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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talmadge Lineburger (ranked 2603 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Las Vegas (ranked 126 p4p, 181 weight class). Talmadge Lineburger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Talmadge Lineburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Las Vegas!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineburger misses with a body shot.
Vegas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lineburger is trying to defend but Vegas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lineburger tries to get to full guard but Vegas has control of the leg.
Lineburger trying to hold on to Vegas's head to control him but Vegas postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas thows a huge punch but Lineburger dodges it nicely.
Vegas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lineburger actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lineburger.
Vegas throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegas with a nice head shot there.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vegas is fighting to break Lineburger's control of his arms but Lineburger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lineburger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegas stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegas stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineburger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegas content to stall in guard here.
Lineburger keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Vegas controlling him for the moment.
Vegas lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas throwing strikes but missing.
Vegas cracks Lineburger with a solid left hand.
Vegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineburger being controlled here, momentarily.
Vegas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lineburger has momentary wrist control but Vegas slips an elbow through the middle.
Vegas postures up.
Vegas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.
Vegas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vegas with a nice head shot there.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Vegas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas 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.
Vegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vegas stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegas postures up.
Vegas cracks Lineburger with a solid left hand.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas throws a strike but Lineburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
Vegas pulls Lineburger in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lineburger postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vegas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vegas defending well as Lineburger loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas darts in looking for a takedown but Lineburger gets double underhooks and turns Vegas into the cage.
Lineburger misses with a body shot.
Vegas shoots in for a takedown but Lineburger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lineburger clinches.
Lineburger prevents the takedown attempt.
Talmadge Lineburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.
Lineburger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vegas lands a takedown into guard.
Lineburger keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Vegas controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Lineburger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Vegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vegas working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Vegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vegas forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vegas connects with a nice short shot to Lineburger's temple.
Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lineburger's head.
Vegas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lineburger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineburger has hold of Vegas's hands but Vegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vegas working the head and body with strikes.
Vegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lineburger is rocked!
Vegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lineburger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vegas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vegas throwing shots but Lineburger is blocking nicely.
Vegas is controlling the pace.
Vegas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Lineburger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineburger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vegas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Las Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lineburger is rocked!
Lineburger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vegas slows the pace down in half guard.
Lineburger wants to improve his position but Vegas is controlling well.
Vegas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lineburger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Lineburger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lineburger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas working Lineburger over with strikes.
Lineburger wants to control but Vegas is keeping busy.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lineburger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vegas is nestled in close to Lineburger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vegas is nestled in close to Lineburger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lineburger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lineburger.
Vegas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lineburger keeping full guard, as Vegas tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Vegas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas has Lineburger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lineburger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vegas goes for a takedown attempt but Lineburger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talmadge Lineburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas goes for a takedown attempt but Lineburger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Lineburger.
Lineburger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lineburger shoots in but no luck this time.
Vegas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lineburger.
Lineburger looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Vegas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lineburger.
Vegas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lineburger is fending him off so far but Vegas persists. Nope, Lineburger circles away and we're back to standing.
Lineburger misses with a lunging right hand
so Vegas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lineburger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Lineburger keeps moving.
Vegas is stalling in the full guard.
Talmadge Lineburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineburger is trying to keep Vegas in close.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Lineburger working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegas.
Lineburger trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas pushing down on Lineburger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lineburger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vegas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lineburger wants to improve his position but Vegas is controlling well.
Vegas controlling the action here.
Lineburger wants to get back to full guard.
Vegas winds up and cracks Lineburger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vegas is thwarting Lineburger's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Vegas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lineburger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vegas working Lineburger over with strikes.
Lineburger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Lineburger keeps moving.
Las Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lineburger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Las Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vegas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Vegas!
Our winner, Las Vegas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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