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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Scott (ranked 915 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 21 p4p, 80 weight class). Scott's entrance music is I DON'T GIVE A FUCK. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters by clinching up.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knuckles wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Scott 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.
Knuckles wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott forces his way into half guard.
Knuckles is looking to escape.
Scott is working for a kimura but Knuckles is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scott is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckles sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Knuckles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Knuckles is in real trouble.
Knuckles defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scott's arms.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knuckles is trying to stand back up.
Scott working for the choke.
Scott has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Knuckles is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Xander Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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