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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oompa Loompa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph punishes Loompa's body with a nice straight punch.
Loompa throws a hook but Randolph avoids it easily.
Randolph lands with a cross.
Loompa moves out of range as Randolph strikes.
Randolph misses with a body kick.
Randolph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph lands with an uppercut that bounces Loompa off the cage and back into range.
Loompa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loompa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randolph connects with a single shot there.
Randolph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loompa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Randolph's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randolph is looking for a triangle here but Loompa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Randolph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa cracks Randolph with a big right hand but Randolph just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Loompa in the domination position with Randolph hanging on.
Randolph is looking to reverse the position.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
Loompa laying and praying for a moment but Randolph takes advantage and regains half guard.
Randolph wants to control but Loompa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loompa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randolph manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loompa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph working a defensive guard here.
Loompa is looking to work some ground and pound but Randolph has wrist control.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Randolph 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loompa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loompa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loompa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loompa working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa cracks Randolph with a solid left hand.
Randolph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randolph throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Loompa escapes and throws Randolph's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Loompa tries to advance to mount but Randolph denies him.
Randolph seems a little lost for a moment, as Loompa dominates the positioning.
Loompa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randolph tries to bench press Loompa off him but Loompa keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa controls the position.
Loompa tries to advance to mount but Randolph instead regains half guard.
Randolph is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loompa pulls his head out easily.
Loompa is just content to waste time from the top position. Randolph takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Loompa preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randolph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oompa Loompa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randolph misses with a hook to the body
and Loompa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randolph thuds a left hand into Loompa's body.
A jab from Randolph does it's job there.
Randolph is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randolph misses with a right hand
and Loompa counters with a takedown into side control.
Randolph taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Randolph can't do much from the bottom here.
Randolph tries to buck Loompa off but Loompa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loompa scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loompa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randolph is trying to improve his position.
Loompa throwing strikes but Randolph manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Loompa is trying to improve his position.
Loompa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Randolph.
Randolph working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
Randolph working the ground and pound.
Loompa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Randolph controlling the position from side mount.
Randolph connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Loompa some visible discomfort.
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 struggling a bit here.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loompa wants to control but Randolph postures up.
Loompa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Randolph's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is not content to let Randolph control the position.
Loompa tries to get to full guard but Randolph has control of the leg.
Randolph works his foot free and advances to mount.
Loompa is desperately trying to improve his position but Randolph has a good base and remains in mount.
Randolph pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Randolph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loompa is looking to escape.
Randolph postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loompa looks a forlorn figure.
Randolph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa regains half guard.
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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Oompa Loompa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loompa is looking to control Randolph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loompa avoid being mounted?
Loompa gets back to full guard.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randolph won't allow Loompa to sweep him here.
Loompa looking to control but Randolph passes into half guard.
Loompa taking some punishment here, with Randolph in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sly Randolph will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randolph lands a leg kick that knocks Loompa off balance momentarily.
Randolph lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Loompa.
Loompa misses with a body kick.
Randolph lands a jab to the head.
Randolph on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randolph misses with a lunging right hand
and Loompa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loompa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randolph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loompa.
Randolph swings widly with a right hand
and Loompa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Randolph won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loompa controls the position.
Loompa working the head with strikes.
Randolph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loompa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph trying to control from the bottom.
Randolph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Loompa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Randolph has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Loompa's lack of action.
Loompa wants to advance to full mount but Randolph doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Randolph controls Loompa momentarily but Loompa frees himself.
Loompa is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Loompa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Randolph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loompa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loompa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loompa.
Loompa looking to sit in guard and control but Randolph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Randolph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randolph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loompa is keeping the position for now.
Randolph wants to control from the top but Loompa keeps moving.
Loompa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randolph looking to sit in guard and control but Loompa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa lands a couple of digs.
Randolph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randolph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loompa landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa looking to sit in guard and control but Randolph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loompa trying to keep a closed guard but Randolph is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randolph lands a glancing blow to the side of Loompa's head.
Loompa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loompa misses with a series of wild punches.
Randolph connects with an inside leg kick.
Loompa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa working the head and body with strikes.
Randolph wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
Randolph trying to control here.
Randolph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loompa.
Randolph is trying to control but Loompa passes into side control!
Randolph is trying to control Loompa's posture but Loompa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randolph, who protects the arm well.
Loompa wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Loompa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Loompa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randolph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randolph takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randolph wants to control but Loompa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is trying to get back to half guard.
Loompa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Loompa trying to control the position but Randolph is working away.
Randolph managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loompa.
Loompa is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loompa cracks Randolph with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is not content to let Loompa control the position.
Randolph regains half guard there - taking advantage of Loompa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Randolph taking some punishment here, with Loompa in his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loompa thows a huge punch but Randolph dodges it nicely.
Loompa lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Loompa throws an off balance right hand
and Randolph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Randolph looks to land a body kick but Loompa moved away.
Randolph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randolph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loompa can pounce on him.
Loompa moves forwards but Randolph connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loompa moves out of range as Randolph throws a body kick.
Randolph misses with a shot to the body
and Loompa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loompa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randolph.
Randolph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loompa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loompa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randolph connects with a jab.
Randolph moves out of range as Loompa throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph misses with a hook
and Loompa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body kick there by Loompa.
Loompa scores with a hook.
Randolph cracks a nice hook into Loompa's ribs.
Randolph scores with a nice strike.
Randolph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Loompa takes a step back to recover.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randolph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loompa was well out of range. Poor timing from Randolph.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Randolph napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randolph wants to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sly Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loompa trying to control the position but Randolph is working away.
Randolph tries to buck Loompa off but Loompa is having none of it.
Loompa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Loompa taking a break here but Randolph is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is holding on to half guard well.
Loompa is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loompa is thwarting Randolph's attempts to control the position.
Randolph looking for submissions off his back.
Loompa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa stalling.
Oompa Loompa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loompa wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Randolph is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randolph looking for submissions off his back.
Randolph missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oompa Loompa.
I think Loompa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oompa Loompa! Oompa Loompa retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Oompa Loompa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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