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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Rosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De La Rosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
De La Rosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Hendrix with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andre De La Rosa has been cut.
Hendrix connects with a knee to the head.
Hendrix lands a good knee to the midsection. De La Rosa won't want to take too many of those.
Hendrix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De La Rosa looking for a takedown.
De La Rosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hendrix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hendrix scores with a knee to the head.
Hendrix scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Hendrix is leaning against De La Rosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De La Rosa is trying to pull guard but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hendrix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hendrix landing knees to the head.
De La Rosa dodges an elbow strike from Hendrix.
Hendrix is struggling to control the position.
Hendrix looking to throw knees to the head but De La Rosa is blocking nicely.
De La Rosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hendrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De La Rosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa closes the distance and pushes Hendrix back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Hendrix.
Hendrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De La Rosa takes a shot to the head.
Hendrix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De La Rosa is trying to pull guard but Hendrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De La Rosa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hendrix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hendrix.
De La Rosa is breathing heavily.
De La Rosa manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hendrix is looking to stand up but De La Rosa won't let him.
De La Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hendrix has picked De La Rosa up and slammed him! De La Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Hendrix manages to pass to side control!
Hendrix decides to stand back up. Hendrix steps back and let's De La Rosa get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa clinches up against the cage.
Hendrix lands a hook that snaps the head of De La Rosa backwards.
Hendrix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hendrix is working De La Rosa over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on De La Rosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Hendrix.
Hendrix connects with a knee to the head.
De La Rosa wants a takedown.
De La Rosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hendrix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hendrix obliges.
Hendrix has De La Rosa pushed against the cage.
Hendrix has De La Rosa pressed against the cage, preventing De La Rosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hendrix.
Hendrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
De La Rosa can't get the takedown.
Hendrix is struggling to control the position.
De La Rosa goes for a takedown attempt but Hendrix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hendrix digs a good hook to De La Rosa's body.
Hendrix gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De La Rosa jumps guard but Hendrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De La Rosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Rosa tries to throw a body punch but Hendrix avoids it by throwing De La Rosa back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre De La Rosa's cut.
That's time! De La Rosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendrix moves into range and clinches up with De La Rosa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De La Rosa blocks the elbow strike.
De La Rosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hendrix walks away with a smile on his face. De La Rosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hendrix clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hendrix.
A knee to the head by Hendrix.
Hendrix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendrix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De La Rosa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendrix lands an elbow that stopped De La Rosa in his tracks for a moment.
De La Rosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Hendrix won't allow it.
Hendrix just leaning against De La Rosa, taking a breather.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hendrix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendrix prevents a body shot from De La Rosa.
De La Rosa breaks the clinch.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De La Rosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Andre De La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix moves in looking to clinch but De La Rosa pushes him off.
Hendrix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De La Rosa, pushing him back against the cage.
De La Rosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendrix blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendrix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De La Rosa is trying to trip Hendrix. He has hold of a leg but Hendrix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. De La Rosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
De La Rosa postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix wants to get back to his feet but De La Rosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hendrix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hendrix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hendrix!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix decides to stand up, so the ref orders De La Rosa to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Rosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De La Rosa shoots in and drives through. Hendrix sprawls well.
De La Rosa throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix thumps De La Rosa with a low kick.
De La Rosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendrix.
Hendrix has managed to clinch.
Hendrix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Hendrix.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hendrix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hendrix pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hendrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hendrix.
Hendrix leaning against his opponent.
De La Rosa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix lands a nice knee to the body.
Hendrix is struggling to control the position.
Hendrix lands a body shot.
Hendrix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De La Rosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hendrix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix lands a nice uppercut.
Hendrix lands with a left to the head.
Hendrix misses with a knee to the head.
Hendrix landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De La Rosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendrix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendrix scores with a hook to the body.
Hendrix presses De La Rosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendrix lands with a right to the head.
Hendrix'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.
De La Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendrix controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre De La Rosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendrix gets tackled into the cage by De La Rosa. De La Rosa maintains the clinch.
De La Rosa tries to circle away but Hendrix has him pinned against the cage.
Hendrix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hendrix stalling in the clinch.
Hendrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Rosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De La Rosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
De La Rosa can't get the takedown.
Hendrix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendrix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De La Rosa's defenses.
Hendrix scores with a knee to the head.
De La Rosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hendrix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De La Rosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendrix.
Still in the clinch, Hendrix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix lands an elbow that stopped De La Rosa in his tracks for a moment.
De La Rosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hendrix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendrix lands a shoulder strike.
Hendrix landing knees to the head.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De La Rosa takes a shot to the head.
De La Rosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
De La Rosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hendrix leaning against his opponent.
Hendrix connects with a knee to the head.
Hendrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing De La Rosa up against the cage.
Hendrix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
De La Rosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De La Rosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hendrix to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Rosa wants a takedown.
Hendrix unloads a knee to the mid-section. De La Rosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De La Rosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hendrix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hendrix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hendrix lands a nice knee to the body.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but De La Rosa blocks with his arms.
Hendrix scores with a knee to the head.
De La Rosa being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is working De La Rosa over against the cage.
Hendrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Rosa.
Stalling in the clinch from Hendrix.
De La Rosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendrix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
De La Rosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hendrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hendrix thuds his shin into the meat of De La Rosa's side.
De La Rosa moves into range and clinches up with Hendrix.
De La Rosa misses with a knee strike.
Hendrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De La Rosa letting Hendrix take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
De La Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendrix is keeping the position for now.
De La Rosa wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix wants to stand up but De La Rosa is controlling him.
De La Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendrix is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De La Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hendrix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De La Rosa has Hendrix in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Hendrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hendrix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Hendrix!
A very excited looking Jimi Hendrix 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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