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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uptown Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darcus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uptown Money!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Uptown Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington stops Money from getting back to his feet.
Money is not content to let Washington control the position.
Washington tries to stand and escape but Money is controlling the position.
Washington prevents Money from standing back up.
Washington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington not doing much here.
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Money.
Money is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uptown Money.
Money presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington jumps guard.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Money passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money passes to side control.
Washington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Money wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Money.
Washington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Money is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Washington to work.
Washington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Money jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Money pushes Washington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Money wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Money gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Money stuffs the takedown.
Washington rushes Money and presses him up against the cage.
Money lands a knee to the head.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Money misses with an elbow strike.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Money up against the cage.
Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Washington seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Money.
Money cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Money is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darcus Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Money feints a jab promting Washington to slip. Money then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington wants to stand but Money has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washington prevents Money from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up.
Money won't allow Washington to pass to mount.
Money manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Washington closes the distance and pushes Money back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Money.
Money misses with a knee strike.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Money tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Money tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Money drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money throws an elbow that misses.
Money jumps guard but Washington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Money up against the cage.
Money takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Uptown Money has been cut.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uptown Money.
Money looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Darcus Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Money tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Money tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Money with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Money tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Money tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Money's guard.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Money is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington won't allow Money to get back to his feet.
Darcus Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Money lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Money looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo bu Money just gets out of the way.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Money back into the cage.
Money tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Money throws an elbow but misses.
Money jumps guard but Washington stands there with Money around his waist. Money gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darcus Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uptown Money's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Money.
Money tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Money tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Money looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Darcus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uptown Money.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Money to the mat! Money manages to get full guard.
Washington stays in close to Money's body and controls the position.
Washington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Money keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington tries to stand but Money is controlling from the bottom.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uptown Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Money swinging wildly here.
Money lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Money throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Washington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Money is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Money is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Washington wants to control the pace but Money is squirming around nicely.
Money is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Washington controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Money really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Washington controlling the pace for now.
Washington tries to control but Money wriggling away.
Money is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uptown Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington blocks Money's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darcus Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darcus Washington!
An intense looking Darcus Washington took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '(Darcus slaps the ring announcer viciously) My pimp hand is STRONG, Bitches!!!!!'.
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