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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koolkid Criedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Manowar Die For Metal. Criedd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. i walk alone bastia theme song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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180 cm
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155 lbs
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187 cm
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curt Warburton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koolkid Criedd! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Criedd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Warburton with a poor takedown and Criedd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Warburton misses with a takedown attempt and Criedd counters with a series of strikes. Warburton will be more careful next time no doubt. Curt Warburton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Criedd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warburton! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Criedd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Warburton wants to get back to his feet.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position. Criedd looking to control and managing it successfully. Warburton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Criedd content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Warburton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Warburton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Criedd controlling from the full mount. Warburton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Warburton bucks Criedd off and manages to get back to his feet! Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt and Criedd counters with a left and a right that stings Warburton. Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt and Criedd moves into the clinch. Criedd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warburton with a poor takedown and Criedd counters with a single leg into guard. Warburton didn't expect that. Warburton is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Warburton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Warburton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Criedd dives into side control.
Warburton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Criedd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Warburton to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Criedd drives through with a takedown into guard. Warburton is looking to stand back up but Criedd counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Warburton. Criedd lands with a punch from half guard. Warburton is trying to stand up here but Criedd is controlling him well. Criedd decides to stand up. Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt and Criedd counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Criedd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warburton wants to get back to his feet. Criedd not doing much here.
Warburton is trying to escape back to his feet but Criedd uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Warburton pushes Criedd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Criedd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Warburton wants to get back to his feet but Criedd is dominant here and he's now got Warburton's back! Criedd keeps control of the position easily here as Warburton tries to buck him off.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet but Criedd has full control of the position and if anything, Warburton has just worked his way into a worse spot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koolkid Criedd dominated that round. That's time! Warburton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warburton has his takedown stuffed and Criedd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Warburton looking for a takedown. Warburton has Criedd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Criedd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Criedd prevents the takedown attempt.
Criedd is pressed up against the cage. Warburton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Criedd down to the mat. Criedd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Warburton misses with a takedown attempt and Criedd counters with a head kick. That will keep Warburton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Warburton tries for a takedown but Criedd circles away easily and Criedd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Criedd not doing much here.
Criedd stands up out of the half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Criedd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Warburton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Criedd manages to move to mount!
Criedd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Warburton wants to try and get back to his feet. Criedd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warburton is looking to escape. Koolkid Criedd has got the better of the ground game so far. Warburton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Criedd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Criedd controlling his opponent. Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Criedd looking to control but Warburton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. You get the feeling that Warburton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Criedd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Criedd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Warburton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warburton is squirming around, avoiding Criedd's attempts to control the action. You get the feeling that Warburton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Warburton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Warburton misses with a takedown attempt and Criedd counters with a takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A lull in the action here. Warburton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Criedd has just dragged him back down to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koolkid Criedd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Criedd throws a half hearted mid kick. Warburton has his takedown stuffed and Criedd moves into the clinch. Warburton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Criedd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Criedd throws a leg kick that misses. Criedd tried to score with a low kick but Warburton checks it. Warburton shoots and misses and Criedd counters by clinching up. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Warburton wants to take the fight to the mat but Criedd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warburton wants to take the fight to the mat but Criedd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Criedd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Criedd throws a solid leg kick but Warburton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Criedd. Criedd 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. Criedd with a nice head shot there. Criedd works a leg free and moves into half guard. Warburton is trying to escape back to his feet but Criedd uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet but Criedd is dominant here and he's now got Warburton's back! Criedd controls the action. Warburton is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Criedd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Warburton. Warburton is trying to get back to his feet but Criedd has full control of the position and if anything, Warburton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Criedd is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Warburton up.
Criedd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Warburton doesn't escape. Warburton is trying to stand back up. Criedd just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Warburton has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warburton staying busy and making it hard for Criedd to control. Warburton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Criedd.
Warburton looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Koolkid Criedd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Criedd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koolkid Criedd! After winning the bout, Koolkid Criedd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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