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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Gusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ......... These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Fraiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MC Gusto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraiser wants to slow Gusto down by chopping away at his legs.
Gusto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraiser.
Gusto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gusto rushes Fraiser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fraiser tries to score a body lock takedown but Gusto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gusto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gusto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gusto misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiser being controlled against the cage.
Fraiser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusto.
Gusto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fraiser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusto.
Fraiser blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusto.
Gusto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fraiser.
Fraiser is breathing heavily.
Gusto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fraiser backwards.
Gusto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fraiser.
Gusto trying to land knees to the body.
Gusto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gusto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fraiser wants a takedown but no success here.
Gusto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraiser backwards.
Gusto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusto throws an elbow but misses.
Gusto lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fraiser or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gusto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusto lands a right hand.
Gusto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Gusto as the two fighters clinch.
Gusto lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusto effectively controlling the action here.
Fraiser gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gusto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fraiser.
Gusto is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gusto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fraiser.
Gusto kicks off Fraiser and gets to his feet.
Gusto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraiser's head.
Fraiser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gusto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Gusto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gusto throws a looping overhand right but Fraiser ducks down to avoid it.
Gusto scores with a jab to the body.
Fraiser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gusto circles away.
Gusto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fraiser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusto.
Fraiser fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusto just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusto throws a jab when Fraiser was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraiser keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gusto blocks a low kick nicely.
MC Gusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraiser shoots in and drives through. Gusto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Gusto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fraiser doesn't seem phased though.
Fraiser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gusto's waist but Gusto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fraiser off to one side.
Fraiser closes the distance and clinches up with Gusto, looking for a takedown. Fraiser pushes Gusto against the cage but Gusto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fraiser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gusto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Fraiser.
Fraiser misses with a head kick.
Fraiser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fraiser fails with a takedown attempt.
Fraiser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gusto's waist but Gusto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fraiser off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusto lands a body shot.
Gusto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fraiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Fraiser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tim Fraiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto cracks Fraiser with an open hand slap.
Fraiser has a takedown stuffed.
Gusto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fraiser at a distance.
Gusto avoids the head kick by Fraiser.
Fraiser shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Gusto misses.
Gusto cracks a nice hook into Fraiser's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Gusto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gusto stuns Fraiser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gusto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gusto lands a jab to the nose.
Fraiser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fraiser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusto.
Fraiser shoots for a takedown but Gusto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Gusto.
Gusto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fraiser. Fraiser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gusto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fraiser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gusto slaps away a takedown attempt from Fraiser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraiser shoots in and drives through. Gusto sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gusto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusto blocks a head kick by Fraiser.
Gusto lands with a straight right. Fraiser didn't see that one coming.
Fraiser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fraiser throws a sloppy head kick and Gusto moves out of range easily.
Fraiser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto misses with a few strikes there.
Gusto lands a slapping body shot.
Tim Fraiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraiser keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fraiser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gusto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gusto scores with a body shot.
Fraiser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gusto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto lands a jab.
Fraiser throws a leg kick
and Fraiser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusto lands a nice shot that snaps Fraiser's head back.
Fraiser tries for a takedown but Gusto circles away easily
and Gusto counters with a leg kick.
Gusto scores with a jab.
Gusto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fraiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Gusto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tim Fraiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
MC Gusto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gusto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Gusto!
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energy
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hype
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