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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winfred French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winfred French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. French gets slowly back to his feet.
French shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a big head kick but French shrugs it off.
Washington gets caught flat footed, as French shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
French throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
French with a flurry of punches that miss.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from French.
Washington is trying to keep French in close.
French stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and French counters with a two punch combo.
French shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winfred French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington clinches up with French and pushes him back against the cage.
French is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag French down to the mat. French avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Washington moves into the clinch.
French lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but French prevents it.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
French throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through French's defenses.
It looks like Winfred French has been cut.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped French in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
French lands with a right to the head.
French takes an elbow to the temple.
French working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
French swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Washington.
French tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. French is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from French fails to land.
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but French pulls his leg out and moves away.
French looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
French lands a couple of elbows.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but French is proving a slippery customer.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
French landing with the ground and pound.
French scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winfred French dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winfred French's cut.
That's time! French's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
French clinches with his opponent.
French misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped French in his tracks for a moment.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from French.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. French fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but French pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from French is defended easily by Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but French swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Washington enables French to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Washington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington pushes French off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows French to score an easy takedown into full guard.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
French throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
French throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in French's guard. Nice move by Washington!
French wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
French has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
French throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
French working a defensive guard here.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. French is keeping the position for now.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
French working a defensive guard here.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington staying calm.
Washington looking to control but instead French has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washington decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winfred French's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Washington pushes French up against the cage in a clinch.
French drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
French cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Washington is trying to stall.
Washington is trying to pull guard but French turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
French misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, French throws an elbow but misses.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by French after a bit of a struggle.
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
French closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - French lands in his opponent's guard.
French missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
French throwing strikes but missing.
Washington wants to stand up but French is controlling him.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two 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.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
French landing some decent shots from guard.
French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
French landing with the ground and pound.
French throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
French tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington gets to his feet. French looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
French is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winfred French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Washington.
Washington leaves French with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington tries to counter with a clinch but French shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washington.
Washington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
French gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
French is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington jumps guard and drags French to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Washington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
French has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
French letting Washington take a breather here.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington shoots in and drives through. French sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French avoids the head kick by Washington.
French drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Washington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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