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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Likes Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Likes Dick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Menzies's chin.
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140 lbs
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170 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Likes Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Menzies.
A jab lands there for Menzies.
Likes Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menzies's waist but Menzies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Likes Dick off to one side.
Menzies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Likes Dick dives in and grabs Menzies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menzies pushes down on Likes Dick's head and hops out.
Menzies connects with a looping right hand.
Likes Dick has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Likes Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menzies leaves Likes Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Menzies lands with a nice combination. Likes Dick backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menzies scores with a nice head shot.
Likes Dick fails to land the takedown.
Menzies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Likes Dick is fending him off so far but Menzies persists. Nope, Likes Dick circles away and we're back to standing.
Likes Dick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menzies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likes Dick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Likes Dick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Menzies manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Likes Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menzies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Menzies trying to control the position.
Likes Dick won't allow Menzies to sweep him here.
Likes Dick is looking to advance position but Menzies has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Menzies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Likes Dick is squirming around, avoiding Menzies's attempts to control the action.
Likes Dick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies looking to finish with strikes here!
Menzies unloads with some shots from mount but Likes Dick bucks and avoids them well.
Menzies thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Menzies with shots to the head and body - Likes Dick looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menzies scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Likes Dick is squirming around, avoiding Menzies's attempts to control the action.
Menzies is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies unloading with bombs!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menzies unloading with bombs!
Menzies wants to control the pace but Likes Dick is squirming around nicely.
Likes Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menzies scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Menzies tries to control but Likes Dick wriggling away.
Menzies misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Likes Dick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Menzies.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Likes Dick working to try and regain half guard.
Menzies working Likes Dick over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Menzies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menzies moves in looking to clinch but Likes Dick pushes him off.
Menzies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menzies wants it to stay on the feet.
Likes Dick stuffs the takedown attempt from Menzies. Menzies gets slowly back to his feet.
Menzies looks to land a combination. Likes Dick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Likes Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Menzies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Likes Dick somewhat.
Likes Dick shoots in for a takedown but Menzies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Likes Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menzies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menzies throws a combination. Likes Dick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Menzies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menzies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steve Menzies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Likes Dick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Likes Dick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies moves into full guard.
Menzies trying to keep a closed guard but Likes Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Menzies is breathing heavily.
Likes Dick pushes down on Menzies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Menzies actively working from the bottom here.
Menzies gets full guard.
Menzies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Likes Dick slips nicely into half guard.
Menzies moves into full guard.
Likes Dick stands and throws Menzies's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Likes Dick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menzies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likes Dick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Likes Dick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menzies is looking to regain half guard here but Likes Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
Likes Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menzies has escaped the position, nice work there.
Likes Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Menzies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likes Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menzies has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Menzies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Menzies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Likes Dick off and has taken his back!
Menzies looking to hold on to the position here but Likes Dick rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Menzies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Likes Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menzies has managed to get both his arms back between Likes Dick's legs - danger averted.
Menzies stands and steps away. Likes Dick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Likes Dick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe Likes Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menzies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Likes Dick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menzies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Likes Dick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menzies 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menzies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menzies wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Menzies both land. Nice combination.
Menzies tries for a takedown but Likes Dick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menzies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Likes Dick shoots in and drives through. Menzies sprawls well.
Menzies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Likes Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menzies as he jumps to the side.
Menzies scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Menzies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Menzies - just one landing.
Menzies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Likes Dick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Menzies's guard.
Likes Dick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Menzies looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Menzies looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Menzies!
Likes Dick regains half guard, as Menzies was trying to land strikes.
Menzies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Likes Dick defending well though.
Menzies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Likes Dick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Menzies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Menzies trying to pass the guard but Likes Dick defending well.
Menzies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Likes Dick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menzies wants to control but Likes Dick is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menzies moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Likes Dick.
Menzies throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Menzies looks up at the clock and then as Likes Dick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Menzies smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Menzies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Likes Dick is not content to let Menzies control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menzies throws a strike aimed at the side of Likes Dick's head but Likes Dick avoids it well.
Menzies wants to control but Likes Dick is keeping him busy.
Likes Dick is looking to regain half guard here but Menzies keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Menzies has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Likes Dick!
Menzies tries to control but Likes Dick wriggling away.
Menzies throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Likes Dick because Menzies loaded up on that one.
Menzies throwing strikes here but Likes Dick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menzies throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Joe Likes Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Menzies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menzies looking to control but Likes Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Menzies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menzies has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Menzies!
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energy
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hype
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