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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buford comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Randy closes the distance looking to clinch and Buford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Buford wants to stand up but Randy is controlling the position.
Buford seems to be looking for submissions.
Buford blocks the strikes from Randy.
Randy wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Buford wants to stand up but Randy is controlling the position.
Randy wants to improve his position but Buford is controlling well.
Buford blocks the strikes from Randy.
Randy is defending against the submission attempts here by Buford.
Buford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Buford gets back to half guard. Buford manages to escape and get back to his feet! Buford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Buford motions for Randy to come forward. Buford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Buford shoots in and bounces Randy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Buford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. This has been an exciting period of action! Buford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Buford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Buford shoots for a takedown but Randy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Buford's corner calls for a 1-2. Buford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Randy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buford misses with a double jab.
A jab from Buford finds it's way through Randy's defenses. Excellent takedown into side control there by Randy. Randy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Randy trying to control the position but Buford is working away. Randy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buford throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely. Buford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buford tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buford to the ground. Buford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Buford keeps the fight on the outside. Randy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Buford counters with a stiff right hand. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randy. Brooks Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirty Randy. Buford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buford throws a big shot that misses. Randy shoots for a double leg takedown but Buford sprawls well. He's pushed Randy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randy.
Buford keeps the fight on the outside. Nice sprawl there from Buford as Randy shoots in. Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A slow jab from Buford misses its intended target. Randy scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Buford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buford misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense. Buford misses with a straight right. Buford misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buford swats him away and circles back towards the center. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Buford dominated that round. That's time! Buford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buford misses with a right hand and Randy counters with a nice double leg into guard. Buford wants to stand but Randy is controlling the position. Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
Randy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Buford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Randy wants to get up but he can't break Buford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Randy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randy has managed to get both his arms back between Buford's legs - danger averted. This has been an exciting period of action! Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buford's guard. Buford has one foot on Randy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Randy staying out of range there. Randy wants to clinch. Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buford paws at him with a jab and circles away. Buford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buford throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Randy shoots in for a double leg but Buford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Randy shoots in looking for a takedown but Buford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Randy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Buford gets back to half guard. Buford won't allow Randy to pass to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Buford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buford pushes Randy off looking to stand but Randy dives back in and keeps control.
Buford actively working from the bottom here. Randy wants to stand up but Buford has a hold of him and won't allow it. Buford won't allow Randy to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Buford wants to control but Randy is keeping busy and won't allow it. Buford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Randy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Buford. Buford tries to buck Randy off but Randy is having none of it. Randy is putting a hurting on Buford here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Buford is not content to let Randy control the position. Randy stands up and beckons Buford to his feet. Randy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buford ducks right into an uppercut from Randy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Horrible takedown by Buford or perhaps it was just good defense by Randy which made him look bad. 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! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buford. Randy shoots in for a takedown but Buford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Randy 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.
Buford shoots for a double leg takedown but Randy sprawls well. He's pushed Buford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Randy checks a low kick from Buford. Randy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buford doesn't seem bothered though. Dirty Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup. No luck for Randy with that takedown attempt. Some wild striking there from Randy.
A punch combination from Randy misses. Buford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Randy dives in and scores a takedown into Buford's guard. Buford working for a triangle but Randy defends it easily.
Buford working for a triangle but Randy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buford tries to land a sweep but no joy. Randy throws a big elbow that misses. Buford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randy defends well. Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
Brooks Buford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Buford looking for subs off his back but Randy has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buford wants to get back to his feet.
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Randy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buford is looking for a sweep. Randy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Buford looking for submissions off his back. Buford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily. Randy not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randy trying to advance position but Buford counters by regaining guard. Buford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Randy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Buford looking for a sweep. Not yet Buford, not yet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Buford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brooks Buford did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randy looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Randy wants to control from the top but Buford keeps moving. Buford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randy manages to get himself to full guard.
Randy wants to sweep here but Buford controlling him for the moment. Buford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Buford stands up. Buford throws a combination that misses and Randy counters with a right hand to the body. Brooks Buford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Left hook, right uppercut from Randy. 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! Randy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randy wants to clinch up but Buford keeps it at a distance. Randy misses with a few strikes there.
Buford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Randy blocks a leg kick. Buford with a nice cross. Buford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Buford. Randy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Buford is looking to regain half guard here but Randy keeps moving and retains side control. Buford is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Randy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buford looking for submissions off his back. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Buford is not content to let Randy control the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randy wants to stand up but Buford has a hold of him and won't allow it. Buford is pressing down on Randy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Randy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randy has managed to get both his arms back between Buford's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Randy won't allow Buford to sweep him here. Buford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randy is aware though and is defending well. Buford working a defensive guard but Randy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Buford is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Randy wants to stand but Buford is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randy advances nicely into full mount. Buford sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Buford is trying to stand back up but Randy is controlling him
Randy is looking to advance position but Buford won't allow it. Buford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Buford pushes Randy off and gets back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Buford throws a right hand that Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Randy also avoids with ease. Brooks Buford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Buford misses with a takedown attempt and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Buford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randy swivels and escapes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brooks Buford will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Buford swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy. Buford closes the distance and clinches up with Randy, looking for a takedown. Buford pushes Randy against the cage but Randy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Buford looks to land a combination but Randy avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Buford.
Buford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buford gets caught flat footed, as Randy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buford is keeping the position for now. Buford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randy defends well. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Randy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buford trying to keep a closed guard but Randy is proving a slippery customer.
Buford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randy passes into half guard.
Buford is looking to improve his position.
Randy wants to stand but Buford has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Buford wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buford striking from the bottom. Randy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Buford tries to get to full guard but Randy has control of the leg. Randy lands with a punch from half guard. Buford wants to improve his position but Randy is controlling well.
Randy uses his free foot to push down on Buford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buford. Randy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buford blocking the ground and pound. Randy throwing strikes here but Buford is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Randy controlling from the full mount. Randy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buford because Randy loaded up on that one. Randy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Buford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buford pushing down on Randy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Buford tries to pass to full mount but Randy defends it. Buford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randy is trying to control but can't.
Randy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buford is working away from the top position though. Randy is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Buford is trying to work for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randy wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Dirty Randy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Buford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Brooks Buford! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Brooks Buford! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Brooks Buford!
Brooks Buford wins by unanimous decision! Brooks Buford retains his welterweight title! An intense looking Brooks Buford took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'cudnt have done this with out my camp at dudes gym those guys rock'.
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