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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Redgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ko has chosen jay rock blood nigga as his entrance music. Killa ko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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169 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Redgrave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killa ko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redgrave misses with a wild combination.
Redgrave really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redgrave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ko tries to clinch there but Redgrave circles away.
Redgrave misses with a double jab
and ko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redgrave pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ko fails to land the takedown.
Redgrave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ko tries to clinch up
and Redgrave counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redgrave lands a really nice looking cross but ko seems unphased.
Thomas Redgrave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redgrave throws a combination that misses
and ko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ko looks gassed!
ko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ko drops back looking for a leg! Redgrave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redgrave manages to kick ko off! ko jumps back into Redgrave's guard.
Redgrave is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ko drops back looking for a leg! Redgrave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redgrave manages to kick ko off! ko jumps back into Redgrave's guard.
ko stops Redgrave from standing up.
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.
ko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redgrave manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ko has Redgrave in his guard.
Redgrave wants to get up but he can't break ko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redgrave will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killa ko dominated that round.
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.
Redgrave scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Redgrave pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ko back to the cage. Redgrave follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Redgrave both land. Nice combination.
Redgrave throws a series of strikes that have ko backpedaling.
ko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redgrave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redgrave feints a jab promting ko to slip. Redgrave then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. ko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Redgrave wants to clinch.
Redgrave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Redgrave to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redgrave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Redgrave or perhaps it was just good defense by ko which made him look bad.
Redgrave throws a combination that misses
and ko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redgrave wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ko prevents Redgrave from breaking the clinch.
ko prevents Redgrave from breaking the clinch.
Redgrave is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
ko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redgrave is trying to break free.
Redgrave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redgrave throws a nice looking combination but ko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redgrave throws a right hand that ko ducks under and follows up with a left that ko also avoids with ease.
Thomas Redgrave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redgrave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Redgrave dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Redgrave throws a right hand that ko ducks under and follows up with a left that ko also avoids with ease.
Redgrave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redgrave misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Redgrave.
ko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redgrave.
ko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redgrave.
Redgrave misses with a double jab.
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.
Redgrave misses with a wild combination.
Redgrave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Redgrave counters with a series of strikes. ko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redgrave throws a combination that misses
and ko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ko.
Redgrave wants to get back to striking at distance but ko won't allow it.
ko prevents Redgrave from breaking the clinch.
ko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redgrave avoids it.
Redgrave is trying to break the clinch but ko has him pressed against the cage.
Redgrave stops a takedown attempt from ko.
Redgrave is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redgrave dodges an elbow strike from ko.
ko is working for takedown but Redgrave is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas Redgrave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa ko.
Redgrave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redgrave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redgrave is trying to break free.
Redgrave tries to break free but ko pushes him back against the cage.
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 Thomas Redgrave.
I think Redgrave 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 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Redgrave!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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