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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex's entrance music is Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. A fine choice. 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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141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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157 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Military Industrial Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Complex drives through with a takedown into Rodgers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Complex trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Complex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complex has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Complex trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodgers's hands.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Complex tries to land a leg kick but Rodgers saw it coming and moves away.
Complex tries to work over Rodgers's front leg with a kick but Rodgers checks it.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Complex pushes him off.
Rodgers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Complex moves out of range as Rodgers throws a body kick.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers feints the counter takedown.
Complex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a thumping low kick.
Complex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Complex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodgers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Complex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Complex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodgers.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex looking to score a takedown here. Rodgers is defending well but Complex drives through and ends up in Rodgers's guard.
Complex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Complex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Complex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Complex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complex throws a big elbow that misses.
Complex controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Complex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Complex scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Complex is avoiding it.
Complex feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Complex there.
Complex controlling the action here.
Complex has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Complex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Complex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodgers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Complex throws a body kick that misses.
Complex checks a leg kick nicely.
Complex tries to land a front kick but Rodgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers unleashes a big counter combination but Complex bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Complex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Complex throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Complex cracks Rodgers with a big right hand but Rodgers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rodgers being controlled for a moment.
Rodgers is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Complex working the ground and pound but Rodgers is defending the strikes.
Rodgers is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Complex but great work by Rodgers.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Complex manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodgers's best efforts.
Complex trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex actively working from the bottom here.
Complex moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodgers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodgers kicks Complex off and gets back to his feet.
Complex thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
Rodgers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Complex blocks it well.
Complex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers slips a jab from Complex.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Complex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Complex lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodgers sprawls well initially but Complex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Complex content to control rather than advance.
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. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
Complex is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Rodgers taking some punishment here, with Complex in his half guard.
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. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex not doing much here.
Complex trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Military Industrial Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodgers's guard now, I'm sure.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Complex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Military Industrial Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Complex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Military Industrial Complex!
Military Industrial Complex 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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RATING
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