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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes into the arena with Octopus's garden blaring out of the sound system. Bingo Star has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Moneybags!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneybags thuds his right hand into Star's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Star throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags tries to land a front kick but Star steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Star moves into the clinch.
Moneybags is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Star is defending well for now.
Moneybags gets through Star's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Moneybags misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Star throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Star landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moneybags avoids a wild elbow strike from Star.
Moneybags has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
A short body shot lands from Moneybags as the two fighters clinch.
Moneybags has Star pressed against the cage.
Moneybags takes a knee to the side of the body.
Star pushes off an throws an elbow but Moneybags leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Star.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Star just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moneybags's brow.
Moneybags breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is looking to clinch but Moneybags is avoiding it.
Star connects with a jab.
Star throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moneybags appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Star wants to clinch.
Star lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Star throws a sloppy head kick
and Moneybags connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moneybags on the side of the head.
Moneybags tries to keep at a distance but Star has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moneybags lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Star tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moneybags looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Moneybags. No joy for Star on that attempt.
A jab from Star misses.
A low kick from Star misses
and Moneybags counters with a straight right hand.
Star scores with a head kick. Moneybags tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Star.
Moneybags lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moneybags lands a left hand.
Star throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moneybags lands a body punch.
Moneybags is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Star just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moneybags's brow.
Star drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moneybags gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneybags throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Star.
Star lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moneybags backwards.
Star lands a nice elbow.
Star using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moneybags has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moneybags is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Moneybags to work.
Moneybags lands a right hand that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Knees to the body from Star.
Star misses with an elbow strike.
Moneybags wants to break free but Star has control.
Star using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moneybags has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moneybags lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Star lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moneybags.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Star's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moneybags throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moneybags misses with a punch on the inside.
Moneybags wants to stall.
Moneybags working aggressively here.
Moneybags throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stars head.
Moneybags lands with a left to the head.
Star scores with a knee to the head.
Moneybags blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Star lands a hook that snaps the head of Moneybags backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moneybags misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moneybags pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moneybags avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Star lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Star.
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 Bingo Star will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Star comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Star misses with a head kick.
Star lands a head kick!
Moneybags closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star throws an elbow that misses.
Star lands an elbow inside that Moneybags shrugs off.
Star misses with some punches.
Moneybags'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moneybags swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneybags managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
Moneybags avoids the elbow strike from Star, against the cage.
Moneybags misses with a body punch.
Moneybags wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Moneybags tries to work over Star's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Star misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags tries to throw a body punch but Star avoids it by throwing Moneybags back against the cage.
Star is trying to drag Moneybags to the mat but Moneybags just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Moneybags.
Star blocks an uppercut.
Star goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Star throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moneybags blocks it with crossed arms.
Moneybags escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Star.
Star seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Star takes one to the chin there.
Bingo Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star scores with a leg kick.
Moneybags throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Star uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moneybags.
Star changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Star misses with a straight left.
Moneybags doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bingo Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Star closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moneybags counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Star throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Star throws a right hand that Moneybags ducks under and follows up with a left that Moneybags also avoids with ease.
Moneybags tries to counter with a clinch but Star shakes him off and moves away.
Moneybags gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Star.
Moneybags breaks the clinch.
Star is looking to clinch but Moneybags is avoiding it.
Moneybags scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John Moneybags is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Star. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Star.
Star fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moneybags moves into the clinch.
Star lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to land a knee to the head but Moneybags blocks with his arms.
Moneybags lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Star lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moneybags.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Star.
It looks like John Moneybags has been cut.
Moneybags managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
Star tries a knee to the head but Moneybags blocks it.
Moneybags swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneybags landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moneybags throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
Star misses with a knee to the head.
Moneybags lands a right hand that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Moneybags lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moneybags avoids a wild elbow strike from Star.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moneybags throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stars head.
Moneybags misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags prevents a body shot from Star.
Star lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Star throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Star is trying to break the clinch but Moneybags is controlling him.
Star pushes off an throws an elbow but Moneybags leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moneybags throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
Star tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moneybags breaks the clinch.
Moneybags moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moneybags.
Star throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Moneybags.
Moneybags lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moneybags lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moneybags goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Star is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moneybags is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Moneybags - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Moneybags will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Moneybags's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Star uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moneybags.
Star throws a lazy head kick
and Moneybags counters with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Moneybags blocks the leg kick.
Moneybags throws a body punch but Star moves out of range.
Moneybags misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moneybags smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moneybags throws a body punch but Star moves out of range.
Bingo Star is winning the standup battle so far.
Moneybags throws a shot from downtown. Star moves away and avoids it.
Star tries to clinch up but Moneybags circles away and keeps his distance.
Star throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moneybags.
Star displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneybags throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneybags misses with a series of wild punches.
Star cracks a nice hook into Moneybags's ribs.
Moneybags throws a hook but Star avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags swats away the attempt to clinch by Star.
Star throws a hook but Moneybags avoids it easily.
Star shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Star showed some decent athleticism there.
Star thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moneybags's head.
Moneybags manages to get to full guard.
Star loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Star landing some decent shots from guard.
Star keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moneybags's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moneybags is on top in guard.
Star is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Star has a closed guard, preventing Moneybags from standing up.
Moneybags wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Moneybags is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moneybags is working Star over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moneybags postures up.
Moneybags has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Star is proving hard to escape from.
Star will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Star looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moneybags gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Star darts in trying to clinch
and Moneybags counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Star lands a jab to the head.
Moneybags takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags drives through and clinches with Star against the cage.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Moneybags slams his shin into Star's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Star. Moneybags does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moneybags clinches up against the cage.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star working aggressively here.
Moneybags lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moneybags lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moneybags lands a nice elbow.
Star pushes off an throws an elbow but Moneybags leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moneybags lands a right hand.
Star is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moneybags tries to throw a body punch but Star avoids it by throwing Moneybags back against the cage.
Moneybags gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Star.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moneybags has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bingo Star!
Bingo Star tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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