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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang has chosen They Try Ta Boil Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lobsta Mang told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 cm
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Foreman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lobsta Mang! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Foreman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Foreman gets caught flat footed, as Mang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mang working some strikes from top position. Mang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foreman's head. Mang scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mang wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mang has eaten all the pies! Mang landing some decent shots from guard. Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mang landing with the ground and pound. Mang cracks Foreman with a solid left hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Foreman throws a right and a left that Mang avoids nicely. Mang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mang connects with a nice short shot to Foreman's temple. Nice strikes from Mang there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mang connects with a nice short shot to Foreman's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mang looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Foreman is trying to stand up here but Mang is controlling him well. Foreman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mang scores with a couple of nice shots. Foreman taking some punishment here, with Mang in his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mang scores a takedown into full mount! Mang with a couple of short strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foreman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Mang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mang cracks Foreman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foreman is looking to escape. Foreman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mang on the ground. Mang is landing with some decent strikes but Foreman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman is in a horrible position here. Mang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mang lands a big elbow. Foreman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Foreman wants to try and get back to his feet. Mang working away from the top, dropping strikes. Foreman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Mang is landing with some decent strikes but Foreman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Foreman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mang cracks Foreman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mang working the ground and pound effectively.
Mang landing strikes from the mount and Foreman is in trouble! Foreman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Foreman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mang won't let Foreman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Foreman is in a horrible position here. Mang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mang with good strikes from the mount here! Foreman tries to buck Mang off but he can't manage it. Mang lands a big elbow. A nice elbow there by Mang.
That's four 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. Foreman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mang scoring with strikes but Foreman is staying in there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Foreman is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Mang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! A nice elbow there by Mang. Foreman is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Foreman is squirming around, avoiding Mang's attempts to control the action. Foreman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Mang scoring with strikes but Foreman is staying in there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Foreman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Mang landing strikes from the mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobsta Mang dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foreman is trying to defend but Mang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Mang lands strikes from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mang connects with a nice short shot to Foreman's temple. Mang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Mang there. Foreman taking some punishment here, with Mang in his half guard. Foreman tries to kick Mang off but Mang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mang is nestled in close to Foreman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Mang dodges the punch combination from Foreman.
Foreman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foreman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Mang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foreman keeps working. Foreman on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Mang landing a few strikes. Mang scoring with punches from side control. Mang cracks Foreman with a big elbow. Mang working the head and body with strikes. Foreman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mang is controlling him well. Mang scores with punches from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Foreman wants to stand up but Mang is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman keeping moving, preventing Mang from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Foreman throws a right hand that Mang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mang also avoids with ease. Mang avoids a punch combination nicely.
George Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Foreman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mang prevents Foreman from getting back to his feet. Mang scoring with some ground and pound. Mang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Foreman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Mang works a leg free and moves into half guard. Foreman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foreman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mang shoots in and bounces Foreman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Mang connects with a couple of short punches. Foreman wants to stand up but Mang is controlling him. Mang works over Foreman with some ground and pound from guard. Mang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mang won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mang scoring with punches to the head and body.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Foreman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mang. Mang fails to land the takedown. Mang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mang showed some decent athleticism there. Foreman is trying to stand.
Foreman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mang scores with a couple of nice shots. Foreman is not content to let Mang control the position. Mang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nice strikes from Mang there. Mang is trying to control. Foreman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Foreman is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobsta Mang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. A nice elbow there by Mang. The referee warns Foreman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mang cracks Foreman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Foreman is in a horrible position here. Mang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Foreman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Foreman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Mang cracks Foreman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Mang. Mang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. You get the feeling that Foreman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foreman's face.
Mang won't let Foreman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mang punishing his opponent with strikes. Foreman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Mang working the ground and pound effectively.
Foreman is trying to stand. Mang working Foreman over with strikes here. Mang trying to control but Foreman is having none of it. Mang lands a nice shot to the head. Foreman wants to try and get back to his feet. Mang dominating with strikes here. Mang won't let Foreman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Mang landing strikes from the mount. Foreman taking shots to the head.
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. Mang content just to control the position here. Mang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foreman looks a forlorn figure.
Foreman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mang with shots to the head and body - Foreman looks very uncomfortable down there. Mang lands with some strikes. Mang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foreman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mang won't let Foreman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Mang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mang is landing with some decent strikes but Foreman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. A nice elbow there by Mang. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foreman is trying to stand up. Lobsta Mang has got the better of the ground game so far. Mang working Foreman over with strikes here. Mang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mang working Foreman over with strikes here. Foreman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Foreman is bucking up trying to escape but Mang cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Foreman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mang. BOOM! Mang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Foreman taking shots to the head. Foreman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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. Foreman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mang landing shots from mount. Foreman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Foreman hang on? Mang with a couple of short strikes. George Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Foreman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mang with the ground and pound from mount. Lobsta Mang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mang lands a big elbow. Foreman is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight! Lobsta Mang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mang 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lobsta Mang!
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energy
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hype
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