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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Jababeka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jababeka comes to the ring accompanied by Goyang Dumang. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Jababeka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jababeka misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Jababeka's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jababeka looks to land a combination. Rodgers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jababeka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Jababeka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers just manages to avoid it.
Donk. Rodgers catches Jababeka right on the button with a cross.
Jababeka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers.
Jababeka blocks a jab.
Jababeka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jababeka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodgers will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jababeka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers blocks a leg kick.
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Jababeka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jababeka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Jababeka.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Jababeka moves out of range easily.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Jababeka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Rodgers looks to land a combination but Jababeka avoids it well.
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
Jababeka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Jababeka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Jababeka ducks under and follows up with a left that Jababeka also avoids with ease.
Jababeka is looking for a counter combo.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Jababeka.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jababeka swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Jababeka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jababeka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jababeka throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Jababeka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jababeka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodgers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jababeka.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Rodgers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jababeka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jababeka moves out of range of the strikes.
Jababeka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jababeka blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodgers misses with a body shot
and Jababeka counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Jababeka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers just manages to avoid it.
Rodgers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers takes a swing at Jababeka's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jababeka.
Jababeka jabs Rodgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jababeka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rodgers really felt that one!
Jababeka takes one to the chin there.
Mustafa Jababeka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jababeka misses with a two punch combination.
Jababeka throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers clobbers Jababeka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Jababeka slips a straight right by Rodgers.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodgers.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers cracks Jababeka with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Jababeka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Jababeka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jababeka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jababeka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers just manages to avoid it.
Jababeka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jababeka.
Jababeka throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers sizes up Jababeka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Jababeka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jababeka misses with a head kick.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Jababeka avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Jababeka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jababeka.
Jababeka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Jababeka is looking to wear down Rodgers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Jababeka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jababeka swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Jababeka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodgers lands a head shot.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Jababeka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jababeka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Rodgers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jababeka lands with a nice combination. Rodgers backs away looking to recover.
Jababeka misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Jababeka.
Rodgers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jababeka checks it well.
Rodgers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Jababeka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodgers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jababeka slips under a jab.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jababeka counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jababeka defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Jababeka throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Jababeka moves out of range.
Jababeka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers cracks Jababeka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Jababeka moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Jababeka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodgers.
Jababeka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Rodgers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rodgers backs away, Jababeka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Jababeka throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Jababeka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodgers punishes Jababeka's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Jababeka ducked under it nicely.
Jababeka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jababeka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Jababeka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Jababeka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jababeka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jababeka lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
It looked like Jababeka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodgers jabs Jababeka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jababeka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jababeka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Jababeka moves away and avoids it.
Jababeka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jababeka throws a leg kick but Rodgers checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Jababeka blocks a low kick nicely.
Jababeka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Jababeka's head but Jababeka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jababeka throws a big counter combination but Rodgers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jababeka avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jababeka's head.
Jababeka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Rodgers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jababeka slips a straight right by Rodgers.
Jababeka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jababeka lands a head shot.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jababeka misses with a kick to the body
and Rodgers counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jababeka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jababeka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Jababeka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers works Jababeka's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Jababeka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jababeka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers wants to counter the offense by Jababeka and move into the clinch position.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Jababeka's ribs.
A punch combination from Jababeka misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Jababeka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jababeka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jababeka avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Jababeka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jababeka misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands with a hook. Jababeka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodgers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodgers throws a jab when Jababeka was well out of range.
Jababeka tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodgers avoided it.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Jababeka tries to bum rush Rodgers with a series of wild strikes but Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Jababeka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Jababeka slips the punch.
That kick from Jababeka tenderised Rodgers's leg. Rodgers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into Jababeka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Jababeka checks a leg kick nicely.
Jababeka is looking for a counter combo.
Jababeka defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Jababeka misses its target.
Rodgers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jababeka blocks a jab.
Jababeka appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jababeka momentarily.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Jababeka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jababeka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jababeka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Jababeka moves out of range.
Jababeka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jababeka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Jababeka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jababeka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Jababeka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jababeka doesn't seem bothered though.
Jababeka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Jababeka ducks under and follows up with a left that Jababeka also avoids with ease.
Jababeka is looking to counter punch.
A nice combination there by Rodgers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jababeka.
Rodgers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jababeka backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers checks a low kick from Jababeka.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Jababeka should have avoided that one.
Jababeka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodgers slips a jab from Jababeka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jababeka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Jababeka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Jababeka's head but Jababeka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jababeka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jababeka in his tracks.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Andy Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jababeka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Jababeka misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodgers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mustafa Jababeka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers dodges the punch combination from Jababeka.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Jababeka throws a counter high kick but Rodgers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rodgers with a jab.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jababeka is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodgers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Andy Rodgers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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