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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scaredy McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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166 lbs
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182 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scaredy McScared! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Dodger! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dodger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McScared shoots in for a takedown but Dodger shows good takedown defense. McScared changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dodger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dodger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McScared is one step ahead and moves to full mount! McScared trying to control but he's not successful this time. McScared stands up from mount. Strange move. Dodger ducks under a wild hook from McScared. Dodger doesn't manage to clinch there - McScared circles away.
Dodger tries to clinch up. McScared changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dodger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dodger throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Dodger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McScared off and has taken his back! McScared wants to escape the position.
McScared tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! McScared is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. McScared is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dodger controlling the pace for now. McScared is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Dodger tries to control but McScared wriggling away. McScared keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing. Dodger avoids the attempt from McScared to control. Dodger fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. McScared tries to hold on but Dodger pushes him away. McScared is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. McScared is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dodger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dodger avoids the attempt from McScared to control. McScared regains half guard. McScared trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dodger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dodger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McScared is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dodger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McScared manages to avoid the submission attempt. You can see the frustration on McScared's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Scaredy McScared. McScared throws a hook to the side of Dodger's head but Dodger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dodger is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McScared.
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. Dodger stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scaredy McScared. That's going to take a lot out of him. McScared is breathing heavily. McScared shoots in and drives through. Dodger sprawls well. McScared shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McScared fails with a takedown attempt. Dodger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McScared as he jumps to the side. Dodger keeps the fight on the outside. Dodger tries to clinch up. McScared jabbing away but nothing is landing. McScared looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice sprawl there from McScared as Dodger shoots in. McScared takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scaredy McScared will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Dodger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McScared slips a straight right by Dodger. Dodger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. McScared will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dodger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dodger fails to land the takedown. Dodger with a lazy takedown attempt and McScared counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScared. Dodger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McScared pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodger is keeping the position for now. McScared throwing strikes but missing. Dodger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. McScared trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dodger looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScared is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there are McScared accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand there. Dodger controls McScared momentarily but McScared frees himself. Dodger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McScared wants to pass the guard but Dodger is keeping the position. 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. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dodger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dodger controlling McScared's posture. McScared works a leg free and moves into half guard. McScared moves into full mount! Dodger won't be happy about that! McScared avoids the attempt from Dodger to control. McScared tries to push Dodger's head away but Dodger is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McScared lands with some strikes. McScared sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. McScared looking to finish with strikes here!
Dodger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dodger blocking the ground and pound. McScared controlling his opponent. Dodger is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. McScared trying to control but he's not successful this time. McScared landing strikes from the mount. Dodger wants to hold on but McScared pushes him away. McScared landing strikes, looking to finish! Dodger tries to control McScared's body but McScared pushes him off. Dodger squirms to his side and now McScared has his back! Dodger trying to control the hands but McScared won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scaredy McScared dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dodger tries for a takedown but McScared circles away easily and McScared counters with a straight right hand. McScared scores a takedown into full mount! Dodger is trying desperately to improve position. McScared landing punches. Dodger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McScared. Dodger tries to hold on but McScared postures up. McScared thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Dodger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. McScared wants to control the action but instead Dodger gets a body lock and reverses into McScared's guard! Nice work! Dodger postures up.
Dodger wants to pass the guard but McScared is keeping the position. Dodger trying to control but McScared is working from the bottom. McScared is trying to keep Dodger in close.
McScared being controlled here, momentarily. McScared has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dodger has passed into side control.
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. McScared managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dodger.
McScared gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Scaredy McScared overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. McScared pushes Dodger off and gets back to his feet. Dodger with a poor takedown and McScared counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McScared looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dodger is fending him off so far but McScared persists. Nope, Dodger circles away and we're back to standing. McScared moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. McScared swinging wilding here.
McScared looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dodger is fending him off so far but McScared persists. Nope, Dodger circles away and we're back to standing. Dodger fails with a takedown attempt. Scaredy McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Dodger. McScared shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McScared has a takedown stuffed. McScared connects with a solid leg kick. McScared fakes an overhand right and shots for a takedown. Dodger sprawls well initially but McScared persists and gets the takedown into half guard. McScared throwing shots but Dodger is blocking nicely. Dodger trying to control but McScared postures up.
McScared trying to control from half guard but Dodger is working away. McScared trying to pass the guard but Dodger defending well. McScared working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McScared wants to control but Dodger is keeping him busy. Dodger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dodger looks like he's trying to stand up.
McScared is looking to take a break and control but Dodger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McScared wants to pass the guard but Dodger is defending well. McScared stands up from half guard. McScared misses with a wild combination.
McScared thows a body shot but no joy. Jerry Dodger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dodger misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Scaredy McScared showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McScared, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scaredy McScared!
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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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