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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sills (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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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Lou Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Sills!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christensen preventing the sweep.
Christensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sills can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christensen controls the pace.
Sills is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sills looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sills is looking for a kimura but Christensen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sills to get the leverage.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christensen moves into full guard.
Christensen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sills defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sills wants to control from the top but Christensen keeps moving.
Christensen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sills wants to stand but Christensen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Christensen managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Sills was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sills moves into the clinch.
Sills is trying to drag Christensen to the mat but Christensen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Christensen is trying to break the clinch but Sills is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sills wants a takedown but no success here.
Christensen trying to stall but Sills improves his position.
Sills has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christensen after a bit of a struggle.
Lou Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sills.
Christensen stalling in the clinch but Sills improves position.
Sills tries to pull guard but Christensen won't allow it.
Sills is trying to pull guard but Christensen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sills has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christensen uses from the top position.
Christensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christensen works over Sills with some ground and pound from guard.
Sills looks winded!
Christensen wants to get up but he can't break Sills's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christensen landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christensen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sills 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.
Christensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sills controls Christensen momentarily but Christensen frees himself.
Christensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Christensen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christensen gets to his feet - Sills follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Christensen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sills looks for a takedown but Christensen sprawls well.
Sills tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sills somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sills.
Lou Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sills.
Christensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sills defends it nicely.
Sills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sills wants it to stay on the feet.
Christensen is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Christensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christensen looking to stall.
Sills jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christensen walks away with a smile on his face. Sills gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christensen tries to clinch but Sills moves away
and Sills counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lou Christensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sills tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christensen swivels and escapes.
Sills is breathing heavily.
Sills wants to clinch.
Sills misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Christensen blocks the low kick.
Christensen shoots in for a takedown but Sills shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christensen tries to clinch up.
Sills closes the distance and clinches up with Christensen, looking for a takedown. Sills pushes Christensen against the cage but Christensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sills clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christensen wants to get back to striking at distance but Sills won't allow it.
Christensen slowing the pace effectively.
Sills stops a takedown attempt from Christensen.
Sills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christensen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christensen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sills tries to pull guard but Christensen won't allow it.
Christensen has picked Sills up - he's going for a ride! Christensen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lou Christensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christensen working the head and body with strikes.
Christensen tries to stand and escape but Sills is controlling the position.
Christensen decides to stand up.
James Sills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christensen stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Sills scores with a four punch combination!
Sills swats away the attempt to clinch by Christensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen has Sills up against the cage in a clinch.
Christensen is trying to stall.
Christensen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sills content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Christensen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sills tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sills somewhat.
Christensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sills goes for a double leg but Christensen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christensen continues to drive forward.
Christensen trying to control the position but instead, Sills has worked for underhooks and has pushed Christensen into the cage.
Sills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sills shoots in for a double leg but Christensen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lou Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sills.
Sills scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christensen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christensen stalling in the clinch but Sills improves position.
Sills has Christensen pressed against the cage, preventing Christensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sills as Christensen tries to tie him up.
Sills has Christensen pressed against the cage, preventing Christensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christensen pulls guard effortlessly.
Christensen looking to control.
Christensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Christensen, not yet.
Sills trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sills wants to stand but Christensen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christensen keeping full guard, as Sills tries to pass.
Christensen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sills!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Christensen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sills is in a horrible position here. Christensen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sills is desperately trying to improve his position but Christensen has a good base and remains in mount.
Sills throwing hammer fists to the chest of Christensen. What's that going to do exactly?
Sills tries to hold on but Christensen pushes him away.
Sills is squirming around, avoiding Christensen's attempts to control the action.
Christensen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Christensen working the ground and pound effectively.
Christensen controlling his opponent.
Sills really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen unloading with bombs!
Christensen breaks from Sills's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Sills is desperately trying to improve his position but Christensen has a good base and remains in mount.
Christensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Christensen with a couple of short strikes.
Christensen landing strikes from the mount.
Christensen landing strikes from the mount and Sills is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sills wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Christensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christensen, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Christensen!
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RATING
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