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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lux Aeterna. von Herrmann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Buck Dich kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Butch von Herrmann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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213 cm
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266 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
265 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking body kick lands there for Doe. Doe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
von Herrmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Doe blocks the leg kick.
Doe lets loose with a powerful body kick. von Herrmann will feel that in the morning. Doe fakes the leg kick and cracks von Herrmann in the body. John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from von Herrmann does no damage. Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from von Herrmann. Doe pushes von Herrmann away with a front kick. von Herrmann looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doe scores with a leg kick.
Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. von Herrmann takes one to the chin there. Doe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Doe scores with a nice body kick.
von Herrmann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! von Herrmann scrambles back to his feet. Doe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Doe throws a nice looking combination but von Herrmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Doe. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doe. von Herrmann shrugs it off though. Doe lands a right hook to the body.
Doe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Danga de danga de dang - Doe scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe cracks the inside of von Herrmann's front leg. Doe feints a jab promting von Herrmann to slip. Doe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. von Herrmann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Doe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. von Herrmann dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe lands a nice leg kick that just misses von Herrmann's sensitive parts. von Herrmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Doe throws a head kick that half lands.
Doe scores with a one two! von Herrmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping leg kick lands for Doe.
Doe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheers as Doe lands an impressive looking overhand right. von Herrmann doesn't seem phased though. Doe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
von Herrmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doe. von Herrmann walks into a left hand. An inside leg kick lands from Doe. von Herrmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A nice inside leg kick there by Doe. That's going to slow von Herrmann down. Doe keeps von Herrmann at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doe scores with a leg kick.
Doe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. von Herrmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Doe scores with a leg kick.
Doe lands a jab-cross combination. Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe scores with a one two! von Herrmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Doe. Doe scores with a leg kick.
Doe lands with a kick to the temple. von Herrmann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Doe pushes von Herrmann away with a front kick. Doe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by von Herrmann. Doe scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Doe. von Herrmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doe lands a nice leg kick that just misses von Herrmann's sensitive parts. Doe scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doe.
von Herrmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doe can pounce on him.
von Herrmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doe. von Herrmann shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A solid body kick from Doe. Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe looks to land a combination. von Herrmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Doe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Doe. Doe feints a jab promting von Herrmann to slip. Doe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. von Herrmann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Nice straight punches there by Doe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doe. von Herrmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Doe scores with a jab to the head.
Doe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doe throws a head kick that von Herrmann semi-blocks.
Doe thumps von Herrmann with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! von Herrmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doe scores with a nice body kick.
Doe lands a high kick!
Doe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doe lands a head kick. von Herrmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. von Herrmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Doe is looking to slow von Herrmann down with leg kicks. Doe is working the combinations to good effect here. von Herrmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doe thumps von Herrmann with a low kick. Doe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt von Herrmann. Danga de danga de dang - Doe scores with a four punch combination! von Herrmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Doe is looking to slow von Herrmann down with leg kicks. Doe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Doe cracks the inside of von Herrmann's front leg. Doe lands a jab to von Herrmann's midsection. Doe scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Doe. Those never looked like landing. Doe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. von Herrmann eats them both and turns towards Doe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Doe scores with a hook. Doe lands with a thumping leg kick.
von Herrmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! von Herrmann takes a shot right to the bread basket. Doe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Doe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to von Herrmann's calf. Doe scores with a head kick.
von Herrmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A cross from Doe lands. A combination from Doe does no damage. Doe scores with a three punch combo!
von Herrmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Doe throws a right hand that von Herrmann ducks under and follows up with a left that von Herrmann also avoids with ease. von Herrmann throws a series of punches but Doe moves out of range. Doe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that von Herrmann can do to turn this around? von Herrmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doe is trying to defend but von Herrmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Doe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Doe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Herrmann. Doe is pressing down on von Herrmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. von Herrmann is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. von Herrmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. von Herrmann prevents Doe from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe controls von Herrmann momentarily but von Herrmann frees himself. von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control. Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann. von Herrmann advances position into side control! von Herrmann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Doe some visible discomfort.
von Herrmann lands an elbow. von Herrmann with the ground and pound but Doe regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Doe works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. von Herrmann postures up and lands a big shot to Doe's brow. von Herrmann scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. von Herrmann won't allow Doe to get back to his feet. Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. von Herrmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doe's head. von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing. von Herrmann cracks Doe with a solid left hand. Doe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
von Herrmann postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it. Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann. Doe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. von Herrmann lands a couple of decent looking shots. von Herrmann landing some decent shots from guard. von Herrmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, von Herrmann has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann landing some decent shots from guard. von Herrmann working some strikes from top position. von Herrmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing. von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses. Doe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Doe trying to keep a closed guard but von Herrmann is proving a slippery customer.
Doe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
von Herrmann landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells von Herrmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Doe wants to stand up but von Herrmann is controlling him. von Herrmann chips away with some ground and pound. Doe is trying to control the position but von Herrmann postures up. von Herrmann advances to half guard. von Herrmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. von Herrmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. von Herrmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists. von Herrmann working Doe over with strikes. Doe is looking to control von Herrmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
von Herrmann throws a leg kick that misses. von Herrmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doe is fending him off so far but von Herrmann persists. Nope, Doe circles away and we're back to standing. von Herrmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doe was well out of range. Poor timing from von Herrmann. Doe thumps von Herrmann with a low kick. Doe falls off balance throwing a combination
so von Herrmann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Doe is trying to control the position but von Herrmann postures up. Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. von Herrmann preventing the sweep. Both fighters are breathing heavily. von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control. Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Doe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but von Herrmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. von Herrmann postures up and lands a big shot to Doe's brow. von Herrmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. von Herrmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. von Herrmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann. Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but von Herrmann is one step ahead there. von Herrmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Doe is looking to stand up but von Herrmann isn't so interested in that idea. von Herrmann cracks Doe with a solid left hand. von Herrmann scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. von Herrmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doe's head. von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Doe trying to keep a closed guard but von Herrmann is proving a slippery customer.
von Herrmann connects with a couple of short punches. von Herrmann scoring with some ground and pound. von Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses. von Herrmann throws and elbow that misses. Doe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Doe! von Herrmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. von Herrmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. von Herrmann lands with a punch from half guard. 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! von Herrmann prevents Doe from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann lands strikes from half guard. von Herrmann thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
von Herrmann slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead. Doe tries to roll over but von Herrmann keeps him under control. von Herrmann drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. von Herrmann lands a nice short elbow. von Herrmann thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
von Herrmann not landing any meaningful shots this time. Doe works his way to full guard. Good work. von Herrmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
von Herrmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. von Herrmann connects with a couple of short punches. von Herrmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Doe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and von Herrmann defends well. Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann. von Herrmann stands up over Doe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. von Herrmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. von Herrmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Doe has momentary wrist control but von Herrmann slips an elbow through the middle. von Herrmann throwing strikes from guard but Doe blocks nicely. von Herrmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Butch von Herrmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think von Herrmann 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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