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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Masino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masino's entrance music is Il Padrino. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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207 cm
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293 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Masino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mega Pope!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Masino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masino.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Masino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick
and Masino counters with a straight right hand.
Masino misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Pope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masino is out of range and Pope settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pope has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masino keeps the fight on the outside.
Masino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pope throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope tries to clinch up
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope misses with a takedown
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masino circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Masino's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pope misses the body punch
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Masino does no damage.
Pope appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Masino looks to throw the jab but Pope is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Masino.
Masino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Masino lands with a hook. Pope tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pope attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pope has his takedown stuffed
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Don Masino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Pope.
Masino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donk. Masino catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pope attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Masino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pope.
Good leg kick by Pope there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Pope misses
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masino lands a nice shot to the body.
Pope throws a low kick, looking for Masino's leg but Masino calmly moves out of range.
Masino lands a right hook to the body.
Pope looks winded!
Pope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masino misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Pope misses
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Pope throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masino counters with a straight right hand.
Masino scores with a hook.
Masino connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Masino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pope's head backwards.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pope lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Pope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
Pope closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pope throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pope might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masino has got the better of the exchanges.
Pope throws a lazy head kick
and Masino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Masino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masino lands a jab to Pope's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope moves forwards but Masino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pope is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope is rocked!
Good shot there by Masino.
Masino lands a right hook to the body.
Masino jabs Pope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Masino appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Masino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pope doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masino.
Mega Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Masino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masino jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masino is looking for a counter combo.
Pope throws a leg kick
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masino cracks Pope with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mega Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Don Masino is winning the standup battle so far.
Masino cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masino connects with a nice looking jab.
Masino gets in close and tags Pope with a short punch that almost sends Pope to the mat! Oh Pope is in big trouble! He turns his back on Masino, trying to create some distance but Masino rushes him, striking wildly and Pope goes down! The referee tackles Masino into the cage to end the fight! Masino is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Masino!
A relieved looking Don Masino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mega Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'By the grace of god and the use of mexican supplements, I will return'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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