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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Velvet (ranked 6119 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Dee (ranked 7279 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Velvet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Dee! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velvet is trying to defend but Dee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dee is nestled in close to Velvet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Velvet is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Dee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dee trying to mount his opponent but Velvet defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dee is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velvet's head. Velvet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Velvet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dee. Dee is looking for a kimura here.
Velvet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dee. Velvet taking some punishment here, with Dee in his half guard. Velvet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dee. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Velvet has his hands clasped together around Dee's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Velvet looking to score a takedown here. Dee is defending well but Velvet drives through and ends up in Dee's guard. Dee wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velvet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velvet showed some decent athleticism there. This has been an exciting period of action! Dee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Velvet scores with a couple of nice shots. Velvet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Velvet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velvet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dee wants to get back to full guard. Velvet controlling the action here. Dee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velvet is working away from the top position though. Velvet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Velvet lands with a punch from half guard. Velvet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dee has managed to free his arm - good work. Still in half guard, Velvet seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velvet prevents Dee from standing back up.
Velvet throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dee to regain full guard. Dee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Velvet chips away with some ground and pound. Velvet's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Velvet throws a big right hand that misses. Velvet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dee looking to control.
Velvet scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Velvet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Red Velvet will probably get the nod. That's time! Velvet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velvet takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses. Dee flicks out a counter leg kick but Velvet steps away. Velvet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dee was covering up waiting for the punch and Velvet finishes the takedown easily into guard. Velvet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Velvet trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom. Velvet stopping the sweep attempt from Dee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velvet throws a strike but Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Dee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velvet swivels though and keeps the full guard. Velvet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velvet tries to get out of the position. Velvet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dee throws a big elbow that misses. Dee has gone for a leg lock! Velvet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Velvet lands a couple of digs. Velvet tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard. Velvet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Velvet distracts Dee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dee looking for a sweep. Not yet Dee, not yet. Dee is breathing heavily. Velvet with a flurry of punches that miss. Velvet chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velvet with a nice head shot there. Velvet looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Velvet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Velvet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Velvet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Velvet throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velvet cracks Dee with a solid left hand. Velvet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dee is trying to keep Velvet in close.
Velvet with a flurry of punches that miss. Velvet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Velvet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Velvet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Velvet gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velvet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Velvet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dee can do to turn this around? Velvet looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Velvet slips a nice elbow through Dee's hands, connecting with Dee's forehead. Velvet trying to mount his opponent but Dee defends it. Velvet sitting and controlling from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice strikes from Velvet there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Velvet dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dee dives in and grabs Velvet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velvet pushes down on Dee's head and hops out. Velvet appears to be looking for a big counter. Velvet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dee napping and manages to drive through into side control! Velvet in side control, throwing shots but Dee defends. Velvet is working Dee over with some ground and pound from side control. Velvet creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Dee is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Check out the look on Velvet's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velvet is putting a hurting on Dee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dee is rocked! Velvet throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Dee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velvet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Velvet scoring with strikes to the body and head. Velvet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Red Velvet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Velvet not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nice strikes from Velvet there. Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Velvet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dee is still in real trouble! Can Velvet finish him? Velvet drops an elbow to the side of Dee's head. Velvet is controlling the pace.
Velvet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dee wants to control but Velvet passes into side.
Dee seems to have recovered his senses. Dee being controlled for a moment. Dee wants to get back to his feet but Velvet drags him back down. Dee taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Velvet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dee, who protects the arm well. Dee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Velvet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Velvet is working Dee over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. A lull in the action here as Velvet stalls from top position. Velvet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dee some visible discomfort.
Velvet wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Velvet lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Red Velvet showed his dominance in that final round. Well Velvet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Velvet! Our winner, Red Velvet, 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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RATING
32% |
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