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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton comes to the cage accompanied by Wretch 32 ft Delilah_ Don`t Be Afraid. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Warburton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warburton!
Rodrigues looking to finish with strikes here!
Warburton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking to control but Warburton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodrigues throwing strikes here but Warburton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues looking to ground and pound but Warburton is blocking nicely.
Rodrigues 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.
Warburton is trying to escape the mount.
Rodrigues fails to move to back control.
Rodrigues tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
Warburton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton tries to kick Rodrigues off but Rodrigues keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warburton manages to get to full guard.
Warburton is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Warburton is keeping the position.
Warburton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Warburton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme Rodrigues has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Warburton is avoiding it.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warburton as he jumps to the side.
Warburton looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curt Warburton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Warburton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warburton keeps the fight on the outside.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warburton is aware though and is defending well.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton landing with the ground and pound.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curt Warburton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Warburton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Warburton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Warburton pushes him off.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Warburton looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Warburton drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warburton is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warburton throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warburton is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warburton is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Warburton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is working Rodrigues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
Warburton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Warburton in close.
Rodrigues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warburton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warburton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Warburton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Warburton pushes his legs off easily.
Warburton throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warburton's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position.
Warburton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warburton is on top in guard.
Warburton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warburton cracks Rodrigues with a solid left hand.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Warburton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Warburton distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curt Warburton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warburton postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigues's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues has momentary wrist control but Warburton slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Curt Warburton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warburton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Curt Warburton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warburton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Warburton.
Guilherme Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warburton wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Warburton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warburton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Warburton!
Curt Warburton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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