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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Dickinson (ranked 3804 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Mpho Strydom (ranked 345 p4p, 297 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mpho Strydom!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson misses with a looping right.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.
Dickinson stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Dickinson misses its target.
Strydom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dickinson circles away.
Strydom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickinson.
Strydom tries for a takedown but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mpho Strydom.
Dickinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strydom.
Strydom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dickinson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strydom winds up and cracks Dickinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Strydom there.
Strydom thows a huge punch but Dickinson dodges it nicely.
Dickinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strydom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Strydom is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strydom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dickinson has hold of Strydom's hands but Strydom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes.
Strydom winds up and cracks Dickinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strydom slips a nice elbow through Dickinson's hands, connecting with Dickinson's forehead.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickinson taking some punishment here, with Strydom in his half guard.
Strydom drops an elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Strydom working over Dickinson with some ground and pound. Dickinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strydom lands with a punch from half guard.
Strydom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strydom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Strydom working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strydom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strydom lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dickinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dickinson won't allow Strydom to pass to mount.
Strydom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strydom lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickinson has hold of Strydom's hands but Strydom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strydom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dickinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dickinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strydom lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Strydom there.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strydom connects with a nice short shot to Dickinson's temple.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dickinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strydom is nestled in close to Dickinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strydom working the head and body with strikes.
Dickinson is rocked!
Strydom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Dickinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strydom is nestled in close to Dickinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strydom working over Dickinson with some ground and pound. Dickinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strydom working Dickinson over with strikes.
Strydom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strydom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dickinson quite badly. Dickinson pulls Strydom in close trying to recover. Strydom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dickinson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dickinson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
Mpho Strydom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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