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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Grapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grapist has chosen Know Your Enemy by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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129 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Grapist!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapist gets caught napping as Redfield dives in and scores a takedown. Grapist manages to retain guard.
Redfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redfield stands up from Grapist's guard - Redfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grapist fails with a takedown attempt.
Grapist looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Grapist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Grapist is trying to break free.
Grapist is looking to break free of the clinch but Redfield has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield drags the fight down to the ground.
Grapist is fighting to break Redfield's control of his arms but Redfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Redfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapist misses with a wild body shot.
Redfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redfield.
Redfield decides to pull guard.
Grapist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redfield's guard.
Redfield is looking for a sweep. Grapist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Redfield just wasn't active enough.
Grapist shoots in but no luck this time.
Redfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Redfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield is struggling to control the position.
Grapist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grapist is trying to break the clinch but Redfield is controlling him.
Redfield drags the fight down to the ground.
Redfield controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapist preventing the sweep.
Chris Redfield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Redfield scores with a body shot.
Grapist throws a sloppy head kick and Redfield moves out of range easily.
Redfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redfield forces Grapist back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redfield.
Grapist tries to circle away but Redfield has him pinned against the cage.
Redfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redfield has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grapist uses from the top position.
Grapist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redfield is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield stands up from Grapist's guard - Redfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grapist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Redfield stands up and beckons Grapist to his feet.
Redfield wants to clinch up but Grapist keeps it at a distance.
Redfield gets a clinch.
A short right from Redfield on the inside.
Redfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grapist up against the cage.
Redfield lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redfield digs a right hand into Grapist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grapist's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
That's time! Redfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redfield clobbers Grapist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redfield tries to clinch up but Grapist circles away and keeps his distance.
Grapist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redfield drives through and clinches with Grapist against the cage.
Grapist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Redfield on the inside.
Redfield stalling in the clinch.
Redfield manages to pull guard.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grapist can do to turn this around?
Grapist is breathing heavily.
Redfield wants to stand but Grapist is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapist wants to stand and escape but instead Redfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Redfield stands up and waves to Grapist to follow him.
Redfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grapist, pushing him back against the cage.
Redfield can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redfield.
Chris Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfield has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grapist uses from the top position.
Redfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grapist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield has control of Grapist's left arm, preventing Grapist from doing any damage.
Grapist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redfield has Grapist pulled in close to control his posture.
Chris Redfield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grapist gets tackled into the cage by Redfield. Redfield maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Redfield manages to pull guard.
Grapist trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Redfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Redfield scores with a one two! Grapist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Redfield moves into the clinch.
Redfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redfield is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Redfield.
Redfield lands a nice elbow.
Redfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Redfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Redfield has Grapist pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grapist tries to free his leg and advance position but Redfield is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield pulls Grapist in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Redfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Redfield pushes Grapist up against the cage in a clinch.
Redfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grapist up against the cage.
Redfield works on Grapist's body with a couple of short punches.
Redfield lands a takedown into guard.
Redfield stands up and waves to Grapist to follow him.
Redfield moves into the clinch.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
Redfield prevents Grapist from breaking the clinch.
Redfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Redfield presses Grapist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redfield stalling.
Grapist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Redfield.
Redfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grapist backwards.
Redfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grapist clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grapist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grapist is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite having Grapist's back, Redfield says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Grapist seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Redfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Grapist swats away the attempt to clinch by Redfield.
Redfield closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Redfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redfield gets control of Grapist's arms and successfully pulls guard. Redfield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Redfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Grapist trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grapist is one step ahead there.
Grapist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grapist enables Redfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grapist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield stands up and waves to Grapist to follow him.
Grapist gets tackled into the cage by Redfield. Redfield maintains the clinch.
Redfield successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Redfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grapist's guard.
Redfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Redfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grapist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Redfield stalling in the clinch.
Redfield scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield managing to control the position.
Grapist looking to sit in guard and control but Redfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Redfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grapist, up you get!
Jerry Grapist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Redfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield rushes Grapist and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redfield 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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