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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Draven McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cpjan Hammarstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Draven McGuinness has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Draven McGuinness seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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230 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Draven McGuinness! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cpjan Hammarstroem! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammarstroem wants to clinch up but McGuinness keeps it at a distance. Hammarstroem looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuinness. McGuinness fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammarstroem avoids it really well and circles away. Hammarstroem slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuinness, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draven McGuinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hammarstroem swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuinness. Draven McGuinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGuinness looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammarstroem is fending him off so far but McGuinness persists. Nope, Hammarstroem circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuinness shoots in for a double leg but Hammarstroem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGuinness. Hammarstroem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammarstroem wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammarstroem. McGuinness wants to clinch and Hammarstroem counters with a big head kick but McGuinness shrugs it off. McGuinness misses with a takedown and Hammarstroem counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGuinness won't be happy with that. A lull in the action here as Hammarstroem stalls from top position. McGuinness stops Hammarstroem from passing to mount. McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but Hammarstroem drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McGuinness is looking to regain half guard here but Hammarstroem keeps moving and retains side control. McGuinness really is a fat lump. McGuinness is pushing Hammarstroem's head away, looking to escape. Hammarstroem manages to hold on to the position though. McGuinness is trying to improve his position. McGuinness holds on to Hammarstroem's head and controls the position momentarily. Hammarstroem avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGuinness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McGuinness shoots and misses and Hammarstroem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Hammarstroem avoiding damage as McGuinness throws knees to the body.
McGuinness tries to pull guard but Hammarstroem holds him up against the cage and eventually McGuinness drops back down to his feet.
McGuinness is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hammarstroem is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGuinness to the mat. McGuinness regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. McGuinness is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. McGuinness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuinness 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but Hammarstroem is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McGuinness trying to control the position here. McGuinness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGuinness tries to get out of the position. McGuinness's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cpjan Hammarstroem dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuinness throws a head kick but Hammarstroem moves out of range.
McGuinness will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McGuinness shoots in for a double leg but Hammarstroem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hammarstroem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. McGuinness tries to get to full guard but Hammarstroem has control of the leg. McGuinness is looking to control Hammarstroem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuinness avoid being mounted? Hammarstroem is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness wants to improve his position but Hammarstroem is controlling well.
McGuinness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammarstroem on the ground. McGuinness is controlling Hammarstroem's trapped leg to prevent Hammarstroem from advancing to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGuinness is looking for a sweep. Hammarstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hammarstroem avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuinness darts in and clinches Hammarstroem up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McGuinness jumps guard but Hammarstroem stands there with McGuinness around his waist. McGuinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draven McGuinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGuinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammarstroem just stands there and leans against the cage. McGuinness tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammarstroem shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McGuinness is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McGuinness tries to circle away but Hammarstroem has him pinned against the cage. Hammarstroem is working for takedown but McGuinness is calmly controlling the position for now. McGuinness is trying to break free. McGuinness is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hammarstroem can't fight it off and eventually McGuinness manages to take the fight to the floor. Hammarstroem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. McGuinness is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hammarstroem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuinness trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammarstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGuinness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. McGuinness throws a big right hand that misses. McGuinness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammarstroem works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hammarstroem keeping moving, preventing McGuinness from controlling successfully. Hammarstroem keeping full guard, as McGuinness tries to pass.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. McGuinness wants to clinch. Hammarstroem keeps the fight on the outside. McGuinness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammarstroem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. McGuinness is looking to take a break and control but Hammarstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A lull in the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draven McGuinness dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammarstroem sprawls well. Hammarstroem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuinness gets slowly back to his feet. McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt. Hammarstroem takes a kick to the side of the head. McGuinness throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammarstroem's waist but Hammarstroem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuinness off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draven McGuinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGuinness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hammarstroem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McGuinness is looking for a sweep. Hammarstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammarstroem is working away from the top position though. McGuinness is not content to let Hammarstroem control the position. McGuinness is trying to get back to full guard. McGuinness is trying to maintain the position but Hammarstroem is very close to passing his half guard. McGuinness keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hammarstroem stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuinness. McGuinness gets slowly back to his feet. McGuinness shoots in but no luck this time. Hammarstroem circles away from the clinch attempt so Hammarstroem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. McGuinness might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McGuinness seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuinness doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but Hammarstroem is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McGuinness looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuinness, not yet. McGuinness keeping full guard, as Hammarstroem tries to pass.
That's four 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. McGuinness is trying to control the position but Hammarstroem postures up. McGuinness trying to control the position here. McGuinness is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McGuinness gets in close and instigates a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Cpjan Hammarstroem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hammarstroem 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cpjan Hammarstroem!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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