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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinkfist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by People Are Strange by The Doors. Bobcat Stinkfist acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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188 cm
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184 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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183 cm
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175 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravado.
Bravado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stinkfist sprawls well initially but Bravado persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bravado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bravado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Stinkfist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Stinkfist trying to control here.
Stinkfist is trying to get back to full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stinkfist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bravado. Stinkfist is pressing down on Bravado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bravado wants to pass the guard but Stinkfist is keeping the position.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stinkfist trying to control the position.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stinkfist is adopting a defensive guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stinkfist working a defensive guard here.
Bravado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stinkfist swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bravado trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinkfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Stinkfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Stinkfist, not yet. Stinkfist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bravado pushes down on Stinkfist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stinkfist defends it well. Stinkfist is not content to let Bravado control the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stinkfist trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bravado is looking to advance position but Stinkfist won't allow it. Bravado is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Bravado preventing the sweep. Bravado wants to control from the top but Stinkfist keeps moving.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bravado passes Stinkfist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bravado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado tries to pass to full mount but Stinkfist defends it. Stinkfist missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bravado is trying to control the action in half guard but Stinkfist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bravado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stinkfist is just riding it out for now. Bravado eventually gives up the hold. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado 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.
Stinkfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravado moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bravado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stinkfist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Bobcat Stinkfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bravado misses with a wild body shot. Bravado misses with a body punch
and Stinkfist counters with a body kick that stops Bravado in his tracks momentarily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stinkfist, as that shot connected.
Stinkfist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bravado on the side of the head. Stinkfist lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravado. Stinkfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Stinkfist throws a right hand that Bravado ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravado also avoids with ease. Bravado misses with a lunging right hand
and Stinkfist counters with a three punch combo that has Bravado backing up. Bravado nods at Stinkfist to acknowledge the strikes. Stinkfist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stinkfist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Stinkfist is just out of range. Stinkfist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bravado backs up against the cage.

It looks like Eddie Bravado has been cut. Stinkfist tries to clinch but Bravado moves away
and Bravado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. 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! Bravado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stinkfist is trying to keep Bravado in close.
Stinkfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bravado is controlling him. Bravado looking to pass the guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravado wants to control from the top but Stinkfist keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Stinkfist trying to control the position.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Bravado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stinkfist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stinkfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravado moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stinkfist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravado has time to react. Bravado ducks right into an uppercut from Stinkfist.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stinkfist throws a wild body kick that Bravado sees coming a mile off. Bravado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stinkfist counters with a good low kick that Bravado was not able to check. Stinkfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravado circles away quickly and effectively. Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bravado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravado. Stinkfist wants to control the position but Bravado says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Bravado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bravado uses his free foot to push down on Stinkfist's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stinkfist. Stinkfist is in all sorts of trouble here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Stinkfist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Stinkfist tries to hold on but Bravado postures up. Bravado trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bravado misses with a head shot. Stinkfist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravado working for a submission but Stinkfist is keeping him at bay. Bravado trying to control but Stinkfist is having none of it. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Stinkfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Eddie Bravado's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stinkfist misses with a double jab.
Stinkfist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stinkfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Stinkfist wants to land a leg kick but Bravado is out of range. Bravado thows a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stinkfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bravado misses with a hook to the body
and Stinkfist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stinkfist takes a swing at Bravado's ribcage but misses. Bravado looks to land a right hand but Stinkfist moved out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the body from Bravado misses and Stinkfist counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stinkfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravado. Stinkfist cracks Bravado with a right hand to the side of the head. Bravado throws a poor cross that misses
and Stinkfist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Stinkfist cracks Bravado with a right hand to the side of the head. Bravado keeps the fight on the outside. Bravado throws the left hand but Stinkfist avoids the punch easily. Stinkfist misses with an uppercut
and Bravado counters with a left to the body. Stinkfist connects with a crisp jab. Bravado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bravado missing with a left hand there. Stinkfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Stinkfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bravado misses with a takedown attempt and Stinkfist counters with a flying knee. Nice. Bravado closes the distance and clinches up with Stinkfist, looking for a takedown. Bravado pushes Stinkfist against the cage but Stinkfist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bravado walks into a straight right hand from Stinkfist. Bobcat Stinkfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bravado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stinkfist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bravado scrambles back to his feet. Stinkfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinkfist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Bravado avoids a kick to the body.
Stinkfist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stinkfist wants to clinch. Bravado moves out of range of the body kick.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravado misses with a right hand and Stinkfist counters with a right hand to the body. Stinkfist misses with a low kick.
Bravado throws a looping overhand right but Stinkfist ducks down to avoid it. Bravado misses with a straight right. Bravado jabs Stinkfist right on the nose. Stinkfist blinks but takes it well. Bravado lands a lovely overhand right. Stinkfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinkfist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravado. Bravado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stinkfist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bravado backs up against the cage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bravado swings and misses with a shot to the body and Stinkfist counters with a series of strikes. Bravado will be more careful next time no doubt. Bobcat Stinkfist seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bravado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stinkfist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bravado thinking. Bravado throws out a loose jab but Stinkfist uses good head movement to avoid it. Stinkfist swings for the body but Bravado moves out of range.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bravado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stinkfist thinking. Stinkfist tries to bum rush Bravado with a series of wild strikes but Bravado uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stinkfist misses with the combination.
Stinkfist moves in looking to clinch but Bravado pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobcat Stinkfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Stinkfist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobcat Stinkfist!
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energy
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