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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Panther had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Panther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Christ!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panther throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panther.
Panther swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Panther blocks a head kick by Christ.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Panther throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christ.
Christ throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panther pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Panther settles back down.
Panther throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a series of punches but Panther avoids them all with ease.
Panther throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Panther as Christ shoots in.
Panther pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christ is out of range and Panther settles back down.
The fighters circling - Panther throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
Panther misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Panther saw that one coming.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Panther manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Panther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Christ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panther lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Panther throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like John Christ has been cut.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panther throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Panther lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ walks into a straight right hand from Panther.
John Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panther blocks a head kick by Christ.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Panther swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John Panther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Panther.
Christ throws a body punch but Panther moves out of range.
Panther loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Panther stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Panther, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panther lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panther throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panther looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panther lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch but Panther swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christ throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panther's head.
Panther throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ checks a low kick from Panther.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
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 John Panther will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panther displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Christ lunges at Panther with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panther's hand.
Panther throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christ tries to clinch up but Panther circles away and keeps his distance.
Panther lands a leg kick that knocks Christ off balance momentarily.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panther sprawls well. Panther wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panther counters with a body kick that stops Christ in his tracks momentarily.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panther counters with a leg kick.
Panther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christ is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Panther throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
Panther jabs at Christ's body.
Panther digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Panther lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panther looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Panther swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christ counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Panther.
The crowd cheers as Panther lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
Panther on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panther tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panther lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christ will feel that in the morning.
Panther throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panther's head.
Panther misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Panther misses its intended target.
Good work by Christ as he checks the leg kick.
Panther lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Panther throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panther throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panther counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panther.
Panther throws a leg kick but Christ checks it.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Christ chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panther can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panther throws a one two combo.
Christ thows a leg kick but Panther checks it
and Panther counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Panther dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Christ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Panther throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christ counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Panther's guard now.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Panther is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panther is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christ advances position into side control!
Panther wants to get back to his feet but Christ drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ with the ground and pound but Panther regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Panther is trying to stand up here but Christ is controlling him well.
Christ misses with a head shot. Panther uses the momentum to regain guard.
Panther wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Panther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Panther is looking to stand up but Christ isn't so interested in that idea.
Panther keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Christ was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christ is looking to chop away at Panther's legs.
Panther scores with a leg kick.
Christ tries to bum rush Panther with a series of wild strikes but Panther uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Panther. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Christ blocks a low kick nicely.
Panther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Christ blocks a leg kick.
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.
A low kick from Christ is predictable there
and Panther counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panther counters with a nice leg kick.
John Panther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Christ.
Panther moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panther throws a low kick but Christ moves out of range easily.
Panther misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panther throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Christ.
I think Panther 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Panther!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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