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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Cline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Blue Belt
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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, Alberto Cline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cline eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Alberto Cline has been cut.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Cline, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Cline against the cage but Cline circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cline really is a fat lump.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Cline has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Cline tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigues throws an elbow that misses.
Cline missing with knees to the body.
Cline is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigues is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cline tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Cline pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cline shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Cline moved away.
James Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cline throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigues was covering up waiting for the punch and Cline finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cline wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodrigues trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cline preventing the sweep.
Cline wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cline gets to his feet. Rodrigues looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cline bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigues throws Cline to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cline stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cline wants it to stay on the feet.
Alberto Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Cline moves out of range as Rodrigues throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Cline stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cline stalling in the clinch.
Cline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Rodrigues misses
and Cline holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodrigues drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues being controlled against the cage.
Cline holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Cline throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Cline forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cline.
Cline stalling the fight.
Cline escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Cline. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Cline counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Cline to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Cline, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Cline against the cage but Cline circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cline bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alberto Cline will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Cline's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cline looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodrigues has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cline is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cline stalling.
Cline tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Cline back against the cage.
Cline breaks the clinch.
Alberto Cline is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cline shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cline avoiding damage as Rodrigues throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cline taking a breather.
Rodrigues jumps guard and drags Cline to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cline tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling from the bottom.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Cline has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigues is proving hard to escape from.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position but Cline postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cline working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline.
James Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cline keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cline cracks Rodrigues with a solid left hand.
Cline trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues controls Cline momentarily but Cline frees himself.
Cline makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues pulls Cline in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cline closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cline is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Cline eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Cline.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Cline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Cline has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Cline is going to stand back up.
Cline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodrigues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
Rodrigues is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cline might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Rodrigues is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alberto Cline's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cline connects with a solid leg kick.
Alberto Cline is winning the standup battle so far.
Cline slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues leaning against his opponent.
Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cline smiles and moves away.
Rodrigues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cline's waist but Cline gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigues off to one side.
It looked like Cline was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodrigues gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cline to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cline postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
Cline scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cline chips away with some ground and pound.
Cline works over Rodrigues with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodrigues is working an open guard so Cline takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cline darts in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues gets double underhooks and turns Cline into the cage.
Cline misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues unleashes a big counter combination but Cline bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cline closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodrigues's guard.
Cline trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigues's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cline content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cline scoring with some ground and pound.
Cline has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodrigues has a closed guard, preventing Cline from standing up.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline.
Cline is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cline misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Cline throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cline off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Cline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Cline throws a big counter combination but Rodrigues scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues cracks Cline with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodrigues clinches with his opponent.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cline stalling in the clinch but Rodrigues improves position.
Cline is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cline has Rodrigues pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cline stalling against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Cline.
Rodrigues blocks an uppercut.
Rodrigues is looking to break free of the clinch but Cline has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cline. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Cline throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Cline has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cline 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alberto Cline!
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hype
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FIGHT
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