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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mendy Ripstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raye Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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179 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mendy Ripstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raye Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ripstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Ripstein forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ripstein works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Ripstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ripstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson has Ripstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ripstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raye Johnson.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ripstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ripstein moves into the clinch.
Ripstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripstein clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ripstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ripstein.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripstein's efforts to push away.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ripstein to keep the fight standing.
Ripstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Ripstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ripstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ripstein won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ripstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Ripstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripstein throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ripstein misses with a two punch combination.
Ripstein has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ripstein gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Ripstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ripstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Ripstein.
Ripstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripstein avoids it.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Ripstein stands up from Johnson's guard - Ripstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ripstein misses with a two punch combination.
Ripstein lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Ripstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ripstein after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ripstein holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Ripstein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson has Ripstein pressed against the cage, preventing Ripstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Ripstein is working Johnson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mendy Ripstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ripstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripstein feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Ripstein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Mendy Ripstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Ripstein does no damage.
Ripstein leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to clinch.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripstein scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Ripstein as Johnson shoots in.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raye Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ripstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ripstein moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
A bit of stalling here from Ripstein.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripstein's efforts to push away.
Ripstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ripstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Ripstein is controlling the position.
Ripstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendy Ripstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ripstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ripstein.
Ripstein gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripstein is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson is trying to drag Ripstein to the mat but Ripstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ripstein is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Ripstein on the inside.
Ripstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Ripstein.
Ripstein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ripstein has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Ripstein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ripstein tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Ripstein controls the action.
Ripstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Ripstein is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Ripstein tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in but Ripstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mendy Ripstein dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ripstein moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ripstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ripstein.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ripstein.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ripstein sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ripstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ripstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ripstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Ripstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Ripstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ripstein throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Ripstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ripstein tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripstein throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ripstein pinned against the cage. Ripstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raye Johnson.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ripstein tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ripstein to the ground. Ripstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ripstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripstein pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripstein is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripstein clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein is trying to break free.
Johnson is trying to drag Ripstein to the mat but Ripstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Ripstein wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson prevents Ripstein from breaking the clinch.
Ripstein working hard to break the clinch.
Ripstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Ripstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ripstein has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ripstein walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ripstein.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripstein looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ripstein is having none of it.
Raye Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendy Ripstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ripstein moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendy Ripstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ripstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mendy Ripstein!
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