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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Saw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koko LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRue has chosen Dead or Alive - Lover Come Back to Me as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buzz Saw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koko LaRue!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saw swivels and escapes.
Saw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaRue manages to avoid it.
LaRue tries to clinch up.
Saw dives in and scores a takedown into LaRue's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saw trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaRue pulls Saw in to control the position.
Saw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaRue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
LaRue tries to bench press Saw off him but Saw keeps the position.
Saw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LaRue on the ground.
LaRue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saw wants to control for a moment but LaRue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue trying to control here.
LaRue is defending against the submission attempts here by Saw.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaRue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saw trying to control but LaRue is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue keeping full guard, as Saw tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saw postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saw connects with a couple of short punches.
LaRue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaRue is thwarting Saw's attempts to control the position.
LaRue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
LaRue not doing much here.
Saw has a hand on LaRue's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LaRue takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Will LaRue go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
LaRue controls the position.
LaRue is hanging on to Saw's back as he tries to escape.
Saw is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saw is covering up but some of the strikes from LaRue are getting through and doing damage.
LaRue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saw is defending well though. LaRue let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRue scores with strikes from the back.
Saw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
LaRue keeps control of the position easily here as Saw tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko LaRue dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LaRue rushes Saw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaRue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saw has his takedown stuffed
and LaRue counters with a stiff right hand.
Saw throws a one two combo.
It looks like Koko LaRue has been cut.
Saw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRue counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LaRue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saw has managed to free his arm - good work.
LaRue tries to pass to full mount but Saw defends it.
Saw wants to control but LaRue passes into side.
LaRue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saw is letting LaRue control him for a moment.
LaRue trying to control the action but Saw is working from the bottom.
Saw tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
LaRue controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that LaRue has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
LaRue looking to control but Saw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Saw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaRue avoids the attempt from Saw to control.
LaRue with shots to the head and body - Saw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saw tries to buck LaRue off but he can't manage it.
Saw is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaRue looking to control but Saw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saw is in a horrible position here. LaRue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Saw tries to hold on but LaRue pushes him away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LaRue. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
LaRue looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRue tries to control but Saw wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko LaRue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koko LaRue's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
LaRue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saw keeps the fight on the outside.
Saw tries to clinch there but LaRue circles away.
Saw feints and as LaRue raises his hands in defense, Saw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaRue 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.
LaRue manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saw tries to hold on but LaRue postures up.
LaRue tries to control but Saw wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Saw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LaRue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koko LaRue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko LaRue has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saw tries to pass the half guard into mount. LaRue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
LaRue is trying is best to control the position here.
LaRue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LaRue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue managing to control the position.
Saw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LaRue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaRue manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko LaRue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaRue 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko LaRue!
In his post fight interview, Koko LaRue started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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