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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Rehel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hubert Rehel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hubert Rehel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hubert Rehel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Carano!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carano tries to bum rush Rehel with a series of wild strikes but Rehel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rehel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carano circles away.
Carano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carano moves nicely into side control.
Carano tries for a kimura but Rehel is defending well.
Rehel tries to buck Carano off but Carano is having none of it.
Carano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rehel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carano but great work by Rehel.
Carano seems a little lost for a moment, as Rehel dominates the positioning.
Carano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehel taking a breather here.
Rehel tries for a kimura but Carano is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carano sneaks back into half guard.
Carano moves into full guard.
Carano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Rehel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carano is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rehel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rehel trying to control but Carano is working from the bottom.
Carano trying to strike off his back.
Rehel trying to control but Carano is working from the bottom.
Rehel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Carano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano connects with a single shot there.
Rehel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rehel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rehel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carano working for submissions but it's allowed Rehel to get to half guard.
Carano looks gassed!
Rehel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehel is tying to control. Carano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carano is trying to get back to full guard.
Carano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rehel is trying to control the action in half guard but Carano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rehel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rehel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rehel's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gino Carano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carano scores with a punch to the head.
Carano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rehel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carano circles away.
Rehel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carano to score with a decent uppercut.
Carano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rehel on the side of the head.
Rehel defending well as Carano loads up on a big left hand.
Rehel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rehel.
Good exchange - Carano coming out on top.
Rehel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carano.
Rehel closes the distance and clinches up with Carano, looking for a takedown. Rehel pushes Carano against the cage but Carano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hubert Rehel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carano misses with a hook.
Rehel keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carano throws a good cross that connects.
Rehel shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rehel misses with a takedown attempt
and Carano counters with a left and a right that stings Rehel.
Carano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Carano as he connects with a hook.
Hubert Rehel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carano moves into the clinch successfully.
Carano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carano with a hook.
Rehel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carano stuffs the takedown attempt from Rehel. Rehel gets slowly back to his feet.
Carano lands a glancing blow to the side of Rehel's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehel shoots in for a double leg but Carano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carano stuffs the takedown attempt from Rehel. Rehel gets slowly back to his feet.
Carano stalks Rehel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rehel's face. Rehel staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Hubert Rehel has been cut.
Rehel shoots in for a takedown but Carano shows good takedown defense.
Rehel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carano tries to avoid it but Rehel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carano to the ground. Carano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carano misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carano clobbers Rehel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rehel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carano.
Rehel moves out of range of the strikes.
Rehel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehel walks into a stiff left hand from Carano.
Carano looks to land a right hand but Rehel moved out of range.
Carano throws a hook but Rehel avoids it easily.
Rehel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rehel fails with a takedown attempt.
Rehel walks into a stiff left hand from Carano.
Rehel looks for a takedown but Carano sprawls well.
Rehel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carano gets full guard.
Rehel is looking to advance position but Carano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carano has control of Rehel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rehel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carano looking to control but Rehel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rehel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rehel tries to get out of the position.
Carano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rehel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rehel and Carano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Carano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Carano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hubert Rehel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carano throws a hook to the side of Rehel's head but Rehel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carano with a poor takedown
and Rehel counters with a takedown into side control.
Carano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rehel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rehel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carano tries to improve his position but instead Rehel has taken his back!
Carano tries to break free.
Rehel has good solid back control here.
Carano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehel is trying to stick to Carano's back but Carano is turning into Rehel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rehel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carano.
Carano throwing strikes from guard but Rehel blocks nicely.
Carano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rehel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rehel is trying to control the position but Carano postures up.
Rehel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rehel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rehel wants to control but Carano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carano seems to be looking for submissions.
Rehel is holding on to half guard well.
Rehel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carano's back!
Rehel is trying to stick to Carano's back but Carano is turning into Rehel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rehel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carano.
Rehel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rehel trying to keep a closed guard but Carano is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano is working Rehel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rehel keeping full guard, as Carano tries to pass.
Carano advances to half guard.
Rehel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carano wants to free his trapped foot but Rehel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rehel controlling the position for now.
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.
Carano is pressing down on Rehel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rehel is holding on for now.
Carano is keen to just control but Rehel is a slippery customer.
Rehel wants to control but Carano is keeping busy.
Rehel is defending against the submission attempts here by Carano.
Rehel is pressing down on Carano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Rehel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hubert Rehel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rehel walks into a straight right hand from Carano.
Carano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rehel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carano is looking for a sweep. Rehel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rehel slows the pace down in half guard.
Carano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carano manages to get to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano is looking for a triangle but Rehel pushes his legs off easily.
Carano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carano is trying to hold Rehel in close to prevent damage but Rehel has managed to pass into half guard.
Rehel slows the pace down in half guard.
Carano tries to roll over but Rehel keeps him under control.
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.
Rehel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rehel controls the pace.
Carano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rehel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carano looking for a guillotine here but Rehel defends easily.
Carano wants to sweep here but Rehel controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehel tries to free his leg and advance position but Carano is retaining full guard.
Carano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rehel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carano is trying to control the position but Rehel postures up.
Carano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four 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.
Rehel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rehel won't allow Carano to sweep him here.
Carano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rehel passes into side control.
Rehel moves into full mount!
Carano tries to lock up and control but Rehel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carano is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Carano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hubert Rehel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rehel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carano punishes Rehel's body with a nice straight punch.
Rehel shoots in for a takedown but Carano shows good takedown defense.
Carano has closed the distance and engaged Rehel in a clinch.
Carano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rehel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carano pinned against the cage. Carano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carano lands a jab to the head.
Carano lands a head kick!
Rehel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hubert Rehel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carano scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano lands with an uppercut that bounces Rehel off the cage and back into rage.
Carano lands a glancing blow to the side of Rehel's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rehel checks a leg kick.
Rehel slips under a jab from Carano.
Gino Carano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rehel shoots in for a double leg but Carano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carano scores with a punch to the head.
Carano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rehel's hands.
Carano lands an overhand right.
Carano connects with a body shot.
Carano connects with a jab.
Carano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rehel takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rehel moves away from the strike by Carano.
Rehel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rehel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Carano misses.
Carano shoots and misses
so Rehel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rehel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carano has tightened it up now! Rehel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gino Carano!
Gino Carano is the new heavyweight champion!
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