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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esta me Dinero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
10 - 13 - 2 |
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185 cm
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130 lbs
9 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
10 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield throws a combination. Dinero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dinero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Redfield clinches with his opponent.
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 Dinero uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Redfield is looking to stand up but Dinero isn't so interested in that idea.
Redfield wants to sweep here but Dinero controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinero throwing strikes from guard but Redfield blocks nicely.
Redfield managing to control the position.
Redfield wants to sweep here but Dinero controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Redfield pulls Dinero in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Redfield.
Redfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Redfield.
Nice uppercut lands for Redfield. That snapped Dinero's head back.
Redfield clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
Redfield lands a shot to the body.
Redfield stalling against the cage.
Redfield has picked Dinero up - he's going for a ride! Redfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield clinches up against the cage.
Redfield gets through Dinero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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 lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redfield scores with a hook to the body.
Redfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redfield manages to pull guard.
Redfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redfield holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Redfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinero doesn't seem bothered though.
Redfield lands a body shot.
Redfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Redfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redfield.
Redfield jumps into guard, dragging Dinero to the mat.
Redfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dinero!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Redfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Redfield gets a clinch.
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.
Redfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redfield pulls Dinero into guard.
Redfield is pulling down on Dinero's head. It's preventing any offense from Dinero, at least for the moment.
Dinero wants to pass the guard but Redfield is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redfield gets a clinch.
Redfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinero avoids it.
Dinero being controlled against the cage.
Dinero trying to control the position but instead, Redfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dinero into the cage.
Redfield slowing the pace effectively.
Dinero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Dinero is avoiding it.
Redfield rushes Dinero and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
Redfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Redfield.
Redfield slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Dinero's head.
Redfield is trying to pull guard but Dinero has him pressed against the cage.
Dinero wants to break free but Redfield has control.
Redfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Redfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dinero scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Redfield manages to mount him!
Redfield is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Redfield rushes Dinero and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield slows down the pace here.
Chris Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redfield scores with a knee to the head.
Redfield pulls guard.
Dinero won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Dinero trying to control but Redfield is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield pulls Dinero in to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Redfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Redfield.
Redfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dinero's face.
Redfield lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redfield is leaning against Dinero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redfield stalls.
Redfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinero is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Dinero won't allow Redfield to sweep him here.
Redfield pulls Dinero in close to his closed guard and prevents Dinero from doing any damage or advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chris Redfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Redfield just wasn't active enough.
Dinero tries for a takedown but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redfield tries to clinch up.
Chris Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield forces Dinero back against the cage and clinches.
Dinero is trying to break the clinch but Redfield has him pressed against the cage.
Dinero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinero backwards.
Redfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfield prevents Dinero from breaking the clinch.
Dinero tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfield avoids the damage to the body.
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 Dinero uses from the top position.
Redfield pulls Dinero in close to prevent any damage.
Redfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dinero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dinero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinero's guard.
Dinero is working an open guard so Redfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dinero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redfield.
Dinero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinero at a distance.
Redfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfield has Dinero up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Redfield.
Dinero being controlled against the cage.
Redfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinero backwards.
Nice body punch from Redfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Redfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Redfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Dinero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redfield has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dinero regains guard immediately.
Redfield stands up from Dinero's guard - Redfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dinero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfield moves in looking to clinch but Dinero pushes him off.
Dinero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dinero, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinero trying to stall but Redfield improves his position.
Redfield works on Dinero's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinero lands an elbow that stopped Redfield in his tracks for a moment.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield with a knee to the head.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dinero tries to stand but Redfield is controlling from the bottom.
Dinero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dinero has Redfield in his guard.
Redfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield drives through and clinches with Dinero against the cage.
Dinero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redfield lands a body punch.
Redfield manages to pull guard.
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!
Dinero stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinero can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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energy
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RATING
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