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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cks ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grash Mandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grash Mandicoot will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cks ss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grash Mandicoot! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! ss tries for a takedown but Mandicoot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mandicoot shoots for a double leg takedown but ss sprawls well. He's pushed Mandicoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mandicoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandicoot throws a head kick that misses. ss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ss showed some decent athleticism there. ss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mandicoot to get to his feet. ss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mandicoot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mandicoot 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. Mandicoot working a defensive guard but ss manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. ss stands up and beckons Mandicoot to his feet. Mandicoot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. ss stands up from guard. Let's bang! Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ss but ss pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mandicoot drives through and clinches with ss against the cage.
ss throws a head punch that misses. Mandicoot gets underhooks to prevent ss's takedown attempt.
ss is breathing heavily. ss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mandicoot regains guard immediately. Mandicoot looking to control.
ss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mandicoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control ss kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Mandicoot is working an open guard so ss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. ss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandicoot swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cks ss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandicoot takes the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mandicoot can't get the takedown.
Mandicoot is trying to break the clinch but ss is controlling him. Mandicoot manages to break the clinch.
ss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ss sprawls well. ss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mandicoot gets slowly back to his feet. Mandicoot rushes ss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. ss misses with an elbow over the top. Mandicoot tries to pull guard but ss won't allow it.
Mandicoot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ss smiles and moves away.
Mandicoot closes the distance and clinches up with ss, looking for a takedown. Mandicoot pushes ss against the cage but ss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mandicoot has taken the fight to the clinch.
ss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mandicoot's efforts to push away. ss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mandicoot.
ss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mandicoot gets underhooks to prevent ss's takedown attempt.
Mandicoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ss has him pressed against the cage. ss wants to take the fight to the mat but Mandicoot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mandicoot is trying to pull guard but ss has him pressed against the cage. Mandicoot successfully pulls guard.
Mandicoot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Mandicoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mandicoot forces ss back against the cage and clinches. Mandicoot is trying to pull guard but ss has him pressed against the cage. Mandicoot is looking to take this one to the mat. ss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandicoot is defending well for now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mandicoot obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! ss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mandicoot's efforts to push away. ss has Mandicoot pressed against the cage, preventing Mandicoot from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mandicoot jumps guard but ss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mandicoot is working for takedown but ss is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cks ss dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mandicoot has a takedown stuffed. ss fails with a takedown attempt from distance. ss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandicoot defends it nicely. Mandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ss pinned against the cage. ss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandicoot is defended easily by ss. Cks ss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grash Mandicoot. Mandicoot fails with a takedown attempt. Mandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandicoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. ss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. ss postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mandicoot to stand up. Mandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ss avoids it really well and circles away. Mandicoot throws a right and a left that ss avoids nicely. Horrible takedown by Mandicoot or perhaps it was just good defense by ss which made him look bad. ss fails to land the takedown. Mandicoot thuds his shin into the meat of ss's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandicoot looks for a takedown but ss sprawls well. Mandicoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mandicoot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mandicoot looking for a guillotine here but ss defends easily.
ss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Mandicoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ss dodges the punch combination from Mandicoot.
Mandicoot shoots in but ss avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mandicoot has a takedown stuffed. ss fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mandicoot throws a head kick but ss moves out of range.
Mandicoot moves into the clinch. Mandicoot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ss pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mandicoot wants to take the fight to the mat but ss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. ss tries for a takedown but Mandicoot manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mandicoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ss just stands there and leans against the cage. A short right from Mandicoot. Mandicoot digs a right hand into ss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ss's gas tank. ss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Good anti-grappling being displayed by ss as Mandicoot tries to tie him up. Mandicoot jumps guard but ss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mandicoot stops a takedown attempt from ss.
Mandicoot is trying to break the clinch but ss has him pressed against the cage. Mandicoot wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. ss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Knees to the body from Mandicoot.
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! Mandicoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cks ss will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ss as he jumps to the side. ss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ss showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. ss stands up and beckons Mandicoot to join him on the feet. Grash Mandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ss pinned against the cage. ss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cks ss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. ss tries to keep at a distance but Mandicoot has taken the fight into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mandicoot is defending well against a takedown attempt. Mandicoot is trying to pull guard but ss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Cks ss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grash Mandicoot.
That's one minute gone in the round. ss gets a trip takedown into half guard. ss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mandicoot to get to his feet. Mandicoot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ss defends it nicely. Mandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ss tries to avoid it but Mandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ss to the ground. ss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandicoot. Mandicoot clinches. ss tries for a takedown but Mandicoot manages to get underhooks.
Mandicoot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mandicoot wants to take the fight to the mat but ss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ss has Mandicoot pressed against the cage, preventing Mandicoot from circling away and getting back to striking at range. ss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mandicoot pulls his leg out and moves away.
ss looks for a takedown but Mandicoot sprawls well. Cks ss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mandicoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mandicoot lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mandicoot has managed to clinch.
Mandicoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ss has him pressed against the cage. ss is trying to push Mandicoot away but Mandicoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Mandicoot tries to land knees in the clinch but ss avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mandicoot pulls guard successfully.
ss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The fight moves into the clinch position. Mandicoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mandicoot breaks the clinch.
Mandicoot throws a right hand that ss ducks under and follows up with a left that ss also avoids with ease. Mandicoot closes this distance looking for a takedown but ss circles away. ss gets tackled into the cage by Mandicoot. Mandicoot maintains the clinch. Mandicoot is trying to force a seperation but ss has the dominant position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. ss has Mandicoot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mandicoot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mandicoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ss tries for a takedown but Mandicoot manages to get underhooks.
Mandicoot wants to get back to striking at distance but ss won't allow it.
Mandicoot breaks from the clinch.
ss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! ss stands up. Mandicoot lands a right hook to the body.
Cks ss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mandicoot tries to work over ss's front leg with a kick but ss checks it. Grash Mandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mandicoot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ss circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cks ss. Well I reckon that's a shut out for ss, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cks ss! Cks ss was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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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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