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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Lao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao Jr comes into the arena with Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone blaring out of the sound system. Mike Acton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Lao Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Acton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lao Jr is fending him off so far but Acton persists. Nope, Lao Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Acton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Acton throwing strikes but Lao Jr bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton thows a big elbow that misses.
Lao Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acton!
Lao Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Acton is in no mood to give up.
Lao Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Acton is in no mood to give up.
Lao Jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Acton is now in Lao Jr's guard. A big mistake from Lao Jr there, giving up the dominant position!
Acton being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton throws a big right hand that misses.
Acton controlling from the top position.
Lao Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lao Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Acton is looking to work some ground and pound but Lao Jr has wrist control.
Acton is looking to work some ground and pound but Lao Jr has wrist control.
Acton throwing strikes from guard but Lao Jr blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lao Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Acton.
Lao Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Acton.
Juliano Lao Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Acton.
Lao Jr is looking to clinch but Acton is avoiding it.
Acton fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton keeps the fight on the outside.
Acton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lao Jr sprawls well initially but Acton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lao Jr is breathing heavily.
Lao Jr taking some punishment here, with Acton in his half guard.
Acton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acton winds up and cracks Lao Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lao Jr keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying to pass the guard but Lao Jr defending well.
Acton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lao Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Acton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Acton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lao Jr defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Acton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Acton moves into range and clinches up with Lao Jr.
Lao Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao Jr misses with a knee strike.
Acton tries for a takedown but Lao Jr manages to get underhooks.
Lao Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Acton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lao Jr smiles and moves away.
Acton fails with the takedown.
Juliano Lao Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Acton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton looks for a takedown but Lao Jr sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Jr tries to clinch up
and Acton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Acton wants to pass the guard but Lao Jr is keeping the position.
Acton throws a big right hand that misses.
Acton looking to sit in guard and control but Lao Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acton is looking for a triangle but Lao Jr pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Acton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lao Jr wants to stand but Acton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lao Jr won't allow Acton to sweep him here.
Acton throws a couple of heel strikes.
Acton pulls Lao Jr in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Acton or perhaps it was just good defense by Lao Jr which made him look bad.
Acton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Acton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Acton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lao Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Acton throws some wild stikes that Lao Jr manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Acton looking to finish with strikes here!
Acton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acton looking to finish Lao Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lao Jr!
Acton has hold of Lao Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lao Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Acton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Acton shoots in for a takedown but Lao Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lao Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lao Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Acton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juliano Lao Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Acton.
Acton fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lao Jr won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lao Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Acton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Acton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lao Jr wants to control but Acton postures up.
Acton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lao Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Acton's guard! Nice work there by Lao Jr!
That's two 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.
Lao Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lao Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lao Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Acton is proving hard to escape from.
Lao Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Acton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lao Jr, into his guard.
Lao Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to control from the top but Lao Jr keeps moving.
Acton throws a big right hand that misses.
Acton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lao Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lao Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Acton drops back looking for a leg! Lao Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lao Jr manages to kick Acton off! Acton jumps back into Lao Jr's guard.
Acton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mike Acton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Acton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Acton 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Acton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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