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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luccy Left (ranked 4429 p4p, 1932 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tribute has chosen tank abbot tribute as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luccy Left!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute has Left up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute is struggling to control the position.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Left wants to break free but Tribute has control.
Tribute prevents Left from breaking the clinch.
Left misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tribute - that landed with a thud.
Left's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute displaying some good clinch control by pressing Left up against the cage.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Tribute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Left's efforts to push away.
Tribute has Left pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Tribute has Left pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Left manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Left misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Left stops a takedown attempt from Tribute.
Left throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tribute's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Tribute - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tribute is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tribute continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tank Tribute.
Tribute lands a head kick. Left smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Left lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tribute circles away quickly and effectively.
Left throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left gets tackled into the cage by Tribute. Tribute maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Left.
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Left's efforts to push away.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute has Left pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Left is breathing heavily.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Left seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Left misses with some punches.
Left tries to circle away but Tribute has him pinned against the cage.
Tribute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Left is defending well.
Luccy Left has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tribute.
Tribute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
A short right from Tribute on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Left's ribcage. Left let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Tribute.
Left throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
Tribute lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Left prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute stalling the fight.
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Tribute dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tribute pushes Left up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tribute tries to score a body lock takedown but Left shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute stalling.
Left's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Left wants to break free but Tribute has control.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tribute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Left up against the cage.
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Left's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Tribute on the inside.
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tribute cracks Left with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute is working Left over against the cage.
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left gets tackled into the cage by Tribute. Tribute maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute pushes Left back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Left is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribute has double underhooks.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Left misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tribute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Left wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute lands a body punch.
Tribute just leaning against Left, taking a breather.
Tribute cracks Left with a nice body shot.
Tribute leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute cracks Left with a nice body shot.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Left's ribcage. Left let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tribute just leaning against Left, taking a breather.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Come on Tribute - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Tribute.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute pushes Left back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute stalling.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Come on Tribute - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tribute is working Left over against the cage.
Tribute slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tank Tribute.
Left misses with a combination
and Tribute counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Tribute to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Left avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tribute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tribute slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tribute.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute stalling.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tribute.
Tank Tribute seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tribute displaying some good clinch control by pressing Left up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tribute closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Left lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Left is trying to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Tribute.
Tribute just leaning against Left, taking a breather.
Tribute content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute is stalling here.
A short right from Tribute.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute is stalling here.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Left working hard to break the clinch.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute slows down the pace here.
Left swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Left after a bit of a struggle.
Tribute lands a body shot.
Tribute presses Left against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
Tribute is stalling here.
Left working aggressively here.
Left prevents the takedown attempt.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Left's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Left up against the cage.
Tribute is leaning against Left and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Tribute.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tribute.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Good body shot from Tribute.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute pushes Left back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tribute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tribute stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Tribute's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tribute is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luccy Left has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tribute.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Tribute.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tribute.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Left's ribcage. Left let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Tribute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Left is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tribute.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Left is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribute has double underhooks.
Tribute wants a takedown.
Left working aggressively here.
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute gets through Left's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tribute.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tribute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tribute 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute 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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