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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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201 lbs
16 - 8 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra takes a swing at Headden's ribcage but misses.
Sinatra shoots in for a double leg but Headden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinatra throws a body punch but Headden moves out of range.
Headden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sinatra pinned against the cage. Sinatra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Headden misses with a takedown
and Sinatra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sinatra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Headden manages to avoid it.
Headden wants to clinch up but Sinatra keeps it at a distance.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown but Headden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Headden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Headden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Headden scores with a body shot.
Sinatra scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden throws a lazy right hand but Sinatra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sinatra.
Sinatra digs a good hook to Headden's body.
Sinatra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Headden.
Sinatra cracks Headden with an open hand slap.
Sinatra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Headden.
Sinatra throws a series of punches but Headden moves out of range.
Sinatra looks to score with a jab to the body but Headden is just out of range.
A slow jab from Sinatra misses its intended target.
Sinatra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steve Headden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
Headden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden avoids the body shot from Sinatra.
Headden tries to clinch but Sinatra moves away
and Sinatra counters with a one-two to the body.
Headden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
Headden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Sinatra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Headden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Headden misses with a body kick.
Headden closes the distance and clinches.
Sinatra is looking to break free of the clinch but Headden has double underhooks.
Headden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Headden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sinatra is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra has Headden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Headden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sinatra gets control of Headden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sinatra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sinatra looking to control.
Headden with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sinatra holds on and takes a little breather.
Headden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sinatra keeping full guard, as Headden tries to pass.
Sinatra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sinatra working over Headden with some ground and pound. Headden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sinatra thows a huge punch but Headden dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinatra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Headden's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Headden is not content to let Sinatra control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Headden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Sinatra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Sinatra.
Sinatra misses with a wild body shot.
Headden catches Sinatra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sinatra misses with a body shot.
Sinatra moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinatra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Headden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinatra manages to avoid it.
Headden slips a jab from Sinatra.
Sinatra thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Headden.
Sinatra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sinatra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sinatra thows a huge punch but Headden dodges it nicely.
Headden won't allow Sinatra to pass to mount.
Headden is pressing down on Sinatra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sinatra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Headden is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sinatra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Headden's guard.
Sinatra is nestled in close to Headden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sinatra prevents Headden from improving his position.
Sinatra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinatra is working for an americana but Headden has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sinatra was thinking about the submission.
Sinatra with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra is looking to advance position but Headden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Headden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sinatra hang on?
Sinatra is looking to improve his position but Headden isn't that keen on the idea.
Sinatra is squirming around, avoiding Headden's attempts to control the action.
Headden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sinatra tries to hold on but Headden pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra is desperately trying to improve his position but Headden has a good base and remains in mount.
Sinatra wants to control but Headden is having none of it.
Sinatra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sinatra is trying to control but Headden manages to pass to mount!
Sinatra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Headden tries to control but Sinatra wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Sinatra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Headden walks into a stiff left hand from Sinatra.
Headden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sinatra misses with a takedown attempt
and Headden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Headden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Headden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Headden moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinatra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Headden was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinatra.
Sinatra shoots in and drives through. Headden sprawls well.
Sinatra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinatra has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Headden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Headden.
Headden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Headden.
Sinatra is looking to break free of the clinch but Headden has double underhooks.
Headden throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinatra.
Headden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Headden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sinatra looking for a takedown.
Headden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Sinatra 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.
Headden tries to score a body lock takedown but Sinatra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Headden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sinatra blocks an uppercut.
Headden misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Headden.
Headden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Headden working aggressively here.
Headden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sinatra is defending well for now.
Headden misses with the head strike.
Sinatra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sinatra manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinatra is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Headden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra wants to control but Headden is keeping him busy.
Sinatra staying calm.
Headden is looking to regain half guard here but Sinatra keeps moving and retains side control.
Sinatra takes a little break here. Headden wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steve Headden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Sinatra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A slow jab from Sinatra misses its intended target.
Headden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sinatra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Headden is fending him off so far but Sinatra persists. Nope, Headden circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinatra blocks a head kick by Headden.
Headden slips a jab from Sinatra.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Sinatra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Headden moves away from the strike by Sinatra.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Sinatra.
I've got Sinatra 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sinatra!
A very excited looking Frank Sinatra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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