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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahj Princeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Princeton has chosen Gods Gonna Cut yYou Down as his entrance music. Rahj Princeton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahj Princeton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Princeton's knee but Princeton avoids it well.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero connects with a right hand. Princeton shakes it off.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Princeton under the eye.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princeton momentarily.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princeton is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Princeton circles away and we're back to standing.
Princeton gets a clinch.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Princeton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Princeton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Princeton somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Princeton moves out of range easily.
Princeton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Princeton is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Princeton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Princeton in his tracks.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Princeton avoids it.
Princeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to sprawl but Princeton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Princeton stalling.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Princeton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Princeton pinned against the cage. Princeton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Princeton.
Princeton advances nicely into full mount.
Princeton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princeton avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princeton looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rahj Princeton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Princeton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Princeton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Romero's thigh. Romero counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Princeton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Princeton is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Princeton slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Princeton.
Princeton dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Princeton's head and hops out.
Romero looks for the body kick but Princeton saw that one coming.
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princeton clinches.
Princeton wants a takedown.
Victor Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahj Princeton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Princeton to keep the fight standing.
Romero tries to pull guard but Princeton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Princeton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Princeton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries to pull guard but Princeton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Princeton has him pressed against the cage.
Princeton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Princeton just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero tests Princeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princeton doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahj Princeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Princeton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Princeton.
Princeton lands a takedown into guard.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Princeton is one step ahead there.
Princeton stops Romero from standing up.
Princeton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rahj Princeton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahj Princeton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a body punch but Princeton moves out of range.
Romero jabs Princeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Princeton's head.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero tries for a takedown but Princeton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Princeton shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Princeton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Princeton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princeton keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Princeton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Princeton somewhat.
Princeton feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Princeton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Princeton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Princeton 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.
Princeton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rahj Princeton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Princeton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Princeton which made him look bad.
Romero jabs Princeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Princeton which made him look bad.
Princeton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Princeton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rahj Princeton.
I've got Princeton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rahj Princeton!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rahj Princeton!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rahj Princeton!
Rahj Princeton wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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