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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie DeMarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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260 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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195 cm
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275 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie DeMarino!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeMarino is defended easily by Hume.
Hume blocks a jab.
DeMarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hume gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeMarino looking to pass the guard.
DeMarino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hume works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeMarino stopping the sweep attempt from Hume.
DeMarino looking to pass the guard.
Hume on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hume tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume can't keep his opponent in guard - DeMarino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hume manages to get to full guard.
DeMarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hume keeping moving, preventing DeMarino from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hume is keeping the position for now.
DeMarino throws an elbow that misses. Hume uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeMarino's guard. Nice move by Hume!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hume won't allow DeMarino to get back to his feet.
DeMarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hume controls the pace.
DeMarino has his foot on Hume's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hume works his way back into a safe position though.
Hume trying to control but DeMarino is working from the bottom.
Hume working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeMarino's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hume looking to pass the guard.
Hume trying to control but DeMarino is working from the bottom.
DeMarino is looking for a triangle here but Hume uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hume trying to control the action but DeMarino is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMarino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeMarino sneaks back into half guard.
DeMarino manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume throws a big right hand that misses.
DeMarino is looking to stand up but Hume isn't so interested in that idea.
Hume postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hume lands a couple of digs.
DeMarino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hume has picked DeMarino up and slammed him! DeMarino can't keep hold of the triangle and Hume manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMarino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hume wants to control but DeMarino is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hume scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at DeMarino to see if he's OK.
DeMarino is trying to improve his position.
Hume controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Hume dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeMarino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeMarino feints and as Hume raises his hands in defense, DeMarino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeMarino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hume is pulling down on DeMarino's head. It's preventing any offense from DeMarino, at least for the moment.
Hume has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
DeMarino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hume working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeMarino.
DeMarino throws an elbow that misses. Hume uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeMarino's guard. Nice move by Hume!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarino throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
DeMarino is looking for a triangle but Hume pushes his legs off easily.
Hume working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hume content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hume looking to sit in guard and control but DeMarino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hume keeping full guard, as DeMarino tries to pass.
DeMarino throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeMarino wants to pass the guard but Hume is keeping the position.
DeMarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeMarino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarino is looking to work some ground and pound but Hume has wrist control.
DeMarino postures up in Hume's guard and throws a big left but Hume blocks it.
DeMarino looking to pass the guard.
DeMarino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeMarino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeMarino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hume works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hume looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeMarino is one step ahead there.
DeMarino trying to control but Hume is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hume preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hume keeping full guard, as DeMarino tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarino with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie DeMarino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hume closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeMarino circles away.
A left and a right from Hume both land. Nice combination.
DeMarino closes the distance and clinches up with Hume, looking for a takedown. DeMarino pushes Hume against the cage but Hume circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeMarino throws a lazy right hand but Hume sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeMarino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hume keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeMarino.
DeMarino connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hume.
DeMarino fails with the takedown.
Desmond Hume has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie DeMarino.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - DeMarino circles away.
Hume fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeMarino avoids it really well and circles away.
Hume shoots in looking for a takedown but DeMarino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hume's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarino misses with a left hand
so Hume counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hume is looking to work some ground and pound but DeMarino has wrist control.
Hume with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hume is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeMarino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hume defends well.
DeMarino is trying to keep Hume in close.
Hume wants to control from the top but DeMarino keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hume stands up over DeMarino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hume throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMarino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hume trying to control but DeMarino is working from the bottom.
DeMarino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hume scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeMarino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hume got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hume has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarino's legs - danger averted.
DeMarino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarino controls Hume momentarily but Hume frees himself.
Hume with a nice head shot there.
Hume wants to control from the top but DeMarino keeps moving.
Hume slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hume landing strikes.
Hume cracks DeMarino with a big elbow.
Hume just content to control the position.
Hume connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused DeMarino some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hume working the ground and pound.
DeMarino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
DeMarino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
DeMarino is rocked!
A big shot lands for Hume! That's hurt DeMarino! Will he recover? Hume fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Hume!
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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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