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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Angree McHobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marge Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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130 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angree McHobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marge Power!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a lazy right hand but McHobo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McHobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McHobo circles away quickly and effectively.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from McHobo.
Power misses with a hook.
McHobo shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but McHobo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McHobo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
McHobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McHobo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power loads up on a big right hand but McHobo slips the punch.
McHobo staying out of range there.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Power.
McHobo slips a jab from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHobo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McHobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHobo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
McHobo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power dodges the punch combination from McHobo.
Power looks to land a right hand but McHobo moved out of range.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
McHobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHobo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but McHobo keeps moving and retains side control.
Power is letting McHobo control him for a moment.
McHobo working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power struggling a bit here.
Power isn't going anywhere.
McHobo tries for a kimura but Power is defending well.
McHobo working the ground and pound from side control.
McHobo working away.
Power regains half guard there - taking advantage of McHobo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McHobo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking for a sweep. McHobo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McHobo is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
McHobo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
McHobo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Power's thigh. Power counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McHobo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power scores with a nice body kick.
McHobo avoids the head kick by Power.
McHobo ducks under a wild hook from Power.
McHobo connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
Power throws a combination that misses
and McHobo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Power!
Power is in all sorts of trouble here.
McHobo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McHobo thowing shots but they're missing.
McHobo throws some wild stikes that Power manages to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHobo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Power really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angree McHobo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Power throws a combination that misses
and McHobo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from McHobo.
Power misses the jab.
McHobo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHobo trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHobo is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Power keeping moving, preventing McHobo from controlling successfully.
Power is trying to keep McHobo in close.
McHobo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHobo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McHobo has gone for a leg lock! Power slips out almost immediately though and dives into McHobo's guard.
McHobo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McHobo keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
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.
McHobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
McHobo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Power stacks McHobo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Power!
Power taking a breather here.
McHobo parries the strikes from Power easily there. Power is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McHobo to escape.
Power trying to control the action but McHobo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHobo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Power wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Power looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McHobo is avoiding damage well.
McHobo is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Power throws a left and a right that both miss
and McHobo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power looks to land a body kick but McHobo moved away.
Angree McHobo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power misses with an uppercut. McHobo saw that one coming.
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.
Power looks to land a body kick but McHobo moved away.
McHobo moves away from the strike by Power.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and McHobo moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHobo.
Marge Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and McHobo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McHobo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McHobo avoids the attempt from Power to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McHobo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angree McHobo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McHobo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Power misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Power defending against the ground and pound.
McHobo controls the position.
Angree McHobo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Power is trying to control McHobo's posture but McHobo avoids it.
McHobo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McHobo trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Power regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHobo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McHobo landing shots from mount.
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Power is squirming around, avoiding McHobo's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power is looking to improve his position but McHobo isn't that keen on the idea.
McHobo thowing shots but they're missing.
McHobo misses with a head shot.
McHobo lands a nice shot to the head.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McHobo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Power can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McHobo goes for an armbar but Power turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Power.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power distracts McHobo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but McHobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angree McHobo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McHobo is proving hard to escape from.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but McHobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McHobo looking to control.
McHobo keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power misses with a hook. McHobo ducked under it nicely.
Marge Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McHobo blocks a jab.
McHobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marge Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McHobo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Power throws a series of punches but McHobo moves out of range.
McHobo scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angree McHobo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McHobo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angree McHobo!
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energy
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hype
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