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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otis B Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Foolery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Foolery acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Otis B Driftwood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Foolery!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Foolery slams his shin into Driftwood's torso.
Foolery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Foolery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Driftwood fails to land the takedown.
Otis B Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foolery scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Driftwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foolery tries to avoid it but Driftwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foolery to the ground. Foolery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foolery moves into the clinch successfully.
Driftwood jumps guard but Foolery stands there with Driftwood around his waist. Driftwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis B Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foolery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foolery.
Foolery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood throws a hook but Foolery blocks it.
No luck for Driftwood with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Foolery finds it's target.
Driftwood is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Foolery, right into the meat.
Foolery drops Driftwood with a nice combination! Foolery dives into Driftwood's guard, looking to finish!
Driftwood is rocked!
Foolery wants to stand but Driftwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Driftwood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Foolery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Driftwood keeping moving, preventing Foolery from controlling successfully.
Foolery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Driftwood has a closed guard, preventing Foolery from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Driftwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foolery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Driftwood throws a right hand that misses
and Foolery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Driftwood thinking.
Foolery gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Driftwood tries to pull guard but Foolery holds him up against the cage and eventually Driftwood drops back down to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Driftwood. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foolery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foolery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Foolery drives through and clinches with Driftwood against the cage.
Foolery manages to break the clinch.
Foolery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Driftwood misses with a takedown
and Foolery counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Foolery lands with a straight right. Driftwood didn't see that one coming.
Driftwood shoots in and drives through. Foolery sprawls well.
Driftwood throws a right hand that misses
and Foolery counters with a two punch combo.
Driftwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Driftwood dips to his left and cracks Foolery with an uppercut!
Driftwood shoots for a takedown but Foolery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foolery checks the leg kick nicely there.
Driftwood scores with a jab. Foolery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Driftwood waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Foolery.
Driftwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foolery counters by clinching up.
Driftwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foolery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood tries to pull guard but Foolery holds him up against the cage and eventually Driftwood drops back down to his feet.
Driftwood tries to pull guard but Foolery won't allow it.
Driftwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Driftwood keeps control of Foolery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foolery is pressed up against the cage. Driftwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foolery down to the mat. Foolery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Driftwood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Driftwood trying to control but Foolery is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driftwood won't allow Foolery to get back to his feet.
Driftwood is fighting to break Foolery's control of his arms but Foolery is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foolery thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driftwood advances to half guard.
Driftwood wants to free his trapped foot but Foolery is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foolery wants to control but Driftwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foolery wants to get back to his feet.
Foolery is doing well to control the position and prevent Driftwood from advancing to side control.
Foolery wants to get back to his feet.
Driftwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Foolery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foolery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Foolery is controlling Driftwood's trapped leg to prevent Driftwood from advancing to side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Foolery looks to land a combination. Driftwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foolery closes the distance and clinches.
Foolery manages to break the clinch.
Foolery thuds a left hand into Driftwood's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Foolery, right into the meat.
Driftwood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Driftwood connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Foolery dominated that round.
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.
Driftwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foolery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood tries to clinch up
and Foolery counters with a nice body shot.
Foolery lands a body shot.
Driftwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foolery's waist but Foolery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Driftwood off to one side.
Foolery smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut
enabling Foolery to counter with a crisp jab.
Foolery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foolery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driftwood at a distance.
Foolery scores with a hook.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Foolery checks it.
Foolery drives through and clinches with Driftwood against the cage.
Foolery breaks from the clinch.
Foolery lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foolery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Driftwood fails to land the takedown.
Driftwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foolery misses with a wild combination.
Foolery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Driftwood drops his hands momentarily and Foolery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driftwood swings widly with a right hand
and Foolery counters with a two punch combo.
Foolery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foolery scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Foolery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driftwood tries to clinch
enabling Foolery to counter with a crisp jab.
Driftwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driftwood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Driftwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis B Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foolery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Driftwood has a takedown stuffed.
Driftwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foolery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A choreographed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Driftwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Driftwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foolery is pressed up against the cage. Driftwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foolery down to the mat. Foolery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foolery tries to clinch up.
Driftwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foolery pinned against the cage. Foolery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Driftwood misses with a takedown
and Foolery counters with a two punch combo.
Tom Foolery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foolery tries to keep at a distance but Driftwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foolery trying to stall but Driftwood improves his position.
Driftwood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Driftwood keeps control of Foolery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Driftwood can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood fails to pull guard.
Driftwood tries to pull guard but Foolery holds him up against the cage and eventually Driftwood drops back down to his feet.
Driftwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Driftwood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foolery won't allow Driftwood to sweep him here.
Foolery wanted to stand there but Driftwood had control of the position.
Driftwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foolery tries to stand but Driftwood is controlling from the bottom.
Driftwood throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Driftwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foolery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Driftwood looking to control.
Driftwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Driftwood wants to sweep here but Foolery controlling him for the moment.
Foolery passes Driftwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foolery wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foolery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foolery's back!
Driftwood is hanging on to Foolery's back as he tries to escape.
Foolery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Driftwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Foolery looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Foolery tries to break free.
Driftwood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Foolery holding both Driftwood 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Driftwood is looking for a rear naked choke here but Foolery reverses the position brilliantly into Driftwood's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Foolery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Foolery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Driftwood tries for a takedown but Foolery circles away easily
and Foolery counters with a left and a right that stings Driftwood.
Driftwood shoots in for a takedown but Foolery shows good takedown defense.
Driftwood shoots in for a double leg but Foolery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis B Driftwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driftwood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Driftwood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foolery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Driftwood has Foolery in his guard.
Foolery is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Driftwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Driftwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foolery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foolery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foolery looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Driftwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foolery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Driftwood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Driftwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Driftwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Foolery!
Driftwood unloads with some shots from mount but Foolery bucks and avoids them well.
Driftwood tries to control but Foolery wriggling away.
Foolery tries to lock up and control but Driftwood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood looking to ground and pound but Foolery is blocking nicely.
Driftwood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Foolery manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Foolery explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Driftwood looks for a takedown but Foolery sprawls well.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Foolery moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Driftwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foolery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foolery counters by moving into the clinch.
Foolery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driftwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foolery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood shoots and misses
and Foolery counters with a straight right hand.
Tom Foolery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foolery scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood with a poor takedown
and Foolery counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foolery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foolery looks to land a combination. Driftwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Foolery! Driftwood is backing up but he can't get away as Foolery lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Driftwood and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Foolery!
Tom Foolery is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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