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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Metalingus by Alter Bridge. Rook is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr Krinkle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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195 cm
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285 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Rook!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rook wants to pass the guard but Prime is keeping the position.
Rook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime keeping moving, preventing Rook from controlling successfully.
Rook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prime keeping moving, preventing Rook from controlling successfully.
Prime looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rook shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Prime napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook seems to be working for a kimura but Prime defends the submission attempt.
Rook is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prime defends it well.
Prime is looking to improve his position.
Rook passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Prime!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook working for a submission but Prime is keeping him at bay.
Prime tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook throwing strikes here but Prime is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rook lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prime hang on?
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime wants to control but Rook is having none of it.
Rook wants to finish this one by submission but Prime is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rook.
Rook wants to take his opponent's back but Prime doesn't allow it.
Prime wants to hold on but Rook pushes him away.
Prime is looking to improve his position but Rook isn't that keen on the idea.
Rook looking to control but Prime is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prime?
Rook takes Prime's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Prime is in trouble.
Rook is looking for the choke from the back position but Prime is controlling his hands well.
Rook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rook is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Prime has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rook looking to break Prime's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Prime remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rook will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Prime has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rook has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Prime has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rook throws a series of strikes and Prime wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Prime taking shots to the head.
Rook can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prime is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rook unloads with some shots from mount but Prime bucks and avoids them well.
Rook has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prime's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Rook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Optimus Prime's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Prime lands a slapping body shot.
Rook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rook tries to move into range but Prime moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rook.
Rook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prime momentarily.
Rook misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rook misses the target.
Prime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Yuri Rook has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime tries to clinch there but Rook circles away.
Rook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rook throws a combination that misses
and Prime counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rook looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rook is breathing heavily.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Rook misses.
Rook lands with a good body shot.
Optimus Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rook throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
Rook has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prime.
Prime connects with a leg kick. Rook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prime misses with a double jab.
Prime has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime tries to stall but Rook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime trying to control the position but instead, Rook has worked for underhooks and has pushed Prime into the cage.
Prime tries a body shot but Rook blocks it.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prime lands an uppercut.
Rook is trying to force a seperation but Prime has the dominant position.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Rook.
Rook is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.
Prime stalling in the clinch but Rook improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Rook controls the action.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Rook controls his hands.
Prime working aggressively here.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Prime.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prime.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Rook controls the action.
Prime holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rook tries to pull guard but Prime won't allow it.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Rook.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Prime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Prime trying to control the position but instead, Rook has worked for underhooks and has pushed Prime into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime tries a body shot but Rook blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook gets control of Prime's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rook will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rook keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rook pulls Prime in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Prime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prime wants it to stay on the feet.
Rook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rook looks to land a right hand but Prime moved out of range.
Rook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prime swivels and escapes.
Prime thumps Rook with a low kick.
Rook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prime but Prime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Rook.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Prime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rook throws a hook but Prime avoids it easily.
Prime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime slaps away a takedown attempt from Rook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prime scores with a body shot.
Prime doesn't manage to clinch there - Rook circles away.
A left lands for Prime.
Yuri Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Yuri Rook's cut even more.
Prime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prime lands a nice shot that snaps Rook's head back.
Rook is rocked!
Rook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rook is still on wobbly legs! Can Prime finish him?
Prime looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Prime. No joy for Rook on that attempt.
Prime gets a clinch.
Rook seems to have recovered his senses.
Prime works on Rook's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Rook.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prime.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rook.
The referee calls for Prime to work.
Rook tries to break the clinch but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Rook is trying to pull guard but Prime has him pressed against the cage.
Rook blocks an uppercut.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rook or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Rook avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Rook pulls Prime into guard.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Rook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Prime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime lands a couple of digs.
Rook looking to control.
Prime passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Rook takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prime trying to control the action but Rook is working from the bottom.
Prime landing strikes.
Yuri Rook's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yuri Rook's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Optimus Prime!
A very excited looking Optimus Prime 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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