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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Wainright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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225 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Wainright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wainright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wainright scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like David Hasselhoff has been cut.
Wainright is looking to clinch but Hasselhoff is avoiding it.
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wainright as he avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Wainright tries to sprawl out of it but Hasselhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wainright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Hasselhoff both land. Nice combination.
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!
Wainright tries to clinch up.
Wainright clinches.
Nice body punch from Hasselhoff - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hasselhoff.
Wainright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wainright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hasselhoff smiles and moves away.
Wainright dives in and grabs Hasselhoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff pushes down on Wainright's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Wainright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Wainright as Hasselhoff shoots in.
Wainright fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasselhoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wainright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hasselhoff jumps guard but Wainright stands there with Hasselhoff around his waist. Hasselhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wainright throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasselhoff.
Wainright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hasselhoff walks away with a smile on his face. Wainright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wainright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasselhoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wainright counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasselhoff looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wainright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wainright misses with a head kick.
Hasselhoff is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wainright is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hasselhoff.
Wainright shoots in and drives through. Hasselhoff sprawls well.
Hasselhoff throws a big shot that misses.
Hasselhoff is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hasselhoff as Wainright shoots in.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wainright.
Wainright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wainright throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard.
Hasselhoff wants to stand up but Wainright is controlling him.
Wainright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasselhoff on the ground.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position.
Hasselhoff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wainright kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hasselhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasselhoff, not yet.
Hasselhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Wainright is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters by clinching up.
Wainright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasselhoff but Hasselhoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wainright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasselhoff swivels and escapes.
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wainright sprawls well. Wainright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasselhoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Wainright throws a jab when Hasselhoff was well out of range.
Hasselhoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Wainright moves out of range.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wainright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hasselhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Wainright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hasselhoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wainright has closed the distance and engaged Hasselhoff in a clinch.
Wainright trying to stall but Hasselhoff improves his position.
Wainright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hasselhoff jumps into guard, dragging Wainright to the mat.
Hasselhoff looking to control.
Wainright tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard.
Wainrightis looking to pass into half guard but Hasselhoff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hasselhoff is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainright working a defensive guard but Hasselhoff manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Hasselhoff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wainright takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wainright is trying to control Hasselhoff's posture but Hasselhoff avoids it.
Wainright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wainright tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wainright tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff is looking to take a break and control but Wainright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wainright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hasselhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wainright keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wainright looks to land a right hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch.
Wainright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hasselhoff throws out a leg kick but Wainright moves out of range and Hasselhoff only half commits.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch up but Wainright keeps it at a distance.
Hasselhoff has a takedown stuffed.
Wainright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hasselhoff is able to avoid easily.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wainright.
Wainright stopping the sweep attempt from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Wainright from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Wainright tries to stand but Hasselhoff is controlling from the bottom.
Hasselhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wainright trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Hasselhoff is trying to keep Wainright in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch up.
Rufus Wainright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Wainright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasselhoff shoots in and drives through. Wainright sprawls well.
Rufus Wainright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhoff.
Wainright throws a one two combo.
Wainright clinches.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wainright stops a takedown attempt from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff is leaning against Wainright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wainright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wainright tries to clinch up but Hasselhoff circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Wainright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Hasselhoff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wainright tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wainright to the ground. Wainright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wainright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hasselhoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Wainright is having none of it.
Wainright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff with a poor takedown
and Wainright counters with a takedown into side control.
Wainright working away.
Hasselhoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wainright seems content to control.
Wainright thows a huge punch but Hasselhoff dodges it nicely.
Wainright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wainright is keen to just control but Hasselhoff is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wainright is thwarting Hasselhoff's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff lands with a few short shots to the body.
Wainright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hasselhoff to get to his feet.
Hasselhoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasselhoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt - Hasselhoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wainright tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasselhoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hasselhoff shoots for a takedown but Wainright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rufus Wainright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhoff.
Wainright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wainright throws a head kick that misses.
Wainright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hasselhoff tries to avoid it but Wainright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hasselhoff to the ground. Hasselhoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wainright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasselhoff circles away.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown attempt - Wainright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wainright tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wainright to the ground. Wainright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff shoots in and drives through. Wainright sprawls well.
Hasselhoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Wainright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hasselhoff is working away from the top position though.
David Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wainright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hasselhoff is trying to control. Wainright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wainright throws a strike from the bottom but Hasselhoff passes into side control!
Wainright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hasselhoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands a few punches from side control.
Wainright is trying to buck Hasselhoff off.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hasselhoff rushes Wainright and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hasselhoff decides to pull guard.
Wainright looking to pass the guard.
Hasselhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wainright manages to get himself to full guard.
Rufus Wainright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hasselhoff throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus Wainright.
Well Wainright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Wainright!
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