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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Webb Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
World class 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ole Solseng!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Webb Jr misses with a low kick.
Solseng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Webb Jr.
Solseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Webb Jr's calf.
Solseng throws an overhand right that lands on Webb Jr's shoulder, as Webb Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Webb Jr misses the jab.
Webb Jr swings for the body but Solseng moves out of range.
Solseng misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Solseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb Jr is just out of range.
Solseng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webb Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Solseng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solseng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solseng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Solseng blocks a jab.
Webb Jr misses with a body shot.
Webb Jr takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Solseng is out of range and Webb Jr settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Solseng. Beautiful body shot.
Webb Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Solseng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webb Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Webb Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solseng manages to avoid it.
Webb Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solseng throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solseng staying out of range there.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick but Solseng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Webb Jr connects with a body shot that sends Solseng's belly button to the back.
Solseng dips to his left and cracks Webb Jr with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Solseng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Webb Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Webb Jr.
We've been told by Webb Jr's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Solseng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webb Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Solseng.
Solseng with a hook.
Solseng steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Webb Jr. That one must have hurt.
Webb Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Solseng.
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!
Webb Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
Webb Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solseng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Webb Jr lands a jab to Solseng's midsection.
We've been informed that Solseng has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Solseng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Webb Jr.
Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webb Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Solseng on the side of the head.
Solseng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Webb Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webb Jr.
Solseng lands a right hook to the body.
Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webb Jr throws a head kick but Solseng moves out of range.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Solseng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Webb Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Webb Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Solseng tried to score with a low kick but Webb Jr checks it.
Solseng throws a head kick but Webb Jr moves out of range.
Webb Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solseng.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solseng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Webb Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Solseng throws a head kick but Webb Jr moves out of range.
Solseng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Webb Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solseng jabs at Webb Jr's body.
Webb Jr throws a low kick, looking for Solseng's leg but Solseng calmly moves out of range.
Webb Jr loads up on a big right hand but Solseng slips the punch.
Solseng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Webb Jr throws a low kick, looking for Solseng's leg but Solseng calmly moves out of range.
Webb Jr has managed to clinch.
Webb Jr prevents Solseng from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Solseng.
Solseng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solseng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solseng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Webb Jr misses the target.
Webb Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Webb Jr.
A little jabbing left from Solseng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Webb Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solseng swivels and escapes.
Solseng bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Webb Jr's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Webb Jr, right into the meat.
Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webb Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Solseng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Webb Jr.
Solseng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Webb Jr.
Solseng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Solseng misses its intended target.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick
and Webb Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solseng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Webb Jr takes a step back to recover.
Webb Jr ducks under a wild hook from Solseng.
Webb Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Webb Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Solseng slips a jab and a cross from Webb Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb Jr.
Solseng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Webb Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Solseng.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Webb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Solseng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Webb Jr is rocked!
Webb Jr cracks Solseng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ole Solseng will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ole Solseng's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solseng walks into a jab.
Webb Jr misses with the body kick
and Solseng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solseng throws a right hand that misses
and Webb Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Webb Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Solseng misses with a straight left.
Solseng misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solseng.
Webb Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solseng avoids the head kick by Webb Jr.
Solseng is looking to score with low kicks.
Webb Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Solseng moves out of range of the body kick.
Webb Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Webb Jr connects with a body shot.
Solseng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Solseng blocks the leg kick.
Ole Solseng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webb Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Solseng quickly recovers to half guard.
Webb Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solseng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng wants to control but Webb Jr is keeping busy.
Webb Jr thows a huge punch but Solseng dodges it nicely.
Solseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Webb Jr throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Webb Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Webb Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Solseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Webb Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Solseng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng is trying to keep Webb Jr in close.
Webb Jr throws an elbow that misses. Solseng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webb Jr's guard. Nice move by Solseng!
Solseng trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solseng 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.
Webb Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webb Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solseng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webb Jr keeping moving, preventing Solseng from controlling successfully.
Webb Jr looking to control.
Solseng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solseng stands up from Webb Jr's guard - Solseng perhaps looking for a knockout.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb Jr moves away.
Webb Jr shoots in but Solseng avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webb Jr looks to land a combination but Solseng avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solseng connects with a single shot there.
Webb Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Solseng connects with a body shot.
Solseng lands an overhand right.
Webb Jr tries to land a leg kick but Solseng saw it coming and moves away.
Solseng takes one on the button.
Solseng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Webb Jr moves out of range as Solseng strikes.
Webb Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solseng's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb Jr throws out a leg kick but Solseng moves out of range and Webb Jr only half commits.
Webb Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Webb Jr connects with a single shot there.
Webb Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Webb Jr takes one on the button.
Solseng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solseng leaves Webb Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Webb Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ole Solseng's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Webb Jr throws a shot from downtown. Solseng moves away and avoids it.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick
and Solseng counters with a solid body kick.
Webb Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Solseng.
No luck for Webb Jr with that takedown attempt.
Solseng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webb Jr's sensitive parts.
Solseng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Webb Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solseng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webb Jr.
Solseng bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Webb Jr's head.
A swing and a miss from Webb Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solseng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webb Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Webb Jr throws a leg kick but Solseng moved away.
Webb Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb Jr cracks the inside of Solseng's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Solseng.
Solseng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Webb Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solseng, as that shot connected.
Solseng lands a nice hook to Webb Jr's body. Webb Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solseng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solseng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Solseng.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solseng.
Webb Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Solseng.
Webb Jr misses with an uppercut. Solseng saw that one coming.
Solseng lands with a right hand.
Webb Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Solseng throws a push kick but Webb Jr slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solseng throws a shot to the body.
Solseng misses with a hook. Webb Jr ducked under it nicely.
Webb Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Solseng should have avoided that one.
Webb Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng scores with a shot to the body.
Solseng with a nice cross.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb Jr moves away.
Webb Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Solseng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Solseng connects with an inside leg kick.
Solseng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webb Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Webb Jr.
Webb Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solseng.
Solseng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Webb Jr scores with a hook.
Solseng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solseng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Webb Jr.
Webb Jr misses with a straight left.
Solseng throws a body kick that misses
and Webb Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Solseng controls the action.
Webb Jr pushes Solseng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solseng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Webb Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Webb Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solseng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Webb Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Solseng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Solseng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solseng thuds a left hand into Webb Jr's body.
Solseng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Webb Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Webb Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Webb Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solseng.
Webb Jr dips to his left and cracks Solseng with an uppercut!
Solseng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Webb Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solseng slips a straight right by Webb Jr.
Solseng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solseng keeps Webb Jr at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solseng cracks Webb Jr with an open hand slap.
Webb Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Webb Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solseng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Webb Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Webb Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Solseng counter with a right hand.
Webb Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Webb Jr misses with a looping right.
Solseng tries a quick counter leg kick but Webb Jr is wise to it.
Solseng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb Jr.
Solseng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Webb Jr at a distance.
Webb Jr throws a hook but Solseng avoids it easily.
Solseng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Webb Jr. Webb Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Solseng.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb Jr staying out of range there.
Webb Jr avoids the head kick by Solseng.
Solseng throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Webb Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solseng counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole Solseng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solseng has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ole Solseng!
Ole Solseng decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jimmy Webb Jr had this to say: 'Another Tough Loss but I will be back. '.
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