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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigil Kentaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Daveson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rigil Kentaurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Daveson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kentaurus enables Daveson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kentaurus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daveson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daveson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kentaurus has wrist control.
Daveson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daveson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daveson wants to pass the guard but Kentaurus is keeping the position.
Daveson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kentaurus keeping moving, preventing Daveson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Daveson.
Kentaurus throws a head kick but Daveson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentaurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kentaurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daveson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daveson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daveson controlling from side mount.
Daveson is trying to ground and pound but Kentaurus uses the momentary lack of control by Daveson to regain half guard.
Daveson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentaurus keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daveson seems to be looking for submissions.
Daveson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentaurus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kentaurus wants to get back to full guard.
Daveson trying to control from half guard but Kentaurus is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Daveson.
Kentaurus fails to land the takedown.
Kentaurus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kentaurus is breathing heavily.
Daveson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kentaurus's half guard.
Daveson trying to pass the guard but Kentaurus defending well.
Daveson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daveson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kentaurus!
Daveson wants to control the pace but Kentaurus is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daveson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Daveson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daveson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Daveson wants to control the pace but Kentaurus is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daveson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Daveson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kentaurus with a poor takedown
and Daveson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kentaurus won't be happy with that.
Daveson has knee on belly momentarily but Kentaurus bucks him off and regains half guard.
Daveson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentaurus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daveson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kentaurus!
Daveson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentaurus blocks the body kick.
Daveson tries to clinch there but Kentaurus circles away.
Daveson looks for a takedown but Kentaurus sprawls well.
Daveson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentaurus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like David Daveson has been cut.
Daveson blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kentaurus. No joy for Daveson on that attempt.
Daveson throws a head kick that misses.
Daveson tries to clinch up.
Daveson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentaurus.
Kentaurus is looking to land body kicks.
Daveson tries to clinch but Kentaurus moves out of range.
Kentaurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Daveson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kentaurus but Kentaurus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rigil Kentaurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Daveson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentaurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kentaurus throws a head kick but Daveson moves out of range.
Rigil Kentaurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daveson tries to clinch up but Kentaurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Daveson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentaurus is squirming around, avoiding Daveson's attempts to control the action.
Daveson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daveson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kentaurus misses with a double jab
and Daveson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daveson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kentaurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daveson has him pressed against the cage.
Daveson is trying to drag Kentaurus to the mat but Kentaurus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kentaurus working hard to break the clinch.
Kentaurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daveson manages to break the clinch.
Daveson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kentaurus is trying to defend but Daveson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daveson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daveson is looking for a kimura but Kentaurus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daveson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daveson escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kentaurus shoots in and drives through. Daveson sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daveson moves into the clinch.
Daveson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Daveson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Daveson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Daveson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kentaurus defends it nicely.
Kentaurus fails with a takedown attempt.
Daveson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kentaurus's half guard.
Daveson is looking to stall here but Kentaurus recovers full guard.
Daveson scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daveson wants to control from the top but Kentaurus keeps moving.
Daveson pushes down on Kentaurus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daveson is trying to control. Kentaurus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daveson is looking to stall here but Kentaurus recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daveson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daveson trying to control but Kentaurus is working from the bottom.
Daveson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
David Daveson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daveson wants to control from the top but Kentaurus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Daveson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Daveson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kentaurus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daveson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kentaurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daveson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kentaurus is trying to keep Daveson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daveson wants to control from the top but Kentaurus keeps moving.
Rigil Kentaurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daveson content to stall in guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Rigil Kentaurus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Daveson has a takedown stuffed.
Daveson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kentaurus circles away.
Rigil Kentaurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Daveson.
Daveson looks to clinch
and Kentaurus counters with a head kick.
David Daveson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Kentaurus.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Daveson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daveson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Daveson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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