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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Buck Dich. F has chosen shortest man in world as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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264 lbs
28 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Herrmann throws a body punch but F moves out of range.
F throws a right and a left that von Herrmann avoids nicely.
F swings and misses with a hook to the body.
von Herrmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
von Herrmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around F's waist but F gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing von Herrmann off to one side.
F changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. von Herrmann tries to avoid it but F manages to keep hold of a leg and drag von Herrmann to the ground. von Herrmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
F throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
von Herrmann throws a right and a left that F avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann shoots and misses
and F counters with a nice double leg into side control. von Herrmann won't be happy with that.
F tries for a kimura but von Herrmann is defending well.
F is putting a hurting on von Herrmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
F working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
von Herrmann regains half guard, as F was trying to land strikes.
von Herrmann is pressing down on F's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
F throwing strikes from guard but von Herrmann blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
F postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
F working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
F drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and F jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
von Herrmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
F is looking to work some ground and pound but von Herrmann has wrist control.
F landing some decent shots from guard.
F missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
F throws and elbow that misses. von Herrmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in F's guard. Nice move by von Herrmann!
F is trying to control the position from the bottom.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F trying to control the position here.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
F 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.
von Herrmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Herrmann trying to control but F is working from the bottom.
F wants to sweep here but von Herrmann controlling him for the moment.
von Herrmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
von Herrmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
von Herrmann stopping the sweep attempt from F.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
F is trying to control the position but von Herrmann postures up.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
F is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
F breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from F. von Herrmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
F wants to try and get back to his feet.
von Herrmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
von Herrmann lands with some vicious ground and pound - can F hang on?
von Herrmann breaks from F's wrist control and lands an elbow.
von Herrmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
F wants to try and get back to his feet.
von Herrmann scoring with strikes but F is staying in there.
von Herrmann breaks from F's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Professor F will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
von Herrmann moves away from the strike by F.
F throws a big shot that misses.
von Herrmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around F's waist but F gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing von Herrmann off to one side.
von Herrmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. F doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from F does no damage.
F swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and von Herrmann counters with a nice uppercut.
von Herrmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by von Herrmann. That's going to slow F down.
F uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Herrmann.
von Herrmann fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
F tries to clinch but von Herrmann is having none of it.
von Herrmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by F.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
F swings and misses with a hook to the body.
von Herrmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
F darts in and clinches von Herrmann up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
F has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed von Herrmann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
F throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
von Herrmann is in bad spot here.
F has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, von Herrmann has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
F has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, von Herrmann has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann is in bad spot here.
F has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
von Herrmann is working hard here to advance position.
von Herrmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for F on the ground.
von Herrmann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if F gets his way!
Even with his hooks in, F manages to miss with strikes from the back.
von Herrmann defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
F throwing damaging strikes from the back! von Herrmann could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann is trying to break free.
F misses with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Herrmann defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
von Herrmann turns into F and is now in his guard.
F not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Professor F has got the better of the ground game so far.
von Herrmann prevents F from getting back to his feet.
F looking to hit a scissor sweep but von Herrmann is one step ahead there.
von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but F has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst von Herrmann is controlling him.
von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but F has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor F showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
von Herrmann fails with the takedown.
Professor F seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Herrmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
F fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
F checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
von Herrmann stuffs the takedown.
Butch von Herrmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
F slips under a jab from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from F.
Butch von Herrmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor F.
von Herrmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
F takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by von Herrmann.
F throws a right hand that von Herrmann ducks under and follows up with a left that von Herrmann also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from F. No joy for von Herrmann on that attempt.
F cracks a nice hook into von Herrmann's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by von Herrmann.
F is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but von Herrmann has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from von Herrmann crashes against the mat.
von Herrmann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but F is avoiding damage well.
von Herrmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Butch von Herrmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F regains half guard.
F moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
F pulls von Herrmann in close to prevent any damage.
von Herrmann stops F from standing up.
F has von Herrmann pulled in close to control his posture.
von Herrmann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Herrmann throwing strikes from guard but F blocks nicely.
F manages to escape and get back to his feet.
F with a lazy takedown attempt
and von Herrmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butch von Herrmann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
F is looking to clinch.
F fails to land the takedown.
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 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as F sprawls well. F wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. von Herrmann gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from F. von Herrmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch von Herrmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think F 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor F!
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energy
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hype
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