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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Numbnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cool Runnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnings has chosen Damian Marley - Welcom to Jamrock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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262 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Numbnuts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cool Runnings! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Runnings fails to land with a series of punches.
Cool Runnings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Runnings looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Numbnuts shoots in looking for a takedown but Runnings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Numbnuts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A head kick misses from Numbnuts. Numbnuts could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Numbnuts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runnings.
Numbnuts slips a jab and a cross from Runnings.
Runnings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Numbnuts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Runnings's guard. Numbnuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runnings is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Numbnuts is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Runnings keeping moving, preventing Numbnuts from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Numbnuts. Numbnuts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnings pinned against the cage. Runnings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Numbnuts drives through and clinches with Runnings against the cage.
Runnings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Numbnuts smiles and moves away.
Numbnuts shoots in and gets a takedown into Runnings's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Numbnuts pushes down on Runnings's leg and manages to get into half guard. Numbnuts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Numbnuts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Runnings!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Runnings defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Numbnuts. Numbnuts looking to control but Runnings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Numbnuts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Runnings has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Runnings! Numbnuts is trying to hold Runnings in close to prevent damage but Runnings has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Runnings tries to stand but can't do so whilst Numbnuts controls his leg. Numbnuts tries to get to full guard but Runnings has control of the leg. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Numbnuts dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Numbnuts shoots in looking for a takedown. Runnings tries to sprawl out of it but Numbnuts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Runnings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice uppercut there from Runnings. Numbnuts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnings but Runnings pushes him off and we're back to square one. Runnings misses with a two punch combination.
Johnny Numbnuts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Numbnuts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runnings swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Numbnuts. That's going to take a lot out of him. Runnings throws a nice looking combination but Numbnuts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A combination from Runnings does no damage. Numbnuts drives through and clinches with Runnings against the cage.
Runnings can't break the clinch.
Runnings is breathing heavily. Numbnuts tries to pull guard but Runnings holds him up against the cage and eventually Numbnuts drops back down to his feet.
Numbnuts jumps guard but Runnings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Numbnuts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Runnings uses from the top position. Numbnuts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runnings defends well. Numbnuts wants to improve his position but instead Runnings has moved into half guard.
Numbnuts wants to get back to full guard. Numbnuts regains full guard. Nicely done. Numbnuts wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Numbnuts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Numbnuts seems to be working for a kimura but Runnings defends the submission attempt. Numbnuts wants to pass to mount but Runnings is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Runnings is defending against the submission attempts here by Numbnuts.
Runnings won't allow Numbnuts to pass to mount. Numbnuts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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. Numbnuts postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Runnings to stand up. Runnings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Numbnuts moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Numbnuts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnings pinned against the cage. Runnings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Runnings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Numbnuts dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Numbnuts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Runnings to the ground. Numbnuts is now in Runnings's guard. Numbnuts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Runnings dives on top into guard. Numbnuts looking for a sweep. Not yet Numbnuts, not yet. Runnings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Numbnuts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Numbnuts trying to mount his opponent but Runnings defends it. Runnings is staying active underneath Numbnuts, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Cool Runnings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Runnings throws a lazy right hand but Numbnuts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sloppy strikes from Runnings. Those never looked like landing. Cool Runnings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Numbnuts shoots in but Runnings avoids the takedown attempt easily. A slapping body kick lands there for Numbnuts. Numbnuts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Numbnuts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnings but Runnings pushes him off and we're back to square one. Numbnuts slips a jab and a cross from Runnings.
Numbnuts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Runnings sprawls well initially but Numbnuts persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Runnings is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Numbnuts is looking to advance position but Runnings won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Numbnuts moves into full mount! Runnings won't be happy about that! Numbnuts tries to control but Runnings wriggling away. Numbnuts fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Numbnuts takes Runnings's back. Numbnuts is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Runnings knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Runnings for a finish. Runnings is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Johnny Numbnuts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Numbnuts showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Numbnuts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Numbnuts!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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