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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oz Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oz Rapp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hunter Forbes's chin.
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193 lbs
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170 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hunter Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oz Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Forbes wants to control but Rapp postures up.
Rapp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forbes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rapp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Forbes wants to control but Rapp postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rapp tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Forbes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rapp is trying to move to mount but Forbes reverses beautifully and ends up in Rapp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Forbes throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rapp keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
Forbes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Forbes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes controlling from the top position.
Rapp keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
Forbes throwing strikes from guard but Rapp blocks nicely.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Rapp keeps moving.
Hunter Forbes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rapp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Forbes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp wanted to stand there but Forbes had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapp stops Forbes from standing up.
Rapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oz Rapp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rapp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Forbes on his heels. He'll look to pass Forbes's guard now, I'm sure.
Forbes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Forbes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Forbes lands strikes from half guard.
Rapp looking for submissions off his back.
Forbes controlling the action here.
Forbes throwing shots but Rapp is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forbes.
Forbes is stalling here. Rapp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Forbes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rapp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Forbes tries to bench press Rapp off him but Rapp keeps the position.
Forbes is trying to buck Rapp off.
Rapp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forbes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rapp off and has taken his back!
Forbes working for a choke but Rapp is defending well.
Rapp is keeping busy.
Forbes keeps control of the position as Rapp tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes trying to control momentarily.
Forbes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Forbes.
Rapp is really stuck here.
Forbes misses with punches from the back.
Rapp is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Forbes is really struggling to control Rapp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rapp is breathing heavily.
Forbes tries to get the hooks in deep but Rapp pushed the leg off.
Rapp is trying to get back to his feet but Forbes has full control of the position and if anything, Rapp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rapp is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Forbes trying to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes is punishing Rapp with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Forbes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rapp gets the takedown into side control.
Forbes prevents Rapp from moving into mount.
Rapp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Forbes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rapp swings around for an armbar but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rapp's guard.
Rapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forbes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forbes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes trying to control but Rapp is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forbes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forbes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rapp being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Forbes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Forbes has managed to get both his arms back between Rapp's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes throwing strikes but missing.
Forbes stays in close to Rapp's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hunter Forbes.
Rapp shoots in and gets a takedown into Forbes's guard.
Rapp looking to pass the guard.
Rapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Forbes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Forbes has escaped and now he's on top!
Rapp being controlled here, momentarily.
Rapp keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forbes.
Forbes throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forbes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forbes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Rapp keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hunter Forbes just wasn't active enough.
Rapp dives in and scores a takedown into Forbes's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hunter Forbes.
I think Forbes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hunter Forbes!
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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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