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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Besson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Besson comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia - One (Your Name). Darcus Washington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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259 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luc Besson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darcus Washington!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Besson.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Darcus Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Besson defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Besson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington misses with a double jab.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Besson's defenses.
Besson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Besson counters with a two punch combo.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Besson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Washington's guard now.
Washington looks gassed!
Besson lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working for a triangle but Besson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Besson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Besson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Besson lands a couple of digs.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Besson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Besson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Besson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Besson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Besson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Besson chips away with some ground and pound.
Besson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Besson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Besson defends it easily.
Besson stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Besson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Besson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Besson stands up from Washington's guard - Besson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Besson instigates a clinch.
Besson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Besson winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Besson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Besson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Besson's back!
A lull in the action here.
Besson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Besson wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Besson bucks Washington off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Besson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Besson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Besson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Besson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington, as that shot connected.
Washington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Besson tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Besson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Besson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Besson looking to score a takedown here. Washington is defending well but Besson drives through and ends up in Washington's guard.
Besson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Besson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Besson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Besson distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Besson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington has his foot on Besson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Besson works his way back into a safe position though.
Besson lands a couple of elbows.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Besson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Besson is aware though and is defending well.
Besson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Besson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Besson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Besson defends easily.
Washington has his foot on Besson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Besson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
Besson distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Besson landing some decent shots from guard.
Besson stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Besson cracks Washington with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Besson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington is looking for a triangle but Besson pushes his legs off easily.
Washington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Luc Besson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Besson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Besson is controlling him.
Besson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Besson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Besson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Besson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Besson connects with a couple of short punches.
Besson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Besson connects with a couple of short punches.
Besson won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Besson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Besson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Besson chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Besson defends well.
Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Besson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Besson is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Besson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Besson forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Washington tries for a takedown but Besson manages to get underhooks.
Besson manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Besson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Besson.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Besson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luc Besson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darcus Washington.
Besson landing knees to the head.
Washington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Besson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Besson moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Besson working Washington over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Besson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Besson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Besson closes the distance and pushes Washington back into the cage.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Besson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Besson with a knee to the head.
Besson pulls Washington into guard.
Besson pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washington wants to control from the top but Besson keeps moving.
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Besson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington content to stall in guard here.
Besson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Besson is keeping the position for now.
Washington trying to control but Besson is working from the bottom.
Besson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Besson keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darcus Washington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Besson tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Luc Besson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Besson.
Besson shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Besson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington looking for a takedown.
Besson has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Besson manages to break the clinch.
Washington catches Besson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Besson is just out of range.
Besson instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Besson scores a nice knee to the body.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Besson is controlling him.
Besson with a knee to the head.
Besson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Washington postures up in Besson's guard and throws a big left but Besson blocks it.
Besson keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Besson trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Darcus Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc Besson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Besson has Washington pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Besson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Besson, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Besson!
A relieved looking Luc Besson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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