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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vonshutenhout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Stoner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Vonshutenhout!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vonshutenhout has eaten all the pies!
Stoner misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Stoner scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas Stoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vonshutenhout throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vonshutenhout gets a takedown into half guard.
Vonshutenhout sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vonshutenhout sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoner defending well though.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stoner tries to get to full guard but Vonshutenhout has control of the leg.
Vonshutenhout not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vonshutenhout with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stoner is trying to stand back up but Vonshutenhout is controlling him
Vonshutenhout is taking a breather. Stoner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vonshutenhout is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stoner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stoner tries to roll over but Vonshutenhout keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vonshutenhout has Stoner up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoner prevents Vonshutenhout from breaking the clinch.
Stoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vonshutenhout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoner smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Stoner as Vonshutenhout shoots in.
Vonshutenhout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but Vonshutenhout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonshutenhout circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vonshutenhout holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stoner wants to get back to striking at distance but Vonshutenhout won't allow it.
Vonshutenhout using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoner wants to break free but Vonshutenhout has control.
Stoner wants to break free but Vonshutenhout has control.
Stoner manages to break the clinch.
Stoner misses with a wild combination.
Vonshutenhout shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoner as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vonshutenhout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoner prevents the takedown attempt.
Vonshutenhout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoner smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Stoner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vonshutenhout takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stoner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoner misses with a low kick.
Stoner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thomas Stoner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stoner scores with a three punch combo!
Vonshutenhout is rocked!
Stoner works over Vonshutenhout's head and body with a nice combination.
Vonshutenhout is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoner finish him?
Stoner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vonshutenhout!
Stoner controlling from mount.
Stoner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vonshutenhout for as long as he can get away with.
Vonshutenhout seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner avoids the attempt from Vonshutenhout to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoner controlling from mount.
Stoner looking to control but Vonshutenhout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stoner is really struggling to control Vonshutenhout but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vonshutenhout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vonshutenhout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stoner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vonshutenhout is desperately trying to improve his position but Stoner has a good base and remains in mount.
Vonshutenhout is breathing heavily.
Stoner wants to control the pace but Vonshutenhout is squirming around nicely.
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.
Stoner controlling his opponent.
Vonshutenhout is trying desperately to improve position.
Stoner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thomas Stoner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vonshutenhout misses with a takedown attempt - Stoner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoner misses with a double jab
and Vonshutenhout counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stoner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stoner throws a leg kick but Vonshutenhout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoner stalks Vonshutenhout and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vonshutenhout's face. Vonshutenhout staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Stoner does no damage.
Stoner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vonshutenhout avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vonshutenhout's head backwards.
Stoner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stoner tries to clinch there but Vonshutenhout circles away.
Stoner has closed the distance and engaged Vonshutenhout in a clinch.
Vonshutenhout breaks from the clinch.
Stoner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vonshutenhout.
Stoner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vonshutenhout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stoner swivels and escapes.
Vonshutenhout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoner shoots in but Vonshutenhout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Stoner misses
and Vonshutenhout decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stoner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshutenhout stops Stoner from standing up.
Vonshutenhout drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vonshutenhout jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stoner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stoner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vonshutenhout.
Stoner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Stoner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vonshutenhout gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stoner is trying to get back to full guard.
Vonshutenhout is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner is trying to stand up here but Vonshutenhout is controlling him well.
Vonshutenhout tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stoner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vonshutenhout tries for a takedown but Stoner circles away easily
and Stoner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vonshutenhout drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stoner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vonshutenhout.
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.
Vonshutenhout shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoner tries to sprawl out of it but Vonshutenhout keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vonshutenhout shoots in but no luck this time.
Vonshutenhout fails to land the takedown.
Vonshutenhout fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vonshutenhout is looking to clinch.
Stoner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vonshutenhout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vonshutenhout shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vonshutenhout was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stoner is trying to stand but he's just given Vonshutenhout his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Vonshutenhout just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stoner tries to clinch but Vonshutenhout moves away
and Vonshutenhout counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stoner won't be happy with that.
Vonshutenhout moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
John Vonshutenhout has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonshutenhout decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stoner to his feet.
Stoner throws a front kick aimed at Vonshutenhout's knee but Vonshutenhout avoids it well.
Stoner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vonshutenhout misses with a low kick.
Vonshutenhout is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vonshutenhout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoner circles away.
Stoner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoner throws a head kick that misses
and Vonshutenhout holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stoner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stoner works over Vonshutenhout's head and body with a nice combination.
Stoner misses with a double jab.
Stoner throws a series of punches but Vonshutenhout moves out of range.
Stoner has his takedown stuffed
and Vonshutenhout counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stoner's guard now.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vonshutenhout manages to pass to side control.
Vonshutenhout in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stoner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vonshutenhout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Vonshutenhout!
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energy
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hype
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