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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 3270 p4p, 20526 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leighton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potatohauler as he jumps to the side.
Leighton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potatohauler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away easily
and Potatohauler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton shoots in but no luck this time.
Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leighton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away.
No luck for Leighton with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Potatohauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leighton is defended easily by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here.
Leighton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Potatohauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potatohauler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leighton is defended easily by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Potatohauler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Potatohauler enables Leighton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Potatohauler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Potatohauler is looking to stand up but Leighton isn't so interested in that idea.
Potatohauler has control of Leighton's left arm, preventing Leighton from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potatohauler looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potatohauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potatohauler wants it to stay on the feet.
Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here.
Leighton looks for a takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well.
Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here.
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Potatohauler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leighton regains guard immediately.
Potatohauler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leighton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Potatohauler from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potatohauler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Potatohauler wants to pass the guard but Leighton is keeping the position.
Potatohauler content to stall in guard here.
Leighton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Potatohauler from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leighton fails with a takedown attempt.
As Leighton backs off Potatohauler throws a huge counter combo but Leighton manages to avoid it all.
Leighton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potatohauler counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown. Potatohauler tries to sprawl out of it but Leighton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potatohauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leighton has his takedown stuffed
and Potatohauler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed Leighton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potatohauler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leighton.
Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton shoots in for a double leg but Potatohauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potatohauler counters with a two punch combo.
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Potatohauler effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Leighton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leighton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potatohauler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potatohauler defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potatohauler pinned against the cage. Potatohauler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leighton fails with the takedown
and Potatohauler counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton shoots and misses
and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Potatohauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Leighton backs off Potatohauler throws a huge counter combo but Leighton manages to avoid it all.
Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler stuffs the takedown attempt from Leighton. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler stuffs the takedown attempt from Leighton. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potatohauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potatohauler wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Leighton with that takedown attempt.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potatohauler stuffs the takedown.
Leighton shoots in for a double leg but Potatohauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Potatohauler throws a counter combo.
Leighton with a poor takedown
and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leighton motions for Potatohauler to come forward. Leighton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potatohauler throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potatohauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Potatohauler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler!
After winning the bout, Joey Bob Potatohauler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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