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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Rourke is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazer misses with a takedown
so Rourke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lazer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lazer is adopting a defensive guard.
Lazer keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
Rourke postures up in Lazer's guard and throws a big left but Lazer blocks it.
Lazer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lazer has his hands on Rourke's head, controlling the position.
Lazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rourke is one step ahead there.
Rourke is working Lazer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lazer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rourke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lazer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke lands a couple of digs.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Lazer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rourke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rourke trying to control but Lazer is working from the bottom.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Major Lazer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lazer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rourke counters with a three punch combo that has Lazer backing up. Lazer nods at Rourke to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazer as he avoids it easily.
Lazer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke is looking to clinch but Lazer is avoiding it.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Lazer. No joy for Rourke on that attempt.
Lazer 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.
Rourke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lazer throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lazer's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Lazer trying to control the position.
Rourke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazer is keeping the position for now.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Lazer keeps moving.
Lazer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rourke is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Rourke wants to control but Lazer passes into side.
Rourke tries to improve position but can't.
Rourke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lazer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lazer is looking to take a break and control but Rourke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is trying to work for a kimura but Rourke is defending well.
Rourke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rourke is looking to improve his position.
Lazer trying to pass the guard but Rourke defending well.
Lazer wants to advance to full mount but Rourke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lazer trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke wants to sweep here but Lazer controlling him for the moment.
Lazer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Rourke 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.
Rourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazer circles away.
Rourke feints and as Lazer raises his hands in defense, Rourke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rourke won't allow Lazer to sweep him here.
Lazer working for a triangle but Rourke defends it easily.
Lazer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lazer can't keep his opponent in guard - Rourke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rourke trying to control from half guard but Lazer is working away.
Lazer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rourke.
Rourke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lazer is trying to get back to full guard.
Lazer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke tries to stand and escape but Lazer actually recovers to full guard.
Rourke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lazer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rourke manages to get himself to full guard.
Lazer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lazer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rourke is retaining full guard.
Lazer trying to control but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Rourke wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
Rourke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rourke tries to clinch but Lazer is having none of it.
Lazer gets caught napping as Rourke dives in and scores a takedown. Lazer manages to retain guard.
Lazer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rourke defends it easily.
Lazer pushes Rourke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Lazer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lazer won't be happy with that.
Lazer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rourke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rourke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lazer keeping hold of Rourke's head, controlling as best he can.
Rourke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sam Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazer is on top in guard.
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer pushes down on Rourke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lazer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rourke wants to get back to his feet.
Rourke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rourke trying to control the position.
Rourke keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking to stand up but Lazer isn't so interested in that idea.
Lazer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Rourke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lazer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lazer tries to hold on but Rourke postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke with a couple of short strikes.
Lazer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lazer wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Rourke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lazer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rourke swivels and escapes.
Rourke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lazer is trying to maintain the position but Rourke is very close to passing his half guard.
Lazer taking some punishment here, with Rourke in his half guard.
Lazer trying to hold on to Rourke's head to control him but Rourke postures up.
Rourke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rourke throwing shots but Lazer is blocking nicely.
Lazer is not content to let Rourke control the position.
Rourke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lazer keeping hold of Rourke's head, controlling as best he can.
Lazer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rourke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rourke's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke tries to roll but Lazer sticks to his back.
Lazer landing with strikes.
Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lazer lands a shot to the body.
Rourke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lazer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rourke's head.
Lazer trying to control from half guard but Rourke is working away.
Lazer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lazer is pressing down on Rourke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rourke is holding on for now.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazer.
Rourke wants to control but Lazer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer uses his free foot to push down on Rourke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rourke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer prevents Rourke from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Lazer.
Rourke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lazer.
Lazer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lazer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lazer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lazer dominating with strikes here.
Rourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lazer avoids the attempt from Rourke to control.
Rourke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Lazer's attempts to control the action.
Lazer looking to finish Rourke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rourke!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lazer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lazer 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.
Lazer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lazer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lazer with shots to the head and body - Rourke looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lazer with shots to the head and body - Rourke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lazer with a couple of short strikes.
Rourke is rocked!
Lazer landing shots from mount.
Rourke is still in real trouble! Can Lazer finish him?
Lazer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rourke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lazer lands an elbow.
Lazer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rourke is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lazer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
A very excited looking Major Lazer 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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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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