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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mitsuyo Maeda's chin.
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
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275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Maeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mitsuyo Maeda has been cut.
Gump lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gump scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gump as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gump tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gump tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gump to the ground. Gump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Gump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
Maeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gump throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Gump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump catches Maeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gump lands a right hook to the body.
Gump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maeda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gump sends Maeda down but not out. Gump dives into side control looking to finish.
Gump throws a strike aimed at the side of Maeda's head but Maeda avoids it well.
Gump stands up.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gump misses with a double jab
and Maeda counters with an inside leg kick.
Gump is looking to land body kicks.
Gump throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gump looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Mitsuyo Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump lands with a nice combination. Maeda backs away looking to recover.
Maeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gump sends Maeda down but not out. Gump dives into side control looking to finish.
Maeda is rocked!
Mitsuyo Maeda's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump working the ground and pound but Maeda is defending the strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gump decides to stand back up.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Gump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
Gump throws a leg kick but Maeda checks it.
Maeda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda blocks a low kick nicely.
Maeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
Gump throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
Gump wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda passes Gump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gump's head.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Gump is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gump misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gump misses with a double jab.
Gump has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maeda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Gump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump throws a shot to the body.
Maeda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gump moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gump digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump cracks Maeda with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
Gump lands a jab to the nose.
Gump lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gump throws a wild body kick that Maeda sees coming a mile off.
Gump drops Maeda with a right and a left! Gump comes rushing in but Maeda regains his composure and manages to keep Gump in guard.
Oh Maeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maeda seems to have got his legs back now.
Gump postures up in Maeda's guard and throws a big left but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda has a closed guard, preventing Gump from standing up.
Gump stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gump drops Maeda with a nice combination! Gump dives into Maeda's guard, looking to finish!
Gump stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gump stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gump throws a lazy head kick
and Maeda counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands the left hand.
Forest Gump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Gump which made him look bad.
Gump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Gump misses.
Mitsuyo Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gump 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Forest Gump!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Forest Gump!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Forest Gump!
Forest Gump wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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