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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Utheg Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Knuckles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 cm
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 Las Vegas, Utheg Bloodrock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Knuckles! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bloodrock misses with a body shot.
Knuckles tries to clinch up. Bloodrock clinches up against the ropes. Bloodrock tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
Bloodrock is trying to trip Knuckles. He has hold of a leg but Knuckles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bloodrock persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bloodrock works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bloodrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bloodrock seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckles defends the submission attempt. Knuckles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bloodrock. Bloodrock is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control. Bloodrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodrock won't allow Knuckles to get back to his feet. Bloodrock wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving. Bloodrock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Knuckles is trying to keep Bloodrock in close.
Bloodrock landing some decent shots from guard. Knuckles wants to stand up but Bloodrock is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bloodrock postures up in Knuckles's guard and throws a big left but Knuckles blocks it. Bloodrock throws and elbow that misses. Knuckles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bloodrock's guard. Nice move by Knuckles! Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodrock. Bloodrock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckles defends it easily. Bloodrock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knuckles is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodrock is on top in guard.
Knuckles pulls Bloodrock in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloodrock 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. Bloodrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bloodrock looking to pass the guard. Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Bloodrock from controlling successfully. Bloodrock is in close to Knuckles's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bloodrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloodrock. Knuckles has his feet on Bloodrock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Bloodrock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bloodrock gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but Bloodrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bloodrock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Utheg Bloodrock dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knuckles looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Bloodrock wants to sweep but no luck. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Knuckles slips nicely into half guard. Bloodrock won't allow Knuckles to pass to mount. Bloodrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knuckles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knuckles's back! Knuckles trying to get back to his feet but Bloodrock is in full control for now. Bloodrock is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Will Bloodrock go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bloodrock has managed to slip his arm under Knuckles's chin. This could be all over... yep, Knuckles is tapping out! Submission win for Bloodrock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Utheg Bloodrock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
88% |
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