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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scoop Riggleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Rum (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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215 lbs
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190 cm
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223 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Rum!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggleman tests Rum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rum, right into the meat.
Rum works the jab nicely.
Rum tries to bum rush Riggleman with a series of wild strikes but Riggleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riggleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riggleman has time to react.
Riggleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rum circles away quickly and effectively.
Rum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Riggleman.
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!
Riggleman fails to land the takedown.
Rum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rum looks for the body kick but Riggleman saw that one coming.
Red Rum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggleman shoots in and drives through. Rum sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman closes the distance and clinches up with Rum, looking for a takedown. Riggleman pushes Rum against the cage but Rum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoop Riggleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rum avoids it really well and circles away.
Rum looks to land a left hand but Riggleman moved out of range nicely.
Rum looks to land a left hand but Riggleman moved out of range nicely.
Riggleman shoots in for a takedown but Rum shows good takedown defense.
Rum throws a head kick that Riggleman semi-blocks.
Rum is looking to clinch.
Rum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riggleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rum misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rum looks to clinch
and Riggleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rum lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Riggleman misses.
Riggleman throws a series of punches but Rum moves out of range.
Rum misses with a head kick.
Rum tries to clinch there but Riggleman circles away.
Good exchange - Rum coming out on top.
Riggleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggleman slips a jab and a cross from Rum.
Rum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riggleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rum looks gassed!
Rum swings for the body but Riggleman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rum.
Rum tries to clinch up.
Riggleman moves out of range as Rum strikes.
A big right from Rum misses.
Riggleman throws a right hand that Rum ducks under and follows up with a left that Rum also avoids with ease.
Riggleman scores with a jab to the body.
Rum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riggleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rum.
Rum looks for the body kick but Riggleman saw that one coming.
Riggleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rum's half guard.
Riggleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rum's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rum has his hands clasped together around Riggleman's back. He's all about the action.
Riggleman thows a huge punch but Rum dodges it nicely.
Rum wants to improve his position but Riggleman is controlling well.
Rum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggleman.
Rum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggleman.
Rum is trying to maintain the position but Riggleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Riggleman.
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 Scoop Riggleman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riggleman misses with a double jab.
Scoop Riggleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riggleman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riggleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riggleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggleman.
Rum tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riggleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rum misses with a head kick.
Rum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riggleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rum is breathing heavily.
Rum throws a combination that misses
and Riggleman counters with a left and a right that stings Rum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum takes one to the side of the head.
Riggleman swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Riggleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riggleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rum misses with a straight left.
A combination from Riggleman does no damage.
Red Rum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggleman throws a shot to the body.
Rum tries to clinch there but Riggleman circles away.
Riggleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rum circles away quickly and effectively.
Rum throws a hook to the side of Riggleman's head but Riggleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riggleman counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman scores with the left hand. Rum knows he should have avoided that one.
Riggleman misses with a straight right.
Rum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riggleman.
Riggleman misses with a few strikes there.
Rum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rum.
Rum missing with a left hand there. Riggleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rum throws a looping overhand right but Riggleman ducks down to avoid it.
Rum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riggleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum lands with a nice body kick.
Riggleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scoop Riggleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riggleman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoop Riggleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rum takes a swing at Riggleman's ribcage but misses.
Rum throws a shot from downtown. Riggleman moves away and avoids it.
Rum throws a hook but Riggleman avoids it easily.
Rum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riggleman.
Rum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rum.
Riggleman misses with a wild combination.
Rum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rum wants to land a leg kick but Riggleman is out of range.
Riggleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rum is trying to defend but Riggleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggleman wants to pass the guard but Rum is keeping the position.
Riggleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scoop Riggleman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riggleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riggleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggleman.
Rum misses with a head kick.
Riggleman throws a shot from downtown. Rum moves away and avoids it.
Riggleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rum.
Riggleman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riggleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rum throws out a loose jab but Riggleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rum throws a right and a left that Riggleman avoids nicely.
Riggleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riggleman throws a series of punches but Rum avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riggleman.
Riggleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riggleman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riggleman off and has taken his back!
Rum trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggleman tries to escape but Rum has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Riggleman is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Rum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Red Rum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scoop Riggleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rum tries to keep control of the position but Riggleman is staying busy.
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.
Rum somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggleman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Riggleman has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rum.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggleman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rum missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scoop Riggleman.
Well Riggleman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scoop Riggleman!
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energy
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hype
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