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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Muffle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tod Muffle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tod Muffle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso wants to clinch.
Muffle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Muffle avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for LaRusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muffle has a takedown stuffed.
LaRusso throws a right hand that Muffle ducks under and follows up with a left that Muffle also avoids with ease.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muffle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRusso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRusso wants to clinch.
LaRusso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a two punch combination.
Muffle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaRusso throws a combination that misses
and Muffle counters with a two punch combo.
LaRusso doesn't manage to clinch there - Muffle circles away.
Muffle circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle moves away
and Muffle counters with a one-two to the body.
LaRusso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muffle circles away quickly and effectively.
LaRusso looks to land a combination but Muffle avoids it well.
LaRusso tries to clinch up but Muffle circles away and keeps his distance.
LaRusso could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muffle avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaRusso misses with a combination
and Muffle counters with a one-two to the body.
LaRusso slips a jab and a cross from Muffle.
Johnny LaRusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaRusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muffle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LaRusso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muffle keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRusso tries to bum rush Muffle with a series of wild strikes but Muffle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle moves out of range.
LaRusso is looking to clinch.
LaRusso tries to clinch up.
LaRusso throws a series of strikes that have Muffle backpedaling.
LaRusso throws a right and a left that Muffle avoids nicely.
LaRusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muffle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaRusso's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffle drops back looking for a leg! LaRusso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaRusso manages to kick Muffle off! Muffle jumps back into LaRusso's guard.
Muffle stops LaRusso from standing up.
LaRusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muffle on the ground.
LaRusso wriggles free and stands up.
Muffle swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRusso.
LaRusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muffle counters with a series of strikes. LaRusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaRusso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LaRusso wants to clinch.
LaRusso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muffle.
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.
LaRusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muffle swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRusso.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaRusso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaRusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaRusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muffle counters with a series of strikes. LaRusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaRusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muffle counters with a one-two to the body.
LaRusso tries to bum rush Muffle with a series of wild strikes but Muffle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tod Muffle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muffle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LaRusso.
LaRusso doesn't manage to clinch there - Muffle circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a wild body kick that Muffle sees coming a mile off.
Muffle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LaRusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muffle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaRusso kicks Muffle off and gets to his feet.
LaRusso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaRusso moves in looking to clinch but Muffle pushes him off.
LaRusso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnny LaRusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muffle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaRusso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny LaRusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaRusso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaRusso tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - LaRusso scores with a four punch combination!
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muffle circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRusso throws a combination that misses
and Muffle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LaRusso tries to clinch there but Muffle circles away.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muffle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muffle slips a jab and a cross from LaRusso.
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle is having none of it.
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.
LaRusso doesn't manage to clinch there - Muffle circles away.
LaRusso throws a series of punches but Muffle avoids them all with ease.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRusso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muffle moves out of range of the leg kick from LaRusso.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muffle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRusso keeps Muffle at a distance using the push kick.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muffle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRusso thuds his shin into the meat of Muffle's side.
LaRusso tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffle misses with a few strikes there.
Muffle swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso wants to clinch up but Muffle keeps it at a distance.
LaRusso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muffle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muffle avoids a kick to the body.
LaRusso is looking to clinch but Muffle is avoiding it.
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.
Muffle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaRusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muffle counters with a series of strikes. LaRusso will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaRusso fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaRusso tries to clinch up but Muffle circles away and keeps his distance.
LaRusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muffle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LaRusso is looking to clinch.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaRusso tries to clinch up but Muffle circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muffle shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crunch! LaRusso slams his shin into Muffle's torso.
LaRusso lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tod Muffle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muffle counters with a single leg into guard. LaRusso didn't expect that.
Muffle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaRusso pushes Muffle off and gets back to his feet.
Muffle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LaRusso.
Muffle keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle is having none of it.
LaRusso doesn't manage to clinch there - Muffle circles away.
LaRusso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaRusso tries to clinch but Muffle moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso is looking to clinch but Muffle is avoiding it.
LaRusso misses with a double jab
and Muffle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LaRusso!
Muffle has control of LaRusso's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LaRusso regains control of the situation pretty easily.
LaRusso trying desperately to get to his feet.
Muffle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LaRusso is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Muffle looking for a guillotine from mount but LaRusso is having none of it.
LaRusso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Muffle working for a guillotine from mount but LaRusso is in no mood to give up.
LaRusso wants to try and get back to his feet.
Muffle is working for a guillotine from mount but LaRusso frees his head quite easily.
Muffle looking to secure an arm triangle but LaRusso defends it well.
Muffle has hold of LaRusso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LaRusso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Muffle wants to finish this one by submission but LaRusso is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muffle.
LaRusso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muffle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LaRusso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LaRusso shrugs it off.
Muffle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LaRusso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LaRusso shrugs it off.
LaRusso's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LaRusso bucks Muffle off and manages to get back to his feet!
LaRusso throws a combination that misses
and Muffle counters with a left and a right that stings LaRusso.
Muffle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a double jab
and Muffle counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaRusso won't be happy with that.
Tod Muffle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muffle wants to control but LaRusso is keeping him busy.
LaRusso is trying to buck Muffle off.
Muffle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaRusso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muffle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRusso is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Muffle is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Muffle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muffle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tod Muffle!
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