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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vez Innaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Klingbeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klingbeil has chosen Shoot to thrill - AC/DC as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vez Innaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Klingbeil!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innaus throws a jab when Klingbeil was well out of range.
Innaus misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Innaus misses its intended target.
Innaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klingbeil.
Innaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vez Innaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Innaus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Innaus thows a body shot but no joy.
Klingbeil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Innaus.
Innaus lands with a cross.
It looks like Kurt Klingbeil has been cut.
Klingbeil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Innaus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klingbeil somewhat.
Vez Innaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Klingbeil.
Klingbeil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klingbeil moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Innaus does it's job there.
Innaus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Innaus misses with a series of wild punches.
Innaus throws a nice looking combination but Klingbeil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Innaus throws a good cross that connects.
Innaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klingbeil's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Innaus.
Innaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Innaus scores with a one two! Klingbeil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Innaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klingbeil.
Klingbeil avoids a kick to the body.
Klingbeil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innaus connects with a high kick.
Innaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klingbeil rushes Innaus and presses him up against the cage.
Klingbeil has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Innaus regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klingbeil throws a big right hand that misses.
Innaus wants to stand and escape but Klingbeil is having none of it.
Klingbeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innaus is keeping the position for now.
Klingbeil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Klingbeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innaus is keeping the position for now.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil wants to control from the top but Innaus keeps moving.
Klingbeil throws a big elbow that misses.
Klingbeil trying to control but Innaus is working from the bottom.
Klingbeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innaus is keeping the position for now.
Klingbeil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klingbeil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Innaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klingbeil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klingbeil drops back looking for a leg! Innaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innaus manages to kick Klingbeil off! Klingbeil jumps back into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil postures up and lands a big shot to Innaus's brow.
Innaus wants to stand and escape but Klingbeil is having none of it.
Klingbeil drops back looking for a leg! Innaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innaus manages to kick Klingbeil off! Klingbeil jumps back into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil is looking to work some ground and pound but Innaus has wrist control.
Klingbeil throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Innaus keeping moving, preventing Klingbeil from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Innaus wants to stand but Klingbeil is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vez Innaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Klingbeil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klingbeil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Innaus tries to avoid it but Klingbeil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Innaus to the ground. Innaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Innaus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klingbeil.
Innaus cracks Klingbeil with an open hand slap.
Innaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klingbeil's head.
Klingbeil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klingbeil moves out of range as Innaus throws a body kick.
Innaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Innaus tries to bum rush Klingbeil with a series of wild strikes but Klingbeil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Innaus tries to land a leg kick but Klingbeil saw it coming and moves away.
Klingbeil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Innaus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klingbeil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Innaus's waist but Innaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klingbeil off to one side.
A head kick misses from Innaus.
Innaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klingbeil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Innaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innaus throws a leg kick but Klingbeil checks it.
Klingbeil looks for a takedown but Innaus sprawls well.
Vez Innaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Klingbeil.
Klingbeil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Innaus avoids the body shot from Klingbeil.
Klingbeil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Innaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Innaus. Klingbeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Innaus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klingbeil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Innaus's waist but Innaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klingbeil off to one side.
Klingbeil is breathing heavily.
Innaus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klingbeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klingbeil moves in looking to clinch but Innaus pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Innaus. Those never looked like landing.
Klingbeil scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Innaus.
Innaus throws a right hand that Klingbeil ducks under and follows up with a left that Klingbeil also avoids with ease.
Innaus misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klingbeil gets a double leg takedown into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Innaus misses with the combination.
Vez Innaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klingbeil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klingbeil slips a jab and a cross from Innaus.
Innaus cracks Klingbeil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klingbeil shoots for a double leg takedown but Innaus sprawls well. He's pushed Klingbeil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Innaus.
Klingbeil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Innaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innaus works Klingbeil's body with a nice hook.
Klingbeil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Innaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klingbeil.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klingbeil. Innaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Innaus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klingbeil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Innaus.
Klingbeil walks forward, straight into a front kick from Innaus.
Innaus lands a two punch combo.
Klingbeil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klingbeil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Innaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Innaus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klingbeil's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klingbeil checks a leg kick nicely.
Innaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Innaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Klingbeil's head.
Innaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klingbeil dives in and scores a takedown into Innaus's guard.
Klingbeil prevents Innaus from getting back to his feet.
Innaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klingbeil on the ground.
Klingbeil passes Innaus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klingbeil trying to mount his opponent but Innaus defends it.
Klingbeil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Innaus defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Innaus kicks Klingbeil off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vez Innaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Klingbeil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Innaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klingbeil.
Innaus just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Innaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Innaus throws a right and a left that Klingbeil avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klingbeil.
Klingbeil avoids the head kick by Innaus.
Innaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Innaus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klingbeil shoots in for a takedown but Innaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klingbeil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Innaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Vez Innaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Klingbeil.
A left lands for Innaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Innaus does it's job there.
Klingbeil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Innaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Innaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Klingbeil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Innaus misses with an uppercut
so Klingbeil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klingbeil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klingbeil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Innaus wants to get back to his feet but Klingbeil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klingbeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Innaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Klingbeil throwing strikes from guard but Innaus blocks nicely.
Klingbeil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Innaus wants to stand and escape but Klingbeil is having none of it.
Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klingbeil trying to control but Innaus is working from the bottom.
Kurt Klingbeil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klingbeil throws a big elbow that misses.
Innaus wants to stand but Klingbeil is controlling the position.
Klingbeil gets to his feet - Innaus follows without any prompting.
Klingbeil moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klingbeil was well out of range. Poor timing from Innaus.
Klingbeil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klingbeil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Klingbeil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Innaus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klingbeil in side control, throwing shots but Innaus defends.
Innaus tries to escape but Klingbeil is in control.
Klingbeil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Klingbeil prevents Innaus from escaping the position.
Klingbeil is trying to get an arm triangle but Innaus is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klingbeil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innaus is pushing Klingbeil's head away, looking to escape. Klingbeil manages to hold on to the position though.
Klingbeil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Innaus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kurt Klingbeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klingbeil in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Innaus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Innaus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klingbeil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Innaus, who protects the arm well.
Vez Innaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klingbeil is trying to get an arm triangle but Innaus is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Klingbeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Innaus 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vez Innaus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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