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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mr Universe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slater.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater misses with a takedown
and Universe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Universe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Universe's waist but Universe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Slater feints and as Universe raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe trying to keep a closed guard but Slater is proving a slippery customer.
Universe looking for a sweep. Not yet Universe, not yet.
Slater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater stands up over Universe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Universe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Universe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Universe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slater pulls Universe in close to prevent any damage.
Universe trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater pulls Universe in close to prevent any damage.
Universe stands and steps away. Slater gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Universe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Universe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Universe throws a series of punches but Slater moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Universe misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Universe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Universe drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Universe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Universe'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.
Slater has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle.
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Universe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Universe but Universe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Universe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater lands a really nice looking cross but Universe seems unphased.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Universe.
Slater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Slater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Universe lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Slater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Slater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Universe has one foot on Slater's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Universe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Universe.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Universe, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Universe against the cage but Universe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater fails with the takedown
and Universe counters with a head kick.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater with a poor takedown
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Universe to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater blocks an elbow strike.
Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Universe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater.
Universe lands a jab to the nose.
Universe slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Universe darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Universe. Those never looked like landing.
Universe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Slater backs away looking to recover.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slater drives through with a takedown into Universe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Universe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slater keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Universe's head.
Slater prevents Universe from getting back to his feet.
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Universe looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Universe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slater checks a leg kick.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Universe throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Universe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Slater avoids the damage to the body.
Slater tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks.
Slater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Universe is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Universe looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown but Universe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Universe takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slater shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Universe scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Universe throws a push kick but Slater slaps the foot to one side.
Universe wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Universe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater tries for a takedown but Universe circles away easily
and Universe counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Universe circles away.
Universe cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Universe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater shoots and misses
and Universe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Universe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Mr Universe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Universe finds it's way through Slater's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Universe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!
Mr Universe gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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