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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Drawinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Rage (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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185 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Drawinski!
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, Rocky Rage!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drawinski circles away.
Rage slips a jab from Drawinski.
Rage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage scores with a one two! Drawinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rage blocks a head kick by Drawinski.
Drawinski tries to move into range but Rage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Drawinski counters with a single leg into guard. Rage didn't expect that.
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!
Rage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drawinski controls the pace.
Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drawinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drawinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drawinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawinski stands up and waves to Rage to follow him.
Rage lands with an uppercut that bounces Drawinski off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drawinski.
Rage connects with a right hand. Drawinski shakes it off.
Rage digs a good body shot into Drawinski's ribs.
Drawinski takes one on the button.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drawinski under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawinski throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage connects with a body shot that sends Drawinski's belly button to the back.
Rage cracks Drawinski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drawinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage lands with a right hand.
Drawinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Drawinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drawinski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drawinski is in Rage's guard.
Rage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drawinski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rage.
Rage tries to improve position but can't.
Rage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawinski wants to control but Rage is keeping busy.
Drawinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rage pulls his head out easily.
Rage trying to control from Drawinski's half guard. Drawinski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Drawinski has his foot on Rage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rage works his way back into a safe position though.
Drawinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rage defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drawinski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Rage as the two fighters clinch.
Drawinski blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage trying to stall but Drawinski improves his position.
Rage tries a body shot but Drawinski blocks it.
Drawinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drawinski tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drawinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Rage.
Drawinski pulls guard successfully.
Rage wants to control from the top but Drawinski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Rage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drawinski tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drawinski to the ground. Drawinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drawinski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rage tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drawinski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Drawinski won't let Rage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Drawinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Drawinski.
Drawinski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage tries to hold on but Drawinski postures up.
Drawinski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Rocky Rage has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Drawinski controlling the position easily from mount.
Drawinski landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Rocky Rage's cut even more.
Rage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Rocky Rage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drawinski landing punches.
Rage is rocked!
Rocky Rage'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 Rocky Rage's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Drawinski!
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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
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