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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Honeycutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Like A Man He (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honeycutt comes to the cage accompanied by Riot- 2 Chainz. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Honeycutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Like A Man He!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like A Man He shoots in for a takedown but Honeycutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like A Man He doesn't manage to clinch there - Honeycutt circles away.
Like A Man He shoots for a double leg takedown but Honeycutt sprawls well. He's pushed Like A Man He's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Honeycutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Honeycutt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Like A Man He, pushing him back against the cage.
Like A Man He tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Honeycutt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chris Honeycutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Like A Man He.
Like A Man He tries to break the clinch but Honeycutt is controlling the position.
Like A Man He is trying to force a seperation but Honeycutt has the dominant position.
Like A Man He jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Honeycutt walks away with a smile on his face. Like A Man He gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Honeycutt moves into the clinch.
Like A Man He has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Honeycutt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Honeycutt is trying to trip Like A Man He. He has hold of a leg but Like A Man He is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Honeycutt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Like A Man He bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honeycutt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like A Man He's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Honeycutt is looking to stand up but Like A Man He isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeycutt is working an open guard so Like A Man He takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Like A Man He.
Like A Man He throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like A Man He shoots in but no luck this time.
Like A Man He shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Honeycutt defends it nicely.
Honeycutt just misses with a punch to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Like A Man He enables Honeycutt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Like A Man He manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Like A Man He throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt wants to control from the top but Like A Man He keeps moving.
Honeycutt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Like A Man He has his foot on Honeycutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honeycutt works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Like A Man He wants to sweep here but Honeycutt controlling him for the moment.
Honeycutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Like A Man He is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honeycutt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Like A Man He, up you get!
Honeycutt scores with a takedown into Like A Man He's guard.
Honeycutt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Like A Man He is on top in guard.
Honeycutt has Like A Man He pulled in close to control his posture.
Honeycutt keeping moving, preventing Like A Man He from controlling successfully.
Honeycutt keeping full guard, as Like A Man He tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt controls Like A Man He momentarily but Like A Man He frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Honeycutt just wasn't active enough.
Like A Man He drives through with a takedown into Honeycutt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Honeycutt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Honeycutt breaks from Like A Man He's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honeycutt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honeycutt trying to control but Like A Man He is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Honeycutt dominated that round.
That's time! Honeycutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Honeycutt tries to clinch up.
Honeycutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honeycutt throws a jab when Like A Man He was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Like A Man He.
Honeycutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Like A Man He manages to avoid it.
Like A Man He just misses with a punch to the body.
Honeycutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Honeycutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Like A Man He defends it nicely.
Like A Man He is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like A Man He connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Like A Man He scores with a four punch combination!
Like A Man He shoots for a double leg takedown but Honeycutt sprawls well. He's pushed Like A Man He's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like A Man He tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris Honeycutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like A Man He lands a high kick!
Like A Man He tries to clinch up but Honeycutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Honeycutt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Honeycutt lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like A Man He managing to control the position.
Like A Man He looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Like A Man He manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honeycutt manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt controls Like A Man He momentarily but Like A Man He frees himself.
Like A Man He trying to control but Honeycutt is working from the bottom.
Like A Man He slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Honeycutt keeping full guard, as Like A Man He tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like A Man He wants to control from the top but Honeycutt keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Like A Man He wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Like A Man He enables Honeycutt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Like A Man He manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Like A Man He looking for a guillotine here but Honeycutt defends easily.
Like A Man He keeping moving, preventing Honeycutt from controlling successfully.
Honeycutt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Like A Man He is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honeycutt wants to pass the guard but Like A Man He is keeping the position.
Like A Man He trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Honeycutt.
Honeycutt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Honeycutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like A Man He looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like A Man He trying to control the position from guard on top but Honeycutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Like A Man He showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Like A Man He shoots in and drives through. Honeycutt sprawls well.
Honeycutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honeycutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like A Man He tries to clinch up but Honeycutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Like A Man He tries to clinch up but Honeycutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Like A Man He throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chris Honeycutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honeycutt scores a takedown into full mount!
Like A Man He is working to get back to half guard.
Honeycutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Like A Man He can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Honeycutt controlling from the full mount.
Honeycutt looking to control but Like A Man He is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like A Man He is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Like A Man He is wriggling around trying to escape.
Like A Man He in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Like A Man He tries to hold on but Honeycutt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like A Man He is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Honeycutt is staying active.
Honeycutt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Like A Man He is looking to escape.
Honeycutt avoids the attempt from Like A Man He to control.
Honeycutt tries to control but Like A Man He wriggling away.
Honeycutt controlling his opponent.
Like A Man He tries to hold on but Honeycutt pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Honeycutt thowing shots but they're missing.
Like A Man He tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Like A Man He is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Honeycutt wants to control the pace but Like A Man He is squirming around nicely.
Like A Man He is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like A Man He wants to hold on but Honeycutt pushes him away.
Honeycutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Honeycutt raining down shots from the mount!
Honeycutt with shots to the head and body - Like A Man He looks very uncomfortable down there.
Like A Man He is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honeycutt goes for an armbar but Like A Man He turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Like A Man He.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like A Man He gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Honeycutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Honeycutt 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Honeycutt!
Chris Honeycutt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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