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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 4348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 2869 p4p, 0 weight class). Dementia comes into the arena with Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar blaring out of the sound system. Joey Bob Potatohauler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pugilistic Dementia's chin.
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214 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Dementia slams his shin into Potatohauler's torso.
Dementia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dementia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dementia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Potatohauler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dementia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potatohauler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dementia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potatohauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dementia scores with a spinning back kick!
Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Dementia.
Potatohauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dementia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler looks to throw the jab but Dementia is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dementia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potatohauler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dementia. Dementia obviously looking to wear him down.
Potatohauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dementia.
Potatohauler misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potatohauler throws out a loose jab but Dementia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dementia tried to counter with a leg kick but Potatohauler avoided it.
Potatohauler scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Pugilistic Dementia has been cut.
Dementia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potatohauler is out of range and Dementia settles back down.
Dementia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
Dementia misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dementia.
Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow.
Dementia gets through Potatohauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dementia is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him.
Potatohauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dementia working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dementia.
Dementia pushes off an throws an elbow but Potatohauler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler pushes off an throws an elbow but Dementia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to break free but Dementia has control.
Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dementia takes a swing at Potatohauler's ribcage but misses.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Dementia is predictable there
and Potatohauler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dementia throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potatohauler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dementia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potatohauler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dementia dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler.
A big left from Dementia misses.
Potatohauler scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potatohauler is defended easily by Dementia.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dementia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potatohauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dementia cracks a nice hook into Potatohauler's ribs.
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Dementia pushes him off.
Dementia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Dementia.
Dementia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dementia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Dementia. No joy for Potatohauler on that attempt.
Dementia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dementia connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potatohauler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dementia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dementia lands with a right hand.
Potatohauler has Dementia up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Dementia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dementia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dementia tries to land knees in the clinch but Potatohauler avoids the damage to the body.
Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dementia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dementia throws a big shot that misses.
Dementia leaves Potatohauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pugilistic Dementia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Potatohauler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potatohauler lands with a hook. Dementia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dementia!
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Dementia pushes him off.
Good exchange - Dementia coming out on top.
A jab from Potatohauler misses.
Dementia throws a big shot that misses.
Dementia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dementia. Potatohauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia misses with a looping left.
Pugilistic Dementia is winning the standup battle so far.
Dementia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potatohauler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dementia.
Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler moves into range and clinches up with Dementia.
Dementia throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler.
Dementia has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler trying to control the position but instead, Dementia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potatohauler into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dementia smiles and moves away.
Dementia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potatohauler in his tracks.
Potatohauler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potatohauler throws a looping overhand right but Dementia ducks down to avoid it.
Potatohauler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Potatohauler and sends Dementia crashing to the mat! Potatohauler follows him down to the mat - Dementia regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Potatohauler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Potatohauler is very close to passing his half guard.
Potatohauler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dementia wants to improve his position but Potatohauler is controlling well.
Dementia tries to kick Potatohauler off but Potatohauler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dementia is not content to let Potatohauler control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dementia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potatohauler's head.
Dementia lands with a slapping head kick.
Dementia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potatohauler.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.
Potatohauler cracks Dementia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Potatohauler misses.
Potatohauler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Dementia lands.
Dementia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around?
Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dementia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia connects with a nice looking jab.
Potatohauler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dementia.
Dementia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dementia misses with the body kick
and Potatohauler counters with a shoot takedown. Dementia fights it but they end up in guard.
Dementia has his foot on Potatohauler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potatohauler works his way back into a safe position though.
Potatohauler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dementia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potatohauler defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pugilistic Dementia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pugilistic Dementia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dementia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potatohauler.
A nice side step and Potatohauler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dementia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dementia scores with a shot to the body.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dementia as he avoids it easily.
Dementia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dementia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dementia sprawls well. Dementia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potatohauler gets slowly back to his feet.
Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dementia's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Potatohauler clinches up against the cage.
Dementia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dementia.
Dementia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dementia counters with a stiff right hand.
Potatohauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dementia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dementia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dementia throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler has his takedown stuffed
and Dementia counters with a thumping low kick.
Dementia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick from Dementia misses.
Dementia misses with a kick to the body.
Dementia lands a jab-cross combination.
Potatohauler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potatohauler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Dementia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dementia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potatohauler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dementia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dementia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Dementia misses.
Dementia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potatohauler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dementia.
Pugilistic Dementia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dementia fakes the leg kick and cracks Potatohauler in the body.
Dementia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dementia throws a big shot that misses.
Dementia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dementia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dementia cracks Potatohauler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dementia. No joy for Potatohauler on that attempt.
Dementia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dementia just misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Potatohauler blocks the body kick.
Potatohauler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Potatohauler lands in his opponent's guard.
Dementia pushes Potatohauler off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dementia!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potatohauler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potatohauler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dementia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dementia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potatohauler momentarily.
Dementia scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatohauler should have avoided that one.
Dementia throws a leg kick but Potatohauler moved away.
Dementia dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler.
Dementia avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Dementia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dementia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potatohauler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dementia.
Nice uppercut there from Dementia.
Potatohauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dementia.
Dementia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potatohauler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pugilistic Dementia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dementia, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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