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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Batong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bosse Batong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batong's head.
Gun leaves Batong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batong keeps the fight on the outside.
Gun tries to clinch but Batong moves away
and Batong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Batong manages to end up in side control.
Gun is trying to buck Batong off.
Batong trying to control the action but Gun is working from the bottom.
Gun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong shoots in and drives through. Gun sprawls well.
Batong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Batong fakes the leg kick and cracks Gun in the body.
Batong goes for a double leg but Gun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gun continues to drive forward.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
Batong blocks an uppercut.
Batong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batong trying to control the position but instead, Gun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batong into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batong blocks an uppercut.
Batong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gun uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Batong.
Gun gets to his feet - Batong follows without any prompting.
Gun throws an off balance right hand
and Batong counters with a head kick.
Gun dips to his left and cracks Batong with an uppercut!
Gun takes one to the chin there.
Gun throws a looping overhand right but Batong ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gun wants to clinch.
Batong has a takedown stuffed.
Batong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batong shoots in and bounces Gun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gun wants to stand up but Batong is controlling him.
Batong postures up in Gun's guard and throws a big left but Gun blocks it.
Batong prevents Gun from getting back to his feet.
Gun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gun tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batong gets to his feet. Gun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batong lands with a kick to the temple. Gun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gun jabs Batong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batong throws a head kick that misses.
Gun throws a lazy right hand but Batong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gun lands a glancing blow to the side of Batong's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batong.
Gun clinches up with Batong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Batong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosse Batong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batong.
Batong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gun defends it nicely.
Gun wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gun doesn't manage to clinch there - Batong circles away.
Gun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gun wants to clinch up but Batong keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Batong.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Batong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Batong has Gun pressed against the cage.
Batong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong throws a sloppy head kick and Gun moves out of range easily.
Machine Gun is winning the standup battle so far.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun tries to bum rush Batong with a series of wild strikes but Batong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batong moves into range and clinches up with Gun.
Batong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It looks like Gun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Batong moves into range and clinches up with Gun.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Batong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Batong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batong jumps guard.
Batong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gun gets to his feet. Batong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gun as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gun as Batong shoots in.
Machine Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Gun tries to clinch but Batong moves out of range.
Batong has closed the distance and engaged Gun in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun gets underhooks to prevent Batong's takedown attempt.
Gun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batong moves into the clinch successfully.
Batong pulls guard effortlessly.
Batong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gun stands up from Batong's guard - Gun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Batong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gun is fending him off so far but Batong persists. Nope, Gun circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gun is looking to clinch but Batong is avoiding it.
Gun lands a nice shot that snaps Batong's head back.
Batong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gun circles away.
Gun has managed to clinch.
Gun gets through Batong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gun lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gun.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
Batong is trying to pull guard but Gun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batong is breathing heavily.
Batong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gun can't find room to land a body shot as Batong controls the action.
Batong tries to pull guard but Gun holds him up against the cage and eventually Batong drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batong wants a takedown.
Machine Gun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Gun.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Batong tries to pull guard but Gun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gun prevents the takedown attempt.
Batong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Batong.
Batong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Batong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batong fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machine Gun dominated that second round.
That's time! Gun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batong forces Gun back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Gun.
Batong is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Batong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Batong won't allow Gun to get back to his feet.
Batong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gun wants to stand but Batong is controlling the position.
Gun manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gun tries to clinch but Batong moves out of range.
Gun clinches up with Batong and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batong drives through and clinches with Gun against the cage.
Batong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun tries to clinch there but Batong circles away.
Gun stuffs the takedown.
Gun moves into the clinch successfully.
Batong blocks a body shot from Gun.
Gun lands with a right to the head.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gun clinches with his opponent.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun breaks from the clinch.
Batong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun misses with a looping left.
Gun drives through and clinches with Batong against the cage.
Gun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batong moves away from the strike by Gun.
Batong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batong blocking some punches.
Gun gets underhooks to prevent Batong's takedown attempt.
Machine Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Gun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Gun.
A big left from Gun misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun rushes Batong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gun misses with some punches.
Batong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun moves in looking to clinch but Batong pushes him off.
Batong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gun but Gun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gun sprawls well. Gun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batong gets slowly back to his feet.
Batong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Gun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun misses with a looping left.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batong scrambles back to his feet.
Gun lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batong darts in looking for a takedown but Gun gets double underhooks and turns Batong into the cage.
Gun swings wildly with an uppercut but Batong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Batong prevents Gun from standing back up.
Gun manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Batong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machine Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gun 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machine Gun!
Machine Gun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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