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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 3079 p4p, 66 weight class) and Luis Ganador (ranked 18670 p4p, 136 weight class). Ganador is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Will Rock You. Luis Ganador has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doctor Doolittle's chin.
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194 cm
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222 lbs
43 - 33 - 0 |
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200 cm
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
43 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Ganador! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ganador has his takedown stuffed and Doolittle moves into the clinch. Ganador tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doolittle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ganador 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. Ganador fails to pull guard.
Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ganador. Doolittle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Doolittle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ganador is trying to keep an underhook but Doolittle manages to get the takedown into half guard. Doolittle uses his free foot to push down on Ganador's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ganador. Doolittle scoring with strikes but Ganador is staying in there. Ganador looks winded! Doolittle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. 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! Doolittle avoids the attempt from Ganador to control. Doolittle controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doolittle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee warns Ganador that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Doolittle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Doolittle content just to control the position here. Doolittle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ganador hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ganador is trying desperately to improve position. Doolittle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ganador taking shots to the head. Doolittle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. This is a sustained period of stalling by Doolittle. Doolittle 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doolittle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ganador is trying to escape the mount but Doolittle keeps good control and instead manages to take Ganador's back.
Doolittle controls the position. Doolittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Doolittle softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Doolittle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doolittle scores with punches and elbows. Doolittle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doolittle lands strikes to the head. Ganador tries to roll but Doolittle sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doolittle controlling the positon. Doolittle looking to break Ganador's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ganador remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doolittle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Doolittle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Doolittle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ganador. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Doolittle dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doolittle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ganador is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ganador with a poor takedown and Doolittle counters with a nice uppercut. No luck for Ganador with that takedown attempt. It looked like Doolittle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Doolittle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doolittle punishes Ganador's body with a nice straight punch. Luis Ganador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ganador doesn't succeed with the takedown and Doolittle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganador is rocked! Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Ganador. Doolittle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Doolittle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ganador tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Ganador is still in real trouble! Can Doolittle finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doolittle controlling from the full mount. Ganador seems to have recovered his senses. Ganador is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doolittle wants to take his opponent's back but Ganador doesn't allow it. Doolittle controlling the pace for now. Ganador tries to hold on but Doolittle pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Doolittle controlling the position easily from mount. Doolittle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ganador hang on? Doolittle looking to control and managing it successfully. Doolittle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Doolittle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ganador taking shots to the head. Doolittle controlling the position easily from mount. Doolittle dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doolittle raining down shots from the mount! Doolittle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Doctor Doolittle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Doolittle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Doolittle working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doolittle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ganador is bucking up trying to escape but Doolittle cracks him with another couple of good strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Doolittle dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ganador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doolittle's waist but Doolittle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganador off to one side. Doolittle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Doolittle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganador can do to turn this around? Ganador takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice right hand lands inside from Doolittle. Doolittle lands with a light punch inside. Doolittle prevents Ganador from breaking the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Doolittle.
Doolittle landing knees to the head.
Doolittle lands a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doolittle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Doolittle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Doolittle digs a right hand into Ganador's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganador's gas tank. Doolittle lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doolittle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Doolittle tightens his grip and picks Ganador up, before dumping him to the ground. Ganador manages to land in guard. Ganador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doolittle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ganador wants to stand but Doolittle is controlling the position. Doolittle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ganador's guard. Doolittle controlling the action here. Doolittle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ganador doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doolittle. Ganador is in trouble now - Doolittle has advanced to mount! Doctor Doolittle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doolittle looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doolittle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Doolittle moves to the back. Doolittle keeps control of the position easily here as Ganador tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Further stalling from Doolittle. Doolittle landing with strikes. Luis Ganador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Doolittle controlling from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Doctor Doolittle showed his dominance in that final round. Well Doolittle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Doolittle! After winning the bout, Doctor Doolittle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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