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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan McCriux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Rune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan McCriux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bad Boy Rune's chin.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan McCriux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy Rune!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCriux throws a chopping leg kick but Rune manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rune scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rune is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCriux!
Rune moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McCriux has worked his arm free - good work by McCriux!
McCriux wants to get back to his feet but Rune drags him back down.
Rune looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCriux is trying to buck Rune off.
Rune tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rune has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rune wants to control but McCriux is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCriux prevents Rune from moving into mount.
McCriux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rune moves into full mount!
Rune jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McCriux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rune looks gassed!
Rune is looking to take a break and control but McCriux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rune wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCriux, who protects the arm well.
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.
McCriux is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rune is controlling him well.
Rune trying to control the action but McCriux is working from the bottom.
McCriux wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCriux, right into the meat.
McCriux stuffs the takedown.
McCriux throws a leg kick that misses.
Rune closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rune lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rune stops McCriux from standing up.
Rune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCriux wants to stand and escape but Rune is having none of it.
Rune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCriux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rune has McCriux in his guard.
McCriux wanted to stand there but Rune had control of the position.
McCriux trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.
Rune manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCriux manages to get himself to full guard.
Rune forces his way into half guard.
Rune looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rune looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCriux is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Boy Rune dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rune shoots in for a double leg but McCriux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCriux wants to land a leg kick but Rune is out of range.
McCriux throws a chopping leg kick but Rune manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rune dives in and grabs McCriux's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCriux pushes down on Rune's head and hops out.
Rune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCriux defends it nicely.
Logan McCriux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Rune.
Rune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCriux.
McCriux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCriux motions for Rune to come forward. McCriux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCriux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCriux throws and low kick but Rune moves out of range easily.
McCriux misses with a low kick.
McCriux throws a solid leg kick but Rune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCriux.
McCriux misses with a low kick.
McCriux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from McCriux as Rune shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCriux cracks the inside of Rune's front leg.
McCriux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCriux throws a solid leg kick but Rune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCriux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCriux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rune shoots in for a double leg but McCriux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rune on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCriux.
McCriux is looking to score with low kicks.
McCriux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rune tries to free his leg and advance position but McCriux is retaining full guard.
Rune prevents McCriux from getting back to his feet.
Rune pushes down on McCriux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rune prevents McCriux from standing back up.
Rune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCriux is just riding it out for now. Rune eventually gives up the hold.
Rune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCriux sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCriux is refusing to be controlled, as Rune sits in half guard.
Rune is working for a kimura but McCriux is defending it quite comfortably.
McCriux wants to get back to his feet.
Rune is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCriux tries to kick Rune off but Rune keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rune seems to be working for a kimura but McCriux defends the submission attempt.
Rune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCriux sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rune shoots in but McCriux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCriux wants to land a leg kick but Rune is out of range.
McCriux throws a leg kick but Rune checks it.
McCriux thumps Rune with a low kick.
McCriux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCriux throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCriux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rune is out of range and McCriux settles back down.
Rune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rune keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCriux motions for Rune to come forward. McCriux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCriux tries to land a leg kick but Rune saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCriux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCriux throws a solid leg kick but Rune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCriux.
Rune looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCriux pushes Rune off looking to stand but Rune dives back in and keeps control.
Rune is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCriux defends it well.
Rune is trying to work for a kimura but McCriux is defending well.
McCriux is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logan McCriux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rune fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCriux sprawls well initially but Rune persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rune prevents McCriux from standing back up.
Rune is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCriux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rune wants to free his trapped foot but McCriux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCriux is defending against the submission attempts here by Rune.
Rune tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCriux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rune is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCriux wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rune is working for a kimura but McCriux is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCriux tries to score with a low kick but Rune moves his leg out of the way.
McCriux thumps Rune with a low kick.
Rune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCriux looks for the body kick but Rune saw that one coming.
McCriux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rune shoots for a double leg takedown but McCriux sprawls well. He's pushed Rune's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCriux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCriux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rune has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rune and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCriux throws a low kick, looking for Rune's leg but Rune calmly moves out of range.
McCriux throws a chopping leg kick but Rune manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rune closes the distance and clinches up with McCriux, looking for a takedown. Rune pushes McCriux against the cage but McCriux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCriux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rune checks a leg kick.
Rune shoots in for a double leg but McCriux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Logan McCriux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Rune.
McCriux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCriux throws the kick towards the body but Rune avoids it.
Rune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCriux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCriux is looking to stand up but Rune isn't so interested in that idea.
Rune pushing down on McCriux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCriux is just riding it out for now. Rune eventually gives up the hold.
McCriux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rune on the ground.
McCriux tries to kick Rune off but Rune keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rune is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCriux tries to kick Rune off but Rune keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rune seems to be working for a kimura but McCriux defends the submission attempt.
McCriux tries to kick Rune off but Rune keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rune is looking for a kimura here.
Rune trying to mount his opponent but McCriux defends it.
That's four 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.
Rune is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCriux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rune.
McCriux wants to get back to his feet.
Rune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCriux defends it well.
Bad Boy Rune has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCriux is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Boy Rune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rune has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Boy Rune!
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