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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pripps Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 cm
27
169 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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180 cm
36
175 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pripps Blue! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blue throws a head kick that misses. Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Universe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Blue scores with a nice right hand.
Blue throws a lazy body kick and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Universe moves out of range easily. Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Blue moves out of range easily. Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue. Blue throws a wild body kick that Universe sees coming a mile off. Universe throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Blue on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Universe blocks a head kick by Blue.
Universe misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Universe throws a head kick that half lands.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Blue. Universe throws a counter combo. Blue misses with an uppercut. Universe throws out a loose jab but Blue uses good head movement to avoid it. Universe moves into the clinch successfully.
Blue tries to break free but Universe pushes him back against the cage. Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Universe breaks from the clinch.
Blue fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head. Blue lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Universe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Blue throws a series of punches but Universe avoids them all with ease. 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! Universe swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
Blue tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Blue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Universe finds it's target. Universe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head. Universe throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease. Blue tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Universe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Blue gets off balance looking for a body kick and Universe counters with a nice body shot. Universe misses with a head kick.
Blue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A head kick from Universe lands but Blue takes it in his stride. Universe lands a high kick!
Blue takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Pripps Blue has been cut. Blue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Universe counters by moving into the clinch. Blue is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him. Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Blue is breathing heavily. A bit of stalling here from Universe.
Nice elbow from Universe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Universe missing with knees to the body.
Blue tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage. Universe lands a damaging elbow. Universe presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Blue is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him. Universe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blues head. Universe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blue or not. Blue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Universe breaks the clinch.
Blue takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch. Universe unleashes a big counter combination but Blue bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Universe scores with a jab to the body. Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue misses with a straight left. Universe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fight moves into the clinch position. Universe pushes Blue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe. Universe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Universe takes the fight into the clinch. Universe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Universe breaks from the clinch.
Blue tries to keep at a distance but Universe has taken the fight into the clinch. Blue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pripps Blue's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Universe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Universe scores with a sloppy right hand. Blue should have avoided that one. A slow jab from Blue misses its intended target. Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue. Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Blue gets tackled into the cage by Universe. Universe maintains the clinch. Universe lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment. Blue is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position. Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Universe lands a hook that snaps the head of Blue backwards. A frustrated look appears on Blue's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Universe. Blue avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much 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! Blue has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment. Universe has Blue pressed against the cage, preventing Blue from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mr Universe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Universe presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Universe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Universe connects with a single shot there. Pripps Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue takes a shot right to the bread basket. Blue's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Universe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blue scrambles back to his feet. Universe moves into range and clinches up with Blue. Universe scores a nice knee to the body.
Universe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knees to the body from Universe.
Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Universe has managed to clinch.
Universe scores with a hook to the body. Universe lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Universe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blue up against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe. Universe lands an elbow that stopped Blue in his tracks for a moment. Blue tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage. Blue misses with a punch to the body.
Blue manages to break the clinch.
Pripps Blue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Universe tests Blue's chin there with a solid looking shot. Universe closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage. 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. Blue wants to break the clinch but can't.
Universe leaning against his opponent.
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Universe misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming. Blue avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Blue takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Universe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Universe looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well. Blue throws a leg kick and Universe counters with a series of strikes. Blue will be more careful next time no doubt. Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Universe throws a right hand that Blue ducks under and follows up with a left that Blue also avoids with ease. Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup. A low kick from Blue misses and Universe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Universe pushes Blue away with a front kick. Blue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Universe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blue misses with a kick to the body.
Blue sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Blue avoids it this time. Nice defenses there by Universe. Universe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Universe connects with the punch. Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Universe fakes the leg kick and cracks Blue in the body. Blue misses with a combination
and Universe counters with a three punch combo that has Blue backing up. Blue nods at Universe to acknowledge the strikes.
Blue is rocked! Blue loses concentration momentarily and Universe pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Blue crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Universe finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Universe! Our winner, Mr Universe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
78% |
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