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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Voldemort (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 Sydney, Drew Pugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lord Voldemort!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voldemort rushes Pugh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voldemort effectively controlling the action here.
Voldemort has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voldemort has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pugh uses from the top position.
Pugh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Voldemort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Voldemort trying to keep a closed guard but Pugh is proving a slippery customer.
Voldemort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugh stopping the sweep attempt from Voldemort.
Voldemort looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pugh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voldemort wants to control but Pugh is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pugh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Voldemort tries a head kick but it misses.
Voldemort tries for a takedown but Pugh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voldemort is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drew Pugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Voldemort.
Voldemort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pugh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voldemort somewhat.
Voldemort looks winded!
Decent striking displayed by Voldemort there.
Pugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voldemort closes the distance but Pugh moves to the side
and Pugh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Voldemort won't be happy with that.
Pugh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voldemort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pugh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Voldemort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pugh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Voldemort darts in looking for a takedown but Pugh gets double underhooks and turns Voldemort into the cage.
Pugh has Voldemort pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pugh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Voldemort tumbling to the mat - Pugh dives into Voldemort's guard.
Pugh preventing the sweep.
Voldemort working for submissions but it's allowed Pugh to get to half guard.
Pugh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Voldemort controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voldemort wants to get back to full guard.
Pugh stands up out of the half guard.
Voldemort scores with a head kick. Pugh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Drew Pugh has been cut.
Voldemort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voldemort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pugh defends it nicely.
Drew Pugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Voldemort.
Voldemort is breathing heavily.
Voldemort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pugh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Voldemort is trying to control the position but Pugh postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Voldemort is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pugh dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Voldemort misses with a head kick.
Voldemort shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pugh but Pugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voldemort shoots and misses
and Pugh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pugh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Voldemort to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pugh. No joy for Voldemort on that attempt.
Voldemort throws a sloppy head kick and Pugh moves out of range easily.
Voldemort loads up on a big right hand but Pugh slips the punch.
Voldemort closes the distance but Pugh moves to the side
and Pugh counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pugh stands up and beckons Voldemort to his feet.
Voldemort closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pugh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pugh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drew Pugh'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. This is the final round!
Voldemort fails with the takedown
and Pugh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Voldemort's guard.
Voldemort working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Voldemort holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voldemort trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lord Voldemort was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Voldemort tries to clinch but Pugh moves out of range.
Voldemort drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Voldemort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voldemort looking to sit in guard and control but Pugh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Voldemort has a closed guard, preventing Pugh from standing up.
Pugh postures up.
Drew Pugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugh wants to get up but he can't break Voldemort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pugh wants to stand and escape but instead Voldemort has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pugh wants to stand but Voldemort is controlling the position.
Voldemort trying to control but Pugh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Drew Pugh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Pugh. No joy for Voldemort on that attempt.
Voldemort tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pugh counters with a takedown into side control.
Voldemort tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pugh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugh stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lord Voldemort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voldemort shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pugh as he jumps to the side.
Drew Pugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Voldemort.
Pugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voldemort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Pugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pugh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Pugh!
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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
RATING
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