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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rockafella Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwetwara Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironstone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King Of Kings - Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rockafella Ironstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gwetwara Low!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironstone is looking to clinch but Low is avoiding it.
Low shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ironstone but Ironstone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Low shoots for a takedown but Ironstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ironstone lands with a shot to the body.
Ironstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ironstone throws a hook to the side of Low's head but Low sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Ironstone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Low is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ironstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Low 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ironstone tries to clinch up.
Ironstone throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Low shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironstone tries to sprawl out of it but Low keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockafella Ironstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwetwara Low.
Low closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ironstone did well to prevent Low getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet.
Low sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Low trying to mount his opponent but Ironstone defends it.
Ironstone trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low moves into full mount! Ironstone won't be happy about that!
Ironstone tries to buck Low off but he can't manage it.
Low throws some wild stikes that Ironstone manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low controlling his opponent.
Ironstone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Low.
Low tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ironstone tries to lock up and control but Low gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Low looking to finish with strikes here!
Low moves to back control.
Low biding his time, controlling Ironstone.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Low is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ironstone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low controlling the position well here. Ironstone rolled but Low kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ironstone trying to control the hands but Low breaks the grip.
Low just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Low is not going to allow Ironstone to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwetwara Low dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Low throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Ironstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Low moves away from the strike by Ironstone.
Ironstone pushes Low up against the cage in a clinch.
Ironstone looking to slow down the pace here.
Low jumps guard but Ironstone stands there with Low around his waist. Low gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ironstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Low gets a double leg takedown into Ironstone's guard.
Low showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ironstone working a defensive guard but Low passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone pushes Low off looking to stand but Low dives back in and keeps control.
Ironstone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Low not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ironstone tries to get to full guard but Low has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Low trying to control the pace.
Low's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gwetwara Low hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Low closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Low lands in his opponent's guard.
Low sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Low stands up and waves to Ironstone to follow him.
Low throws a head kick but Ironstone moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone has managed to clinch.
Ironstone can't break the clinch.
Low successfully pulls guard.
Ironstone won't allow Low to sweep him here.
Ironstone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Low avoids a kick to the body.
Low shoots in but no luck this time.
Low will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockafella Ironstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwetwara Low.
Ironstone misses with a body kick.
Low takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ironstone clinches up with Low and pushes him back against the cage.
Ironstone missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low wants to break free but Ironstone has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ironstone as Low tries to tie him up.
Low is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ironstone to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ironstone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ironstone breaks the clinch.
Low feints and as Ironstone raises his hands in defense, Low changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low controls from within his opponent's guard.
Low prevents Ironstone from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Low seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gwetwara Low hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Low shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ironstone is trying to defend but Low finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwetwara Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Low fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ironstone.
Low looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ironstone is fending him off so far but Low persists. Nope, Ironstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Low shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironstone as he jumps to the side.
Rockafella Ironstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwetwara Low.
Low avoids the body shot from Ironstone.
Nice takedown defense from Ironstone. No joy for Low on that attempt.
Ironstone misses with a body kick.
Low shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Low throws the kick towards the body but Ironstone avoids it.
Ironstone forces Low back against the cage and clinches.
Low looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low has Ironstone pressed against the cage, preventing Ironstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ironstone breaks from the clinch.
Ironstone takes a swing at Low's ribcage but misses.
Ironstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Low paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Low gets caught napping as Ironstone dives in and scores a takedown. Low manages to retain guard.
Low lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ironstone!
Low landing shots from mount.
Low controlling from the full mount.
Low throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low 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.
Low sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ironstone tries to buck Low off but he can't manage it.
Low swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ironstone is now in Low's guard. A big mistake from Low there, giving up the dominant position!
Low is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ironstone wants to stand but Low has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Low looking to control.
Ironstone tries to stand but Low is controlling from the bottom.
Low is pulling down on Ironstone's head. It's preventing any offense from Ironstone, at least for the moment.
Ironstone preventing the sweep.
Rockafella Ironstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gwetwara Low wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ironstone is looking to clinch.
Low scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ironstone struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Low in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Low lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Ironstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ironstone being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwetwara Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Low winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwetwara Low!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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