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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Miley Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 cm
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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184 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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, King Salmon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Miley Cyrus! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Salmon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cyrus circles away. Cyrus with a lazy takedown attempt and Salmon counters with a takedown into side control. Cyrus tries to bench press Salmon off him but Salmon keeps the position. Salmon misses with the ground and pound. Cyrus dodges the ground and pound from Salmon. Salmon throws an elbow but Cyrus slips to the side and avoids it well. Salmon throws a strike aimed at the side of Cyrus's head but Cyrus avoids it well. Salmon throwing strikes but Cyrus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Cyrus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salmon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cyrus but great work by Salmon. This has been an exciting period of action! Salmon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cyrus down.
Cyrus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Cyrus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salmon. Salmon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cyrus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Salmon throws a strike but Cyrus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Cyrus stopping the sweep attempt from Salmon. Cyrus 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! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Salmon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cyrus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salmon. Salmon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cyrus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salmon has managed to get both his arms back between Cyrus's legs - danger averted. Cyrus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Salmon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Salmon landing with the ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Salmon landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cyrus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salmon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Salmon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cyrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Salmon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cyrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Salmon throws a strike but Cyrus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Cyrus has gone for a leg lock! Salmon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cyrus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cyrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cyrus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salmon. Cyrus has momentary wrist control but Salmon slips an elbow through the middle. Salmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Cyrus has wrist control. Salmon throws a strike but Cyrus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Cyrus wants to pass the guard but Salmon is keeping the position. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cyrus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salmon dives on top into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Salmon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cyrus tries for a takedown but Salmon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Salmon misses with a takedown attempt and Cyrus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salmon won't be happy with that. King Salmon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Salmon gets back to half guard. Salmon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cyrus pulls his head out easily. Cyrus is looking for a kimura but Salmon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cyrus to get the leverage. Cyrus is looking for a kimura here.
Cyrus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salmon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cyrus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cyrus wants to work for an arm triangle but Salmon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cyrus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cyrus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salmon defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Salmon wants to get back to full guard. Salmon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cyrus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salmon defends it well. Cyrus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Salmon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cyrus stands and throws Salmon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Salmon is looking to reverse the position. Cyrus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Cyrus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cyrus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salmon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cyrus but great work by Salmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salmon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Cyrus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Salmon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cyrus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Cyrus taking a bit of punishment here - Salmon scoring with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cyrus is looking for a sweep. Cyrus is breathing heavily. Cyrus regains half guard, as Salmon was trying to land strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Salmon not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Miley Cyrus will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salmon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cyrus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salmon quickly recovers to half guard. Salmon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cyrus wants to work for an arm triangle but Salmon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salmon is looking for a sweep. Cyrus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Salmon is defending against the submission attempts here by Cyrus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cyrus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salmon has managed to free his arm - good work. Cyrus is trying to work for a kimura but Salmon is defending well.
Cyrus is working for a kimura but Salmon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Salmon looking for submissions off his back. Cyrus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salmon has managed to free his arm - good work. Salmon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cyrus is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cyrus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salmon defends it well. Cyrus is working for a kimura but Salmon is defending it quite comfortably.
Cyrus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Salmon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salmon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cyrus 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 Cyrus, into his guard. Salmon slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Miley Cyrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cyrus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Miley Cyrus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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