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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gon DIas's choice of entrance music: Before I Forget. Raf Gon DIas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
184 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein avoids the head kick by Gon DIas.
Klopfenstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Gon DIas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown.
Klopfenstein has Gon DIas pressed against the cage, preventing Gon DIas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gon DIas wants to break free but Klopfenstein has control.
Klopfenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gon DIas's efforts to push away.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gon DIas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gon DIas has had enough of the clinch but Klopfenstein keeps him there for the moment.
Gon DIas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klopfenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gon DIas's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein breaks the clinch.
Klopfenstein throws out a leg kick but Gon DIas moves out of range and Klopfenstein only half commits.
Gon DIas tried to score with a low kick but Klopfenstein checks it.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that Klopfenstein semi-blocks.
Gon DIas looks to land a body kick but Klopfenstein moved away.
Gon DIas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gon DIas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gon DIas is trying to defend but Klopfenstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Klopfenstein drops an elbow to the side of Gon DIas's head.
Klopfenstein is nestled in close to Gon DIas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gon DIas's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gon DIas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klopfenstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gon DIas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gon DIas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klopfenstein . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klopfenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klopfenstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gon DIas defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopfenstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klopfenstein prevents Gon DIas from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopfenstein seems to be working for a kimura but Gon DIas defends the submission attempt.
Gon DIas has hold of Klopfenstein 's hands but Klopfenstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gon DIas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Klopfenstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gon DIas defending well though.
Klopfenstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klopfenstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gon DIas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that 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.
That kick from Gon DIas tenderised Klopfenstein 's leg. Klopfenstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gon DIas throws a right and a left that Klopfenstein avoids nicely.
That kick from Klopfenstein tenderised Gon DIas's leg. Gon DIas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gon DIas blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein keeps control of Gon DIas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klopfenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein wants to take the fight to the mat but Gon DIas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klopfenstein 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gon DIas gets caught flat footed, as Klopfenstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Klopfenstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Gon DIas has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klopfenstein passes Gon DIas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gon DIas is looking to escape.
Klopfenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klopfenstein thows a huge punch but Gon DIas dodges it nicely.
Klopfenstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klopfenstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klopfenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gon DIas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klopfenstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klopfenstein trying to control from half guard but Gon DIas is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klopfenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klopfenstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klopfenstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Klopfenstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klopfenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klopfenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein with the ground and pound but Gon DIas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Klopfenstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klopfenstein throwing strikes but missing.
Gon DIas keeping full guard, as Klopfenstein tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Klopfenstein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klopfenstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas takes a swing at Klopfenstein 's ribcage but misses.
Gon DIas missing with a left hand there. Klopfenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gon DIas tries a head kick but it misses.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gon DIas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gon DIas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gon DIas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klopfenstein can pounce on him.
Klopfenstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klopfenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Klopfenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Raf Gon DIas has been cut.
Klopfenstein can't get the takedown.
Gon DIas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klopfenstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow that misses.
Gon DIas blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein breaks from the clinch.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Klopfenstein keeps Gon DIas at a distance using the push kick.
Gon DIas scores with a decent looking hook.
Gon DIas gets tackled into the cage by Klopfenstein . Klopfenstein maintains the clinch.
Gon DIas blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gon DIas is looking to land body kicks.
Gon DIas looks for the body kick but Klopfenstein saw that one coming.
Klopfenstein scores with a head kick. Gon DIas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gon DIas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Klopfenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gon DIas misses the shot to the body.
Klopfenstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klopfenstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klopfenstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gon DIas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klopfenstein .
Good leg kick by Klopfenstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klopfenstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klopfenstein lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas looks to land a combination but Klopfenstein avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein gets a clinch.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klopfenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gon DIas's brow.
Gon DIas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gon DIas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gon DIas to the mat! Gon DIas manages to get full guard.
Klopfenstein 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klopfenstein seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gon DIas for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klopfenstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein made sure to mention his sponsor, XTREME PWNAGE in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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