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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 4659 p4p, 475 weight class) and Colton Marwede (ranked 5936 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 cm
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232 lbs
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189 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Marwede! The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McDaniels throws a series of punches but Marwede avoids them all with ease. We've been told by McDaniels's head coaches at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Marwede clinches. Marwede lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards. Marwede drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDaniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDaniels is trying to push Marwede away but Marwede has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Marwede stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marwede missing with knees to the body.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but McDaniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marwede keeps control of McDaniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Marwede pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marwede fails with the takedown. Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede. Jab by Marwede. McDaniels's corner calls for a 1-2. McDaniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Marwede misses with a double jab.
Marwede misses with a few strikes there.
McDaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Marwede shoots in and drives through. McDaniels sprawls well. A combination from McDaniels does no damage. Shazaam McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McDaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marwede thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Marwede shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDaniels but McDaniels pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marwede fails to land the takedown. McDaniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marwede moves into the clinch. Marwede keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away. Marwede manages to break the clinch.
Marwede tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDaniels swivels and escapes. Marwede moves into the clinch successfully.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Marwede has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marwede taking a breather. Marwede pulls McDaniels into guard.
Marwede is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Marwede tries to pull guard but McDaniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Marwede drops back down to his feet.
Marwede stalling against the cage.
Marwede jumps guard but McDaniels stands there with Marwede around his waist. Marwede gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on McDaniels's face as he tries to break the clinch. Marwede manages to break the clinch.
Marwede misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDaniels.
Marwede takes a shot right to the bread basket. McDaniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marwede. McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Marwede. McDaniels is looking for a counter combo. McDaniels misses with a two punch combination.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown. Marwede looks winded! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss. Marwede closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shazaam McDaniels will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing. As McDaniels backs off Marwede throws a huge counter combo but McDaniels manages to avoid it all. Marwede throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily. McDaniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Marwede moves out of range. Marwede fails with a takedown attempt. Marwede looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDaniels is fending him off so far but Marwede persists. Nope, McDaniels circles away and we're back to standing. Marwede showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDaniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. No luck with that takedown attempt from Marwede. Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede. Marwede is breathing heavily. Nice cross by McDaniels.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marwede tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marwede somewhat. McDaniels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Marwede gets a clinch. Marwede tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDaniels smiles and moves away.
McDaniels looks to land a combination but Marwede avoids it well. Shazaam McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Marwede showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McDaniels misses with the combination.
Oooooh!!! McDaniels has knocked Marwede down with a huge combo! McDaniels steps away and waves a wobbly Marwede back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marwede is rocked!
It looks like Colton Marwede has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniels misses with a two punch combination.
Marwede shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDaniels sprawls well. McDaniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marwede gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marwede is defended easily by McDaniels. McDaniels lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marwede shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely. McDaniels drops Marwede with a big left hand! Marwede is injured, injured bad! McDaniels jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shazaam McDaniels! In his post fight interview, Shazaam McDaniels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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
48% |
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