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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Pasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasion has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. AJ Pasion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, AJ Pasion!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a two punch combo.
Hermit darts in looking for a takedown but Pasion gets double underhooks and turns Hermit into the cage.
Hermit drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pasion advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasion is pressing down on Hermit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hermit is holding on for now.
Pasion has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hermit works to full guard.
Pasion wanted to stand there but Hermit had control of the position.
Pasion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hermit is keeping the position for now.
Pasion tries to stand but Hermit is controlling from the bottom.
Hermit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasion slips nicely into half guard.
Pasion works his way into full mount!
Hermit wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pasion.
Hermit 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.
Hermit works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hermit is on top in guard.
Hermit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pasion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hermit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pasion is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hermit looking to pass the guard.
Pasion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermit throws an elbow that misses. Pasion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hermit's guard. Nice move by Pasion!
Hermit keeping full guard, as Pasion tries to pass.
Pasion advances to half guard.
Pasion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hermit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drunken Hermit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a one-two to the body.
Hermit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a series of strikes. Hermit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pasion has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pasion!
Hermit prevents Pasion from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drunken Hermit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermit misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermit.
Nice takedown defense from Pasion. No joy for Hermit on that attempt.
Hermit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hermit wants to work for an arm triangle but Pasion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hermit is trying to work for a kimura but Pasion is defending well.
Hermit seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hermit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hermit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasion keeps working.
Hermit works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Pasion really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Drunken Hermit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hermit cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hermit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hermit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pasion is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hermit with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hermit raining down shots from the mount!
Hermit trying to control but Pasion is having none of it.
Pasion blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit with good strikes from the mount here!
Hermit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pasion is now in Hermit's guard. A big mistake from Hermit there, giving up the dominant position!
Pasion wanted to stand there but Hermit had control of the position.
Pasion throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermit working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasion tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermit is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hermit dominated that second round.
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!
Hermit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pasion as he avoids it easily.
Hermit fails with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a one-two to the body.
Hermit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drunken Hermit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Hermit or perhaps it was just good defense by Pasion which made him look bad.
Hermit misses with a takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pasion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermit.
Hermit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pasion counters with a three punch combo that has Hermit backing up. Hermit nods at Pasion to acknowledge the strikes.
Drunken Hermit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasion counters with a three punch combo that has Hermit backing up. Hermit nods at Pasion to acknowledge the strikes.
Hermit has his takedown stuffed
and Pasion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hermit tries for a takedown but Pasion circles away easily
and Pasion counters with a series of strikes. Hermit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hermit has his takedown stuffed
and Pasion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hermit shoots and misses
and Pasion counters with a one-two to the body.
Hermit fails with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Hermit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermit shoots and misses
and Pasion counters with a two punch combo.
Hermit with a poor takedown
and Pasion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hermit with a poor takedown
and Pasion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hermit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pasion counters with a series of strikes. Hermit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hermit fails with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a three punch combo that has Hermit backing up. Hermit nods at Pasion to acknowledge the strikes.
Hermit fails with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit tries for a takedown but Pasion circles away easily
and Pasion counters with a three punch combo that has Hermit backing up. Hermit nods at Pasion to acknowledge the strikes.
Hermit misses with a takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Hermit.
Hermit has his takedown stuffed
and Pasion counters with a nice body shot.
Drunken Hermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pasion counters with a two punch combo.
AJ Pasion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermit tries for a takedown but Pasion circles away easily
and Pasion counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a series of strikes. Hermit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hermit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drunken Hermit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermit misses with a takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a three punch combo that has Hermit backing up. Hermit nods at Pasion to acknowledge the strikes.
Hermit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pasion counters with a one-two to the body.
Hermit misses with a takedown
and Pasion counters with a series of strikes. Hermit will be more careful next time no doubt.
AJ Pasion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermit rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pasion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermit thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Pasion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drunken Hermit!
Our winner, Drunken Hermit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
AJ Pasion was interviewed post fight and said 'be back stronger next time'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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