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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Shazaam McDaniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oompa Loompa's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDaniels wants to break free but Loompa has control.
A short body shot lands from Loompa as the two fighters clinch.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Loompa has him pinned against the cage.
Loompa lands with a left to the head.
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loompa wants to stall.
Loompa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniels working hard to break the clinch.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
Loompa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loompa tries to work over McDaniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loompa looking to slow down the pace here.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDaniels as Loompa tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loompa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDaniels to the mat. McDaniels regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDaniels wriggles free and stands up.
Loompa tried to score with a low kick but McDaniels checks it.
Loompa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loompa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDaniels or not.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loompa lands with a left to the head.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa tries to throw a body punch but McDaniels avoids it by throwing Loompa back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Loompa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loompa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away.
A short left from Loompa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loompa.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Loompa has him pinned against the cage.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDaniels working hard to break the clinch.
Loompa lands a right hand.
Loompa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loompa is leaning against McDaniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Loompa has him pinned against the cage.
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
Loompa throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniels counters with a single leg into guard. Loompa didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDaniels preventing the sweep.
McDaniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Loompa is proving hard to escape from.
McDaniels stands up from Loompa's guard - McDaniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Loompa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loompa scores with a push kick.
Loompa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to clinch up but McDaniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Loompa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loompa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loompa throws a low kick but McDaniels moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Loompa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loompa throws a jab but it's blocked by McDaniels.
Oompa Loompa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loompa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Loompa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loompa tries to land a front kick but McDaniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Loompa. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
Loompa tries to clinch but McDaniels is having none of it.
Loompa throws a body punch but McDaniels moves out of range.
Loompa dives in for a single leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loompa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loompa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDaniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loompa lands a really nice looking cross but McDaniels seems unphased.
Loompa throws the left hand but McDaniels avoids the punch easily.
Loompa lands with a good body shot.
Loompa rushes McDaniels and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa keeps control of McDaniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loompa keeps control of McDaniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
Loompa lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loompa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Loompa won't allow it.
Loompa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loompa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDanielss head.
Loompa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniels controls his hands.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loompa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loompa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Loompa as the two fighters clinch.
Loompa pushes McDaniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Loompa.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa lands with a left to the head.
Loompa scores with a hook to the body.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa is controlling him.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Loompa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loompa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Loompa.
A left hand lands to the body for Loompa.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels is trying to push Loompa away but Loompa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Loompa won't allow it.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Loompa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McDaniels won't allow Loompa to sweep him here.
Loompa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDaniels is aware though and is defending well.
McDaniels wants to stand but Loompa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loompa holds on and takes a little breather.
Loompa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Loompa wants to sweep but no luck.
Loompa is trying to control the position but McDaniels postures up.
Loompa has a closed guard, preventing McDaniels from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loompa is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loompa somewhat.
A head kick misses from Loompa.
Loompa misses with a body kick.
Loompa darts in trying to clinch
and McDaniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels wants to get up but he can't break Loompa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that second 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.
Loompa lands a slapping body shot.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Loompa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Loompa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDaniels pushes Loompa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loompa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McDaniels is not content to let Loompa control the position.
McDaniels explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Loompa misses with a body kick.
Loompa connects with a jab.
Loompa has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Loompa.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loompa tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loompa throws a head kick that misses.
Loompa tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loompa scores with a push kick.
Loompa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McDaniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking to score a takedown here. McDaniels is defending well but Loompa drives through and ends up in McDaniels's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels wants to stand up but Loompa is controlling him.
Loompa stays in close to McDaniels's body and controls the position.
Loompa wants to control from the top but McDaniels keeps moving.
McDaniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loompa is controlling him.
Loompa looking to pass the guard.
Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but McDaniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oompa Loompa just wasn't active enough.
Loompa drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to stand but Loompa is controlling the position.
McDaniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loompa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loompa trying to control the action but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loompa stops McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
Loompa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDaniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDaniels is trying to escape back to his feet but Loompa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Loompa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Loompa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loompa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Loompa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loompa prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDaniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDaniels wants to stand up but Loompa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loompa trying to control but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Loompa isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loompa cracks McDaniels with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDaniels's head.
Loompa stops McDaniels from standing up.
McDaniels is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Loompa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDaniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loompa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loompa landing some decent shots from guard.
Loompa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loompa trying to control but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels has momentary wrist control but Loompa slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loompa.
Loompa trying to control but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels has his feet on Loompa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McDaniels blocks a head kick by Loompa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loompa is looking to slow McDaniels down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Loompa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loompa.
Oompa Loompa is winning the standup battle so far.
Loompa looks to land a body kick but McDaniels moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a kick to the body.
Loompa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
Loompa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from McDaniels. No joy for Loompa on that attempt.
Loompa misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loompa scores with a head kick.
It looks like Shazaam McDaniels has been cut.
Loompa cracks McDaniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loompa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loompa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Loompa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loompa. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
Loompa has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa had his way with Shazaam McDaniels in that round.
The cut man is working on Shazaam McDaniels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Loompa lands a leg kick that knocks McDaniels off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Loompa misses
and McDaniels counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loompa!
Loompa is trying to improve his position.
McDaniels stands up and beckons Loompa to his feet.
Loompa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loompa looks for a takedown but McDaniels sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDaniels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
McDaniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
Loompa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loompa closes the distance and clinches up with McDaniels, looking for a takedown. Loompa pushes McDaniels against the cage but McDaniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oompa Loompa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loompa throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
Loompa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniels can do to turn this around?
Loompa tries to clinch but McDaniels moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Loompa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loompa.
McDaniels slips under a jab.
Loompa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDaniels's waist but McDaniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loompa off to one side.
Loompa closes the distance and clinches.
Loompa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Loompa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDaniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loompa tries to throw a body punch but McDaniels avoids it by throwing Loompa back against the cage.
Loompa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loompa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDaniels's elbow.
Loompa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniels controls his hands.
Loompa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
Loompa throws a leg kick but McDaniels moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loompa.
Loompa motions for McDaniels to come forward. Loompa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa lands a right hook to the body.
Shazaam McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a hook.
McDaniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loompa.
Loompa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oompa Loompa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDaniels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loompa.
Loompa throws a lazy right hand but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loompa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels being controlled for a moment.
Loompa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDaniels some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oompa Loompa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loompa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oompa Loompa!
Oompa Loompa retains his bantamweight title!
Oompa Loompa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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