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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Limoncello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limoncello's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swamped - Lacuna Coil. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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240 lbs
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197 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Limoncello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limoncello darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limoncello with the ground and pound but Mayweather uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Limoncello throws and elbow that misses. Mayweather uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Limoncello's guard. Nice move by Mayweather!
Limoncello striking off his back but it's not causing Mayweather any problems.
Limoncello wants to improve his position but instead Mayweather has moved into half guard.
It looks like Mayweather is going to stand back up.
Limoncello wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather is trying to control the action in half guard but Limoncello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Limoncello tries to get to full guard but Mayweather has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Mayweather coming out on top.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Limoncello trying to control the pace.
Limoncello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Limoncello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Limoncello.
Mayweather has hold of Limoncello's hands but Limoncello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Limoncello is keen to just control but Mayweather is a slippery customer.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
Limoncello is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayweather tries to score with a low kick but Limoncello moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Limoncello with a series of wild strikes but Limoncello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Limoncello keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Limoncello swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Limoncello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather or not.
Limoncello scores with a hook to the body.
Limoncello has picked Mayweather up - he's going for a ride! Limoncello dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Limoncello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Limoncello connects with a nice short shot to Mayweather's temple.
Limoncello wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mayweather trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Limoncello thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Limoncello looking to land elbow strikes but Mayweather uses the position to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Limoncello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Limoncello dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Limoncello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Limoncello lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather is trying to keep Limoncello in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayweather is looking to stand up but Limoncello isn't so interested in that idea.
Limoncello throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Limoncello will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
Limoncello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mayweather!
Limoncello goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mayweather turns into him and now he's in Limoncello's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
Limoncello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Limoncello is looking to sweep but instead, Mayweather has passed into half guard.
Mayweather prevents Limoncello from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is keen to just control but Limoncello is a slippery customer.
Limoncello trying to control here.
Mayweather wants to control but Limoncello is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Limoncello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayweather as he avoids it easily.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limoncello shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Limoncello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Limoncello feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Limoncello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Limoncello throwing strikes but missing.
Limoncello wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is keeping the position.
Mayweather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Limoncello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Limoncello dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Limoncello has a takedown stuffed.
Mayweather cracks Limoncello with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Limoncello shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Limoncello will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Limoncello has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Limoncello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limoncello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Limoncello.
Mayweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Limoncello.
Limoncello throws an elbow but Mayweather slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayweather sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mayweather tries to kick Limoncello off but Limoncello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello thows a huge punch but Mayweather dodges it nicely.
Limoncello is pressing down on Mayweather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayweather is holding on for now.
Limoncello moves nicely into side control.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom here.
Limoncello thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Limoncello here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Limoncello lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello working the ground and pound.
Mayweather parries the strikes from Limoncello easily there. Limoncello is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mayweather to escape.
Limoncello creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mayweather sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Limoncello trying to control the action but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Limoncello lands some shots froms side control.
Mayweather is not content to let Limoncello control the position.
Limoncello working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather prevents Limoncello from improving position.
Limoncello tries to score with some ground and pound. Mayweather controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Limoncello throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Limoncello throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mayweather works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Limoncello is looking to pass Mayweather's guard but actually Mayweather recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Limoncello 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Limoncello!
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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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