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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes into the arena with The Great American Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Jacques Gabriel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabriel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gabriel tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Gabriel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabriel pulls his head out easily.
Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stern moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabriel has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
Stern looking to control.
Stern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard.
Stern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stern wanted to stand there but Gabriel had control of the position.
Gabriel looking to control.
Stern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gabriel keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabriel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control here.
Stern is working for a kimura but Gabriel is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Gabriel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel is trying to control but can't.
Gabriel tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern is working for a kimura but Gabriel is defending it quite comfortably.
Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabriel defends it well.
Stern passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabriel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern looking to secure an arm triangle but Gabriel defends it well.
Stern looking for a guillotine from mount but Gabriel is having none of it.
Stern jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gabriel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern trying to control the position but Gabriel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gabriel. That did some damage!
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Gabriel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stern actively working from the bottom here.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern gets full guard.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern working for a triangle but Gabriel defends it easily.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabriel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabriel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stern keeping full guard, as Gabriel tries to pass.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Gabriel is hanging on to Stern's back as he tries to escape.
Gabriel doesn't have the hooks in and Stern manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern pushing down on Gabriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gabriel is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel is looking to escape.
Stern is thwarting Gabriel's attempts to control the position.
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Gabriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Gabriel defends the submission attempt.
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern prevents Gabriel from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stern darts in looking for a takedown but Gabriel gets double underhooks and turns Stern into the cage.
Stern pulls guard effortlessly.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabriel is aware though and is defending well.
Stern looking for subs off his back but Gabriel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Stern is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to free his trapped foot but Stern is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stern makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stern.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Stern throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stern is one step ahead there.
Stern lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stern is working Gabriel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stern slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stern tries for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern is trying to work for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacques Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern forces his way into half guard.
Stern controlling the action here.
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Gabriel defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabriel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stern 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern gave a mention to Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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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