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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Socially Awkward Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to Hell(AC/DC). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Socially Awkward Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Penguin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Penguin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasa trying to control the position.
Penguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penguin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penguin is in close to Vasa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasa is looking for a triangle but Penguin pushes his legs off easily.
Vasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin chips away with some ground and pound.
Penguin throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penguin throws a strike but Vasa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penguin kicks Vasa off and gets to his feet.
Penguin rushes Vasa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penguin avoiding damage as Vasa throws knees to the body.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but Vasa blocks with his arms.
Penguin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penguin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Socially Awkward Penguin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vasa.
Vasa misses with some punches.
Penguin scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Vasa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penguin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Penguin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penguin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but Vasa blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penguin is breathing heavily.
Vasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penguin avoiding damage as Vasa throws knees to the body.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but Vasa blocks with his arms.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Penguin controls his hands.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Penguin prevents the takedown attempt.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penguin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasa's efforts to push away.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Penguin avoids a wild elbow strike from Vasa.
Vasa wants to take the fight to the mat but Penguin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Penguin misses with a knee strike.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Penguin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Penguin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasa tries to land a knee to the head but Penguin blocks with his arms.
Vasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penguin prevents it.
Penguin looking to throw knees to the head but Vasa is blocking nicely.
Vasa wants to break free but Penguin has control.
Vasa is trying to break the clinch but Penguin is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penguin prevents it.
Penguin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Socially Awkward Penguin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vasa shoots in for a takedown but Penguin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasa pushes Penguin away with a front kick.
Vasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penguin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasa somewhat.
Vasa fails with the takedown
and Penguin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penguin.
Socially Awkward Penguin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vasa.
Vasa is trying to break the clinch but Penguin has him pressed against the cage.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Vasa breaks the clinch.
Vasa misses with a takedown attempt - Penguin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penguin as he avoids it easily.
Vasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Penguin clinches up against the cage.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Vasa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Penguin lands a knee to the head.
Penguin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Vasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penguin is defending well.
Vasa is trying to maintain a safe position but Penguin gets an underhook and turns Vasa into the cage.
Penguin with a knee to the head.
Penguin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasa.
Penguin misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penguin is defending well.
Penguin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Penguin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasa's efforts to push away.
Vasa can't get the takedown.
Vasa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penguin looking to throw knees to the head but Vasa is blocking nicely.
Vasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penguin tries to avoid it but Vasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penguin to the ground. Penguin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penguin darts in and clinches Vasa up against the cage.
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!
Penguin looking to throw knees to the head but Vasa is blocking nicely.
Vasa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Penguin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penguin as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin tries to clinch but Vasa moves out of range.
Vasa has a takedown stuffed.
Penguin tries to keep at a distance but Vasa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penguin misses with a knee strike.
Penguin scores with a knee to the head.
Vasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penguin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasa with a poor takedown
and Penguin counters by clinching up.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penguin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penguin misses with a knee to the head.
Penguin misses with a knee strike.
Penguin looking to throw knees to the head but Vasa is blocking nicely.
Vasa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penguin up against the cage.
Vasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penguin prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Socially Awkward Penguin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penguin swivels and escapes.
Vasa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasa leaves Penguin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penguin wants to clinch up but Vasa keeps it at a distance.
Penguin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasa, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penguin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Penguin.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Socially Awkward Penguin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Vasa.
Penguin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penguin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penguin prevents it.
Vasa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasa is looking for a takedown.
Penguin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penguin tries a knee to the head but Vasa blocks it.
Penguin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Penguin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penguin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penguin keeps control of Vasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penguin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa pulls guard effortlessly.
Penguin is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasa has wrist control.
Penguin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Penguin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penguin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penguin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penguin postures up.
Penguin postures up in Vasa's guard and throws a big left but Vasa blocks it.
Penguin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vasa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penguin has Vasa in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penguin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Penguin tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penguin wants to clinch.
Penguin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penguin prevents it.
Penguin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penguin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vasa's face.
Penguin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nick Vasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socially Awkward Penguin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasa looks to land a combination. Penguin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Socially Awkward Penguin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penguin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Socially Awkward Penguin!
A very excited looking Socially Awkward Penguin 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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