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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
20
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Assassin with that takedown attempt.
Abbot swinging wilding here.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
Assassin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abbot to score with a decent uppercut.
Assassin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin is really struggling to control Abbot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbot is looking to stand up but Assassin isn't so interested in that idea.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Assassin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assassin somewhat.
Frank Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abbot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assassin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assassin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
Abbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Abbot is keeping the position.
Abbot is looking to stand up but Assassin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looking to pass the guard.
Assassin forces his way into half guard.
Abbot won't allow Assassin to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Assassin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Assassin persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.
Abbot looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Abbot waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Assassin.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Assassin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assassin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abbot defends it nicely.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abbot as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Abbot. No joy for Assassin on that attempt.
Assassin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abbot tries to escape but Assassin is in control.
Assassin tries to advance to mount but Abbot denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Assassin trying to control the position but Abbot is working away.
Abbot throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Assassin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abbot pushes Assassin off and gets back to his feet.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
Assassin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assassin.
Assassin fails to land the takedown.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Assassin shoots in and drives through. Abbot sprawls well.
Abbot tries to bum rush Assassin with a series of wild strikes but Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Assassin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Assassin is controlling him.
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 Ninja Assassin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abbot looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Assassin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abbot is trying to defend but Assassin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abbot tries to kick Assassin off but Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assassin wants to take a breather but Abbot is having none of it.
Assassin uses his free foot to push down on Abbot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abbot.
Assassin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Assassin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abbot is on top in guard.
Abbot wanted to stand there but Assassin had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abbot won't allow Assassin to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot swinging wilding here.
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assassin looks for a takedown but Abbot sprawls well.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbot pinned against the cage. Abbot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Abbot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assassin tries for a takedown but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abbot cracks a nice hook into Assassin's ribs.
Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abbot throws a right hand that Assassin ducks under and follows up with a left that Assassin also avoids with ease.
Abbot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assassin's hands.
Abbot throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assassin moves forwards but Abbot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assassin takes one on the button.
Assassin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assassin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assassin wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin moves into full mount! Abbot won't be happy about that!
Assassin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbot wants to get back to his feet.
Assassin looking to finish with strikes here!
Assassin controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Abbot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assassin is able to avoid easily.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Assassin moves out of range.
Abbot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assassin.
Abbot misses with a two punch combination.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbot sprawls well. Abbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Assassin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abbot keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Assassin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbot is keeping the position for now.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
Assassin pushes down on Abbot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Assassin wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ninja Assassin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Assassin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assassin.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot lunges at Assassin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assassin's hand.
Abbot scores with a one two! Assassin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abbot with a nice cross.
Abbot misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assassin scores with a takedown into Abbot's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbot keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin prevents Abbot from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Abbot blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abbot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assassin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin gets a takedown into half guard.
Assassin stops Abbot from getting back to his feet.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but Abbot defending well.
Assassin not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looks to land a strike but Abbot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
Assassin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Assassin prevents Abbot from getting back to his feet.
Assassin stays in close to Abbot's body and controls the position.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Assassin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assassin 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 Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ninja Assassin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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