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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 337 p4p, 51 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 521 p4p, 72 weight class). O Rangers has chosen Hold on to you as his entrance music. Tony O Rangers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DJ Maximus's chin.
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255 lbs
37 - 22 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers digs a good body shot into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Rangers counters with a takedown into side control.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is trying to buck O Rangers off.
Maximus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
O Rangers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers jabs Maximus right on the nose. Maximus blinks but takes it well.
O Rangers throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus misses with a straight left.
Maximus lands an overhand right.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. O Rangers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus tests O Rangers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Rangers lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
O Rangers swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
It looked like Maximus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Rangers.
O Rangers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
O Rangers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Rangers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Rangers dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus digs a good hook to O Rangers's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus swings for the body but O Rangers moves out of range.
Jab from O Rangers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. O Rangers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Rangers. That did some damage!
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maximus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maximus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Rangers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maximus is not content to let O Rangers control the position.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but O Rangers drags him back down.
O Rangers cracks Maximus with a big elbow.
Maximus pushes O Rangers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Rangers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers tries to advance to mount but Maximus denies him.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from O Rangers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
O Rangers prevents Maximus from escaping the position.
O Rangers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
O Rangers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maximus!
O Rangers controlling the pace for now.
Maximus is controlling an arm, preventing O Rangers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maximus tries to buck O Rangers off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O Rangers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Maximus is squirming around, avoiding O Rangers's attempts to control the action.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
O Rangers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Maximus is holding on tight.
Maximus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
O Rangers trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
O Rangers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maximus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maximus and O Rangers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.
O Rangers's corner calls for a 1-2. O Rangers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maximus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Maximus's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the body from Maximus misses
and O Rangers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
Maximus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rangers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rangers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maximus on his heels. He'll look to pass Maximus's guard now, I'm sure.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rangers is still trying to improve position.
Maximus wants to stand up but O Rangers is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
O Rangers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but O Rangers is out of range.
Maximus lands a leg kick that knocks O Rangers off balance momentarily.
O Rangers lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
O Rangers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maximus pushes O Rangers off but O Rangers dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Rangers tries to move to mount but Maximus blocks the move with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus being controlled for a moment.
O Rangers prevents Maximus from escaping the position.
Maximus tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
O Rangers won't let Maximus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
O Rangers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus tries to buck O Rangers off but O Rangers takes his back!
Tony O Rangers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers looking for the choke but no joy.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Maximus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
O Rangers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet but O Rangers has full control of the position and if anything, Maximus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
O Rangers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trapped and O Rangers is scoring with shots to the head and body.
O Rangers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maximus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
O Rangers is persistently looking for the submission but Maximus is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maximus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus misses with a hook
and O Rangers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Rangers on the side of the head.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but O Rangers moves out of range and Maximus only half commits.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. O Rangers saw that one coming.
O Rangers jabs Maximus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Rangers, as that shot connected.
O Rangers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from O Rangers.
O Rangers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Maximus coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus throws a leg kick but O Rangers moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on O Rangers's shoulder, as O Rangers tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like O Rangers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rangers lands a body shot.
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
O Rangers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximus throws a body punch but O Rangers moves out of range.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
O Rangers moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Maximus avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Rangers.
A cross from O Rangers lands.
O Rangers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Rangers just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rangers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DJ Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers misses with a hook.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from O Rangers.
Maximus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Rangers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as O Rangers blocks the low kick.
O Rangers lands a big shot that drops Maximus! Can he finish him?
Maximus is rocked!
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Rangers is controlling him.
Oh Maximus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Rangers postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
O Rangers is pushing down on Maximus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus is fighting to maintain full guard but O Rangers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus pushes O Rangers off looking to stand but O Rangers dives back in and keeps control.
O Rangers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus tries to kick O Rangers off but O Rangers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Rangers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tony O Rangers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Rangers stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
O Rangers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus is not content to let O Rangers control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
Maximus is looking to escape.
O Rangers moves nicely into side control.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rangers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maximus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but O Rangers drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Rangers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maximus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus tries to escape but O Rangers is in control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Rangers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Rangers.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maximus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. O Rangers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
O Rangers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and O Rangers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Rangers lands with a straight right. Maximus didn't see that one coming.
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
O Rangers checks a low kick from Maximus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony O Rangers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Rangers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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