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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 24531 p4p, 4521 weight class) and Mc Muffin (ranked 541 p4p, 478 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good takedowns
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mc Muffin !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffin looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Head half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffin sprawls well. Muffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
And Muffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Head pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muffin lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muffin .
Muffin wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Muffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Head makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Head.
Muffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muffin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muffin stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
Muffin with a nice head shot there.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Head wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Muffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Muffin distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muffin controls the pace.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Head not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head looking to control.
Muffin stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muffin is one step ahead there.
Muffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been informed that Muffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Head is trying to control the position but Muffin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Muffin postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Muffin trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muffin looking to sit in guard and control but Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muffin trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Muffin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Head throws the left hand but Muffin avoids the punch easily.
Muffin throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head looks to throw the jab but Muffin is out of range.
Muffin misses with a hook.
Head shoots in but Muffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head looks to land a left hand but Muffin moved out of range nicely.
Muffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Muffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffin prevents Head from improving his position.
Muffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muffin trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Muffin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Muffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Head is pressing down on Muffin 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Head wants to control the position but Muffin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Head is not content to let Muffin control the position.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mc Muffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Head regains full guard. Nicely done.
Head wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Head is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Muffin trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head looking to control.
Muffin trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Muffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Muffin passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muffin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Muffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head wants to improve his position but Muffin is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Muffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Muffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Head misses with a body punch.
Head stalling.
Muffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muffin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Head is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it.
Head manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Muffin prevents Head from improving his position.
Muffin controlling the action here.
Muffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Muffin is looking for a kimura but Head is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muffin to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Head trying to hold on to Muffin 's head to control him but Muffin postures up.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Head is working away.
Muffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Muffin .
Muffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Head has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muffin slips a nice elbow through Head's hands, connecting with Head's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Head works his way to full guard. Good work.
Head controlling the position.
Muffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Head can't keep his opponent in guard - Muffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin is working for a kimura but Head is defending it quite comfortably.
Muffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head keeping control of the position.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Muffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Muffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Muffin !
After the fight, Mc Muffin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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pop
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