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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franko Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mia's choice of entrance music: .. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Action Crackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franko Mia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mia circles away quickly and effectively.
Crackson moves in looking to clinch but Mia pushes him off.
Crackson ducks under a wild hook from Mia.
A swing and a miss from Crackson.
A punch lands to the side of Crackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crackson misses with an uppercut.
Crackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mia is fending him off so far but Crackson persists. Nope, Mia circles away and we're back to standing.
Mia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crackson.
Crackson misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Crackson blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Mia.
Mia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crackson defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mia.
Mia misses with a looping right.
Crackson scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson drops his hands momentarily and Mia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Action Crackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia misses with a looping right.
Jab from Mia.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crackson sprawls well. Crackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
Mia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mia takes a swing at Crackson's ribcage but misses.
Crackson tries for a takedown but Mia circles away easily
and Mia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crackson tries for a takedown but Mia circles away easily
and Mia counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Crackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mia.
Donk. Mia catches Crackson right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mia.
Mia throws a low kick but Crackson moves out of range easily.
Crackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crackson misses with the combination.
Mia connects with a body shot.
Mia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mia.
Crackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mia.
Crackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mia lands a nice hook to Crackson's body. Crackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crackson as he avoids it easily.
Mia gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson is staying active underneath Mia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crackson is looking to escape.
Mia wants to control but Crackson is keeping him busy.
Crackson is trying to control but can't.
Mia is looking for a kimura but Crackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mia to get the leverage.
Mia stops Crackson from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mia looks to throw the jab but Crackson is out of range.
A combination from Mia does no damage.
Crackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mia throws a hook but Crackson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mia blocks a head kick by Crackson.
Mia lands with a right hand.
Crackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crackson misses with a leg kick
and Mia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mia controlling the action here.
Crackson is trying to stand back up but Mia is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franko Mia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crackson is fending him off so far but Mia persists. Nope, Crackson circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Crackson misses its intended target.
Crackson dives in and grabs Mia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mia pushes down on Crackson's head and hops out.
Crackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crackson moves out of range as Mia strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crackson.
Crackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Crackson.
Crackson looks to land a combination but Mia avoids it well.
Mia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crackson misses with a combination
and Mia counters with a nice uppercut.
Mia tests Crackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mia checks a leg kick.
Action Crackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mia misses with a leg kick.
Crackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crackson on the side of the head.
Mia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crackson as he jumps to the side.
Crackson wants to clinch.
Crackson connects with a jab.
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.
Crackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mia counters with a one-two to the body.
A good leg kick by Crackson.
Crackson throws out a leg kick but Mia moves out of range and Crackson only half commits.
Mia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Mia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crackson is trying to stand.
Crackson is staying active underneath Mia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mia is trying to work for a kimura but Crackson is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mia lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Mia with that takedown attempt.
Action Crackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko Mia.
Mia shoots in looking for a takedown. Crackson tries to sprawl out of it but Mia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mia.
Crackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mia's calf.
Mia slaps away a takedown attempt from Crackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crackson wants to clinch
and Mia counters with a stiff right hand.
Mia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crackson gets a clinch.
Crackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franko Mia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crackson misses with a body shot
and Mia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mia somewhat.
Mia fails to land the takedown.
Crackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Crackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crackson swinging wildly here.
Mia cracks Crackson with a good jab.
Crackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mia finds it's way round the side to connect with Crackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson stuns Mia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mia circles away.
Mia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mia throws a looping overhand right but Crackson ducks down to avoid it.
Crackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crackson slips a straight right by Mia.
Action Crackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mia moves away from the strike by Crackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mia. Crackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crackson throws a series of punches but Mia moves out of range.
Mia lands a nice shot that snaps Crackson's head back.
Crackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mia. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
Action Crackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko Mia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia shoots in looking for a takedown. Crackson tries to sprawl out of it but Mia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crackson misses with a leg kick.
Mia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crackson circles away.
Crackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mia throws a body punch but Crackson moves out of range.
Mia moves out of range of the body kick.
Crackson misses with a low kick.
Crackson shoots in for a takedown but Mia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mia scores with a jab.
Crackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crackson takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mia checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Mia.
Mia misses the shot to the body.
Crackson misses with an uppercut. Mia saw that one coming.
Mia throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Mia.
Mia shoots in and bounces Crackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Franko Mia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mia throws a combination. Crackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Mia finds it's target.
Mia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crackson.
Action Crackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mia clobbers Crackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crackson closes the distance and clinches up with Mia, looking for a takedown. Crackson pushes Mia against the cage but Mia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mia is able to avoid easily.
Crackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mia misses with a shot to the body
and Crackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mia pulls Crackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Crackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mia controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franko Mia.
I've got Mia 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko Mia!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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