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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt DeLap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleat Bellend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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220 lbs
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199 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt DeLap! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleat Bellend! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeLap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellend fails to land the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellend. Bellend shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bellend has gone for a leg lock! DeLap slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bellend's guard. DeLap thows a big elbow that misses. DeLap wants to control from the top but Bellend keeps moving. DeLap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bellend pulls DeLap in close to prevent any damage. DeLap throws and elbow that misses. Bellend uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLap's guard. Nice move by Bellend! Bellend wanted to stand there but DeLap had control of the position. DeLap working a defensive guard here.
DeLap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellend.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. DeLap working a defensive guard but Bellend manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bellend stands up and we're back to a striking position. Bellend closes the distance and clinches up with DeLap, looking for a takedown. Bellend pushes DeLap against the cage but DeLap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Matt DeLap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleat Bellend. Nice body punch from DeLap. DeLap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellend looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bellend looks gassed! DeLap moves into range and clinches up with Bellend. Bellend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeLap smiles and moves away.
Bellend is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeLap. Bellend takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bellend moves forwards but DeLap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeLap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeLap works Bellend's body with a nice hook. DeLap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bellend slips a jab and a cross from DeLap.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeLap. DeLap's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and DeLap duly obliges. Bellend avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeLap tries to land a front kick but Bellend steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. No joy there for DeLap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bellend on the side of the head. Bellend closes the distance and clinches up with DeLap, looking for a takedown. Bellend pushes DeLap against the cage but DeLap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeLap.
DeLap doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellend circles away.
Bellend looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Matt DeLap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. DeLap tries to bum rush Bellend with a series of wild strikes but Bellend uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellend. Bellend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeLap as he jumps to the side. Bellend gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bellend is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeLap! DeLap is squirming around, avoiding Bellend's attempts to control the action. Bellend lands a nice shot to the head. DeLap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt DeLap dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bellend darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. DeLap wants to control but Bellend is keeping busy.
Bellend moves nicely into side control. DeLap wants to control but Bellend postures up. DeLap is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. DeLap tries to buck Bellend off but Bellend is having none of it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bellend stands up. DeLap goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bellend fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bellend looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeLap! Bellend is standing up, even though he is in mount. Bellend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeLap but DeLap pushes him off and we're back to square one. DeLap works Bellend's body with a nice hook. DeLap misses with a wild combination.
Bellend swings away with a leg kick that misses. DeLap throws a series of punches but Bellend moves out of range. DeLap connects with a single shot there. DeLap throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bellend takes one to the chin there. DeLap is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. DeLap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bellend looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Matt DeLap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleat Bellend. Bellend takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bellend will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bellend blocks a low kick nicely. Bellend checks a low kick from DeLap. Matt DeLap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bellend scores a takedown into full mount! Bellend lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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! Bellend stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Bellend shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. DeLap looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. DeLap manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeLap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bellend throws a strike but DeLap avoids it easily and moves to full guard. DeLap tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bellend wants to control from the top but DeLap keeps moving. DeLap working a defensive guard here.
Bellend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeLap swivels though and keeps the full guard. DeLap working a defensive guard but Bellend passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. DeLap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bellend is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bellend shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeLap pinned against the cage. DeLap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. DeLap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bellend's sensitive parts. DeLap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bellend fails with a takedown attempt. Left hook, right uppercut from DeLap. DeLap moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bellend slips a jab and a cross from DeLap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeLap is looking to slow Bellend down with leg kicks. Bellend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLap's waist but DeLap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bellend off to one side. Bellend throws a half hearted mid kick. Bellend blocks a head kick by DeLap.
Bellend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeLap but DeLap pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleat Bellend will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Bellend misses and Bellend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bellend closes the distance and clinches up with DeLap, looking for a takedown. Bellend pushes DeLap against the cage but DeLap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bellend scores with a kick to the midsection. DeLap waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bellend. Bellend with a lazy takedown attempt and DeLap counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bellend keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeLap. Bellend scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Nice strikes from Bellend there. Bellend prevents DeLap from improving his position. DeLap gets back to full guard.
DeLap keeping full guard, as Bellend tries to pass. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeLap working a defensive guard here.
DeLap looking for a sweep. Not yet DeLap, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bellend won't allow DeLap to get back to his feet. DeLap controls Bellend momentarily but Bellend frees himself. Cleat Bellend has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. DeLap throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellend tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bellend takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bellend has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellend there as he acknowledges the shot. DeLap throws a combination. Bellend tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nice shot lands for DeLap. Bellend takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bellend avoids the body shot from DeLap.
DeLap throws a right and a left that Bellend avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeLap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellend. Bellend with a poor takedown letting DeLap counter with a right hand. Matt DeLap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleat Bellend. A combination from DeLap does no damage. DeLap throws a series of punches but Bellend moves out of range. DeLap misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from DeLap as Bellend shoots in. Bellend avoids the body shot from DeLap.
A left and a right from DeLap both land. Nice combination. Bellend closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeLap circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellend. Bellend throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLap's waist but DeLap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bellend off to one side. DeLap lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellend at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! DeLap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellend fails with a takedown attempt from distance. DeLap getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bellend lands a head kick!
Matt DeLap is winning the standup battle so far. DeLap thows a left - swing and a miss! Bellend displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeLap throws out the jab. Bellend ducks under a wild hook from DeLap. Bellend shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeLap misses with an uppercut. Bellend pushes DeLap away with a front kick. DeLap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bellend looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bellend managing to block the knees to the body from DeLap.
Bellend jumps into guard, dragging DeLap to the mat.
Bellend has his foot on DeLap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeLap works his way back into a safe position though. Bellend throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bellend managing to control the position. Bellend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeLap manages to get himself to full guard.
DeLap wants to sweep here but Bellend controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DeLap looking to control.
Bellend preventing the sweep. DeLap pulls Bellend in close to prevent any damage. DeLap wants to sweep here but Bellend controlling him for the moment. DeLap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bellend wants to control from the top but DeLap keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt DeLap showed his dominance in that final round. I think DeLap 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt DeLap!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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