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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Killsonsight (ranked 8258 p4p, 673 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 4866 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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190 cm
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Killsonsight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsonsight misses with a combination
and Reigns counters with a left to the body.
Killsonsight darts in and clinches Reigns up against the cage.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killsonsight smiles and moves away.
Killsonsight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killsonsight looking to score a takedown here. Reigns is defending well but Killsonsight drives through and ends up in Reigns's guard.
Killsonsight stops Reigns from standing up.
Killsonsight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killsonsight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns controls Killsonsight momentarily but Killsonsight frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killsonsight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killsonsight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Killsonsight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Killsonsight. No joy for Reigns on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killsonsight dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reigns gets a clinch.
Killsonsight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Killsonsight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Killsonsight looking for a guillotine here but Reigns defends easily.
Killsonsight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killsonsight tries to get out of the position.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killsonsight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reigns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killsonsight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reigns has Killsonsight in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Killsonsight won't allow Reigns to sweep him here.
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Killsonsight defends easily.
Killsonsight wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reigns can't keep his opponent in guard - Killsonsight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Killsonsight throwing shots but Reigns is blocking nicely.
Reigns trying to control here.
Killsonsight wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killsonsight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killsonsight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killsonsight swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
Killsonsight gets a clinch.
Reigns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killsonsight avoids it.
Killsonsight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killsonsight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Killsonsight manages to end up in side control.
Reigns is trying to control Killsonsight's posture but Killsonsight avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killsonsight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsonsight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reigns moves into full guard.
Killsonsight scoring with some ground and pound.
Killsonsight is pushing down on Reigns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reigns is fighting to maintain full guard but Killsonsight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reigns is staying active underneath Killsonsight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killsonsight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reigns trying to hold on to Killsonsight's head to control him but Killsonsight postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killsonsight is looking for a kimura but Reigns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killsonsight to get the leverage.
Killsonsight drops an elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns is trying to control but can't.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Killsonsight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Killsonsight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Killsonsight has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight controlling the pace.
Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Killsonsight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Killsonsight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killsonsight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Reigns from breaking the clinch.
Killsonsight has picked Reigns up - he's going for a ride! Killsonsight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reigns tries to roll over but Killsonsight keeps him under control.
Killsonsight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reigns defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Killsonsight seems content to control.
Reigns trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mike Killsonsight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killsonsight wants to control the pace but Reigns is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsonsight working for a submission but Reigns is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killsonsight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but Killsonsight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Reigns from breaking the clinch.
Killsonsight decides to pull guard.
Killsonsight trying to strike off his back.
Killsonsight wants to get back to his feet but Reigns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killsonsight is keeping the position for now.
Killsonsight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsonsight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Killsonsight tries to free his leg and advance position but Reigns is retaining full guard.
Reigns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killsonsight manages to get himself to full guard.
Reigns wants to stand but Killsonsight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reigns preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Killsonsight keeps moving.
Killsonsight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killsonsight throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Reigns passes into half guard.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Killsonsight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reigns prevents Killsonsight from improving his position.
Killsonsight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Killsonsight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killsonsight seems keen to control Reigns's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns is trying to break free.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killsonsight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Killsonsight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Killsonsight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reigns just leaning against Killsonsight, taking a breather.
Killsonsight breaks the clinch.
Reigns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killsonsight counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight taking a breather.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killsonsight walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Killsonsight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reigns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns trying to control the action but Killsonsight just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killsonsight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killsonsight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Killsonsight!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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