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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Legend (ranked 4964 p4p, 6205 weight class) and Odin Gudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Gudson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odin Gudson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend gets a clinch.
Gudson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
Gudson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gudson. Legend shrugs it off though.
Legend takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gudson lands with a kick to the temple. Legend shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gudson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudson is looking to slow Legend down with leg kicks.
Gudson tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gudson. That's going to slow Legend down.
Gudson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend wants to clinch up but Gudson keeps it at a distance.
Gudson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legend.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gudson can pounce on him.
Gudson lands a head kick. Legend smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gudson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Gudson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gudson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legend.
Legend rushes Gudson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gudson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legends head.
Legend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gudson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Legend to keep the fight standing.
Legend trying to control the position but instead, Gudson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Legend into the cage.
Gudson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gudson lands an uppercut.
Legend gets underhooks to prevent Gudson's takedown attempt.
John Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Gudson.
Legend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gudson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudson gets control of Legend's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gudson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend distracts Gudson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Legend decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gudson, up you get!
Gudson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Legend takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gudson scores with a push kick.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gudson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legend throws a right hand that Gudson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gudson also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Gudson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gudson moves away from the strike by Legend.
Gudson lands with a kick to the temple. Legend shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Odin Gudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gudson manages to avoid it.
Gudson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Legend is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Legend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gudson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend misses with a wild combination.
Gudson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gudson lands a head kick. Legend smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gudson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Gudson.
Legend takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legend tries to clinch up.
Legend scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gudson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gudson scores with a head kick. Legend tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legend throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gudson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Legend moves into range and clinches up with Gudson.
Gudson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Legend gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend can't find room to land a body shot as Gudson controls the action.
Gudson looking for a takedown.
Gudson fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gudson.
Gudson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gudson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legend just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gudson jumps guard but Legend stands there with Gudson around his waist. Gudson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gudson goes for a takedown attempt but Legend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Legend pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gudson back to the cage. Legend follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gudson lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Gudson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gudson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legend rushes Gudson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gudson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legend misses with a body punch.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Legend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gudson has Legend pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legend manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gudson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Legend digs a right hand into Gudson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gudson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudson is trying to pull guard but Legend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Gudson.
Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Legend lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gudson backwards.
Gudson fails to pull guard.
Gudson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legend has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gudson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Legend is struggling to control the position.
Legend working hard to break the clinch.
Gudson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gudson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legend blocks it with crossed arms.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legend wants to stall.
Legend tries to break free but Gudson pushes him back against the cage.
Legend is leaning against Gudson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gudson misses with some punches.
Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Gudson won't allow it.
Gudson tries to pull guard but Legend forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Legend stops a takedown attempt from Gudson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gudson jumps guard but Legend stands there with Gudson around his waist. Gudson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gudson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Legend tries to break free but Gudson pushes him back against the cage.
Gudson tries for a takedown but Legend manages to get underhooks.
Legend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gudson.
Gudson trying to stall but Legend improves his position.
Gudson looking for a takedown.
Gudson is breathing heavily.
Gudson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gudson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gudson is trying to pull guard but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Legend misses with the head strike.
Legend is trying to force a seperation but Gudson has the dominant position.
Legend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legend after a bit of a struggle.
Gudson prevents Legend from breaking the clinch.
Gudson lands with a right to the head.
Gudson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legend gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Legend presses Gudson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Legend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gudson throws a head kick but Legend moves out of range.
Legend doesn't manage to clinch there - Gudson circles away.
Legend misses with a wild combination.
Gudson scores with a head kick. Legend tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legend has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gudson.
Legend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gudson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gudson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legend takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legend connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gudson misses with a head kick.
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gudson manages to avoid it.
Gudson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legend if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gudson lands with a kick to the temple. Legend shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Gudson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legend tries to clinch up.
A jab from Legend misses.
Odin Gudson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legend takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legend moves in looking to clinch but Gudson pushes him off.
Oooooh!!! Legend has knocked Gudson down with a huge combo! Legend steps away and waves a wobbly Gudson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gudson is rocked!
Legend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Legend dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gudson is still on wobbly legs! Can Legend finish him?
Legend darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Gudson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Legend before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Legend!
John Legend spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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