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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 9287 p4p, 473 weight class) and Christian Cyborg (ranked 25169 p4p, 525 weight class). 3000's entrance music is So Fresh N So Clean. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
3000 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cyborg's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cyborg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for 3000.
3000 misses with a body kick.
Cyborg misses the shot to the body.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
3000 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cyborg will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from 3000 - that will leave a mark!
3000 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
3000 scores with a kick to the midsection.
3000 throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 throws a nice outside leg kick.
3000 lands with an overhand left.
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!
3000 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
3000 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyborg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
3000 looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyborg is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from 3000. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cyborg tries to counter it with a takedown but 3000 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
3000 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
3000 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cyborg if he has to take too many more of those.
Cyborg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. 3000 quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
3000 regains full guard. Nicely done.
3000 trying to control the position.
Cyborg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cyborg wants to control from the top but 3000 keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. 3000 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
3000 working a defensive guard but Cyborg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cyborg trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom.
Cyborg working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 is trying to get back to half guard.
Cyborg cracks 3000 with a big right hand but 3000 just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
3000 is trying to control Cyborg's posture but Cyborg avoids it.
3000 is trying to escape the position but Cyborg is controlling the position.
Cyborg tries to advance to mount but can't.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg postures up.
3000 tries to bench press Cyborg off him but Cyborg keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cyborg trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cyborg misses with a head kick.
A left lands for 3000.
Good leg kick by 3000 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cyborg fails with an attempt to clinch.
3000 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cyborg moves out of range as 3000 throws a body kick.
Cyborg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. 3000 tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cyborg is in 3000's guard.
3000 is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André 3000 dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cyborg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
3000 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyborg tries to clinch
and 3000 counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
3000 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
3000 tries to sprawl but Cyborg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cyborg is looking to advance position but 3000 won't allow it.
Cyborg controlling the action here.
3000 is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cyborg connects with a nice short shot to 3000's temple.
Cyborg is taking a breather. 3000 says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
3000 is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cyborg is keen to just control but 3000 is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Cyborg there.
Cyborg wants to pass the guard but 3000 is defending well.
Cyborg content to control rather than advance.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
3000 is looking to improve his position.
3000 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cyborg can do to turn this around?
Cyborg trying to pass the guard but 3000 defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
3000 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
3000 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cyborg.
Both fighters circling a little - 3000 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
3000 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cyborg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from 3000.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
André 3000 is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from 3000.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and 3000 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
3000 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cyborg avoids a kick to the body.
Cyborg needs to keep his hands up - 3000 had a free shot at his head there.
Cyborg just misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg walks into a stiff left hand from 3000.
3000 dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Cyborg misses.
3000 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
3000 lands a jab.
Christian Cyborg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cyborg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cyborg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
3000 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cyborg walks forward, straight into a front kick from 3000.
3000 scores with a nice body kick.
3000 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cyborg's head.
3000 scores with a sloppy right hand. Cyborg should have avoided that one.
3000 connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cyborg's hands.
3000 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André 3000 dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by 3000. That's going to slow Cyborg down.
Cyborg throws a shot from downtown. 3000 moves away and avoids it.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
3000 cracks Cyborg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
3000 tries to land a body kick
and Cyborg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
3000 trying to hold on to Cyborg's head to control him but Cyborg postures up.
Cyborg winds up and cracks 3000 with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Cyborg seems content to control.
3000 wants to improve his position but Cyborg is controlling well.
Cyborg tries to pass the half guard into mount. 3000 knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 has hold of Cyborg's hands but Cyborg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
3000 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cyborg pulls his head out easily.
3000 is not content to let Cyborg control the position.
Cyborg prevents 3000 from improving his position.
Cyborg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cyborg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for 3000!
Christian Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
André 3000 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the head.
Cyborg avoids the attempt from 3000 to control.
3000 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cyborg with shots to the head and body - 3000 looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cyborg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cyborg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cyborg with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 is trying desperately to improve position.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
3000 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cyborg content just to control the position here.
Cyborg throwing strikes here but 3000 is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cyborg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as 3000 is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cyborg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cyborg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cyborg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns 3000 that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 3000 has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André 3000!
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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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