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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Moliser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moliser's entrance music is Plumbo - Møkkamann. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Moliser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moliser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moliser misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moliser jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rourke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rourke and Moliser has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rourke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rourke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moliser.
Moliser is looking for a kimura but Rourke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moliser to get the leverage.
Moliser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rourke is just riding it out for now. Moliser eventually gives up the hold.
Moliser 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.
Moliser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moliser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moliser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control here.
Moliser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moliser.
Moliser is trying to work for a kimura but Rourke is defending well.
Moliser is working for a kimura but Rourke is defending it quite comfortably.
Rourke is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control here.
Moliser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moliser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rourke defending well though.
Moliser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moliser throwing shots but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moliser.
Moliser thows a huge punch but Rourke dodges it nicely.
Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moliser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moliser is thwarting Rourke's attempts to control the position.
Moliser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rourke sees it coming and defends easily.
Rourke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moliser is working away from the top position though.
Moliser is working for a submission of some sort.
Moliser throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rourke to regain full guard.
Rourke trying to control the position.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moliser drops back looking for a leg! Rourke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rourke manages to kick Moliser off! Moliser jumps back into Rourke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moliser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moliser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rourke dives on top into guard.
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Moliser is keeping the position.
Rourke has gone for a leg lock! Moliser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rourke's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moliser 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Moliser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rourke looks to clinch
so Moliser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rourke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moliser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rourke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rourke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rourke!
Moliser stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Moliser regains half guard.
Moliser is holding on to half guard well.
Moliser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moliser moves into full guard.
Steve Moliser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moliser trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moliser looking for a sweep. Not yet Moliser, not yet.
Moliser is controlling Rourke's posture.
Moliser keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Moliser is controlling Rourke's posture.
Rourke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moliser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moliser pulls Rourke in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Moliser just wasn't active enough.
Rourke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moliser counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rourke's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moliser throws a big right hand that misses.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moliser.
Rourke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moliser defends it easily.
Moliser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Moliser postures up.
Moliser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rourke dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control but Moliser is working from the bottom.
Moliser wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Moliser keeps moving.
Rourke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moliser kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moliser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Moliser wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rourke wants to clinch but Moliser slips to the side
and Moliser counters with a shoot takedown. Rourke fights it but they end up in guard.
Moliser pushing down on Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moliser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rourke defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Moliser.
Moliser is looking for a kimura but Rourke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moliser to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
Moliser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rourke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Moliser dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rourke looks to clinch
and Moliser decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rourke's guard.
Moliser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moliser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rourke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rourke has escaped and now he's on top!
Moliser keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moliser keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moliser managing to control the position.
Moliser lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rourke!
Moliser throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Moliser punching from mount but Rourke doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rourke wants to hold on but Moliser pushes him away.
Moliser throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moliser avoids the attempt from Rourke to control.
Rourke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moliser.
Moliser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rourke is on top in guard.
Moliser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moliser has his foot on Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moliser manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rourke has Moliser in his guard.
Moliser throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moliser's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Moliser controlling the position.
Rourke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rourke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moliser is just riding it out for now. Rourke eventually gives up the hold.
Moliser holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moliser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
Moliser tries to kick Rourke off but Rourke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moliser is positioning himself well to prevent Rourke advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Moliser clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rourke tries to clinch
and Moliser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moliser throwing strikes but missing.
Moliser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moliser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moliser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moliser throws a big elbow that misses.
Moliser passes Rourke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moliser is looking for a kimura here.
Rourke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moliser is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke tries to get to full guard but Moliser has control of the leg.
Moliser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moliser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Moliser.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking for a sweep. Moliser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rourke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moliser.
Moliser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rourke defends it well.
Moliser is working for a submission of some sort.
Moliser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moliser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
Moliser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rourke is looking to control Moliser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rourke avoid being mounted?
Rourke is looking for a sweep. Moliser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moliser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moliser.
Moliser throwing shots but Rourke is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moliser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moliser prevents Rourke from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rourke wants to control but Moliser is keeping busy.
Moliser with the ground and pound but Rourke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Moliser had his way with Mickey Rourke in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moliser shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rourke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moliser pushing down on Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moliser seems to be working for a kimura but Rourke defends the submission attempt.
Moliser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moliser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rourke is pressing down on Moliser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moliser throws an elbow that misses. Rourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moliser's guard. Nice move by Rourke!
Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rourke advances to half guard.
Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moliser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rourke.
Rourke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Moliser is concentrating on defense, preventing Rourke from advancing position.
Moliser trying to control but Rourke postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moliser tries to kick Rourke off but Rourke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rourke is looking to stall here but Moliser recovers full guard.
Moliser controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moliser wants to sweep here but Rourke controlling him for the moment.
Moliser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moliser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rourke can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control but Moliser is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Moliser wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rourke gets caught flat footed, as Moliser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moliser pushes down on Rourke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Moliser.
Moliser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moliser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rourke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moliser is working for a kimura but Rourke is defending it quite comfortably.
Rourke tries to get to full guard but Moliser has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moliser maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rourke could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moliser has cracked it and Rourke is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moliser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Moliser!
Steve Moliser is the new super heavyweight champion!
Steve Moliser took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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