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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenix Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleming kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.N.T.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenix Espada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fleming. Espada shrugs it off though.
Fleming throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleming moves into the clinch successfully.
Fleming using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Espada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Espada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fleming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Espada.
Fleming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fleming's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Espada's elbow.
Fleming lands a knee to the head.
Espada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Espada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fleming blocks it with crossed arms.
Fleming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Espada lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
Fleming blocks an elbow strike.
Fleming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleming wants a takedown.
Fleming trying to stall but Espada improves his position.
Espada throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming tries a body shot but Espada blocks it.
Fleming tightens his grip and picks Espada up, before dumping him to the ground. Espada manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing.
Fleming trying to control but Espada is working from the bottom.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Espada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Espada!
Espada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleming lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Espada!
Fleming sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming punching from mount but Espada doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fleming breaks from Espada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming cracks Espada with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Espada is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Fleming has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fleming looking to finish Espada with some ground and pound. This is bad for Espada!
Fleming lands with some strikes.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Fleming there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Espada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fleming landing strikes from the mount and Espada is in trouble!
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming breaks from Espada's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fleming controlling the position easily from mount.
Fleming lands a couple of good shots and Espada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Espada is trying to remain composed but Fleming is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
It looks like Fenix Espada has been cut.
Fleming cracks Espada with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Espada from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming trying to control momentarily.
Fleming has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming cracks Espada with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Espada from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming missing with strikes.
Fleming scores with punches from the back.
Fleming lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fleming has Espada flattened out and is raining down punches.
Espada is rocked!
Espada grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Espada is still in real trouble! Can Fleming finish him?
Fleming missing with strikes.
Fleming lands shots from the back.
Fleming throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleming is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Espada is defending well though. Fleming let's go of the attempt for now.
Espada seems to have recovered his senses.
Espada looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fleming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fleming with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Fleming misses.
Fleming moves into the clinch.
Fleming tries to land a knee to the head but Espada blocks with his arms.
Fleming misses with a knee strike.
Espada tries to land a knee to the head but Fleming blocks with his arms.
Espada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Espada scores with a knee to the head.
Espada comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fleming is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Espada can't fight it off and eventually Fleming manages to take the fight to the floor. Espada looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Espada is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Espada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming stops Espada from standing up.
Espada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fenix Espada was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fleming misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Espada.
Fleming has taken the fight to the clinch.
Espada lands a knee to the head.
Espada throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Espada.
Scott Fleming's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Fleming - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming has hold of one of Espada's legs. Espada is fighting the takedown attempt but Fleming gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Espada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espada controlling Fleming's posture.
Fleming drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleming jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming 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.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleming throwing strikes from guard but Espada blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Espada wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Espada's head.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Espada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Espada wants to stand but Fleming is controlling the position.
Fleming content to stall in guard here.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Fleming dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fleming throws a body punch but Espada moves out of range.
Espada doesn't manage to clinch there - Fleming circles away.
Espada gets caught flat footed, as Fleming shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleming is in close to Espada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Espada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fleming is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but Espada is retaining full guard.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espada is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Espada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Espada!
Espada is looking to stand up but Fleming won't let him.
Espada won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
Fleming is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fenix Espada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming trying to control the pace.
Scott Fleming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fleming seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Espada for as long as he can get away with.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espada can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Fleming prevents Espada from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Scott Fleming wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fleming moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fleming lands with a shot to the body.
Espada moves in looking to clinch but Fleming pushes him off.
Fleming closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fleming takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Espada tries to keep at a distance but Fleming has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming misses with a knee strike.
Espada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Espada tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Espada misses with a knee strike.
Fleming blocks an elbow strike from Espada.
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Espada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Espada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fleming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Espada avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fleming avoiding damage as Espada throws knees to the body.
Fleming blocks an elbow strike.
Fleming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Fleming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fleming, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Fenix Espada was interviewed post fight and said 'Even the greatest fall. But the real test is who rises back to the top.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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