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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slake Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shady's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem Still dont give a fuck. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slake Shady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrell Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shady fails to land the takedown.
Shady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Shady fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slake Shady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Armstrong wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shady misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shady is breathing heavily.
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Shady off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Shady's brow.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shady is keeping the position for now.
Shady looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shady's head.
Armstrong stands up over Shady, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shady has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shady's head.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong distracts Shady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shady keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong distracts Shady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong passes Shady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shady keeps working.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Shady's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Shady's temple.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Shady's hands, connecting with Shady's forehead.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Shady's head.
Armstrong working Shady over with strikes.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Shady is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shady with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Shady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shady has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Armstrong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Shady has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shady's guard.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shady is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong won't allow Shady to get back to his feet.
Armstrong trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Shady is retaining full guard.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong is in close to Shady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Shady's brow.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Shady is keeping the position.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shady controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shady is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shady's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shady has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shady wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong cracks Shady with a solid left hand.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Shady is retaining full guard.
Shady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Shady is keeping the position.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shady has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shady has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armstrong is working Shady over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong stops Shady from standing up.
Shady keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Shady working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong is in close to Shady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong is in close to Shady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Shady's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong works over Shady with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Shady's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands up over Shady, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shady has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Shady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Shady controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Armstrong is in close to Shady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shady keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Shady is retaining full guard.
Armstrong is in close to Shady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shady is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Slake Shady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Armstrong!
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