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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Maradona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McPunches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPunches has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Punchy McPunches will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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323 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Maradona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy McPunches!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPunches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from McPunches. Those never looked like landing.
Punchy McPunches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPunches slips a straight right by Maradona.
Maradona lands a jab to McPunches's midsection.
McPunches throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McPunches lands a jab to the head.
Maradona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maradona missing with a left hand there. McPunches was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maradona throws a series of punches but McPunches avoids them all with ease.
McPunches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maradona.
Maradona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McPunches.
Maradona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPunches.
Maradona slips under a jab.
Maradona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maradona misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunches misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from McPunches misses.
Punchy McPunches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPunches lands with a straight right. Maradona didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Diego Maradona has been cut.
Maradona shoots in but McPunches avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McPunches dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maradona misses the target.
McPunches lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPunches throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McPunches looks gassed!
McPunches slips under a jab.
Maradona dodges the punch combination from McPunches.
Maradona just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Maradona misses.
Nice defenses there by Maradona.
McPunches throws a body punch but Maradona moves out of range.
Maradona lands with a good body shot.
McPunches throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maradona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maradona gets a takedown into half guard.
McPunches tries to get to full guard but Maradona has control of the leg.
Maradona trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunches tries to roll over but Maradona keeps him under control.
Maradona trying to pass the guard but McPunches defending well.
McPunches wants to control but Maradona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McPunches moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maradona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McPunches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maradona throws a big elbow that misses.
Maradona wants to control from the top but McPunches keeps moving.
Maradona missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPunches utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maradona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPunches works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy McPunches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Maradona's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maradona slips under a jab from McPunches.
McPunches looks to land a combination. Maradona sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from McPunches misses.
McPunches tried to score with a low kick but Maradona checks it.
McPunches displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maradona.
Maradona slips a jab and a cross from McPunches.
Maradona closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McPunches to the mat! McPunches manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maradona working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maradona wants to control from the top but McPunches keeps moving.
McPunches is breathing heavily.
Maradona is in close to McPunches's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maradona is pushing down on McPunches's leg trying to pass to half guard. McPunches is fighting to maintain full guard but Maradona has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maradona tries to pass the half guard into mount. McPunches knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maradona throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maradona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPunches does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McPunches manages to get to full guard.
McPunches has control of Maradona's left arm, preventing Maradona from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona trying to control the position from guard on top but McPunches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maradona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maradona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPunches managing to control the position.
Maradona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maradona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPunches is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPunches misses with a two punch combination.
McPunches scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McPunches!
McPunches misses with the combination.
Maradona staying out of range there.
Maradona is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McPunches's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Maradona misses its intended target.
Maradona slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maradona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPunches.
Maradona misses with a wild body shot.
McPunches moves away from the strike by Maradona.
McPunches tries to sprawl but Maradona drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maradona is looking to advance position but McPunches won't allow it.
Maradona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPunches does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPunches tries to get to full guard but Maradona has control of the leg.
McPunches keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy McPunches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Maradona's cut.
That's time! Maradona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maradona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maradona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunches.
Maradona throws the left hand but McPunches avoids the punch easily.
McPunches throws a jab but it's blocked by Maradona.
McPunches with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maradona shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maradona showed some decent athleticism there.
McPunches blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maradona.
Maradona is just content to waste time from the top position. McPunches takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McPunches takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McPunches preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maradona makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maradona slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McPunches keeping full guard, as Maradona tries to pass.
Maradona throws an elbow that misses. McPunches uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maradona's guard. Nice move by McPunches!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona looking to control.
Maradona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPunches pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maradona is keeping the position for now.
Maradona looking for a sweep. Not yet Maradona, not yet.
Maradona looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maradona trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Maradona.
Maradona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McPunches swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McPunches ducks under a wild hook from Maradona.
Maradona has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Maradona.
McPunches scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego Maradona's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunches looks to score with a jab to the body but Maradona is just out of range.
Maradona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maradona walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maradona misses with a double jab
and McPunches counters with a left to the body.
Maradona misses with a left hand
and McPunches counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maradona throws out a loose jab but McPunches uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPunches thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Maradona finds it's way through McPunches's defenses.
Diego Maradona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maradona shoots in for a takedown but McPunches shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Punchy McPunches.
I've got McPunches winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy McPunches!
An out of breath Punchy McPunches thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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