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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Money for Nothing. Brandon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Catch Em By Surprise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kenny Brandon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money fails to land the takedown.
Money forces Brandon back against the cage and clinches.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brandon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Money will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Money is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Money's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Money is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money moves into full guard.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Brandon won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Brandon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Money 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kenny Brandon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Money looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brandon stopping the sweep attempt from Money.
Brandon slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandon prevents Money from standing back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brandon prevents Money from improving his position.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Money's head.
Money has one foot on Brandon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Money throws the left hand but Brandon avoids the punch easily.
Brandon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Money takes a step back to recover.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Money as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Money closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Money lands in his opponent's guard.
Money with a nice head shot there.
Money throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandon has his foot on Money's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Money works his way back into a safe position though.
Money throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon can't keep his opponent in guard - Money advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Money is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money is working for a submission of some sort.
Money thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Money not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Money wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Brandon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brandon is trying is best to control the position here.
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 Gimme Money will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Money shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandon's guard.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Gimme Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Brandon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Money stands up from Brandon's guard - Money perhaps looking for a knockout.
Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Money defends it nicely.
Money thumps Brandon with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Money as he avoids it easily.
Money pushes Brandon up against the cage in a clinch.
Money tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Money circles away.
Gimme Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Brandon.
Money swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Money moves into range and clinches up with Brandon.
Brandon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Money using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Money prevents the takedown attempt.
Money is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brandon is looking to control Money's arms but Money gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brandon has his back to the cage.
Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Money avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money lands a shot to the body.
Money blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Money lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money moves into the clinch.
Money with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brandon trying to stall but Money improves his position.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brandon missing with knees to the body.
Brandon is looking to control Money's arms but Money gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brandon has his back to the cage.
Brandon breaks from the clinch.
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Money is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brandon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Money is looking for a sweep.
Brandon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Money throws a good cross that connects.
Brandon gets a clinch.
Brandon is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimme Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money looking to pass the guard.
Brandon controls Money momentarily but Money frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Money wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kenny Brandon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Money moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Money just leaning against Brandon, taking a breather.
Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gimme Money dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brandon gets a clinch.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Brandon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brandon looking for a takedown.
Money lands with a light punch inside.
Money with a knee to the head.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Money tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Brandon lands an uppercut.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Money has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Brandon jumps into guard, dragging Money to the mat.
Brandon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Money stands and steps away. Brandon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money clinches up against the cage.
Money tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Money throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
Brandon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Money drags the fight down to the ground.
Money tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brandon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Money's body to avoid the submission. Money has instead reached around Brandon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Money arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gimme Money!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gimme Money thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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