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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikki Theodosi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Theodosi to stand up.
Baxter fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodosi closes the distance and clinches.
Baxter wants to get back to striking at distance but Theodosi won't allow it.
Theodosi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Theodosi is looking to take a break and control but Baxter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baxter manages to get to full guard.
Baxter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter working for a triangle but Theodosi defends it easily.
Baxter controlling Theodosi's posture.
Theodosi wants to get up but he can't break Baxter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Theodosi wants to stand but Baxter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodosi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodosi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baxter looks gassed!
Theodosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theodosi stops Baxter from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Theodosi doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Baxter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Theodosi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baxter controls the pace.
Theodosi looking to control.
Theodosi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Theodosi keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Theodosi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter 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.
Baxter tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodosi is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Baxter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theodosi pushes Baxter up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baxter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baxter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baxter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Theodosi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baxter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Theodosi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theodosi throws a sloppy head kick
and Baxter counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theodosi jumps guard but Baxter stands there with Theodosi around his waist. Theodosi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikki Theodosi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Theodosi is controlling the position.
Theodosi is trying to maintain a safe position but Baxter gets an underhook and turns Theodosi into the cage.
Baxter successfully pulls guard.
Baxter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Theodosi trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baxter pushes Theodosi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baxter stands up and beckons Theodosi to his feet.
Baxter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baxter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theodosi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baxter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baxter throws a strike but Theodosi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baxter is trying to keep Theodosi in close.
Baxter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Baxter. Beautiful body shot.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodosi but Theodosi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Theodosi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Theodosi tries to close the distance and clinch but Baxter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Theodosi wants to clinch
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Baxter tries for a takedown but Theodosi circles away easily
and Theodosi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Theodosi trying to control the action but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Baxter pushes Theodosi off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Theodosi misses with a takedown attempt
and Baxter counters with a single leg into guard. Theodosi didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter 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.
Theodosi wants to stand up but Baxter is controlling him.
Theodosi keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Theodosi keeping full guard, as Baxter tries to pass.
Baxter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baxter wants to control from the top but Theodosi keeps moving.
Baxter stands and steps away. Theodosi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baxter fails with the takedown
and Theodosi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Theodosi.
Baxter wants to stand and escape but Theodosi is having none of it.
Baxter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baxter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baxter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Theodosi to get to his feet.
Theodosi tries to clinch up
and Baxter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Theodosi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi just holding on.
Baxter is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baxter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronnie Baxter!
Ronnie Baxter is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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