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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaskan Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Summit. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alaskan Assassin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Salmon! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Salmon tries to clinch up and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Salmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab. Assassin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Salmon! Assassin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Salmon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Salmon and Assassin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salmon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Assassin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salmon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Assassin is trying to break free. Assassin letting Salmon take a breather here. Assassin tries to break free but Salmon pushes him back against the cage. Assassin is trying to push Salmon away but Salmon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Salmon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salmon looking to stall.
Assassin swings wildly with an uppercut but Salmon uses good head movement to avoid it. Salmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Assassin up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Assassin tightens his grip and picks Salmon up, before dumping him to the ground. Salmon manages to land in guard. Salmon kicks Assassin off and gets to his feet. Assassin lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Salmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Assassin lands a big head kick that sends Salmon tumbling to the mat! Assassin takes a step backwards and waves Salmon back to his feet - he wants the finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaskan Assassin dominated that round. That's time! Assassin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Assassin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salmon counters by clinching up.
Salmon is rocked!
It looks like King Salmon has been cut. Assassin tries to break the clinch but Salmon is controlling the position. Assassin has hold of one of Salmon's legs. Salmon is fighting the takedown attempt but Assassin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Assassin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salmon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Assassin, into his guard. Salmon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Salmon darts in and clinches Assassin up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Assassin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salmon uses from the top position. Salmon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Salmon moves out of range of the strikes. Salmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Assassin circles away.
Salmon moves in looking to clinch but Assassin pushes him off. Salmon tries to clinch but Assassin is having none of it. Salmon tries to clinch and Assassin counters with a three punch combo that has Salmon backing up. Salmon nods at Assassin to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salmon moves in looking to clinch but Assassin pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Salmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Salmon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Assassin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Salmon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. 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! Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Assassin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Assassin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salmon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Assassin is in Salmon's guard. Salmon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salmon pushes Assassin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss. Assassin swinging wildly here.
Assassin lands a leg kick that knocks Salmon off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Assassin tries a head kick but it misses.
Salmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Assassin circles away.
Assassin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Assassin misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Salmon moves in looking to clinch but Assassin pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Salmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaskan Assassin dominated that second round. The cut man is working on King Salmon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Assassin throws a quick inside leg kick. Assassin looks to throw the jab but Salmon is out of range. Alaskan Assassin is winning the standup battle so far. Salmon fails in his attempt to clinch. Salmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assassin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Assassin looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Assassin prevents Salmon from getting back to his feet. Assassin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salmon has escaped and now he's on top! Salmon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Assassin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. King Salmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Salmon is pushing Assassin's head away, looking to escape. Assassin manages to hold on to the position though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Assassin swings around for an armbar but Salmon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Assassin's guard. Alaskan Assassin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Salmon stands and steps away. Assassin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Assassin feints and then cracks Salmon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salmon down. Salmon tries to clinch but Assassin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salmon avoids the head kick by Assassin.
Salmon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Assassin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Salmon wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salmon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight! Alaskan Assassin showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assassin, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alaskan Assassin! Alaskan Assassin made sure to mention his sponsor, New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview.
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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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