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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp tests Out's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Out checks it.
Out closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sharp blocks an elbow strike from Out.
Out is trying to stall.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Out.
Sharp stalling in the clinch but Out improves position.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Out dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharp presses Out against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Out misses with an elbow over the top.
Sharp tries to stall but Out uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Out tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses.
Out throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp dodges an elbow strike from Out.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Out controls the action.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Out pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp working aggressively here.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Out.
Out throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharp looking to slow down the pace here.
Out tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Razor Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knock Out.
Out lands an elbow just above Sharp 's eye.
Sharp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Out is trying to push Sharp away but Sharp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Out throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sharp is trying to maintain a safe position but Out gets an underhook and turns Sharp into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Out just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sharp's brow.
Out wants the takedown. Sharp is fighting it off but Out persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sharp's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Out.
Out loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Out stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Out decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharp, up you get!
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Out moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sharp misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Out has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
Sharp blocks an elbow strike from Out.
Out prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp trying to stall but Out improves his position.
Out misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Out just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sharp's brow.
Out works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Out looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp trying to control but Out is working from the bottom.
Sharp throws an elbow that misses. Out uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharp's guard. Nice move by Out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Sharp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knock Out will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Out has managed to clinch.
Sharp trying to stall but Out improves his position.
Out looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Out just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sharp's brow.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
Out trying to land knees to the body.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Out misses with an elbow strike.
Out blocks an uppercut.
Sharp throws a punch but it's blocked by Out.
Out gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Out is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sharp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sharp is staying active underneath Out, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Out not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Out tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Out stands up out of the half guard.
Out delivers a nice body kick.
Out pushes Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp avoids a wild elbow strike from Out.
Out is trying to push Sharp away but Sharp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Out's elbow.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Out throws an elbow that misses.
Out creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Out slows down the pace here.
Out has clasped his hands together around Sharp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Out crashes against the mat.
Out scores with a couple of short elbows.
Out misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Out has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Out tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sharp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Out's best efforts.
Out not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to stand up but Sharp is controlling the position.
Sharp moves into full guard.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.
Out trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp has Out pulled in close to control his posture.
Out keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Out tries to pass.
Out scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Out would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sharp has control of Out's left arm, preventing Out from doing any damage.
Out with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharp is working an open guard so Out takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out closes the distance and clinches.
Sharp takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Out showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Out darts in and clinches Sharp up against the cage.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Out pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sharp takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Razor Sharp has been cut.
Sharp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Out.
Out tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Out lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Out has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Out lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out has clasped his hands together around Sharp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sharp wants to control but Out postures up.
Out has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Out has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sharp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sharp wants to stall.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Out, against the cage.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Out, against the cage.
Knock Out is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Razor Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knock Out.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Out pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Out controls his hands.
Out tries to stall but Sharp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharp stalling in the clinch.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Out backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Out.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Out's head.
Razor Sharp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp dodges an elbow strike from Out.
Sharp is looking to control Out's arms but Out gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sharp has his back to the cage.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Out avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Out throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Out tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp stalling.
Out is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Out just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sharp's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out is trying to stall.
Out blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp blocks an elbow strike from Out.
Sharp misses with some punches.
Razor Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Out misses with an elbow strike.
Sharp throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Sharp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharp trying to control the position but instead, Out has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sharp into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Knock Out.
I've got Out 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knock Out!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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