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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Covid Nineteen (ranked 2947 p4p, 352 weight class) and Price Gouging (ranked 2135 p4p, 261 weight class). Covid Nineteen's entrance music is Fuck The Quarantine. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Covid Nineteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Price Gouging!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouging goes for a double leg but Covid Nineteen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Covid Nineteen continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gouging.
Gouging displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covid Nineteen.
Gouging throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Covid Nineteen's waist but Covid Nineteen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gouging off to one side.
Chief Covid Nineteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Price Gouging.
Covid Nineteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gouging is fending him off so far but Covid Nineteen persists. Nope, Gouging circles away and we're back to standing.
Covid Nineteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gouging fails to land the takedown.
Covid Nineteen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gouging.
Gouging misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gouging throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Covid Nineteen was covering up waiting for the punch and Gouging finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covid Nineteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouging defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Covid Nineteen is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen pushes down on Gouging's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Covid Nineteen trying to mount his opponent but Gouging defends it.
Gouging gets back to full guard.
Covid Nineteen wants to pass the guard but Gouging is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gouging manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Covid Nineteen manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covid Nineteen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Covid Nineteen wants to sweep here but Gouging controlling him for the moment.
Covid Nineteen working for a triangle but Gouging defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gouging escapes and throws Covid Nineteen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gouging wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Covid Nineteen, who protects the arm well.
Covid Nineteen tries to buck Gouging off but Gouging is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Covid Nineteen prevents Gouging from moving into mount.
Gouging wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Covid Nineteen, who protects the arm well.
Covid Nineteen tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouging is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Covid Nineteen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Covid Nineteen is looking to regain half guard here but Gouging keeps moving and retains side control.
Gouging is trying to get an arm triangle but Covid Nineteen is defending well.
Gouging looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Covid Nineteen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Covid Nineteen is working hard here to advance position.
Covid Nineteen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouging is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Covid Nineteen won't allow Gouging to pass to mount.
Covid Nineteen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gouging wants to control but Covid Nineteen is keeping him busy.
Covid Nineteen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Covid Nineteen tries to get out of the position.
Gouging tries to pass the half guard into mount. Covid Nineteen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gouging looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Covid Nineteen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Price Gouging dominated that 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.
Gouging tries for a takedown but Covid Nineteen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Covid Nineteen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gouging, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Covid Nineteen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Covid Nineteen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gouging.
Chief Covid Nineteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Price Gouging.
Gouging feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gouging trying to control the position from guard on top but Covid Nineteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Covid Nineteen working for a triangle but Gouging defends it easily.
Gouging trying to control but Covid Nineteen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covid Nineteen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gouging defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouging wants to control from the top but Covid Nineteen keeps moving.
Covid Nineteen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gouging has picked Covid Nineteen up and slammed him! Covid Nineteen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gouging manages to pass to side control!
Gouging is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Covid Nineteen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gouging has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prosper Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Covid Nineteen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gouging wants to control but Covid Nineteen is keeping him busy.
Covid Nineteen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gouging's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gouging is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Price Gouging has got the better of the ground game so far.
Covid Nineteen actively working from the bottom here.
Gouging is working for a kimura but Covid Nineteen is defending it quite comfortably.
Covid Nineteen is looking to improve his position.
Covid Nineteen actively working from the bottom here.
Gouging is keen to just control but Covid Nineteen is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen wants to get back to full guard.
Covid Nineteen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gouging on the ground.
Gouging is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Covid Nineteen defends it well.
Gouging seems to be looking for submissions.
Covid Nineteen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gouging wants to work for an arm triangle but Covid Nineteen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Covid Nineteen is looking to improve his position.
Covid Nineteen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gouging pulls his head out easily.
Covid Nineteen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gouging pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouging is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Covid Nineteen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Covid Nineteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Covid Nineteen is squirming around, avoiding Gouging's attempts to control the action.
Gouging has control of Covid Nineteen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Covid Nineteen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Covid Nineteen is looking to improve his position but Gouging isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gouging tries to control but Covid Nineteen wriggling away.
Covid Nineteen gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Price Gouging showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Covid Nineteen takes a swing at Gouging's ribcage but misses.
Covid Nineteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Covid Nineteen as Gouging shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covid Nineteen is defended easily by Gouging.
Covid Nineteen misses with a wild body shot.
Gouging with the counter takedown but Covid Nineteen avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Covid Nineteen misses its intended target.
Gouging has a takedown stuffed.
Gouging shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Covid Nineteen sprawls well. Covid Nineteen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gouging gets slowly back to his feet.
Chief Covid Nineteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Price Gouging.
Covid Nineteen looks to throw the jab but Gouging is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Covid Nineteen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gouging closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Covid Nineteen quickly recovers to half guard.
Covid Nineteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Covid Nineteen trying to get back to full guard but Gouging takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gouging wants to control the pace but Covid Nineteen is squirming around nicely.
Covid Nineteen is trying to escape the mount.
Gouging wants to finish this one by submission but Covid Nineteen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gouging.
Gouging jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Covid Nineteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Covid Nineteen and Gouging has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gouging thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Covid Nineteen is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouging tries for a kimura but Covid Nineteen is defending well.
Covid Nineteen sneaks back into half guard.
Gouging seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Covid Nineteen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gouging is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Covid Nineteen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gouging is working for a submission of some sort.
Gouging takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Covid Nineteen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Covid Nineteen wants to get back to full guard but Gouging has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen tries to improve position but can't.
Covid Nineteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gouging off and has taken his back!
Covid Nineteen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gouging preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Covid Nineteen.
Gouging breaks Covid Nineteen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gouging wants to control from the top but Covid Nineteen keeps moving.
Gouging advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covid Nineteen tries to bench press Gouging off him but Gouging keeps the position.
Gouging is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Covid Nineteen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Covid Nineteen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gouging off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covid Nineteen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gouging knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gouging for a finish.
Gouging defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chief Covid Nineteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Covid Nineteen working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Price Gouging.
I've got Gouging 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Price Gouging!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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