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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldi Rolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldi Rolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf misses with a few strikes there.
Rolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf scores with a kick to the body.
Rolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Rolf not doing much here.
Rolf trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rolf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rolf prevents Storm from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Rolf takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Storm.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolf forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Rolf improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolf wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rolf throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Rolf throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rolf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolf is just out of range.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Storm takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Rolf.
Storm looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rolf tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldi Rolf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Storm.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Rolf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Rolf.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Storm tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Storm has Rolf pressed against the cage, preventing Rolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Storm's brow.
Rolf trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Storm avoiding damage as Rolf throws knees to the body.
Come on Storm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rolf throws an elbow but it misses.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Rolf.
Storm wants to break free but Rolf has control.
Rolf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Storm is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rolf.
Rolf has hold of one of Storm's legs. Storm is fighting the takedown attempt but Rolf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolf throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Storm misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Rolf works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolf fails to land the takedown.
Rolf swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Rolf. Those never looked like landing.
Ronaldi Rolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldi Rolf dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rolf throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Rolf connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm catches Rolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolf delivers a nice body kick.
Rolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm lands a body shot.
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm cracks Rolf with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnny Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
Ronaldi Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Rolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolf is defended easily by Storm.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Rolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Rolf moves away from the strike by Storm.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldi Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf misses with a head kick.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Rolf moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Rolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rolf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rolf misses with a body kick.
Rolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rolf.
Rolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Rolf moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Rolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm clobbers Rolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Rolf moves away and avoids it.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolf momentarily.
Rolf drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rolf obliges.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rolf can't get the takedown.
Rolf misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Rolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Storm gets through Rolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rolf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm looking to stall.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf lands an elbow inside.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Storm is pressed up against the cage. Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Storm down to the mat. Storm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldi Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Storm throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.
Rolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnny Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rolf is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Rolf prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolf.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf pushes off an throws an elbow but Storm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rolf tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
Ronaldi Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm is trying to push Rolf away but Rolf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Storm cracks Rolf with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Storm lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Storm misses with a hook.
Rolf throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.
Rolf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. Rolf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That kick from Rolf tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Rolf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rolf wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Rolf there.
Storm throws a low kick but Rolf moves out of range easily.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a looping right.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolf on the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Rolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldi Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf slips a jab from Storm.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Rolf works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Rolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rolf throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolf throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolf drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Storm is trying to break free.
Rolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Storm.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Storm!
Johnny Storm is the new welterweight champion!
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