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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thadus McDoogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drop The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hammer has chosen Jag - MC Hammer as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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185 cm
25
210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thadus McDoogle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drop The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer throws out a loose jab but McDoogle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Hammer lands a jab to McDoogle's midsection.
McDoogle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Hammer lands a jab to the head.
The Hammer throws a lazy right hand but McDoogle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDoogle fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDoogle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDoogle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as McDoogle stalls from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDoogle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Hammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDoogle controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDoogle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDoogle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The Hammer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McDoogle easily slips into full mount!
The Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDoogle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDoogle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Hammer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDoogle looking for a guillotine from mount but The Hammer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle controlling his opponent.
The Hammer taking shots to the head.
McDoogle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding McDoogle's attempts to control the action.
McDoogle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle controlling from mount.
McDoogle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Hammer is trying to reverse the position but instead McDoogle has taken his back - oops!
McDoogle controlling well, preventing The Hammer from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle is not going to allow The Hammer to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDoogle controlling the positon.
The Hammer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McDoogle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure The Hammer doesn't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDoogle struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thadus McDoogle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Hammer misses with a straight right.
McDoogle fails to land with a series of punches.
McDoogle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Hammer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McDoogle manages to move to mount!
McDoogle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Hammer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Hammer wants to hold on but McDoogle pushes him away.
McDoogle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Hammer is looking to escape.
The Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDoogle tries to control but The Hammer wriggling away.
The Hammer tries to hold on but McDoogle pushes him away.
McDoogle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Hammer is looking to escape.
McDoogle landing strikes from the mount.
McDoogle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDoogle wants to finish this one by submission but The Hammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDoogle.
McDoogle landing strikes from the mount and The Hammer is in trouble!
The Hammer is looking to improve his position but McDoogle isn't that keen on the idea.
McDoogle controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Hammer's face.
The Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDoogle is working for a guillotine from mount but The Hammer frees his head quite easily.
McDoogle with the ground and pound from mount.
McDoogle fails to move to back control.
McDoogle is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thadus McDoogle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDoogle throws a head kick but The Hammer moves out of range.
The Hammer missing with a left hand there. McDoogle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammer misses with a wild combination.
McDoogle slips a jab from The Hammer.
McDoogle shoots in for a double leg but The Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDoogle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drop The Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDoogle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDoogle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDoogle.
The Hammer is breathing heavily.
The Hammer keeping moving, preventing McDoogle from controlling successfully.
McDoogle preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thadus McDoogle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from The Hammer finds it's target.
The Hammer lands with an overhand left.
McDoogle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
McDoogle darts in and clinches The Hammer up against the cage.
McDoogle tries for a takedown but The Hammer manages to get underhooks.
McDoogle tries to pull guard but The Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDoogle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
McDoogle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDoogle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer misses with a hook.
McDoogle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thadus McDoogle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDoogle shoots in for a takedown but The Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDoogle.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hammer. McDoogle does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDoogle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hammer as he avoids it easily.
McDoogle misses with a double jab.
The Hammer staying out of range there.
McDoogle tries to clinch up.
The Hammer lands with a good body shot.
McDoogle misses with the combination.
Drop The Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but McDoogle seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from The Hammer.
McDoogle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDoogle walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDoogle ducks right into an uppercut from The Hammer.
The Hammer throws a shot to the body.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drop The Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDoogle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDoogle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDoogle misses with a body kick.
The Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDoogle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDoogle.
The Hammer lands a jab to McDoogle's midsection.
McDoogle shoots in looking for a takedown but The Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDoogle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
The Hammer throws a nice looking combination but McDoogle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDoogle.
The Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by The Hammer.
The Hammer throws a jab when McDoogle was well out of range.
The Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
McDoogle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hammer as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDoogle doesn't seem bothered though.
The Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDoogle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDoogle moves forwards but The Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDoogle dives in and grabs The Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Hammer pushes down on McDoogle's head and hops out.
The Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on McDoogle's shoulder, as McDoogle tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Hammer connects with a body shot that sends McDoogle's belly button to the back.
The Hammer cracks a nice hook into McDoogle's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammer throws a body punch but McDoogle moves out of range.
McDoogle shoots for a double leg takedown but The Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed McDoogle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thadus McDoogle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Hammer misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drop The Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDoogle 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thadus McDoogle!
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energy
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hype
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