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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ontario Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gucci Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mane has chosen My Kitchen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 cm
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185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontario Blackfoot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucci Mane! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blackfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Mane's shoulder, as Mane tries to avoid the shot. Mane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackfoot as he avoids it easily. Blackfoot throws a hook but Mane blocks it. Mane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mane keeps the fight on the outside. Mane staying out of range there. Blackfoot misses with a wild body shot. Blackfoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mane sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mane shoots in for a takedown but Blackfoot shows good takedown defense. Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss! Blackfoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mane. Blackfoot throws a shot from downtown. Mane moves away and avoids it. Mane has a takedown stuffed. Ontario Blackfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gucci Mane. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackfoot fails with the takedown and Mane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Blackfoot lands some strikes from the bottom. Blackfoot working for a triangle but Mane defends it easily.
Blackfoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackfoot controls Mane momentarily but Mane frees himself. Blackfoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blackfoot's guard. Mane is pressing down on Blackfoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackfoot is holding on for now. Blackfoot is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mane jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mane lands a decent elbow from side control. Blackfoot is trying to improve his position. Blackfoot misses with an elbow from the bottom. Blackfoot throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Blackfoot is looking for a sweep. Blackfoot is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Blackfoot closes the distance looking to clinch and Mane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackfoot! Mane controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blackfoot throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mane. What's that going to do exactly? Mane lands a big elbow. Blackfoot slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mane content to control rather than advance. Blackfoot 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. Blackfoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Blackfoot wants to get back to full guard but Mane has passed into side control. Mane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Let's hope that Mane 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gucci Mane dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackfoot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Blackfoot had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Blackfoot Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mane's back instead. Mane manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Blackfoot is now in side control. Mane dodges the ground and pound from Blackfoot. Blackfoot lands a few punches from side control. Mane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Mane wants to improve his position but Blackfoot is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackfoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Blackfoot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Blackfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Blackfoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackfoot. Blackfoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Mane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mane pulls Blackfoot in close to prevent any damage. Blackfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Blackfoot lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving. Blackfoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Blackfoot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mane! Mane taking a breather here. Mane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Blackfoot prevents Mane from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mane working the ground and pound. Blackfoot looking for a sweep but Mane has passed into full mount! Oh no! Mane blocks Blackfoot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Mane controlling the position easily from mount. Blackfoot is trying desperately to improve position. Blackfoot has given up his back. Will we see Mane going for some submissions?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blackfoot tries to roll but Mane sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gucci Mane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Blackfoot misses its intended target. Blackfoot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gucci Mane has been cut. Blackfoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackfoot's guard. Mane trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Blackfoot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mane escapes and throws Blackfoot's legs to the side, diving into side control! Mane takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Blackfoot to pass into mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blackfoot is looking to improve his position but Mane isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Blackfoot is trying to reverse the position but instead Mane has taken his back - oops! Mane is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blackfoot is defending well though. Mane let's go of the attempt for now. I really don't envy Blackfoot right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Blackfoot is taking damage to the body and head. Blackfoot is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mane.
Blackfoot turns into Mane and is now in his guard.
Blackfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Blackfoot throws a strike but Mane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mane passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackfoot tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Blackfoot tries to hold on but Mane postures up. Blackfoot is looking to get to half guard. Mane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mane has hold of Blackfoot's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blackfoot manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ontario Blackfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mane with shots to the head and body - Blackfoot looks very uncomfortable down there. Mane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Blackfoot throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Mane keeps control of the position as Blackfoot tries to break free.
Mane has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight! Gucci Mane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mane 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gucci Mane!
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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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