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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anibal Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gore has chosen Bring Em Out as his entrance music. Dre Gore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anibal Mcmahon's chin.
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279 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anibal Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dre Gore!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmahon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gore's guard.
Mcmahon chips away with some ground and pound.
Gore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcmahon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gore is working an open guard so Mcmahon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcmahon shoots in for a double leg but Gore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmahon closes the distance and clinches.
Mcmahon is trying to break the clinch but Gore is controlling him.
Mcmahon pulls guard successfully.
Gore slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon gets back to full guard.
Gore looking to pass the guard.
Mcmahon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mcmahon really is a fat lump.
Gore looking to pass the guard.
Mcmahon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcmahon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcmahon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcmahon controls Gore momentarily but Gore frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gore looking to pass the guard.
Mcmahon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcmahon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mcmahon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcmahon 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.
Gore is looking to escape.
Mcmahon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcmahon sprawls well initially but Gore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcmahon gets full guard.
Mcmahon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gore is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon is pulling down on Gore's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gore wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
Mcmahon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcmahon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gore is one step ahead there.
Mcmahon is working hard here to advance position.
Gore wanted to stand there but Mcmahon had control of the position.
Mcmahon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcmahon has his foot on Gore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gore works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcmahon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmahon, not yet.
Gore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcmahon is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcmahon pulls Gore in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gore gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcmahon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gore wants to control from the top but Mcmahon keeps moving.
Mcmahon managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anibal Mcmahon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gore is pushing down on Mcmahon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcmahon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcmahon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gore pulls his head out easily.
Mcmahon is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore uses his free foot to push down on Mcmahon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcmahon.
Mcmahon blocking the ground and pound.
Gore looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore won't let Mcmahon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gore unloads with some shots from mount but Mcmahon bucks and avoids them well.
Mcmahon tries to hold on but Gore postures up.
Gore punching from mount but Mcmahon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mcmahon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gore scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcmahon?
Dre Gore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcmahon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcmahon trying to control but Gore postures up.
Mcmahon is defending against the submission attempts here by Gore.
Mcmahon is controlling Gore's trapped leg to prevent Gore from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmahon keeps working.
Mcmahon trying to control but Gore postures up.
Gore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gore. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcmahon is looking to improve his position.
Mcmahon moves into full guard.
Gore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcmahon is keeping the position for now.
Mcmahon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcmahon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcmahon is adopting a defensive guard.
Mcmahon is trying to keep Gore in close.
Mcmahon is pulling down on Gore's head. It's preventing any offense from Gore, at least for the moment.
Gore stands up and waves to Mcmahon to follow him.
Mcmahon tries to sprawl but Gore drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon is pressing down on Gore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcmahon wants to sweep here but Gore controlling him for the moment.
Gore stands up from Mcmahon's guard - Gore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcmahon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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Mcmahon stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Gore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcmahon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Gore throws a series of punches but Mcmahon avoids them all with ease.
Gore throws a combination. Mcmahon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Anibal Mcmahon has been cut.
Gore is looking to clinch but Mcmahon is avoiding it.
Dre Gore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcmahon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gore drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gore trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcmahon pulls Gore in to control the position.
Gore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmahon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmahon seems keen to control Gore's posture.
Mcmahon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon is trying to keep Gore in close.
Gore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcmahon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gore defends it easily.
Gore preventing the sweep.
Gore throwing strikes from guard but Mcmahon blocks nicely.
Mcmahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gore stopping the sweep attempt from Mcmahon.
Gore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcmahon. Mcmahon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore lands a jab to the head.
Mcmahon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gore lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Mcmahon out cold! Mcmahon is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dre Gore!
An out of breath Dre Gore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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