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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Hazzard (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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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking looks for a takedown but Hazzard sprawls well.
Hazzard throws out a counter right but Viking avoids it with no problem.
Hazzard has his takedown stuffed
and Viking counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazzard thinking.
Hazzard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hazzard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viking swivels and escapes.
Peter Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Hazzard.
Viking fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazzard fails with the takedown.
Hazzard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hazzard. That did some damage!
Hazzard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hazzard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazzard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viking but Viking pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking shoots in and drives through. Hazzard sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hazzard.
Hazzard looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Viking.
Nice body kick from Viking.
Duke Hazzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking is looking to clinch but Hazzard is avoiding it.
Viking leaves Hazzard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hazzard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viking fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Viking misses with a takedown attempt - Hazzard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hazzard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viking.
Viking gets caught flat footed, as Hazzard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hazzard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viking trying to control the position.
Hazzard wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Viking.
Hazzard wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Viking tries to roll over but Hazzard keeps him under control.
Viking pushes Hazzard off looking to stand but Hazzard dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazzard closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Hazzard pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viking tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazzard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viking shoots and misses
and Hazzard counters by clinching up.
Hazzard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viking smiles and moves away.
Hazzard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking fails with a takedown attempt.
Viking shoots in for a double leg but Hazzard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazzard stuffs the takedown.
Viking closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hazzard circles away.
Hazzard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Viking napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hazzard wants to stand but Viking has his arm trapped.
Viking tries to bench press Hazzard off him but Hazzard keeps the position.
Hazzard just content to control the position.
Hazzard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazzard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke Hazzard 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.
Viking looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viking fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Hazzard shoots in for a takedown but Viking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazzard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viking is trying to defend but Hazzard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Viking wants to control but Hazzard is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazzard is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Viking is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viking is just riding it out for now. Hazzard eventually gives up the hold.
Hazzard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hazzard is breathing heavily.
Hazzard seems to be working for a kimura but Viking defends the submission attempt.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viking is not content to let Hazzard control the position.
Hazzard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duke Hazzard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hazzard wants to free his trapped foot but Viking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hazzard prevents Viking from improving his position.
Hazzard trying to control from half guard but Viking is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viking is looking to slow Hazzard down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hazzard counters with a single leg into guard. Viking didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Viking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking looking to control.
Hazzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazzard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazzard has managed to get both his arms back between Viking's legs - danger averted.
Viking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Hazzard is proving a slippery customer.
Hazzard forces his way into half guard.
Hazzard is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazzard to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Hazzard content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazzard wants to free his trapped foot but Viking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hazzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hazzard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viking counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hazzard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viking defends well and Hazzard ends up having to push Viking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazzard goes for a double leg but Viking avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viking continues to drive forward.
Peter Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Hazzard.
Hazzard tries to clinch up but Viking circles away and keeps his distance.
Viking attempts a counter takedown but Hazzard avoids it well and moves away.
Viking dives in and grabs Hazzard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazzard pushes down on Viking's head and hops out.
Viking is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hazzard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazzard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking misses with a takedown attempt - Hazzard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazzard swats away the attempt to clinch by Viking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazzard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viking defends well and Hazzard ends up having to push Viking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazzard with the counter takedown but Viking avoids it easily.
Viking shoots in and drives through. Hazzard sprawls well.
Hazzard shoots in looking for a takedown but Viking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazzard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viking fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard avoids it really well and circles away.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazzard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hazzard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viking seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Viking looks for a takedown but Hazzard sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hazzard lands in his opponent's guard.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hazzard is controlling him.
Viking striking from his own guard.
Hazzard content to stall in guard here.
Hazzard advances position into side control!
Duke Hazzard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hazzard's best efforts.
Hazzard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hazzard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazzard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viking trying to hold on to Hazzard's head to control him but Hazzard postures up.
Still in half guard, Hazzard seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viking closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hazzard circles away.
Viking shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazzard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viking sneaks back into half guard.
Peter Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viking pushes Hazzard off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Hazzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hazzard 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Hazzard!
Duke Hazzard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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