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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen Good Times as his entrance music. Shane Ripgut had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Styles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut stuffs the takedown attempt from Styles. Styles gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Styles.
David Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles shoots for a double leg takedown but Ripgut sprawls well. He's pushed Styles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Styles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Styles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Styles showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Styles thows a huge punch but Ripgut dodges it nicely.
Styles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ripgut defending well though.
Ripgut is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
Styles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ripgut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Styles connects with a nice short shot to Ripgut's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut is looking to escape.
Styles wants to take a breather but Ripgut is having none of it.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles throwing shots but Ripgut is blocking nicely.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Styles connects with a nice short shot to Ripgut's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ripgut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Styles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Styles lands strikes from half guard.
Ripgut wants to get back to full guard.
Ripgut is not content to let Styles control the position.
Ripgut is looking to escape.
Ripgut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styles.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles looks to land a strike but Ripgut avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Styles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripgut trying to keep a closed guard but Styles is proving a slippery customer.
Styles postures up and lands a big shot to Ripgut's brow.
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripgut is retaining full guard.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.
Styles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Styles postures up.
Ripgut is really struggling to control Styles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Ripgut wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Styles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ripgut defending well though.
Ground and pound from Styles.
Ground and pound from Styles.
Ripgut has hold of Styles's hands but Styles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Styles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ripgut's head.
Styles slows the pace down in half guard.
Styles working over Ripgut with some ground and pound. Ripgut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ripgut trying to control from the bottom.
Styles is looking to advance position but Ripgut won't allow it.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Styles moves into full mount! Ripgut won't be happy about that!
Styles working the ground and pound effectively.
Styles lands a nice shot to the head.
Styles tries to control but Ripgut wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripgut takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ripgut is bucking up trying to escape but Styles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Styles with the ground and pound from mount.
Styles lands a heavy elbow.
Ripgut is rocked!
Styles lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ripgut! Styles sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ripgut and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Styles!
David Styles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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