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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank About (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mysterio Rey (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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BJJ White 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, Tank About!
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, Rey Mysterio Rey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rey is defended easily by About.
About lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rey backs up against the cage.
About works the jab nicely.
Rey misses with a double jab
and About counters with a series of strikes. Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rey fails to land the takedown.
About shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
About goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
About stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and About wants it to stay on the feet.
Tank About has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio Rey.
About tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten About somewhat.
About stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and About wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey with a lazy takedown attempt
and About counters with a two punch combo.
About is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
About throws a nice looking combination but Rey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
About throws a series of punches but Rey avoids them all with ease.
Rey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
About is trying to control but Rey passes into side control!
Rey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
About wants to control but Rey postures up.
About tries to improve position but can't.
Rey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
About is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
About is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
About knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rey on the ground.
About trying to control here.
Rey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
About trying to control but Rey postures up.
About punching from the bottom.
About is trying to maintain the position but Rey is very close to passing his half guard.
Rey wants to stand up but About is controlling the position.
Rey looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
About lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
About misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rey tries for a takedown but About circles away easily
and About counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
About displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
About lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rey misses with a double jab
and Rey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About is looking to clinch but Rey is avoiding it.
About shoots in for a takedown but Rey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
About looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
About tries for a takedown but Rey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
About is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
About shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rey but Rey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
About fails to land with a series of punches.
Rey tries to clinch but About moves out of range.
About fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rey.
About shoots in for a takedown but Rey shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank About dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
About shoots in for a takedown but Rey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
About throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from About.
About stalks Rey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rey's face. Rey staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from About as Rey shoots in.
Rey shoots in but no luck this time.
About buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About shoots and misses
and Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rey rushes About and presses him up against the cage.
Rey is breathing heavily.
Rey goes for a takedown attempt but About pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tank About has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio Rey.
Rey dives in and grabs About's left leg, looking for a takedown. About pushes down on Rey's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
About shoots in looking for a takedown. Rey tries to sprawl out of it but About keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
About lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by About.
About tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rey counters by clinching up.
About tries to break free but Rey pushes him back against the cage.
About lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About has picked Rey up - he's going for a ride! About dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
About wants to control but Rey is keeping him busy.
Rey trying to control from the bottom.
Rey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rey has his takedown stuffed
and About connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
About lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
About feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rey's calf.
About is working the combinations to good effect here.
About stalks Rey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rey's face. Rey staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, jab by About - just one landing.
Rey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rey wants it to stay on the feet.
About stalks Rey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rey's face. Rey staggers backwards, shaken.
Rey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from About.
Rey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About wants to clinch up but Rey keeps it at a distance.
About moves into the clinch successfully.
Rey tries to break free but About pushes him back against the cage.
About is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Rey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. About is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
About is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rey is keeping busy.
Rey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite About's efforts to push away.
About looking to throw knees to the head but Rey is blocking nicely.
About breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
About scores with a one two! Rey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
About lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by About.
About feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rey's calf.
About shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rey as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank About dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from About.
About is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rey fails with the takedown.
About throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rey shoots in and bounces About off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
About working a defensive guard here.
Rey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
About is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
About will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rey trying to control the position from guard on top but About is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey content to stall in guard here.
About looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
About not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
About circles away from the clinch attempt.
About misses with a takedown attempt
and Rey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rey.
About not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
About is really struggling to control Rey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
About trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from About. No joy for Rey on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
About lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by About.
About feints and then cracks Rey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rey down.
Rey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from About.
Rey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
About jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tank About is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from About.
Danga de danga de dang - About scores with a four punch combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from About. Rey shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
About lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rey backs up against the cage.
About scores with a one two! Rey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
About closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rey circles away.
Tank About is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank About. That's going to take a lot out of him.
About lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rey backs up against the cage.
Rey shoots in but no luck this time.
About throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left and a right from About both land. Nice combination.
About tries to clinch up.
About lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rey Mysterio Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
About works over Rey's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tank About.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for About, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank About!
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