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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Macho Man (ranked 1195 p4p, 1721 weight class) and Rick Ness (ranked 162 p4p, 229 weight class). Macho Man's entrance music is Ride of the Valkyries. A fine choice. Ness is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cocaine. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 cm 23 210 9 - 6 - 0 |
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194 cm 30 220 6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Good wrestler Basic striking Granite chin |
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Macho Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ness! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ness tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macho Man swivels and escapes. It looked like Macho Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Macho Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Macho Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ness shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macho Man sprawls well. Macho Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ness gets slowly back to his feet. Ness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macho Man. Ness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Macho Man to counter with a crisp jab. Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ness. Ness tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macho Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ness somewhat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ness. Rick Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ness closes the distance and clinches up with Macho Man, looking for a takedown. Ness pushes Macho Man against the cage but Macho Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Macho Man stuffs the takedown.
Macho Man gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Macho Man trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macho Man holds on and takes a little breather.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ness pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macho Man is keeping the position for now. Ness landing with the ground and pound. Ness trying to control but Macho Man is working from the bottom. Macho Man wants to get back to his feet but Ness is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macho Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ness landing with the ground and pound. Macho Man looking to control.
Ness looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ness won't allow Macho Man to sweep him here. Ness working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ness trying to control but Macho Man is working from the bottom.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Macho Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness. Ness dives in and grabs Macho Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macho Man pushes down on Ness's head and hops out. Ness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macho Man. Macho Man throws a jab when Ness was well out of range. Macho Man's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Macho Man duly obliges. Ness fails with a takedown attempt. Super Macho Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Macho Man throws a big shot that misses. Ness darts in looking for a takedown but Macho Man gets double underhooks and turns Ness into the cage. It looked like Macho Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ness scores with a takedown into Macho Man's guard. Ness wants to control from the top but Macho Man keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Macho Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Macho Man won't allow Ness to sweep him here. Ness is pulling down on Macho Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Macho Man, at least for the moment. Ness looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ness controlling Macho Man's posture. Macho Man won't allow Ness to sweep him here.
 That's four 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. Ness managing to control the position. Ness has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macho Man has passed into side control.
Ness is trying to get back to half guard. Ness is not content to let Macho Man control the position. Ness can't do much from the bottom here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Macho Man 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.

Ness fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macho Man sprawls well initially but Ness persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Macho Man is refusing to be controlled, as Ness sits in half guard. Ness is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ness working over Macho Man with some ground and pound. Macho Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Macho Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Macho Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ness. Macho Man has hold of Ness's hands but Ness slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ness thows a huge punch but Macho Man dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macho Man is looking to improve his position.
Macho Man regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ness. Ness wants to control from the top but Macho Man keeps moving.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ness preventing the sweep. Macho Man being controlled here, momentarily. Ness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macho Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Macho Man trying to control the position.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ness working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Macho Man wants to sweep here but Ness controlling him for the moment.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ness shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Macho Man throws a body shot but no joy. Super Macho Man is winning the standup battle so far.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nice takedown defense from Macho Man. No joy for Ness on that attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ness. Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ness. Ness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macho Man tries to avoid it but Ness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macho Man to the ground. Macho Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Macho Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Macho Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ness doesn't succeed with the takedown and Macho Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Macho Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Macho Man misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ness. Nice takedown defense from Macho Man. No joy for Ness on that attempt. Macho Man misses with a hook. Macho Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macho Man to score with a decent uppercut. Macho Man is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ness dives in and grabs Macho Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macho Man pushes down on Ness's head and hops out. Macho Man is looking to counter punch. Ness shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macho Man pinned against the cage. Macho Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Macho Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macho Man. Ness shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Macho Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Macho Man scores with a hook.
Macho Man lands a big uppercut and Ness crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ness looks OK. Macho Man waves Ness back to his feet!
 Ness is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can Macho Man finish him?
Macho Man sends Ness crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Macho Man is motioning to the referee to let Ness up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Ness drops his hands for a split second and Macho Man immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ness face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Macho Man follows up with a right hand that knocks Ness into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Super Macho Man! Super Macho Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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