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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blue clear sky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 cm
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157 lbs
28 - 14 - 1 |
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176 cm
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166 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot. Face drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away. Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Face. Stark misses with a low kick. Face feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Face changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Face won't allow Stark to get back to his feet. Face trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. Face won't allow Stark to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Face trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. Stark is looking to stand up but Face isn't so interested in that idea. Stark keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stark is looking to stand up but Face isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Face fails with a takedown attempt. Face moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark. Face half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Face feinted with a counter takedown. Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot. Rickon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Face blocks a jab. Face fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stark stuffs the takedown. Stark throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Shit Face has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stark works the jab nicely. Face slips a jab from Stark. Stark misses with a leg kick. Face throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side. Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Stark is looking for the big counter here. Stark throws a lazy body kick and Face counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Face wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. Face wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position. Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Face looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Face trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. Face is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Stark wants to stand up but Face is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Stark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing. Face takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Face attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away. Stark looks to land a right hand but Face moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stark misses with a straight left. Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Face. Face gets slowly back to his feet. Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away. Face moves out of range of the strikes. Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Face pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Face on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stark cracks Face with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Face decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stark's 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! Face slips nicely into half guard. Face working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickon Stark dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely. Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Face moves away from the strike by Stark. Face drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away. Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Face there as he acknowledges the shot. Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Face attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away. Stark throws a leg kick and Face counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that. Stark throws Face to one side and escapes! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rickon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup. A low kick from Stark misses and Face counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Face is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily. Stark is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Face wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it. Face is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well. Stark is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Face takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Face wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Face is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Face is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stark's head. Face wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it. Stark looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Face looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Face persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing. Face fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Face will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stark misses with a low kick. Face gets the takedown into side control. Stark tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark trying desperately to get to his feet.
Face controlling from the full mount. Stark tries to buck Face off but he can't manage it. Face swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stark is now in Face's guard. A big mistake from Face there, giving up the dominant position! Stark wants to stand and escape but instead Face has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Face prevents Stark from getting back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Face slips under a jab from Stark. Face feinted with a counter takedown. Stark throws a hook but Face blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rickon Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut. That's time! Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Face. Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Stark throws a leg kick and Face counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Face. Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Face advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Face is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stark defends it well. Stark looks like he's trying to stand up.
Face is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Face prevents Stark from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Face is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Face. Stark kicks Face off and gets back to his feet. Face checks a low kick from Stark. Rickon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stark throws a hook but Face avoids it easily. Face shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stark is trying to defend but Face finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Face tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Face is working for a submission of some sort.
Face is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Face trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away. Face is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Face is controlling him well. Face wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark is looking to escape. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Face is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work. Face is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stark works the jab nicely.
Shit Face's cut is getting worse. Face misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Stark misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Face closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Face is rocked! Stark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Oh Face is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big right from Stark misses. Face half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Face leaves his chin hanging out and Stark seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Face crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickon Stark! Rickon Stark took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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