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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 5271 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 81 p4p, 30 weight class). Spartan's entrance music is This is Sparta. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Furio Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Bandicoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spartan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan is stalling in the full guard.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan advances position into side control!
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is not content to let Spartan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan advances nicely into full mount.
Spartan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Bandicoot's guard.
Spartan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan misses with a body shot
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spartan advances to half guard.
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spartan 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.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Spartan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spartan scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot 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.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan 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 one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Spartan to get to half guard.
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Bandicoot won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four 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.
Spartan gets a double leg takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spartan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandicoot to the ground. Spartan is now in Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Spartan wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot dives in for a single leg takedown but Spartan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Spartan defends it easily.
Furio Spartan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan stands and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spartan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spartan works his way into full mount!
Spartan content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, 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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pop
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mgr
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