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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Killer (ranked 21318 p4p, 3632 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 692 p4p, 453 weight class). Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern gets a clinch.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Stern.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Stern tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Stern shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stern defends well and Killer ends up having to push Stern into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
Killer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Stern sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Killer off the cage and back into range.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Killer thows a huge punch but Stern dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern has his hands clasped together around Killer's back. He's all about the action.
Stern felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killer is working Stern over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Killer stops Stern from standing up.
Killer wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stern not doing much here.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Killer wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern blocks the strikes from Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stern passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stern controlling from the full mount.
Killer is looking to improve his position but Stern isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to control but Killer wriggling away.
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Killer'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.
Stern controlling the pace for now.
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern controlling from mount.
Stern is continuing to stall.
Killer tries to hold on but Stern postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killer throwing strikes but missing.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
Killer trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Killer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killer won't allow Stern to get back to his feet.
Killer throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard.
Killer has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stern to the mat! Stern manages to get full guard.
Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stern in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stern tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killer.
Killer shoots in but Stern avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern throws a leg kick but Killer checks it.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Stern gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stern swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stern throws a combination. Killer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Stern gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
A left lands for Stern.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stern drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stern misses with some punches.
Stern throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killer is defended easily by Stern.
Stern throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Killer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stern's waist but Stern gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Killer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stern as he avoids it easily.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern cracks Killer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Stern lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern scores with a three punch combo!
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killer moves away from the strike by Stern.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killer fails with the takedown.
Stern moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer dives in and scores a takedown into Stern's guard.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
Stern wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Stern throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern jabs at Killer's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stern sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Killer's knee but Killer avoids it well.
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Stern has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stern manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Stern closes the distance and clinches.
Stern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stern lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off.
It looks like Chief Killer has been cut.
Stern wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stern swivels and escapes.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Stern lands with a good body shot.
Killer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer with a poor takedown
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Stern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern with a hook.
Killer shoots in but Stern avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Stern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Killer seems unphased.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stern pinned against the cage. Stern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern works the jab nicely.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killer takes one on the button.
Stern works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chief Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer dodges the punch combination from Stern.
A left and a right from Killer both land. Nice combination.
Killer misses the jab.
Stern stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern very nearly forgot to thank Dr Zoidberg Office amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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