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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Hippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happy Hippy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raul Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Hippy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Michael swats away the attempt to clinch by Hippy.
Hippy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michael to the mat! Michael manages to get full guard.
Hippy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippy gets to his feet. Michael looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hippy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hippy is working away from the top position though.
Hippy slows the pace down in half guard.
Michael punching from the bottom.
Hippy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael trying to hold on to Hippy's head to control him but Hippy postures up.
Hippy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hippy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michael looking to control.
Hippy stands and steps away. Michael gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hippy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hippy somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippy shoots in but Michael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael throws a big counter combination but Hippy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hippy fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael throws a big counter combination but Hippy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raul Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Hippy.
Michael stuffs the takedown.
Michael wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michael avoids it really well and circles away.
Hippy looks winded!
Hippy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hippy pulls his head out easily.
Hippy controlling the action here.
Michael is looking for a sweep. Hippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Hippy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hippy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hippy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Michael manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Happy Hippy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michael trying to control from Hippy's half guard. Hippy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hippy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael trying to control but Hippy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippy managing to control the position.
Michael throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael throws an elbow that misses. Hippy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael's guard. Nice move by Hippy!
Hippy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael looking for a guillotine here but Hippy defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hippy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael controls Hippy momentarily but Hippy frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Michael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hippy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michael tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hippy is in Michael's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hippy gets to his feet - Michael follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hippy.
Hippy shoots in but Michael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raul Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Hippy.
Hippy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hippy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michael manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Raul Michael will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Michael throws a nice looking combination but Hippy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hippy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michael as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Michael was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Happy Hippy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippy shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense.
Hippy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hippy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michael on his heels. He'll look to pass Michael's guard now, I'm sure.
Michael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hippy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hippy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippy postures up.
Michael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hippy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michael is proving hard to escape from.
Hippy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hippy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hippy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michael circles away.
Raul Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Hippy.
Hippy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hippy closes the distance and clinches up with Michael, looking for a takedown. Hippy pushes Michael against the cage but Michael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Hippy looks to move away, Michael throws a big counter combo bu Hippy just gets out of the way.
Hippy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Michael counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Michael does no damage.
Hippy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Michael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hippy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raul Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hippy tries to clinch up.
Michael changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hippy shoots in and drives through. Michael sprawls well.
Michael is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Michael scores with a four punch combination!
Michael misses with a double jab.
Hippy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Michael counters with a three punch combo that has Hippy backing up. Hippy nods at Michael to acknowledge the strikes.
Michael clinches with his opponent.
Michael tries to break free but Hippy pushes him back against the cage.
Michael presses Hippy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michael has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hippy is trying to keep an underhook but Michael manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Michael not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hippy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Michael.
Michael postures up in Hippy's guard and throws a big left but Hippy blocks it.
Michael throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hippy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hippy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michael being controlled here momentarily.
Hippy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Michael showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michael 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raul Michael!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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