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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soleil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Solitaire Unraveling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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193 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
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186 cm
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192 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baddabing checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baddabing throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Soleil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Soleil throws a sloppy head kick and Baddabing moves out of range easily. Baddabing throws a hook but Soleil avoids it easily. Baddabing throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baddabing throws a leg kick but Soleil moved away. Soleil throws a jab when Baddabing was well out of range. Soleil misses with a straight left. Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Soleil is just out of range. Baddabing misses with a straight right. A slapping leg kick lands for Soleil.
Soleil thuds his right hand into Baddabing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Soleil ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baddabing throws a combination that misses and Soleil counters with a nice uppercut. Baddabing clobbers Soleil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Baddabing throws a jab but it's blocked by Soleil.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Soleil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soleil. Soleil throws a right hand that Baddabing ducks under and follows up with a left that Baddabing also avoids with ease. Soleil instigates a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soleil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Soleil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baddabing misses with some punches.
Soleil managing to block the knees to the body from Baddabing.
Soleil has hold of one of Baddabing's legs. Baddabing is fighting the takedown attempt but Soleil gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Baddabing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baddabing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soleil throwing strikes but missing. Baddabing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Soleil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baddabing is keeping the position for now. Baddabing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soleil's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baddabing forces his way into half guard. Baddabing not landing any meaningful shots this time. Soleil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baddabing is working away from the top position though. Soleil is looking for a sweep. Baddabing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Soleil manages to get to full guard.
Soleil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soleil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soleil is trying to keep Baddabing in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soleil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baddabing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Baddabing scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Soleil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baddabing scoring with punches to the head and body. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baddabing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Soleil looking to control.
Soleil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Soleil looking for a guillotine here but Baddabing defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baddabing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soleil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soleil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baddabing 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. Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Soleil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baddabing postures up.
Baddabing cracks Soleil with a solid left hand. Soleil isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baddabing stacks Soleil on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baddabing! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baddabing lands some shots froms side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baddabing lands a few punches from side control. Baddabing scoring with punches and elbows. Soleil is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Baddabing will probably get the nod. That's time! Baddabing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soleil keeps the fight on the outside. Baddabing wants to clinch up but Soleil keeps it at a distance. Baddabing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soleil sees it coming and avoids it easily. Soleil lands a really nice looking cross but Baddabing seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baddabing. Soleil missing with a left hand there. Baddabing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Soleil throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jab, jab by Soleil - just one landing. Baddabing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Baddabing checks a leg kick. Baddabing getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Baddabing thuds his right hand into Soleil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Baddabing moves into the clinch. Soleil is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soleil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baddabing is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A head punch blocked on the inside by Soleil. Soleil blocking some punches.
A short right from Baddabing. Soleil breaks from the clinch.
Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch but Soleil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Soleil as Baddabing shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soleil paws at him with a jab and circles away. A lazy left from Baddabing finds it's target. Soleil misses with a wild body shot. Soleil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away. Baddabing throws a right and a left that Soleil avoids nicely. Baddabing defending well as Soleil loads up on a big left hand. Soleil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soleil blocks a jab. Baddabing swings for the body but Soleil moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soleil scores with a jab to the jaw. Soleil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luna Soleil seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baddabing throws a jab when Soleil was well out of range. Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soleil moves away. Baddabing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baddabing swinging wildly here.
Baddabing ducks under a wild hook from Soleil. Baddabing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soleil. Baddabing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soleil was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddabing. Soleil misses with a wild combination.
Soleil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baddabing throws a jab when Soleil was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Soleil. Baddabing is looking to clinch but Soleil is avoiding it.
Baddabing fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Baddabing moves out of range of the strikes. Soleil lands a nice shot that snaps Baddabing's head back.
Soleil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soleil misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baddabing!
Soleil wants to slow Baddabing down by chopping away at his legs. Baddabing cracks Soleil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Baddabing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soleil sees it coming and avoids it easily. Baddabing misses with a lunging right hand
and Soleil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Soleil. Baddabing scores with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt. Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soleil but Soleil pushes him off and we're back to square one. Soleil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baddabing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Soleil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Baddabing throws a leg kick and Soleil counters with a left and a right that stings Baddabing. Soleil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baddabing feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soleils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Baddabing moves into the clinch. Baddabing throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soleil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baddabing misses with a straight right. Soleil scores with a shot to the body.
Baddabing staying out of range there. Baddabing tries to keep at a distance but Soleil has taken the fight into the clinch. Baddabing is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soleil is defending well. Baddabing looks to throw an elbow but misses. Soleil tries a body shot but Baddabing blocks it.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Soleil. Soleil struggles to land a body shot inside as Baddabing controls his hands.
Soleil lands a hook to the side of the head. Baddabing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soleil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Baddabing misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Soleil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Soleil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Soleil gets through Baddabing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Soleil. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Soleil misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing. Baddabing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Soleil is trying to maintain a safe position but Baddabing gets an underhook and turns Soleil into the cage. Baddabing misses with a hook from the clinch. Baddabing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soleil pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soleil misses with a low kick.
Soleil throws a push kick but Baddabing slaps the foot to one side. Soleil misses with a hook. Baddabing staying out of range there. Soleil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Baddabing takes a swing at Soleil's ribcage but misses. Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baddabing tries to clinch there but Soleil circles away.
Soleil jabbing away but nothing is landing. Soleil shoots for a takedown but Baddabing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That kick from Soleil tenderised Baddabing's leg. Baddabing is trying to keep his angry face on. Soleil misses with a straight left. Baddabing fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him. Soleil stuffs the takedown. Baddabing scores with a decent looking hook. Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch. 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! Baddabing instigates a clinch. Soleil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut. Soleil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soleil misses with some punches.
Luna Soleil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Soleil tries a knee to the head but Baddabing blocks it.
Soleil looking to stall.
Soleil struggles to land a body shot inside as Baddabing controls his hands.
Soleil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baddabing up against the cage. Luna Soleil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soleil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baddabing. Soleil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baddabing's elbow. Soleil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soleil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soleil. Baddabing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Soleil tries to stall but Baddabing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baddabing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Soleil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Luna Soleil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Manny Baddabing!
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