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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Red Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Klaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Klaus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Klaus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blue moves into the clinch.
Klaus prevents Blue from breaking the clinch.
Klaus prevents the takedown attempt.
Blue prevents Klaus from breaking the clinch.
Klaus tries to score a body lock takedown but Blue shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blue stalling.
Blue successfully pulls guard.
Blue working for a triangle but Klaus defends it easily.
Blue managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue pushes Klaus off and gets back to his feet.
Klaus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blue shoots for a double leg takedown but Klaus sprawls well. He's pushed Blue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blue.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Klaus.
Klaus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blue swivels and escapes.
Blue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klaus is fending him off so far but Blue persists. Nope, Klaus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Klaus. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Klaus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klaus looks to clinch
and Blue counters by moving into the clinch.
Klaus manages to break the clinch.
Blue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blue has had enough of the clinch but Klaus keeps him there for the moment.
Blue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Klaus uses from the top position.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue pulls Klaus in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Red Blue has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Blue moves into the clinch.
Blue holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blue keeps control of Klaus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klaus letting Blue take a breather here.
Blue prevents Klaus from breaking the clinch.
Blue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klaus's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue is working for takedown but Klaus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Klaus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Klaus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue wants to break free but Klaus has control.
Klaus tries to break free but Blue pushes him back against the cage.
Klaus can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klaus prevents it.
Klaus working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Blue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klaus shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Blue has managed to clinch.
Klaus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blue is trying to break free.
Blue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blue has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Klaus regains guard immediately.
Blue decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Klaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blue tries for a takedown but Klaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Klaus or perhaps it was just good defense by Blue which made him look bad.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue throws a head kick but Klaus moves out of range.
Klaus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blue defends well and Klaus ends up having to push Blue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Red Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Klaus.
Blue is trying to force a seperation but Klaus has the dominant position.
Klaus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blue smiles and moves away.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt - Klaus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blue's waist but Blue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klaus off to one side.
Blue blocks a head kick by Klaus.
Blue displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blue clinches up against the cage.
Blue goes for a takedown attempt but Klaus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klaus.
Klaus throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Tyrone Klaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Klaus dives in and grabs Blue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blue pushes down on Klaus's head and hops out.
Klaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klaus looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaus misses with a low kick.
Klaus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klaus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blue holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blue has Klaus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klaus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klaus working hard to break the clinch.
Blue is trying to pull guard but Klaus has him pressed against the cage.
Klaus misses with a punch to the body.
Blue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blue has Klaus pressed against the cage.
Klaus is trying to push Blue away but Blue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blue tries to score a body lock takedown but Klaus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klaus smiles and moves away.
Klaus misses with a head kick.
Klaus shoots in for a double leg but Blue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klaus throws a right and a left that Blue avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaus fails with a takedown attempt.
Klaus misses with a takedown attempt - Blue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Blue dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blue throws a leg kick but Klaus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klaus lands with a kick to the temple. Blue shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Klaus throws a combination that misses
and Blue counters with a series of strikes. Klaus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blue drives through and clinches with Klaus against the cage.
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blue tests Klaus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Red Blue is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Klaus.
Blue looks for a takedown but Klaus sprawls well.
Blue swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Klaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
Klaus is looking to clinch but Blue is avoiding it.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klaus defends well and Blue ends up having to push Klaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klaus is trying to break free.
Blue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue is trying to drag Klaus to the mat but Klaus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klaus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klaus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blue wants to control from the top but Klaus keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klaus looking to control.
Klaus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blue dives into side control.
Klaus struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaus prevents Blue from moving into mount.
Klaus gets back to half guard.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klaus misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaus blocks a head kick by Blue.
Klaus stuffs the takedown.
Klaus shoots for a double leg takedown but Blue sprawls well. He's pushed Klaus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klaus throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily.
Blue has managed to clinch.
Blue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klaus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Red Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klaus smiles and moves away.
Blue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Blue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Blue!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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