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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Truck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructible. Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Another one bites the dust. Herbert Truck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Truck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Truck with that takedown attempt.
Truck misses with a two punch combination.
Truck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is standing up over Truck. Truck looks to escape but Thompson dives into side control.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Truck to see if he's OK.
Truck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Truck bucks up and tries to throw Thompson off but instead Thompson has got his back!
Thompson connects with a big shot to the side of Truck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Truck.
Thompson doesn't have the hooks in and Truck manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Truck thows a big elbow that misses.
Truck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Truck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Truck's guard.
Truck is breathing heavily.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Truck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Truck blocks nicely.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.
Thompson works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two 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.
Truck has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Truck has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Truck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Truck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Truck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Truck!
Truck wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Truck is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Truck wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson lands with a punch from 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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Truck's temple.
Truck tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Truck is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
That's four 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.
Truck is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.
Truck missing with punches from the bottom.
Truck punching from the bottom.
Truck moves into full guard.
Truck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Truck is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Truck.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Truck stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Truck decides to stand back up. Truck steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Truck misses.
Truck sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Truck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Truck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truck advances position into side control!
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Truck connects with a decent elbow.
Truck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Truck trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Truck decides to stand back up. Truck steps back and let's Thompson get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Truck counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Truck is one step ahead there.
Truck passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Truck looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Truck pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Truck prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Truck gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herbert Truck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Truck.
Truck tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Truck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Truck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Truck finish him?
Herbert Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Truck is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Truck wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Truck 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.
Thompson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Truck throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Truck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson throws a strike but Truck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Truck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Truck tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Truck is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson feints and as Truck raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Truck is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Truck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Truck has wrist control.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truck is looking for a triangle here but Thompson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Truck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Truck dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Truck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Truck.
A good leg kick by Truck.
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
Truck connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Truck counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Truck misses with a combination
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Truck's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Truck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Truck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Willy Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Truck has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson passes into half guard.
Truck flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Truck's hands, connecting with Truck's forehead.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Truck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Truck lands a decent shot there.
Truck throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Truck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Truck is trying to keep Thompson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson advances to full mount.
Truck is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Truck is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson cracks Truck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Truck tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Truck is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Truck is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Truck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck moves into full guard.
Thompson is fighting to break Truck's control of his arms but Truck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Truck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Truck had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thompson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Truck Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thompson's back instead.
Thompson wants to escape the position.
Truck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Truck keeps control of the position as Thompson tries to break free.
Truck has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Thompson is defending well but eventually Truck manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Thompson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Truck!
Herbert Truck retains his heavyweight title!
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