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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drunken Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drunken Hare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hare throws a body kick that misses. Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Hare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hare moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hare has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Hare wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Hare improves position. Smith working aggressively here.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hare really is a fat lump. Hare misses with a knee to the head. Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hare throws an elbow but it misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is trying to break free. Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hare manages to break the clinch.
Hare gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith with a knee to the head.
It looks like Drunken Hare has been cut. Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Hare pulls guard successfully.
Hare seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Hare closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hare wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. Hare prevents Smith from improving his position. Hare is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. Hare is breathing heavily. Hare blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hare has control of the leg. Hare lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hare.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hare feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hare wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith is looking to stand up but Hare isn't so interested in that idea. Smith keeping moving, preventing Hare from controlling successfully. Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hare postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Smith is trying to hold Hare in close to prevent damage but Hare has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith has one foot on Hare's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Hare shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hare was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! This has been an exciting period of action! Hare tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hare with the ground and pound from mount. BOOM! Hare connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hare connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith is rocked! The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Hare finish him?
It looks like Dave Smith has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Hare has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hare thowing shots but they're missing. Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hare throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hare misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hare.
Hare throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. 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. Hare thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Smith is trying to stand. Hare looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Smith blocking the ground and pound. Smith is looking to get to half guard. Hare is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Smith wants to control but Hare is having none of it. Hare scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Hare working away from the top, dropping strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hare dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to stall but Hare uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Hare.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Hare.
Hare tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Hare drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith gets to his feet - Hare follows without any prompting. Smith wants to clinch. Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hare as he avoids it easily. Hare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drunken Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hare looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hare takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. Hare feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Hare changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hare cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Hare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hare 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. Hare content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hare lands with a punch from half guard. Smith is trying to stand up here but Hare is controlling him well. Hare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hare passes the guard and advances to mount! Hare lands a heavy elbow. Hare unloading with bombs! Hare fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Hare unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hare controlling his opponent. Smith is trying desperately to improve position. Smith gets back to half guard. Smith tries to kick Hare off but Hare keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Smith tries to get to full guard but Hare has control of the leg. Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. Drunken Hare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smith wants to stand but Hare is controlling the position. Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hare pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hare lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hare is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hare working Smith over with strikes. Hare with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Hare lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hare stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Good work by Hare as he checks the leg kick. Smith closes the distance looking to clinch and Hare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hare working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Hare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith tries a knee to the head but Hare blocks it.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Hare is stalling here.
Smith lands a body punch. Smith trying to stall but Hare improves his position.
Good body shot from Hare.
Hare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage. Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hare wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Hare persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage. Hare wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Hare working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hare with a nice head shot there. Hare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Smith wants to stand and escape but Hare is having none of it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith keeping moving, preventing Hare from controlling successfully. Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Hare slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drunken Hare dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes. Hare fails with a takedown attempt. Smith scores a takedown into full mount! Hare working to try and regain half guard.
Hare is working hard here to advance position. Hare is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Smith unloads with some shots from mount but Hare bucks and avoids them well.
Hare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hare flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hare is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith looking to finish Hare with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hare! Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Hare is having none of it. Hare sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hare landing small, sideways elbows. Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smith prevents Hare from improving his position. Smith wants to stand up but Hare has a hold of him and won't allow it. Hare is looking to improve his position.
Hare is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hare circles away from the clinch attempt and Hare counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard. Hare wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hare wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. Smith is trying to control the position but Hare postures up. Hare postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. Hare wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Hare works a leg free and moves into half guard. Hare slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. Smith is trying to stand back up but Hare is controlling him
Smith is staying active underneath Hare, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith pushes Hare off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hare pushes him off. Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice sprawl there from Hare as Smith shoots in. Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hare shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard. Hare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head. Hare lands a couple of elbows. Hare postures up.
Hare working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head. Hare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hare stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Smith is trying to improve his position. Smith wants to control but Hare postures up. Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! A lull in the action here. Dave Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hare's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Ground and pound from Hare. Hare is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard. Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Smith looking for a guillotine here but Hare defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Drunken Hare showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hare, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drunken Hare!
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energy
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