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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Roy Mustang. Rickenbacker v.2 comes to the cage accompanied by Back Stabber!. Roy Mustang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Mustang is blocking nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw knees to the head but Mustang is blocking nicely.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but Mustang blocks it.
Mustang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body punch.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to throw a body punch but Mustang avoids it by throwing Rickenbacker v.2 back against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustang.
Rickenbacker v.2 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mustang up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Rickenbacker v.2.
Mustang is trying to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Mustang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow that stopped Mustang in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
It looks like Roy Mustang has been cut.
Mustang being controlled against the cage.
Mustang managing to block the knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Knees to the body from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a body punch.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a good knee to the midsection. Mustang won't want to take too many of those.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rickenbacker v.2 obliges.
Rickenbacker v.2 leaning against his opponent.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustang avoids it.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 is struggling to control the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands an elbow just above Mustang 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks.
Rickenbacker v.2 working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Mustang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rickenbacker v.2 thumps Mustang with a low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mustang goes for a takedown attempt but Rickenbacker v.2 pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mustang throws a hook to the side of Rickenbacker v.2's head but Rickenbacker v.2 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mustang. Those never looked like landing.
Mustang gets tackled into the cage by Rickenbacker v.2. Rickenbacker v.2 maintains the clinch.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mustang.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mustang up against the cage.
Mustang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rickenbacker v.2.
Mustang wanted to stand there but Rickenbacker v.2 had control of the position.
Mustang stands up and waves to Rickenbacker v.2 to follow him.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws the kick towards the body but Mustang avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang misses with a wild body shot.
Mustang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustang prevents a body shot from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mustang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustang tries to pull guard but Rickenbacker v.2 forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 tries to land knees in the clinch but Mustang avoids the damage to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mustang is breathing heavily.
Mustang pulls guard effortlessly.
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to stand but Mustang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to control the position from guard on top but Mustang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mustang is working an open guard so Rickenbacker v.2 takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rickenbacker v.2.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 instigates a clinch.
Rickenbacker v.2 is pushing Mustang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mustang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rickenbacker v.2 gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Mustang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for the body kick but Mustang saw that one coming.
Mustang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a front kick aimed at Mustang's knee but Mustang avoids it well.
Rickenbacker v.2 drives through and clinches with Mustang against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mustang.
Rickenbacker v.2 can't find room to land a body shot as Mustang controls the action.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mustang wants a takedown but no success here.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a knee to the body.
Mustang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rickenbacker v.2 - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a nice knee to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 lands a good knee to the midsection. Mustang won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rickenbacker v.2 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 just leaning against Mustang, taking a breather.
Mustang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rickenbacker v.2 uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rickenbacker v.2 throwing strikes but missing.
Rickenbacker v.2 stands up from Mustang's guard - Rickenbacker v.2 perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roy Mustang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickenbacker v.2 just misses with a punch to the body.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and clinches.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 is pressed up against the cage. Mustang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rickenbacker v.2 down to the mat. Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Rickenbacker v.2 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a leg kick which misses Mustang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mustang tries to avoid it.
Rickenbacker v.2 pushes Mustang away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustang avoids the head kick by Rickenbacker v.2.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickenbacker v.2 moves into range and clinches up with Mustang.
Rickenbacker v.2 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mustang missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rickenbacker v.2 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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pop
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