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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Scannon (ranked 22723 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 2725 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Universe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lou Scannon's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Scannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe throws a series of punches but Scannon avoids them all with ease.
Universe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Universe misses.
Scannon avoids a kick to the body.
Universe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scannon.
Universe lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe cracks Scannon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Universe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scannon under the eye.
Scannon blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Universe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Universe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scannon on the side of the head.
Universe cracks the inside of Scannon's front leg.
Universe works the jab nicely.
Universe misses with the combination.
Scannon tries to counter by clinching up but Universe breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Scannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Scannon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Scannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Scannon backs away looking to recover.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Universe lands with a good body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scannon's defenses.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scannon is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Universe struggles to land a body shot inside as Scannon controls his hands.
Scannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Universe misses with a body shot.
Universe throws a sloppy head kick
and Scannon counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Scannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Universe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scannon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Scannon feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a series of punches but Scannon moves out of range.
Scannon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Universe connects with a solid leg kick.
Universe looks to land a combination but Scannon avoids it well.
Scannon attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe misses with a hook. Scannon ducked under it nicely.
Scannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Scannon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Universe.
Scannon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Scannon misses its target.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Scannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Universe throws out a powerful jab.
Universe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lou Scannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scannon avoids the head kick by Universe.
An attempted straight right counter from Scannon misses the target.
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scannon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Universe manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scannon avoids a kick to the body.
Scannon feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe throws a head kick but Scannon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Scannon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scannon counters with a straight right hand.
Universe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scannon at a distance.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe tries to clinch there but Scannon circles away.
Universe clobbers Scannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe stalks Scannon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scannon's face. Scannon staggers backwards, shaken.
Scannon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Scannon pushes him off.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Scannon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Universe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scannon eats them both and turns towards Universe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Universe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Universe lands a head kick. Scannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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 cracks Scannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Universe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scannon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Universe takes a swing at Scannon's ribcage but misses.
Scannon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Universe finds it's target.
Universe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scannon's sensitive parts.
Scannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scannon throws a big counter combination but Universe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Universe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scannon under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe misses with the combination.
Scannon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Universe finds it's way round the side to connect with Scannon's head.
Universe throws a combination that misses
and Scannon counters with a left to the body.
Universe gets a clinch.
Universe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Universe prevents Scannon from breaking the clinch.
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scannon attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scannon's head.
Universe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Universe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Scannon is looking to counter punch.
Universe tries to clinch up
enabling Scannon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Scannon feinted with a counter takedown.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Universe tries a knee to the head but Scannon blocks it.
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Universe.
Mr Universe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scannon blocks a head kick by Universe.
Scannon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Universe.
Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scannon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Universe manages to circle out of the way.
Scannon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Universe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe!
Mr Universe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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