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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gob Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Stax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gob Bluth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Stax! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bluth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bluth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stax. Bluth misses with a double jab.
Stax throws the left hand but Bluth avoids the punch easily. Bluth connects with a jab. Stax shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bluth but Bluth pushes him off and we're back to square one. A combination from Bluth does no damage. A combination from Stax does no damage. Stax staying out of range there. Stax scores with a jab. Bluth misses with a combination
and Stax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bluth thinking. Bluth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stax counters with a two punch combo. Bluth is breathing heavily. Stax swings for the body but Bluth moves out of range.
Stax moves away from the strike by Bluth. Stax takes a swing at Bluth's ribcage but misses. Jab by Stax. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bluth lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Stax with that takedown attempt. Bluth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stax counters with a left to the body. Stax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bluth, pushing him back against the cage. Stax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stax. A short left from Stax. Stax digs a right hand into Bluth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bluth's gas tank. Bluth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bluth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stax.
Gob Bluth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Stax. Stax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bluths head.
Bluth is rocked! Good body shot from Stax.
Oh Bluth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stax digs a right hand into Bluth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bluth's gas tank. A short right from Stax. Stax's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stax scores with a hook to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Stax.
Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Bluth seems to have got his legs back now. Stax just leaning against Bluth, taking a breather. Bluth blocks an uppercut.
Stax scores with a nice hook to the head. Stax struggles to land a body shot inside as Bluth controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Stax.
Stax lands with a light punch inside. A hook to the body from Stax.
Good body shot from Stax.
Stax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stax stalling in the clinch.
Bluth wants to get back to striking at distance but Stax won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Bluth fails to land. Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stax.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stax tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bluth just stands there and leans against the cage. Stax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bluth or not. Bluth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Staxs head. Stax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Bluth looking to stall.
Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bluth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stax working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stax stalls. Stax drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bluth pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Stax does no damage. Bluth misses with a straight left. Stax fails to land with a series of punches.
Stax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bluth counters with a left and a right that stings Stax. Jab by Stax. Bluth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Stax lands a jab-cross combination. A punch combination from Bluth misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stax digs a good body shot into Bluth's ribs. Bluth darts in trying to clinch and Stax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Stax controlling the action here for a moment.
Stax tries to pull guard but Bluth holds him up against the cage and eventually Stax drops back down to his feet.
Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Bluth wants to get back to striking at distance but Stax won't allow it.
Bluth can't break the clinch.
Bluth has had enough of the clinch but Stax keeps him there for the moment. Bluth wants to break free but Stax has control.
Bluth is looking to break free of the clinch but Stax has double underhooks. Bluth wants to get back to striking at distance but Stax won't allow it.
Bluth blocks an uppercut.
Bluth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Stax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stax trying to land knees to the body.
Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Bluth wants to get back to striking at distance but Stax won't allow it.
Stax lands a body shot. Bluth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Bluth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bluth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stax keeps control of Bluth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bluth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bluth has had enough of the clinch but Stax keeps him there for the moment. Bluth blocks a body shot from Stax. Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bluth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stax digs a right hand into Bluth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bluth's gas tank. Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bluth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stax keeps control of Bluth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bluth is looking to break free of the clinch but Stax has double underhooks. Bluth wants to get back to striking at distance but Stax won't allow it.
Bluth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stax stalls. The crowd are getting on Stax's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Bluth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Stax. A short left from Stax. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stax pushes Bluth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Stax lands a body punch in the clinch. Bluth can't break the clinch.
Stax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bluth. Bluth has had enough of the clinch but Stax keeps him there for the moment. Stax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stax is stalling here.
Bluth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Stax dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stax on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bluth just misses with a punch to the body.
Bluth looks to clinch and Stax counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stax. Bluth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stax is controlling him. Bluth pushes Stax off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Stax misses with an uppercut
and Bluth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stax moves in looking to clinch but Bluth pushes him off. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bluth misses with a looping left. Stax takes the fight into the clinch. Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stax is stalling here.
Stax receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Stax continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Stax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stax prevents Bluth from breaking the clinch. Stax is stalling here.
Stax misses with a hook from the clinch. Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bluth blocks a body shot from Stax. Stax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bluth is looking to break free of the clinch but Stax has double underhooks. with the fighters clinched against the cage, Stax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gob Bluth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bluth throws a nice looking combination but Stax bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bluth sizes up Stax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bluth misses with a hook. Stax ducked under it nicely. Stax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stax takes one to the side of the head.
Bluth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bluth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stax throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bluth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bluth tries to bum rush Stax with a series of wild strikes but Stax uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bluth. Bluth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Stax moves into the clinch. The referee calls for Stax to work.
Stax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bluth. Max Stax seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The is referee keeping an eye on Stax - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stax prevents Bluth from breaking the clinch. Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stax has Bluth pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stax throws a punch but it's blocked by Bluth. Bluth wants to break free but Stax has control.
Still in the clinch, Stax scores with a nice short uppercut. Bluth has had enough of the clinch but Stax keeps him there for the moment. Stax misses with the head strike.
Stax keeps control of Bluth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stax keeps control of Bluth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bluth blocking some punches.
Stax misses with some punches.
Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Bluth controls the action.
Bluth throws a head punch that misses. Stax prevents Bluth from breaking the clinch. Bluth is looking to break free of the clinch but Stax has double underhooks. Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bluth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stax prevents Bluth from breaking the clinch. Stax lands a body punch. Bluth prevents a body shot from Stax. Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Bluth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Stax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bluth backwards. Stax stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bluth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stax misses with a body punch.
Stax is looking to control Bluth's arms but Bluth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stax has his back to the cage. Bluth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bluth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bluth is trying to break free. Stax can't find room to land a body shot as Bluth controls the action.
Good body shot from Stax.
Stax lands a knee to the body.
Bluth wants to break free but Stax has control.
Bluth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stax stalling.
Stax misses with the head strike.
Stax taking a breather. Bluth tries to break the clinch but Stax is controlling the position. Bluth is trying to break free. Bluth is trying to break free. Nice body punch from Stax - that landed with a thud.
Stax lands a right hand. Stax keeps control of Bluth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stax keeps control of Bluth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short right from Stax. Nice body punch from Stax. Stax has Bluth pressed against the cage.
Stax scores with a hook to the body. Stax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stax lands a knee to the head.
Stax holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stax manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stax wants to sweep here but Bluth controlling him for the moment. Bluth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Stax lands a hook that stumbles Bluth back into the cage. Stax follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bluth to the canvas! Stax pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bluth has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Max Stax!
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energy
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RATING
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