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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emory Majors will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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190 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emory Majors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Majors looks for a takedown but Four sprawls well.
Majors clinches up against the cage.
Majors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Majors is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Four is defending well for now.
Four is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majors wants to take the fight to the mat but Four manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Majors tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rogue Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
Four lands a shot to the body.
Majors manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Four. No joy for Majors on that attempt.
Four drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four tries to move into full mount but can't pass Majors's legs.
Majors is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Four is pressing down on Majors's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majors is holding on for now.
Majors gets full guard.
Majors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Four wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
Four wants to pass the guard but Majors is keeping the position.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors pulls Four in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Majors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four is looking to advance position but Majors has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Four tries to hold on but Majors postures up.
Majors postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Four looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Majors moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Four has worked his arm free - good work by Four!
You can see the frustration on Four's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four is looking for a sweep.
Majors is putting a hurting on Four here, landing some big shots from side control.
Four is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Majors with the ground and pound but Four regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Four is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Majors scores with a couple of nice shots.
Four moves into full guard.
Majors makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Four looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Four is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Four has wrist control.
Majors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Four works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majors missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Four's head.
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Majors is aware though and is defending well.
Majors slips nicely into half guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Majors takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Majors throwing shots but Four is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Majors connects with a nice short shot to Four's temple.
Four on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Four moves into full guard.
Four is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majors postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Majors must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Majors feints and as Four raises his hands in defense, Majors changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Majors cracks Four with a solid left hand.
Majors works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Four is trying to get back to full guard.
Majors is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Four is pressing down on Majors's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Four is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Majors avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majors with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Four looking for a guillotine here but Majors defends easily.
Majors lands a couple of digs.
Majors cracks Four with a solid left hand.
Majors passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Four takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majors working the ground and pound from side control.
Four taking punishment in the form of punches.
Four is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Four is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Majors can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emory Majors!
In his post fight interview, Emory Majors started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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