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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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180 cm
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179 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Fredrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobberson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fredrick was covering up waiting for the punch and Bobberson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fredrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobberson defends well.
Fredrick looking for a guillotine here but Bobberson defends easily.
Fredrick keeping full guard, as Bobberson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick looking for a guillotine here but Bobberson defends easily.
Bobberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson preventing the sweep.
Bobberson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobberson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrick is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bobberson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fredrick.
Fredrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Bobberson from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Bobberson advances to half guard.
Bobberson is working for a kimura but Fredrick is defending it quite comfortably.
Fredrick trying to control here.
Bobberson is looking to advance position but Fredrick won't allow it.
Bobberson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fredrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fredrick trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bobberson manages to pass to mount!
Bobberson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobberson fails to advance to Fredrick's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fredrick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fredrick shrugs it off.
Fredrick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fredrick tries to reverse the position but Bobberson maintains control.
Bobberson controlling from mount.
Fredrick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bobberson wants to control the pace but Fredrick is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bobberson moves to back control.
Bobberson is persistently looking for the submission but Fredrick is defending it well.
Bobberson is breathing heavily.
Bobberson controlling from the back.
Fredrick turns into Bobberson and is now in his guard.
Fredrick pushes down on Bobberson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fredrick wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobberson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrick tries to pass to full mount but Bobberson defends it.
Bobberson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bobberson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fredrick throws a series of punches but Bobberson moves out of range.
Fredrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bobberson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bobberson staying out of range there.
Fredrick tries a low kick but Bobberson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Fredrick.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobberson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fredrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fredrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fredrick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bobberson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bobberson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick tries to reverse the position but Bobberson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobberson content just to control the position here.
Bobberson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fredrick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fredrick shrugs it off.
Fredrick tries to reverse the position but Bobberson maintains control.
Bobberson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fredrick has worked his arm free - good work by Fredrick!
Bobberson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fredrick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fredrick is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fredrick is not content to let Bobberson control the position.
Fredrick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bobberson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fredrick is looking to regain half guard here but Bobberson keeps moving and retains side control.
Bobberson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bobberson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense.
Bobberson ducks under a wild hook from Fredrick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobberson avoids the head kick by Fredrick.
Fredrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bobberson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bobberson shoots in for a double leg but Fredrick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredrick misses the jab.
Fredrick throws a shot from downtown. Bobberson moves away and avoids it.
Bobberson avoids a kick to the body.
Fredrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobberson.
Bobberson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobberson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fredrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobberson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick wants to control but Bobberson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fredrick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bobberson prevents Fredrick from improving his position.
Bobberson is looking to advance position but Fredrick won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bobberson in particular looking to stall.
Fredrick tries to get to full guard but Bobberson has control of the leg.
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.
Bobberson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrick is trying to stand.
Fredrick is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bobberson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fredrick did well to prevent Bobberson getting side control.
Bobberson trying to mount his opponent but Fredrick defends it.
Bobberson uses his free foot to push down on Fredrick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fredrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobberson looking to secure an arm triangle but Fredrick defends it well.
Bobberson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Billy Bobberson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fredrick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stan Fredrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobberson is pressing down on Fredrick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fredrick is holding on for now.
Bobberson passes to full mount!
Fredrick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Fredrick right now.
Bobberson controlling well, preventing Fredrick from escaping the position.
Bobberson controlling from the back.
Fredrick is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bobberson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bobberson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobberson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bobberson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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