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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Complete.
The fighters circling - Complete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Complete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complete shoots and misses
letting Whiston counter with a right hand.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Complete avoids them all with ease.
Whiston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiston works over Complete's head and body with a nice combination.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Complete avoids nicely.
It looked like Complete wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Complete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Complete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whiston fails to pull guard.
Whiston is trying to break free.
Complete can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whiston has Complete pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Complete manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Complete.
Complete gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whiston.
Complete prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Complete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Whiston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whiston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Complete.
Whiston misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Complete has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whiston!
Whiston has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whiston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Complete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Complete went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Complete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whiston tries to bum rush Complete with a series of wild strikes but Complete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complete throws a series of punches but Whiston avoids them all with ease.
Complete tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston misses the shot to the body.
Rupert Whiston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Whiston throws a hook but Complete avoids it easily.
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!
Complete avoids the body shot from Whiston.
A big right from Complete misses.
Complete takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Complete throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whiston was covering up waiting for the punch and Complete finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
Complete lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Complete lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Complete controlling him for the moment.
Complete trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston controlling the position.
Complete postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
Complete scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whiston has control of Complete's left arm, preventing Complete from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Complete is working Whiston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Complete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Complete won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Complete moves forwards but Whiston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Complete avoids them all with ease.
Whiston connects with a single shot there.
Whiston misses with a hook.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
Complete tries to clinch but Whiston moves away
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Complete moves out of range.
Whiston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mr Complete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Complete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Complete moves into range and clinches up with Whiston.
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!
Complete gets underhooks to prevent Whiston's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Whiston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Complete is leaning against Whiston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Complete lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whiston backwards.
Complete is pressed up against the cage. Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Complete down to the mat. Complete avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whiston lands a nice shot to the body.
Complete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Complete has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
Complete drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Complete tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Complete no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Complete swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston prevents Complete from getting back to his feet.
Complete 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.
Complete is working hard here to advance position.
Complete pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Complete being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston won't allow Complete to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Complete is defended easily by Whiston.
Whiston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Complete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Complete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complete closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whiston is pressing down on Complete's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Whiston pulls Complete in to control the position.
Whiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Complete throws a big right hand that misses.
Complete distracts Whiston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Complete wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Complete lands a couple of elbows.
Complete postures up and lands a big shot to Whiston's brow.
Mr Complete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Complete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whiston controlling Complete's posture.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Complete working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complete stands up over Whiston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Complete postures up.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Complete working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Complete will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Complete is just out of range.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Complete.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiston, as that shot connected.
Complete moves into range and clinches up with Whiston.
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Whiston misses with a hook.
Complete tried to counter with a leg kick but Whiston avoided it.
Complete gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Whiston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Complete fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Complete wants to clinch but Whiston slips to the side
and Whiston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Complete avoids the head kick by Whiston.
Complete fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whiston sprawls well initially but Complete persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to hold on to Complete's head to control him but Complete postures up.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Complete throwing strikes from guard but Whiston blocks nicely.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Complete is proving a slippery customer.
Complete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Complete stands up over Whiston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complete throws a strike but Whiston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Complete wants to stand up but Whiston is controlling him.
Complete is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston advances position into side control!
Whiston tries to advance position but instead Complete slips a leg back in to half guard.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Complete is defending well.
Whiston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Complete keeps working.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
Complete is not content to let Whiston control the position.
Whiston trying to control the pace.
Complete trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Complete is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Complete tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Whiston misses its intended target.
Complete is looking for a counter combo.
Complete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Whiston gets caught napping as Complete dives in and scores a takedown. Whiston manages to retain guard.
Complete engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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energy
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RATING
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