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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 2795 p4p, 131 weight class) and Master Wong (ranked 2435 p4p, 108 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Wong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong blocks a head kick by Mugabe.
Wong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mugabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wong somewhat.
Mugabe gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe tries a knee to the head but Wong blocks it.
Wong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mugabe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wong's defenses.
It looks like Master Wong has been cut.
Mugabe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
Wong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong misses with some punches.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Wong blocks the elbow strike.
Wong dodges an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mugabe wants a takedown.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mugabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wong 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.
Mugabe taking a breather.
Wong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mugabe uses from the top position.
Wong working for a triangle but Mugabe defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mugabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mugabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Mugabe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mugabe has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mugabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Mugabe trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe postures up.
Mugabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Mugabe throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mugabe is in close to Wong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Mugabe defends easily.
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mugabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mugabe trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mugabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mugabe chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Wong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mugabe moves into range and clinches up with Wong.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mugabe.
Clinched against the cage, Mugabe lands a big elbow that drops Wong! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wong is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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energy
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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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