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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Man!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Ironside shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ironside is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ironside trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ironside uses it to pass to side control.
Ironside postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ironside not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ironside escapes and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Man defending against the ground and pound.
Ironside lands an elbow.
Ironside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Ironside working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ironside presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ironside working the ground and pound effectively.
Man tries to hold on but Ironside pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Ironside's attempts to control the action.
Ironside thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Ironside has a good base and remains in mount.
Ironside misses with a head shot.
Man wants to hold on but Ironside pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Ironside there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ironside thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ironside throws some wild stikes that Man manages to avoid easily.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Ironside's attempts to control the action.
Man tries to reverse the position but Ironside maintains control.
Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Ironside thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man to regain full guard.
Ironside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironside tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ironside can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Ironside slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Man keeping moving, preventing Ironside from controlling successfully.
Man working a defensive guard but Ironside passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ironside keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Ironside dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Ironside tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man shoots in but Ironside avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man dives in and grabs Ironside's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironside pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Axel Ironside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ironside sprawls well. Ironside wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Ironside sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ironside shoots in and gets a takedown into Man's guard.
Man is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to roll over but Ironside keeps him under control.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironside.
Man trying to control here.
Ironside not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ironside thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ironside trying to control the pace.
Axel Ironside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Ironside throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironside wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Ironside tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
Man wants to control but Ironside is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ironside throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man is trying to maintain the position but Ironside is very close to passing his half guard.
Ironside passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ironside looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ironside misses with some ground and pound and Man recovers position to half guard.
Ironside trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Ironside wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironside.
Ironside throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironside is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Ironside not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Man controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Ironside dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ironside feints a jab promting Man to slip. Ironside then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Ironside shows good takedown defense.
Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ironside connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ironside plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Ironside sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ironside plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Axel Ironside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Ironside.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Ironside's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Ironside throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ironside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ironside fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside scores a takedown into full mount!
Ironside avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Man is looking to improve his position but Ironside isn't that keen on the idea.
Ironside scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Ironside misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ironside unloads with some shots from mount but Man bucks and avoids them well.
Ironside looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironside prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Ironside punching from mount but Man doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ironside misses with a head shot.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Ironside there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Man wants to control but Ironside is having none of it.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ironside cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Man blocking the ground and pound.
Ironside can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Ironside throws some wild stikes that Man manages to avoid easily.
Ironside scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
Ironside looking to ground and pound but Man is blocking nicely.
Ironside misses with a head shot.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Ironside has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ironside controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironside lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man tries to lock up and control but Ironside gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Axel Ironside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ironside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Ironside wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Ironside showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ironside has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Ironside!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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