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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McMurphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm a Solider - Tupac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 cm
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257 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
27
272 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Lodano! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McMurphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMurphy misses with a two punch combination.
McMurphy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLodano. McMurphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice defenses there by McMurphy. Lodano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McMurphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice defenses there by McMurphy. McMurphy is looking for a counter combo. Lodano with a jab.
It looks like RP McMurphy has been cut. Lodano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMurphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lodano sprawls and moves away. McMurphy slips a straight right by Lodano. McMurphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lodano sprawls and moves away. Nice defenses there by McMurphy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McMurphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lodano looks to throw the jab but McMurphy is out of range. RP McMurphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lodano throws a body shot but no joy. McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown. A big right from Lodano misses. McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodano throws out the jab. McMurphy lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it. McMurphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodano has time to react. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMurphy!
Lodano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMurphy has time to react. The crowd cheers as Lodano lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMurphy doesn't seem phased though. Lodano ducks right into an uppercut from McMurphy. Lodano digs a good body shot into McMurphy's ribs. Lodano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. McMurphy misses with a combination
and Lodano counters with a nice body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lodano misses with a body shot.
McMurphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Good shot there by McMurphy. Lodano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lucas Lodano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lodano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McMurphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodano scrambles back to his feet. Lodano misses with a hook
and McMurphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big right from Lodano misses. McMurphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lodano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano throws a hook to the side of McMurphy's head but McMurphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lodano throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range. Lodano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nice uppercut lands for McMurphy. That snapped Lodano's head back.
Lodano staying out of range there. Lodano misses with a wild body shot. Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodano misses with a series of wild punches.
McMurphy avoids the body shot from Lodano.
McMurphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McMurphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McMurphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodano.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McMurphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lodano on his heels. He'll look to pass Lodano's guard now, I'm sure. Lodano working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lodano keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully. Lodano can't keep his opponent in guard - McMurphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McMurphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. McMurphy working over Lodano with some ground and pound. Lodano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. McMurphy is trying to control. Lodano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lodano keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McMurphy looks to land a strike but Lodano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lodano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McMurphy to score an easy takedown into full guard. McMurphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McMurphy looking to sit in guard and control but Lodano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Lodano is looking to stand up but McMurphy won't let him. Lodano's corner is telling him to maintain position. McMurphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McMurphy controls Lodano momentarily but Lodano frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Lodano will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on RP McMurphy's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lodano tries a head kick but it misses.
McMurphy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lodano throws a lazy right hand but McMurphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lodano connects with a looping right hand.
Lodano throws a shot from downtown. McMurphy moves away and avoids it. McMurphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McMurphy misses with a straight left. Lodano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lodano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lodano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McMurphy thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McMurphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Lodano off the cage and back into range. Lucas Lodano seems to be getting the better of the standup. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lodano. Lodano looks to score with a jab to the body but McMurphy is just out of range. McMurphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. McMurphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lodano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodano throws a lazy right hand but McMurphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lodano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lodano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lodano throws a hook but McMurphy avoids it easily. Lodano is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McMurphy like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McMurphy from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Lodano! Lucas Lodano is the new heavyweight champion! Lucas Lodano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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