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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan The Savior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlitos Bootski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootski has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Carlitos Bootski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 cm
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186 lbs
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180 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan The Savior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlitos Bootski! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Savior has closed the distance and engaged Bootski in a clinch.
Bootski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Bootski tries to circle away but The Savior has him pinned against the cage. The Savior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Savior clinches. Bootski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by The Savior.
It looks like Carlitos Bootski has been cut. The Savior scores with a knee to the head.
The Savior pushes off an throws an elbow but Bootski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The Savior tries to land knees in the clinch but Bootski avoids the damage to the body. The Savior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bootski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bootski is trying to break free. The Savior pushes off an throws an elbow but Bootski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The Savior crunches a lovely knee into Bootski's ribcage. The Savior looking to throw knees to the head but Bootski is blocking nicely.
The Savior drags the fight down to the ground.
The Savior scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The Savior scores a takedown into full mount! The Savior controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Savior seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bootski for as long as he can get away with. Bootski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Savior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. You get the feeling that Bootski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Savior controlling from the full mount.
That's two 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Logan The Savior just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. The Savior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. The Savior slips nicely into half guard. The Savior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The Savior stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. The Savior clinches with his opponent.
Bootski is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Savior is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bootski to the mat. Bootski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The Savior cracks Bootski with a solid left hand. The Savior scoring with some ground and pound. The Savior advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bootski has hold of The Savior's hands but The Savior slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The Savior gets to his feet - back to striking we go! The Savior instigates a clinch. Bootski tries to break the clinch but The Savior is controlling the position. Bootski stops a takedown attempt from The Savior.
Bootski is trying to force a seperation but The Savior has the dominant position. Bootski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bootski wants to break free but The Savior has control.
Bootski tries to break the clinch but The Savior is controlling the position. The Savior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bootski can't break the clinch.
Bootski working hard to break the clinch. Bootski prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Savior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bootski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan The Savior. That's going to take a lot out of him. A frustrated look appears on Bootski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bootski wants to break free but The Savior has control.
The Savior lands a damaging elbow. The Savior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Savior has clasped his hands together around Bootski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Bootski is pushing The Savior's head away, looking to escape. The Savior manages to hold on to the position though. Bootski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bootski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Savior stands up and beckons Bootski to his feet. The Savior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bootski's half guard. The Savior decides to stand up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan The Savior dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carlitos Bootski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bootski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Savior moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bootski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Savior gets in close and instigates a clinch. The Savior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bootski avoids it. The Savior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Savior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The Savior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Savior tries a knee to the head but Bootski blocks it.
The Savior breaks from the clinch.
The Savior takes the fight into the clinch. Bootski wants to get back to striking at distance but The Savior won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bootski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Savior unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bootski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The Savior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bootski prevents it.
Bootski tries to break the clinch but The Savior is controlling the position. Bootski has had enough of the clinch but The Savior keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Savior tries to land a knee to the head but Bootski blocks with his arms.
The Savior manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Savior. The Savior controls the position. The Savior decides to stand back up. The Savior steps back and let's Bootski get back to his feet. The Savior clinches. The Savior gets through Bootski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bootski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Savior has him pressed against the cage. Bootski is trying to force a seperation but The Savior has the dominant position. Bootski is looking to break free of the clinch but The Savior has double underhooks. Bootski has had enough of the clinch but The Savior keeps him there for the moment. The Savior working Bootski over with knees to the body. Bootski stops a takedown attempt from The Savior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan The Savior. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Savior manages to break the clinch.
Bootski throws a nice looking combination but The Savior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bootski misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Savior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bootski fails to land with a series of punches.
The Savior avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Savior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The Savior controls the position. Bootski tries to escape but The Savior is in control. The Savior has knee on belly and moves into mount. Bootski is trying to get back to his feet but can't. The Savior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bootski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Savior controlling his opponent. Bootski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The Savior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bootski is looking to escape. The Savior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The Savior trying to control but Bootski is having none of it. The Savior controlling his opponent. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. The Savior looking to control but Bootski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The Savior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Logan The Savior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Logan The Savior just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Bootski throws a right and a left that The Savior avoids nicely. The Savior drives through and clinches with Bootski against the cage.
Bootski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The Savior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Savior tries to score a body lock takedown but Bootski shows good agility there to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan The Savior dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Carlitos Bootski's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bootski throws a series of punches but The Savior moves out of range. The Savior has a takedown stuffed. The Savior rushes Bootski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The Savior misses with a knee strike.
The Savior wants a takedown but no success here.
Bootski wants to break free but The Savior has control.
The Savior lands a knee to the head.
The Savior breaks from the clinch.
The Savior fails in his attempt to clinch. The Savior scores with a takedown into Bootski's guard. Bootski is looking to stand up but The Savior isn't so interested in that idea. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The Savior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bootski is working an open guard so The Savior takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bootski throws a nice looking combination but The Savior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bootski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Savior clinches with his opponent.
Bootski is trying to break free. The Savior keeps control of Bootski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The Savior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bootski trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Savior's guard. The Savior has his feet on Bootski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Carlitos Bootski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Savior lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bootski will feel that in the morning. Bootski throws a series of punches but The Savior avoids them all with ease. The Savior scores with a takedown into Bootski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Savior stands and steps away. Bootski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bootski leaves The Savior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan The Savior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some wild striking there from Bootski.
The Savior clinches up against the cage. The Savior has Bootski pressed against the cage, preventing Bootski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The Savior keeps control of Bootski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The Savior looking for a takedown. Bootski is trying to break the clinch but The Savior has him pressed against the cage. Bootski working hard to break the clinch. Bootski working hard to break the clinch. Bootski has had enough of the clinch but The Savior keeps him there for the moment. The Savior misses with a knee strike.
Bootski wants to break free but The Savior has control.
Bootski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Savior has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by The Savior.
The Savior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bootski can do to turn this around? A right hook to the body lands for The Savior.
Bootski wants to break free but The Savior has control.
Bootski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Savior.
A short right from The Savior on the inside. Bootski can't break the clinch.
The Savior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bootski's efforts to push away. The Savior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bootski's efforts to push away. The Savior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bootski is looking to break free of the clinch but The Savior has double underhooks. Bootski is trying to force a seperation but The Savior has the dominant position. The Savior lands an elbow just above Bootski 's eye. The Savior lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bootski wants to get back to his feet but The Savior is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bootski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Bootski being controlled here, momentarily. Bootski is looking to stand up but The Savior isn't so interested in that idea. Bootski being controlled here, momentarily. The Savior scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Carlitos Bootski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Logan The Savior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The Savior passes into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Savior escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Logan The Savior showed his dominance in that final round. Well The Savior 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:26 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan The Savior!
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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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