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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lapointe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapointe has chosen Don't Drink The Water as his entrance music. Randy Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Lapointe!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapointe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Lapointe's head but Lapointe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lapointe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapointe misses with a straight right.
Savage slips under a jab.
Lapointe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lapointe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage slips a straight right by Lapointe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapointe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lapointe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage throws and low kick but Lapointe moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Savage throws a body punch but Lapointe moves out of range.
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lapointe.
Lapointe dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Lapointe looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Savage wants to slow Lapointe down by chopping away at his legs.
Lapointe takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Lapointe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Lapointe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapointe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapointe looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Lapointe moves his leg out of the way.
Savage misses with a straight right.
A big right from Savage misses.
A jab from Savage misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapointe lands with a nice body punch.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapointe.
Lapointe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lapointe avoids the body shot from Savage.
Lapointe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapointe blocks a jab.
Lapointe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savage pinned against the cage. Savage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Lapointe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapointe.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapointe.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Lapointe moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Savage lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage throws a series of punches but Lapointe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Lapointe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapointe checks a leg kick.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage throws a series of punches but Lapointe avoids them all with ease.
Savage throws a series of punches but Lapointe moves out of range.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a hook but Lapointe blocks it.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapointe.
Lapointe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savage.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Lapointe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapointe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lapointe is rocked!
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Savage avoids the body shot from Lapointe.
Savage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lapointe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Lapointe from controlling successfully.
Lapointe wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Lapointe trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage has Lapointe pulled in close to control his posture.
Savage keeping full guard, as Lapointe tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lapointe defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Lapointe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapointe ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapointe misses with a body shot.
Lapointe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savage to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapointe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savage to the mat! Savage manages to get full guard.
Lapointe preventing the sweep.
Lapointe passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lapointe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Lapointe is stalling here. Savage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lapointe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Savage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Savage working the body and head with strikes.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Lapointe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lapointe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Savage wants to slow Lapointe down by chopping away at his legs.
Lapointe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savage rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lapointe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lapointe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Randy Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapointe shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapointe fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage misses with a hook. Lapointe ducked under it nicely.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapointe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lapointe misses with a hook to the body
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
Savage is looking to score with low kicks.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage throws a jab when Lapointe was well out of range.
Savage moves out of range as Lapointe strikes.
Lapointe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Bill Lapointe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lapointe. Lapointe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lapointe is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
It looks like Bill Lapointe has been cut.
Savage thuds a left hand into Lapointe's body.
Lapointe seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Lapointe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lapointe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lapointe avoids the body shot from Savage.
Lapointe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage punishes Lapointe's body with a nice straight punch.
Lapointe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lapointe throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage slips a jab from Lapointe.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Lapointe moved out of range.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Lapointe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage is looking to chop away at Lapointe's legs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lapointe.
Savage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control the pace.
Lapointe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Lapointe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapointe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savage wants to control but Lapointe is keeping him busy.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Savage.
Lapointe wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapointe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapointe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savage is pressing down on Lapointe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapointe is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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