abbott Jr manages to kick Winchester off! Winchester jumps back into Abbott Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winchester postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbott Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winchester, into his guard.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester wants to sweep but no luck.
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester is trying to keep Abbott Jr in close.
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.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abbott Jr preventing the sweep.
Winchester keeping full guard, as Abbott Jr tries to pass.
Abbott Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbott Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winchester throws a looping overhand right but Abbott Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Winchester. No joy for Abbott Jr on that attempt.
Abbott Jr defending well as Winchester loads up on a big left hand.
Winchester misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Winchester - just one landing.
Abbott Jr scores a takedown into full mount!
Winchester tries to reverse the position but Abbott Jr maintains control.
Abbott Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Winchester bucks and avoids them well.
Winchester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Winchester bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester wants to control but Abbott Jr is having none of it.
Winchester is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Winchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Abbott Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winchester is trying to get back to full guard.
Winchester gets full guard.
Winchester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abbott Jr defends well.
Abbott Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winchester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abbott Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winchester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abbott Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abbott Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winchester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbott Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winchester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abbott Jr is controlling him.
Winchester wants to sweep here but Abbott Jr controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winchester looking to control.
Winchester wants to sweep here but Abbott Jr controlling him for the moment.
Abbott Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winchester looking for a guillotine here but Abbott Jr defends easily.
Abbott Jr wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Winchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winchester manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Winchester's guard.
Winchester trying to control the position.
Abbott Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Winchester is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abbott Jr defends well.
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Frank Abbott Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Winchester misses.
Abbott Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbott Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winchester is fending him off so far but Abbott Jr persists. Nope, Winchester circles away and we're back to standing.
Winchester misses with a straight left.
Abbott Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abbott Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winchester keeps working.
Winchester is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abbott Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abbott Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Winchester is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester has one foot on Abbott Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abbott Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winchester circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbott Jr shoots for a takedown but Winchester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winchester fails to land with a series of punches.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abbott Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abbott Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abbott Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abbott Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winchester to his feet.
Corey Winchester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abbott Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Winchester sprawls well. He's pushed Abbott Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winchester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winchester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winchester avoids it really well and circles away.
Winchester jabs Abbott Jr right on the nose. Abbott Jr blinks but takes it well.
Winchester tries to bum rush Abbott Jr with a series of wild strikes but Abbott Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbott Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abbott Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winchester works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winchester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbott Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winchester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott Jr is one step ahead there.
Winchester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abbott Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank Abbott Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winchester pulls Abbott Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Winchester thows a big elbow that misses.
Abbott Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winchester forces his way into half guard.
Winchester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott Jr is just riding it out for now. Winchester eventually gives up the hold.
Abbott Jr trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Abbott Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abbott Jr, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Abbott Jr!
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