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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 1583 p4p, 195 weight class) and Dean Dupree (ranked 2186 p4p, 252 weight class). Man Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Freakshow!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Savage closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.
Man Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Man Savage gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Savage blocks an uppercut.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Savage lands with a left to the head.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Man Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dupree or not.
Man Savage is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Savage pushes Dupree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duprees head.
Man Savage works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches.
Man Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dupree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man Savage to keep the fight standing.
Dupree looks winded!
Man Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dupree jumps guard but Man Savage stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Savage works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Savage lands with a right to the head.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Savage.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
Man Savage lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a body punch.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Man Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Savage.
Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man Savage dives in and scores a takedown into Dupree's guard.
Dupree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dupree has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupree is retaining full guard.
Dupree throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Man Savage escapes and throws Dupree's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupree keeps working.
Dupree sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Man Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage blocking some punches.
Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
Man Savage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man Savage lands in his opponent's guard.
Dupree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Savage passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree is looking to improve his position.
Dupree looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Dupree has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dupree wants to control but Man Savage is keeping busy.
Dupree has his hands clasped together around Man Savage's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dupree is pressing down on Man Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupree is trying to keep Man Savage in close.
Dupree is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Savage defends well.
Man Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupree is trying to control the position but Man Savage postures up.
Dupree is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is looking for a triangle but Man Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Man Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macho Man Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupree is trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree can't do much from the bottom here.
Man Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupree on the ground.
Man Savage taking a breather here.
Dupree is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree is trying to control Man Savage's posture but Man Savage avoids it.
Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dupree tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dupree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man Savage tries to push Dupree's head away but Dupree is holding on tight.
Dupree wants to control but Man Savage is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Man Savage cracks a nice hook into Dupree's ribs.
Dupree drops his hands momentarily and Man Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dupree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man Savage scores with a one two! Dupree had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man Savage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Savage throws a low kick, looking for Dupree's leg but Dupree calmly moves out of range.
Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Man Savage lands a jab-cross combination.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree moves forwards but Man Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dupree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dupree takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man Savage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Man Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dupree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dupree fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Man Savage.
Man Savage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye.
Man Savage throws a combination. Dupree tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for Man Savage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Man Savage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dupree thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Dupree's head back.
Man Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Savage tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Man Savage. Man Savage maintains the clinch.
Man Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man Savage lands with a light punch inside.
Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
A cross from Man Savage lands.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Man Savage.
Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Man Savage.
Dupree tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dupree tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macho Man Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Savage prevents a body shot from Dupree.
Dupree can't find room to land a body shot as Man Savage controls the action.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Man Savage.
Dupree tries a body shot but Man Savage blocks it.
A short uppercut from Man Savage.
Dupree tries to pull guard but Man Savage won't allow it.
Dupree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupree is trying to pull guard but Man Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Dupree.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Macho Man Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dupree jumps guard but Man Savage stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land.
Dupree fails to pull guard.
Dupree fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Savage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Savage 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Man Savage!
Macho Man Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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