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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manic Network (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Houghotn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manic Network!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Houghotn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houghotn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Network.
Network misses with a body punch
and Houghotn counters with a straight right hand.
Houghotn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Network shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houghotn as he jumps to the side.
Houghotn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Network was covering up waiting for the punch and Houghotn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Houghotn throwing strikes from guard but Network blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houghotn wants to pass the guard but Network is keeping the position.
Network wants to sweep here but Houghotn controlling him for the moment.
Houghotn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Network has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houghotn has managed to get both his arms back between Network's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghotn wants to control from the top but Network keeps moving.
Network managing to control the position.
Network has momentary wrist control but Houghotn slips an elbow through the middle.
Houghotn looking to pass the guard.
Houghotn gets to his feet. Network looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Houghotn slaps away a takedown attempt from Network, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manic Network. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Network scores with a leg kick.
Houghotn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Network's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Network keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Network is not content to let Houghotn control the position.
Houghotn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Network is staying active underneath Houghotn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Houghotn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Houghotn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Network knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Network manages to get to full guard.
Network trying to control the position.
Houghotn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Houghotn stopping the sweep attempt from Network.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network keeping full guard, as Houghotn tries to pass.
Network is working an open guard so Houghotn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Houghotn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Network takes the fight into the clinch.
Network prevents a takedown attempt there.
Network stops a takedown attempt from Houghotn.
Network breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Network tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houghotn swivels and escapes.
Network has a takedown stuffed.
Network is breathing heavily.
Houghotn lands a two punch combo.
Houghotn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Network circles away.
Network misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houghotn misses with a takedown attempt - Network sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manic Network seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houghotn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Network clinches up with Houghotn and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Houghotn dominated that round.
That's time! Network's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Network takes the fight into the clinch.
Network is working for takedown but Houghotn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Houghotn has clasped his hands together around Network's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Network is looking to reverse the position.
Houghotn working the strikes but Network uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Network might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Network is looking to control Houghotn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Network avoid being mounted?
Network moves into full guard.
Houghotn wants to control from the top but Network keeps moving.
Houghotn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghotn trying to control but Network is working from the bottom.
Network looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houghotn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Network keeping moving, preventing Houghotn from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ray Houghotn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Houghotn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Network on his heels. He'll look to pass Network's guard now, I'm sure.
Network wants to sweep here but Houghotn controlling him for the moment.
Network wants to get back to his feet but Houghotn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Network wants to sweep here but Houghotn controlling him for the moment.
Houghotn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Network. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn tries to free his leg and advance position but Network is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Network kicks Houghotn off and gets to his feet.
Houghotn shoots for a double leg takedown but Network sprawls well. He's pushed Houghotn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Network pushes Houghotn up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghotn tries to break free but Network pushes him back against the cage.
Houghotn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Network is defending well.
Houghotn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Network fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manic Network has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Houghotn.
Network looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houghotn is fending him off so far but Network persists. Nope, Houghotn circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn loads up on a big right hand but Network slips the punch.
Houghotn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Network is fending him off so far but Houghotn persists. Nope, Network circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Houghotn. No joy for Network on that attempt.
Houghotn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Network's guard.
Network keeping moving, preventing Houghotn from controlling successfully.
Ray Houghotn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houghotn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houghotn wants to control from the top but Network keeps moving.
Houghotn tries to stand but Network is controlling from the bottom.
Houghotn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Network is proving hard to escape from.
Network looking to control.
Houghotn looking to pass the guard.
Network is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Network manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Network can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Houghotn is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Houghotn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Houghotn gets the takedown into side control.
Network throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Network explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Houghotn shoots in looking for a takedown but Network manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houghotn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Houghotn looks for a takedown but Network sprawls well.
Network shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Network closes the distance and clinches.
Houghotn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Network gets underhooks to prevent Houghotn's takedown attempt.
Manic Network has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Houghotn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghotn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Network pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Network content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Houghotn prevents the takedown attempt.
Network successfully pulls guard.
Houghotn lands a couple of elbows.
Houghotn is looking to work some ground and pound but Network has wrist control.
Houghotn is looking to advance position but Network has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Houghotn is looking to get to half guard.
Houghotn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn is refusing to be controlled, as Network sits in half guard.
Houghotn tries to get to full guard but Network has control of the leg.
Network gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Network defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houghotn.
Network rushes Houghotn and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network slowing the pace effectively.
Network is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Network holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Houghotn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Network is defending well.
Houghotn tries to score a body lock takedown but Network shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Network breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Network clinches with his opponent.
Network working Houghotn over with knees to the body.
Houghotn tries to score a body lock takedown but Network shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houghotn prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Network changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Houghotn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Network.
Network tries to close the distance and clinch but Houghotn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manic Network is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houghotn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Network doesn't manage to clinch there - Houghotn circles away.
Network misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houghotn shoots in and drives through. Network sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manic Network showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houghotn 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 Antenori scores the fight for Ray Houghotn!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Houghotn!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ray Houghotn!
Ray Houghotn wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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