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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. Zapp Brannigan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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245 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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230 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Brannigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raul Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch
and Brannigan counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brannigan manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Brannigan counters by clinching up.
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brannigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Brannigan ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Brannigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brannigan momentarily.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Brannigan connects with the punch.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Brannigan tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brannigan staying out of range there.
Brannigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brannigan counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Brannigan's guard.
Gonzalez postures up in Brannigan's guard and throws a big left but Brannigan blocks it.
Brannigan pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Brannigan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brannigan keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Brannigan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brannigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez tries to lock up and control but Brannigan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan content just to control the position here.
Brannigan unloads with some shots from mount but Gonzalez bucks and avoids them well.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brannigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zapp Brannigan just wasn't active enough.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Brannigan counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Brannigan avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez cracks Brannigan with a good jab.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Brannigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brannigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brannigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brannigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brannigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brannigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brannigan lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Brannigan moves out of range.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brannigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Brannigan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Brannigan avoids the punch easily.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
and Brannigan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brannigan.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Brannigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Brannigan counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brannigan drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonzalez has Brannigan pulled in close to control his posture.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brannigan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brannigan has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brannigan is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brannigan 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.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brannigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brannigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zapp Brannigan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brannigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brannigan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep but Brannigan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brannigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Brannigan pushes him away.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Brannigan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Brannigan controlling the pace for now.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan content just to control the position here.
Brannigan trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Brannigan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Brannigan's attempts to control the action.
Brannigan controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brannigan trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard.
Brannigan controlling his opponent.
Brannigan landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Zapp Brannigan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez wants to control but Brannigan is having none of it.
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Brannigan content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zapp Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brannigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zapp Brannigan!
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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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