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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Really Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Messi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Really Suck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Messi.
Suck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suck.
Messi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Suck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suck on the ground.
Messi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suck trying to control here.
Messi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Messi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suck manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Suck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suck tries to sprawl but Messi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Suck wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suck tries to roll over but Messi keeps him under control.
Messi controlling the action here.
Suck is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Suck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Messi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suck is defended easily by Messi.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suck throws a sloppy head kick and Messi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suck is pressing down on Messi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Suck looks winded!
Messi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suck is trying to keep Messi in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionel Messi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Messi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
Messi connects with a high kick.
Suck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Messi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Messi happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Messi working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi trying to control the action but Suck is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Lionel Messi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Messi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suck to the ground. Messi is now in Suck's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Messi gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suck is trying to control but can't.
Messi slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lionel Messi.
Messi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suck's guard.
Messi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi wants to pass the guard but Suck is keeping the position.
Messi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Suck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lionel Messi just wasn't active enough.
Messi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Messi is in Suck's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suck keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Suck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messi's guard.
Suck wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Messi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suck controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Messi's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suck pushing down on Messi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Messi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Messi has one foot on Suck's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suck somewhat.
Messi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suck on his heels. He'll look to pass Suck's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Messi is aware though and is defending well.
Suck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Messi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Messi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lionel Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suck is doing well to control the position and prevent Messi from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi winds up and cracks Suck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Messi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suck defends it well.
Messi content to control rather than advance.
Suck trying to control but Messi postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick by Messi misses
and Suck counters with an inside leg kick.
Suck doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
Suck blocks a head kick by Messi.
Messi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suck pinned against the cage. Suck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Messi with that takedown attempt.
Messi blocks a head kick by Suck.
Nice sprawl there from Messi as Suck shoots in.
Suck tries a head kick but it misses.
Suck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Messi defends it nicely.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Really Suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Messi is defended easily by Suck.
Suck wants to clinch.
Messi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suck as he jumps to the side.
Messi gets a takedown into half guard.
Suck punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suck is looking for a sweep. Messi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suck wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Messi throwing shots but Suck is blocking nicely.
Suck tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg.
Messi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lionel Messi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Suck doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Messi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suck is trying to escape the position but Messi is controlling the position.
Suck manages to get back to half guard.
Messi prevents Suck from improving his position.
Messi wants to stand but Suck has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Messi controlling the pace.
Suck wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suck working for a triangle but Messi defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suck has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Messi stopping the sweep attempt from Suck.
Really Suck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lionel Messi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suck is looking for a triangle but Messi pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lionel Messi.
Well Messi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Messi!
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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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