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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anheuser Busch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anheuser Busch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anheuser Busch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Giant !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant tries to clinch up.
Giant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Giant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Giant is pressed up against the cage. Busch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Giant down to the mat. Giant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Giant tries to clinch there but Busch circles away.
Busch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Giant .
Giant moves into the clinch.
Busch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Giant walks away with a smile on his face. Busch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Busch closes the distance and clinches up with Giant , looking for a takedown. Busch pushes Giant against the cage but Giant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Busch sets himself, and Giant steps forward looking for the clinch! Busch avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anheuser Busch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Giant as Busch shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch tries to bum rush Giant with a series of wild strikes but Giant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Busch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Giant was covering up waiting for the punch and Busch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Giant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Giant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant looking to throw knees to the head but Busch is blocking nicely.
Giant tries a knee to the head but Busch blocks it.
Giant scores with a knee to the head.
Busch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Giant to keep the fight standing.
Busch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Giant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Giant moves into the clinch successfully.
Giant with a knee to the head.
Busch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Giant prevents it.
Giant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Busch is breathing heavily.
Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Busch, pushing him back against the cage.
Giant gets underhooks to prevent Busch's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Giant to work.
Giant manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Busch as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Busch looks for a takedown but Giant sprawls well.
Giant drives through with a takedown into Busch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Busch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Giant wants to stand but Busch is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giant tries to stand but Busch is controlling from the bottom.
Giant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Giant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Busch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant throws an elbow that misses. Busch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giant 's guard. Nice move by Busch!
Busch stops Giant from standing up.
Busch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Giant wants to get back to his feet but Busch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Busch is controlling him.
Busch wants to pass the guard but Giant is keeping the position.
Busch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant is looking to clinch.
Busch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giant tests Busch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Busch misses with a series of wild punches.
Giant closes the distance and clinches.
Giant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Busch's face.
Busch is trying to pull guard but Giant has him pressed against the cage.
Busch takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Giant - that landed with a thud.
Giant connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giant lands a knee to the head.
Giant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giant avoiding damage.
Giant lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Giant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Giant clinches with his opponent.
Little Giant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Busch blocks the elbow strike.
Giant lands with a left to the head.
Giant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giant pulls Busch into guard.
Giant working a defensive guard here.
Giant wants to stand but Busch is controlling the position.
Busch stopping the sweep attempt from Giant .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant wants to stand but Busch is controlling the position.
Busch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Giant trying to control the position.
Busch trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Little Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Giant doesn't manage to clinch there - Busch circles away.
Giant gets a clinch.
Giant prevents the takedown attempt.
Giant lands a nice elbow.
Giant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Busch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Giant somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Busch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giant is looking for a rear naked choke here but Busch reverses the position brilliantly into Giant 's guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giant is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busch prevents Giant from getting back to his feet.
Busch trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Busch trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giant lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Busch trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busch stands up over Giant , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch with a nice head shot there.
Busch won't allow Giant to get back to his feet.
Busch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Busch won't allow Giant to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giant clinches with his opponent.
Giant tries to land a knee to the head but Busch blocks with his arms.
Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giant clinches.
Giant stops a takedown attempt from Busch.
Giant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giant prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anheuser Busch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Busch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Giant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giant trying to stall but Busch improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant is stalling here.
Giant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Busch's face.
Giant gets control of Busch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Giant will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Giant looking for a guillotine here but Busch defends easily.
Giant striking off his back but it's not causing Busch any problems.
Giant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Busch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Giant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Giant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Giant closes the distance and pushes Busch back into the cage.
Giant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Busch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Giant to keep the fight standing.
Busch tries for a takedown but Giant manages to get underhooks.
Giant pulls guard successfully.
Busch wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Busch advances position into side control!
Giant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Giant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Busch is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Giant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giant is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Giant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Giant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Giant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giant wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Giant looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
Giant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Busch is controlling him well.
Giant tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Busch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Giant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Giant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Busch is controlling him well.
Busch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giant keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giant rushes Busch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Giant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Busch tries to score a body lock takedown but Giant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anheuser Busch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant connects with a knee to the head.
Giant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Busch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Giant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch wants to break free but Giant has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Giant .
Busch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Giant scores with a knee to the head.
Giant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Busch's defenses.
Giant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Busch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Giant can turn it around.
A knee to the head by Giant .
Nice elbow from Giant .
Giant successfully pulls guard.
Busch stops Giant from standing up.
Busch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Little Giant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busch prevents Giant from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Busch throws a strike but Giant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Giant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anheuser Busch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giant tries to stand but Busch is controlling from the bottom.
Giant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Little Giant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giant throwing strikes from guard but Busch blocks nicely.
Busch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giant .
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Giant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Giant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Giant !
A victorious Little Giant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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