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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Rapide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderlei Rapide!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rapide takes the fight into the clinch.
Rapide fails to pull guard.
Rapide prevents the takedown attempt.
Rapide has Hunter pressed against the cage, preventing Hunter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rapide wants a takedown but no success here.
Rapide tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Rapide drops back down to his feet.
Mohammed Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Rapide stalls.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Rapide has him pressed against the cage.
Rapide is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Rapide into the cage.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rapide after a bit of a struggle.
Rapide tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rapide goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Hunter avoiding damage as Rapide throws knees to the body.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapide has managed to clinch.
Rapide stalls.
Rapide has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hunter uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunter content to stall in guard here.
Rapide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to stand.
Hunter trying to control but Rapide postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter tries to roll over but Rapide keeps him under control.
Rapide trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
Rapide moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hunter.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to bench press Rapide off him but Rapide keeps the position.
Rapide is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
Hunter is trying to escape the position but Rapide is controlling the position.
Rapide stands up.
Rapide fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Rapide. Rapide maintains the clinch.
Rapide jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rapide tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Rapide drops back down to his feet.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Rapide scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapide closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Rapide pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Rapide dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rapide shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Rapide throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Rapide swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapide circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rapide. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rapide slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapide shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunter pinned against the cage. Hunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mohammed Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Rapide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunter stuffs the takedown attempt from Rapide. Rapide gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Rapide's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rapide is breathing heavily.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rapide has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter wants to slow Rapide down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Rapide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rapide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rapide sprawls well. Rapide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense.
Hunter shoots in but Rapide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rapide pinned against the cage. Rapide gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Rapide gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Rapide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rapide is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rapide to the ground. Hunter is now in Rapide's guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapide is retaining full guard.
Rapide working a defensive guard here.
Hunter trying to control but Rapide is working from the bottom.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Rapide.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rapide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunter passes into half guard.
Rapide is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapide is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Rapide defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Hunter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rapide misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rapide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rapide tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapide swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rapide sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rapide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Mohammed Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Rapide throws a one two combo.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
Rapide moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Rapide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter is trying to force a seperation but Rapide has the dominant position.
Rapide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rapide is trying to drag Hunter to the mat but Hunter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Rapide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rapide blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Rapide jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Rapide around his waist. Rapide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter is working for takedown but Rapide is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rapide prevents it.
Rapide has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rapide jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Rapide manages to get underhooks.
Rapide misses with a punch to the body.
Rapide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rapide.
Rapide looks to clinch
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunter decides to pull guard.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rapide wants to stand and escape but instead Hunter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rapide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Rapide is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rapide manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Rapide's guard.
Rapide manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapide tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapide to the ground. Rapide escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rapide doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Rapide thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Rapide.
Rapide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunter wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Rapide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rapide has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Rapide!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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