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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frosty McPenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPenos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Don't Call Me White" by Nofx. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 cm
26
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frosty McPenos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tito! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPenos moves away. Tito tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McPenos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tito tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling McPenos to counter with a crisp jab. McPenos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Tito tries to roll over but McPenos keeps him under control. McPenos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tito has managed to free his arm - good work. Tito is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. McPenos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. McPenos wants to free his trapped foot but Tito is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tito wants to improve his position but McPenos is controlling well.
McPenos trying to mount his opponent but Tito defends it.
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. McPenos is trying to control. Tito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tito wants to improve his position but McPenos is controlling well.
McPenos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McPenos controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McPenos wants to free his trapped foot but Tito is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tito is trying to stand up here but McPenos is controlling him well. McPenos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McPenos is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tito to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frosty McPenos dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tito swings for the body but McPenos moves out of range.
Tito clinches with his opponent.
Tito gets underhooks to prevent McPenos's takedown attempt.
Tito tries to work over McPenos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McPenos wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage. McPenos managing to block the knees to the body from Tito.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPenos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. McPenos gets a trip takedown into half guard. Tito tries to get to full guard but McPenos has control of the leg. Still in half guard, McPenos seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tito is looking for a sweep. McPenos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McPenos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McPenos's back! McPenos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. McPenos trying to control but not successfully. Tito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tito throws strikes from the back but McPenos rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by McPenos. McPenos wants to stand up but Tito is controlling him. Tito wants to pass the guard but McPenos is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tito throwing strikes from guard but McPenos blocks nicely. Tito tries to free his leg and advance position but McPenos is retaining full guard. Tito drops back looking for a leg! McPenos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McPenos manages to kick Tito off! Tito jumps back into McPenos's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McPenos wants to hit a switch here but Tito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McPenos there! McPenos is desperately trying to improve his position but Tito has a good base and remains in mount. Tito misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tito working for a guillotine from mount but McPenos is in no mood to give up. McPenos is looking to improve his position but Tito isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McPenos has given up his back here.
Tito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McPenos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McPenos for a finish. McPenos is trying to get back to his feet but Tito has full control of the position and if anything, McPenos has just worked his way into a worse spot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McPenos showing good submission defense here.
McPenos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tito. Tito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McPenos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McPenos for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McPenos has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Tito missing with punches from the back. Well, with Tito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McPenos is tapping out... Can he escape the position? McPenos trying to control but not successfully. Tito looking for the choke but no joy. Tito has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McPenos fending off the submission attempt from Tito. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tito tries to clinch and McPenos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tito's guard now. Tito wants to sweep here but McPenos controlling him for the moment. McPenos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McPenos trying to control but Tito is working from the bottom. McPenos passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tito is trying to stand back up but McPenos is controlling him
McPenos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Tito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McPenos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two 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. McPenos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McPenos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frosty McPenos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. McPenos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tito sprawls well. Tito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPenos gets slowly back to his feet. Tito closes the distance looking to clinch and McPenos counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Tito gets full guard. Tito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPenos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McPenos wants to control from the top but Tito keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tito wants to sweep here but McPenos controlling him for the moment. McPenos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tito keeping moving, preventing McPenos from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Frosty McPenos showed his dominance in that final round. I think McPenos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frosty McPenos!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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