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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heavy Hitter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heavy Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitter misses the body punch
and McSofterson counters with a three punch combo that has Hitter backing up. Hitter nods at McSofterson to acknowledge the strikes.
McSofterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McSofterson showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSofterson controlling the action here.
McSofterson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McSofterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSofterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hitter for as long as he can get away with.
McSofterson looking to ground and pound but Hitter is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hitter misses with a double jab
and McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Hitter looks gassed!
McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitter throws a left and a right that both miss
and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hitter enables McSofterson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hitter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McSofterson controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Softy McSofterson just wasn't active enough.
McSofterson clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSofterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McSofterson has Hitter up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from McSofterson.
McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSofterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitter misses with a lunging right hand
and McSofterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McSofterson advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that 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.
McSofterson drops Hitter with a left and a right! Oh, Hitter is hurt - McSofterson dives into side control looking to finish!
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitter can do to turn this around?
McSofterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSofterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McSofterson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hitter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Softy McSofterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Softy McSofterson just wasn't active enough.
McSofterson drives through and clinches with Hitter against the cage.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSofterson connects with a body shot that sends Hitter's belly button to the back.
McSofterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitter is trying to defend but McSofterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McSofterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Softy McSofterson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McSofterson drives through and clinches with Hitter against the cage.
McSofterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitter backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSofterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McSofterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSofterson scores with a shot to the body.
McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, McSofterson seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Softy McSofterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McSofterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hitter was covering up waiting for the punch and McSofterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McSofterson stands and steps away. Hitter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McSofterson throws a head kick that Hitter semi-blocks.
McSofterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Softy McSofterson.
McSofterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McSofterson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSofterson controlling the pace for now.
Hitter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson unloads with some shots from mount but Hitter bucks and avoids them well.
McSofterson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McSofterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McSofterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hitter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McSofterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hitter to the mat! Hitter manages to get full guard.
McSofterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McSofterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hitter tries to kick McSofterson off in order to stand up. McSofterson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks McSofterson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McSofterson prefers to stall for the moment though.
McSofterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McSofterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson stalls.
McSofterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSofterson forces Hitter back against the cage and clinches.
McSofterson lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from McSofterson.
McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitter misses with a combination
and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from McSofterson.
McSofterson lands with a short shot to the head.
McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
McSofterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hitter tries to keep at a distance but McSofterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Hitter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for McSofterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSofterson closes the distance and pushes Hitter back into the cage.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Softy McSofterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McSofterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McSofterson stands and steps away. Hitter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson lands a nice shot that snaps Hitter's head back.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hitter has given up his back. Will we see McSofterson going for some submissions?
Hitter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Softy McSofterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Softy McSofterson.
Hitter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson had his way with Heavy Hitter in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McSofterson has closed the distance and engaged Hitter in a clinch.
McSofterson avoiding damage.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson fails to land with a series of punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McSofterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hitter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hitter misses the body punch
and McSofterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hitter's guard now.
McSofterson advances position into side control!
Hitter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McSofterson decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McSofterson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitter!
McSofterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heavy Hitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McSofterson gets a takedown into half guard.
McSofterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Softy McSofterson just wasn't active enough.
McSofterson rushes Hitter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitter.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McSofterson clinches with his opponent.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson is looking to wear down Hitter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson closes the distance and pushes Hitter back into the cage.
Nice body punch from McSofterson - that landed with a thud.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson scores with a kick 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!
McSofterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSofterson clinches up against the cage.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSofterson rushes Hitter and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSofterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSofterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSofterson's elbow.
McSofterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSofterson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:40
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
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energy
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