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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Baxter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Baxter!
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, Mike Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorn but Thorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter thows a body shot but no joy.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Baxter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Teddy Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter is looking to clinch.
Baxter wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Baxter drops his hands momentarily and Thorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Teddy Baxter has been cut.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Baxter avoids it well.
Baxter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baxter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Baxter shoots in but Thorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baxter.
No luck for Baxter with that takedown attempt.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorn as he jumps to the side.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
Thorn throws the left hand but Baxter avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter tries to move into range but Thorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorn sends Baxter crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thorn is motioning to the referee to let Baxter up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Teddy Baxter's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Baxter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorn counters with a left hand that sends Baxter to the canvas!
Baxter is rocked!
Teddy Baxter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Baxter is retaining full guard.
Thorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Thorn comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Baxter falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Baxter was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Thorn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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