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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stratton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Stratton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
American knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stratton on the ground.
American misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stratton manages to work his way to half guard, despite American's best efforts.
Stratton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. American is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
American performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
American throwing shots but Stratton is blocking nicely.
Stratton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. American is working away from the top position though.
Stratton wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
American tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stratton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stratton wants to control but American is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
American throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
American closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stratton did well to prevent American getting side control.
Stratton is trying to maintain the position but American is very close to passing his half guard.
American lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stratton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
American misses with a head shot. Stratton uses the momentum to regain guard.
American lands a couple of digs.
Stratton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stratton looking to control.
American working some strikes from top position.
American trying to control but Stratton is working from the bottom.
American lands a couple of elbows.
American is looking to work some ground and pound but Stratton has wrist control.
American throws a strike but Stratton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
American on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if American tries to get out of the position.
American being controlled here, momentarily.
American wants to sweep but no luck.
Stratton wants to control from the top but American keeps moving.
Stratton looks gassed!
American striking off his back but it's not causing Stratton any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
American scores a takedown into full mount!
American landing shots from mount.
American lands a big elbow.
American lands a big elbow.
American pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
American tries to push Stratton's head away but Stratton is holding on tight.
A nice elbow there by American.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stratton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
American scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stratton tries to hold on but American pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
American closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stratton to the mat! Stratton manages to get full guard.
American scoring with punches to the head and body.
American trying to control but Stratton is working from the bottom.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stratton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stratton controls American momentarily but American frees himself.
American works over Stratton with some ground and pound from guard.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stratton is breathing heavily.
Stratton wants to control the position but American says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
American takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton gets full guard.
American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
American's corner is telling him to maintain position.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American postures up in Stratton's guard and throws a big left but Stratton blocks it.
Stratton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stratton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst American is controlling him.
American is working Stratton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stratton's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American lands a couple of digs.
Stratton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stratton controls American momentarily but American frees himself.
American works over Stratton with some ground and pound from guard.
Stratton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stratton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
American landing with the ground and pound.
Stratton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. American manages to get himself to full guard.
American looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
All American overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
American trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stratton looking to pass the guard.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but American is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stratton stops American from standing up.
American 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.
Stratton wants to control from the top but American keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
American shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than American was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stratton is in a horrible position here. American smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stratton tries to lock up and control but American gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
American pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
American avoids the attempt from Stratton to control.
American controlling his opponent.
American lands a big shot there that rocks Stratton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American dominated that second round.
That's time! American's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
American drives through with a takedown into guard.
American tries to free his leg and advance position but Stratton is retaining full guard.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Stratton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
American keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stratton's head.
Stratton wants to sweep but no luck.
Stratton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
American with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stratton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stratton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but American can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
American won't allow Stratton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Stratton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stratton is trying to control the position but American postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
American fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stratton sprawls well initially but American persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
American seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stratton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from American.
American takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stratton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American throwing shots but Stratton is blocking nicely.
Stratton trying to control but American postures up.
Ground and pound from American.
American thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stratton's head.
Stratton trying to control but American postures up.
Stratton is looking to escape.
American is thwarting Stratton's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
American decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
American working the head and body with strikes.
American prevents Stratton from improving his position.
American is controlling the pace.
American throwing shots but Stratton is blocking nicely.
Stratton is trying to control but can't.
Stratton has hold of American's hands but American slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
American missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stratton is refusing to be controlled, as American sits in half guard.
Stratton wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American is controlling the pace.
American wants to stand up but Stratton is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
All American showed his dominance in that final round.
Well American has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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