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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Rickenhausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rickenhausen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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245 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Von Rickenhausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Garris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garris gets caught flat footed, as Rickenhausen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rickenhausen throws a big right hand that misses.
Garris 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.
Rickenhausen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garris is trying to keep Rickenhausen in close.
Rickenhausen lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garris working a defensive guard here.
Rickenhausen tries to free his leg and advance position but Garris is retaining full guard.
Garris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garris can't keep his opponent in guard - Rickenhausen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rickenhausen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rickenhausen's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will Garris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garris is controlling the position but Rickenhausen somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Garris thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rickenhausen to regain full guard.
Rickenhausen wants to stand but Garris is controlling the position.
Garris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenhausen wants to stand and escape but Garris is having none of it.
Rickenhausen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rickenhausen trying to pass the guard but Garris defending well.
Garris is pressing down on Rickenhausen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rickenhausen tries to free his leg and advance position but Garris is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garris looking for subs off his back but Rickenhausen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rickenhausen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garris to regain full guard.
Rickenhausen is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rickenhausen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rickenhausen wants to pass the guard but Garris is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Rickenhausen dominated that round.
That's time! Rickenhausen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rickenhausen shoots in looking for a takedown. Garris tries to sprawl out of it but Rickenhausen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rickenhausen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rickenhausen working the body and head with strikes.
Rickenhausen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rickenhausen advances to full mount.
Garris tries to reverse the position but Rickenhausen maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickenhausen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garris looks a forlorn figure.
Rickenhausen looking to ground and pound but Garris is blocking nicely.
Garris avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rickenhausen.
Garris wants to try and get back to his feet.
Garris is looking to get to half guard.
Garris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Rickenhausen looking to finish with strikes here!
Rickenhausen throwing strikes but Garris bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Rickenhausen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rickenhausen lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenhausen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rickenhausen tries to free his leg and advance position but Garris is retaining full guard.
Garris looking for a guillotine here but Rickenhausen defends easily.
Garris wants to control the position but Rickenhausen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rickenhausen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rickenhausen throws a strike but Garris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rickenhausen is fighting to break Garris's control of his arms but Garris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garris looking for a sweep. Not yet Garris, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Rickenhausen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rickenhausen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garris manages to get to full guard.
Garris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rickenhausen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rickenhausen 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.
Rickenhausen looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rickenhausen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rickenhausen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garris wants to control but Rickenhausen passes easily into half guard.
Rickenhausen thows a huge punch but Garris dodges it nicely.
Garris is trying to control but can't.
Rex Garris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickenhausen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris wants to control but Rickenhausen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rickenhausen with the ground and pound but Garris uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rickenhausen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rickenhausen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rickenhausen with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rickenhausen throws a strike but Garris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Garris postures up in Rickenhausen's guard and throws a big left but Rickenhausen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Rickenhausen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garris throws a strike but Rickenhausen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Rickenhausen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rickenhausen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Rickenhausen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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