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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luz McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xplicit Powerhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 cm
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300 lbs
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225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luz McKenzie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xplicit Powerhouse! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McKenzie leaves Powerhouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Powerhouse shoots in looking for a takedown. McKenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Powerhouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Xplicit Powerhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Powerhouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKenzie is fending him off so far but Powerhouse persists. Nope, McKenzie circles away and we're back to standing. Luz McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xplicit Powerhouse. McKenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Powerhouse to the mat! Powerhouse manages to get full guard. McKenzie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. McKenzie won't allow Powerhouse to get back to his feet. McKenzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powerhouse swivels though and keeps the full guard. Powerhouse is looking to stand up but McKenzie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Powerhouse is retaining full guard. McKenzie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powerhouse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powerhouse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powerhouse! Powerhouse is trying to ground and pound but McKenzie uses the momentary lack of control by Powerhouse to regain half guard. McKenzie looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKenzie is breathing heavily. Powerhouse is working for a kimura but McKenzie is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Powerhouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McKenzie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powerhouse. McKenzie is looking to escape. Powerhouse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. McKenzie is trying to stand.
Powerhouse tries to pass to full mount but McKenzie defends it. McKenzie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powerhouse. Powerhouse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powerhouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKenzie won't allow Powerhouse to pass to mount. Powerhouse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenzie defending well though. Powerhouse trying to pass the guard but McKenzie defending well. Powerhouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Powerhouse is looking for a kimura but McKenzie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powerhouse to get the leverage. Powerhouse is looking to advance position but McKenzie won't allow it. Powerhouse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKenzie has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. McKenzie is trying to stand back up but Powerhouse is controlling him
Powerhouse not landing any meaningful shots this time. Powerhouse trying to advance position but McKenzie counters by regaining guard. Powerhouseis looking to pass into half guard but McKenzie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McKenzie is in guard. McKenzie scoring with punches to the head and body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Powerhouse wants to get back to his feet but McKenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Powerhouse keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luz McKenzie dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Powerhouse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McKenzie counters with a single leg into guard. Powerhouse didn't expect that. McKenzie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Powerhouse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Powerhouse has escaped and now he's on top! Powerhouse passes McKenzie's left leg - he's now in half guard. Powerhouse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McKenzie is trying to stand back up but Powerhouse is controlling him
Powerhouse is looking for a kimura but McKenzie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powerhouse to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKenzie pushes Powerhouse off and gets back to his feet. Luz McKenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Powerhouse throws a series of punches but McKenzie moves out of range. Powerhouse misses with a takedown attempt and McKenzie counters with a shoot takedown. Powerhouse fights it but they end up in guard. McKenzie gets to his feet. Powerhouse looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! McKenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powerhouse tries to avoid it but McKenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powerhouse to the ground. Powerhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Powerhouse tries to clinch up and McKenzie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! McKenzie seems to be working for a kimura but Powerhouse defends the submission attempt. McKenzie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Powerhouse controls his leg. Luz McKenzie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McKenzie stands up out of the half guard. McKenzie throws a combination that misses and Powerhouse counters with an inside leg kick. Powerhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Powerhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
McKenzie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powerhouse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKenzie's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powerhouse chips away with some ground and pound. Powerhouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Powerhouse lands a couple of elbows. Powerhouse sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. McKenzie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Powerhouse paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from McKenzie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luz McKenzie!
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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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