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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between steve austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homicide Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). austin comes to the cage accompanied by shattered dreams. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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187 cm
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240 lbs
1 - 8 - 0 |
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172 cm
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222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, steve austin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Homicide Hurricane! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! austin shoots in for a takedown but Hurricane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hurricane looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Hurricane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hurricane wants to clinch. austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
austin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hurricane's head backwards. austin tries to clinch up but Hurricane circles away and keeps his distance. austin shoots in and gets a takedown into Hurricane's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. austin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. austin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of steve austin. austin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurricane's half guard. austin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurricane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. austin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. austin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hurricane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hurricane wants to stand up but austin is controlling him. austin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurricane is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. austin wants to control from the top but Hurricane keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because steve austin just wasn't active enough. austin throws a head kick that half lands.
austin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurricane's half guard. austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hurricane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. austin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. austin thows a huge punch but Hurricane dodges it nicely.
austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. austin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hurricane won't allow austin to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steve austin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
austin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurricane to the mat! Hurricane manages to get full guard. austin is stalling in the full guard. Hurricane trying to keep a closed guard but austin is proving a slippery customer.
Hurricane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. austin wants to control from the top but Hurricane keeps moving. austin slips nicely into half guard. austin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of steve austin. austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Hurricane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
austin working for a submission but Hurricane is keeping him at bay. austin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hurricane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hurricane working to try and regain half guard.
austin looking to control but Hurricane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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. austin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hurricane taking shots to the head. austin controlling the pace for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. austin working for a guillotine from mount but Hurricane is in no mood to give up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steve austin dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurricane's waist but Hurricane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing austin off to one side. austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurricane circles away. Hurricane has his takedown stuffed and Hurricane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hurricane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurricane to the mat! Hurricane manages to get full guard. austin looking to pass the guard. austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. steve austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. austin looking to pass the guard. Hurricane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. austin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. austin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hurricane's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of steve austin. austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. austin is looking to take a break and control but Hurricane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hurricane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from austin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. austin trying to control the action but Hurricane is working from the bottom. austin wants to free his trapped foot but Hurricane is holding on for dear life with his legs. austin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hurricane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
steve austin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hurricane tries to avoid it but austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hurricane to the ground. Hurricane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for steve austin. That's going to take a lot out of him. austin scores with a takedown into Hurricane's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. austin being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! steve austin showed his dominance in that final round. Well austin 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steve austin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
26% |
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