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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Ghost (ranked 1469 p4p, 173 weight class) and John Rock (ranked 1492 p4p, 174 weight class). Ghost comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Fuck The World. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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225 cm
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265 lbs
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195 cm
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nathan Ghost! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Rock! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rock slips under a jab. Ghost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ghost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like John Rock has been cut. Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghost throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ghost lands a jab to Rock's midsection. Rock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ghost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rock is in Ghost's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ghost 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. Rock stops Ghost from standing up. Rock looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Rock slips nicely into half guard. Ghost is looking to escape. Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ghost tries to kick Rock off but Rock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rock controlling the action here. Ghost wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.
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. Well, if Rock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rock passes to full mount! Rock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ghost is surviving well by controlling Rock's body position as best he can. Rock controlling from the full mount. Rock prevents Ghost from getting the reversal. Ghost is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rock controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ghost wants to try and get back to his feet. Rock content just to control the position here. It looks like Rock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Rock takes Ghost's back. Ghost is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rock.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ghost tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Rock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Rock working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Ghost is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rock has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Ghost taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Rock! John Rock is the new heavyweight champion! John Rock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
29% |
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