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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 2700 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Metaphysical Magician (ranked 3337 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Metaphysical Magician!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magician gets tackled into the cage by Universe. Universe maintains the clinch.
Magician managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Magician tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Magician gets control of Universe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magician will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Universe is proving a slippery customer.
Universe wants to stand but Magician has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Universe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Universe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magician has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Universe has managed to get both his arms back between Magician's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe won't allow Magician to sweep him here.
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Universe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Magician down.
Magician takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magician misses with a takedown
and Universe counters with a body kick that stops Magician in his tracks momentarily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
No luck for Magician with that takedown attempt.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician moves out of range of the body kick.
Universe clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Magician fails to pull guard.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like The Metaphysical Magician has been cut.
Magician jumps guard but Universe stands there with Magician around his waist. Magician gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Magician won't want to take too many of those.
Magician is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Universe to keep the fight standing.
Magician fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Universe.
Universe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Universe lands a good knee to the midsection. Magician won't want to take too many of those.
Magician looks winded!
Universe slows down the pace here.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Universe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magician's defenses.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Universe.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Universe pushes Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magician pulls guard effortlessly.
Universe stands and steps away. Magician gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Metaphysical Magician seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Universe scores with a head kick.
Magician misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magician fails with the takedown.
Universe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magician.
Magician dives in and grabs Universe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Universe pushes down on Magician's head and hops out.
Magician fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Universe avoids it really well and circles away.
Universe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Metaphysical Magician's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Universe misses with a wild body shot.
Magician avoids the head kick by Universe.
Magician tries to keep at a distance but Universe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe won't allow it.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Universe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mr Universe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Universe controlling the action here for a moment.
Universe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Universe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magician can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Magician takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magician looks for a takedown but Universe sprawls well.
Universe moves out of range as Magician strikes.
As Magician looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Magician just gets out of the way.
Magician fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magician takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Universe.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Universe.
Magician is breathing heavily.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magician avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe lands a head kick!
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe stuffs the takedown attempt from Magician. Magician gets slowly back to his feet.
Universe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magician avoids it.
Universe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magician looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Magician persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe has Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magician misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Universe lands with a hook. Magician tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Magician chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Universe can pounce on him.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Magician moves out of range easily.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magician fails to land the takedown.
Magician fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Universe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magician tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Universe smiles and moves away.
Magician takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magician shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Universe scores with a body shot.
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magician takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Metaphysical Magician's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Universe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Universe wants it to stay on the feet.
Universe lands a head kick!
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mr Universe is winning the standup battle so far.
Magician looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Universe is fending him off so far but Magician persists. Nope, Universe circles away and we're back to standing.
Magician fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Universe sprawls well initially but Magician persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Universe kicks off Magician and gets to his feet.
Universe forces Magician back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magician lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magician jumps guard but Universe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Metaphysical Magician.
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magician closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magician lands in his opponent's guard.
Magician takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Universe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magician's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe wanted to stand there but Magician had control of the position.
Magician is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Universe wanted to stand there but Magician had control of the position.
The Metaphysical Magician has got the better of the ground game so far.
Universe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Universe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Magician with a lazy takedown attempt
and Universe moves into the clinch.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magician avoids it.
Magician pulls Universe into guard.
Magician has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Universe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Universe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Metaphysical Magician has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magician working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Universe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Universe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Universe defends easily.
Magician looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magician has his foot on Universe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Universe works his way back into a safe position though.
Universe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magician is looking for a triangle but Universe pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Universe gets to his feet - Magician follows without any prompting.
Universe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Universe stuffs the takedown.
Magician shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Universe as he jumps to the side.
Universe is looking to counter the offense by Magician and move into the clinch.
Magician tries for a takedown but Universe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Magician tries to pull guard but Universe holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magician fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magician takes an elbow to the temple.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magician.
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Magician with a poor takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Magician down.
Magician takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Universe with a hook.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Magician tries to score a power double leg takedown but Universe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magician somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Universe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!
Our winner, Mr Universe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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