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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey comes into the arena with Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers blaring out of the sound system. Ronald Rousey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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174 lbs
21 - 20 - 1 |
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171 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower moves out of range as Rousey throws a body kick.
Rousey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rousey scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Rousey down.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hightower has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rousey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hightower blocks a head kick by Rousey.
Rousey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
A short right from Rousey.
Rousey misses with some punches.
Rousey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rousey is stalling here.
Hightower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rousey to keep the fight standing.
Rousey lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Hightower.
Rousey avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Rousey avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Rousey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rousey managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Rousey tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Rousey back against the cage.
Rousey controlling the action here for a moment.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Rousey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
Rousey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower lands a nice looking body kick.
Rousey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hightower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rousey somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
Rousey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Rousey's front leg but catches the back leg as Rousey tries to avoid it.
Rousey throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Rousey tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rousey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Hightower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rousey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hightower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hightower looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rousey.
Rousey is trying to work for a kimura but Hightower is defending well.
Rousey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hightower is looking to improve his position.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hightower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Hightower trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey chips away with some ground and pound.
Rousey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rousey has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Hightower looking for a guillotine here but Rousey defends easily.
Rousey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hightower is trying to get back to full guard.
Rousey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hightower sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hightower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rousey gets caught flat footed, as Hightower shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ronald Rousey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Rousey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Hightower is defending well.
Hightower tries to roll over but Rousey keeps him under control.
Rousey is working for a kimura but Hightower is defending it quite comfortably.
Rousey seems to be working for a kimura but Hightower defends the submission attempt.
Hightower is trying to maintain the position but Rousey is very close to passing his half guard.
Hightower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hightower actively working from the bottom here.
Hightower is defending against the submission attempts here by Rousey.
Rousey wants to work for an arm triangle but Hightower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rousey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hightower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rousey.
Hightower is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower is trying to control but can't.
Rousey is looking for a kimura but Hightower is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rousey to get the leverage.
Rousey prevents Hightower from improving his position.
Rousey trying to mount his opponent but Hightower defends it.
Hightower is trying to control but Rousey manages to pass to mount!
Hightower tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Hightower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hightower moves into full guard.
Rousey trying to control but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Rousey tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rousey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rousey is pushing down on Hightower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hightower is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hightower gets back to full guard.
Hightower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rousey manages to get himself to full guard.
Hightower postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rousey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hightower, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Rousey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hightower on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Hightower lands a right hook to the body.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rousey's sensitive parts.
Rousey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hightower throws a leg kick
so Rousey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rousey stands and throws Hightower's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rousey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rousey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hightower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower controlling the position well.
Hightower wants to get back to full guard.
Rousey wants to work for an arm triangle but Hightower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rousey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hightower tries to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
The referee warns Hightower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rousey trying to control but Hightower is having none of it.
Rousey lands a big shot there that rocks Hightower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rousey.
The referee warns Hightower that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rousey prevents Hightower from getting the reversal.
Hightower tries to control Rousey's body but Rousey pushes him off. Hightower squirms to his side and now Rousey has his back!
Hightower showing good submission defense here.
Rousey looking to break Hightower's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hightower remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rousey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rousey has the hooks in. Hightower is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rousey is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hightower is defending well though. Rousey let's go of the attempt for now.
Hightower is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower just trying to survive but Rousey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hightower is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rousey off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hightower is in bad spot here.
Hightower defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hightower rolls, trying to escape but Rousey keeps control of the position.
Rousey sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hightower taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Rousey!
A relieved looking Ronald Rousey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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