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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Faceless Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
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203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Faceless Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
Wrestler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Man.
Wrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wrestler feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.
Man wants to sweep here but Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wrestler's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wrestler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Wrestler on that attempt.
Faceless Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler.
Man misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler misses with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Wrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Man is pulling down on Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Wrestler, at least for the moment.
Man has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Man'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wrestler wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.
Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrestler tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Wrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faceless Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrestler.
Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrestler looks winded!
Man connects with the punch.
Wrestler with a poor takedown
and Man finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faceless Man dominated that 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.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrestler in his tracks.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrestler is defended easily by Man.
Man scores with a push kick.
Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler has his takedown stuffed
and Man counters with a head kick. That will keep Wrestler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Faceless Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a left to the body.
Wrestler is breathing heavily.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Wrestler's head.
Man gets caught flat footed, as Wrestler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Man keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man is adopting a defensive guard.
Wrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wrestler wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Wrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wrestler scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
The Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestler misses with a head kick.
Wrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Wrestler persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Man.
Wrestler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man leaves Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestler.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Wrestler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man is looking to slow Wrestler down with leg kicks.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrestler. That did some damage!
Wrestler walks into a left hand.
Wrestler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faceless Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Wrestler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrestler throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Man's head coaches at Instincts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Faceless Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler.
Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wrestler avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wrestler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Wrestler is rocked!
Man drops Wrestler with a big left hand! Wrestler is injured, injured bad! Man jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faceless Man!
Faceless Man took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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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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