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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obliteratii comes into the arena with Ride of The Uber Valkyries blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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203 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obliteratii.
Beast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Obliteratii tries to improve position but can't.
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obliteratii is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
Obliteratii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obliteratii is trying to work for a sweep but Beast has mounted him!
Beast looking for a guillotine from mount but Obliteratii is having none of it.
Beast wants to control the action but instead Obliteratii gets a body lock and reverses into Beast's guard! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obliteratii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obliteratii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obliteratii trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast being controlled here, momentarily.
Obliteratii trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obliteratii is fighting to break Beast's control of his arms but Beast is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obliteratii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is looking for a triangle but Obliteratii pushes his legs off easily.
Obliteratii trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beast looking for a guillotine here but Obliteratii defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control the position.
Obliteratii sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Obliteratii on his heels. He'll look to pass Obliteratii's guard now, I'm sure.
Beast postures up.
Beast drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Obliteratii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beast has Obliteratii in his guard.
Obliteratii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Obliteratii from controlling successfully.
Obliteratii looking to sit in guard and control but Beast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast trying to control but Obliteratii is working from the bottom.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obliteratii looking to control.
Obliteratii is adopting a defensive guard.
Obliteratii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obliteratii continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that round.
That's time! Obliteratii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Obliteratii gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast shoots in but Obliteratii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zeus Obliteratii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Beast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obliteratii pinned against the cage. Obliteratii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beast goes for a double leg but Obliteratii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obliteratii continues to drive forward.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Obliteratii, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Obliteratii against the cage but Obliteratii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Obliteratii throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Obliteratii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Beast's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obliteratii as he avoids it easily.
Obliteratii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Beast feints and as Obliteratii raises his hands in defense, Beast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obliteratii keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Obliteratii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beast wants to control from the top but Obliteratii keeps moving.
Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obliteratii is on top in guard.
Beast 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.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Obliteratii from controlling successfully.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Obliteratii trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast being controlled here, momentarily.
Obliteratii wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Obliteratii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obliteratii trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obliteratii defends well and Beast ends up having to push Obliteratii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beast needs to keep his hands up - Obliteratii had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to bum rush Obliteratii with a series of wild strikes but Obliteratii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beast.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obliteratii, right into the meat.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Obliteratii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beast! But no joy.
Beast goes for a double leg but Obliteratii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obliteratii continues to drive forward.
Obliteratii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zeus Obliteratii is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii scores with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that second round.
That's time! Obliteratii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Obliteratii scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Obliteratii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast scores with a takedown into Obliteratii's guard.
Beast wants to control from the top but Obliteratii keeps moving.
Obliteratii looking for a sweep. Not yet Obliteratii, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii is looking for a triangle here but Beast uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Obliteratii is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obliteratii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obliteratii tries to buck Beast off but Beast is having none of it.
Obliteratii looking for a sweep but Beast has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Obliteratii tries to lock up and control but Beast gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obliteratii holds on for dear life.
Beast looking to control but Obliteratii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Obliteratii working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Obliteratii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Obliteratii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beast working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beast tries to control but Obliteratii wriggling away.
Obliteratii gets back to half guard.
Beast passes into side control, despite Obliteratii's attempt to control the position.
Beast tries for a kimura but Obliteratii is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii struggling a bit here.
Beast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obliteratii, who protects the arm well.
Obliteratii tries to improve position but can't.
Obliteratii is not content to let Beast control the position.
Beast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beast tries for a kimura but Obliteratii is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obliteratii tries to buck Beast off but Beast is having none of it.
Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obliteratii is not content to let Beast control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beast has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Beast!
The Beast decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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