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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza has chosen Jacco- När mörkret faller as his entrance music. George Costanza told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, George Costanza!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costanza needs to keep his hands up - Randall had a free shot at his head there.
Costanza scores with a takedown into Randall's guard.
Costanza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randall is keeping the position for now.
Costanza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costanza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randall dives on top into guard.
Costanza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Costanza is looking to regain half guard here but Randall keeps moving and retains side control.
Costanza being controlled for a moment.
Randall decides to stand back up. Randall steps back and let's Costanza get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Randall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Randall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Randall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Costanza has a takedown stuffed.
Costanza shoots in and bounces Randall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Costanza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randall is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanza throwing strikes from guard but Randall blocks nicely.
Randall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costanza.
Randall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Costanza looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costanza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randall dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randall is pushing down on Costanza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costanza is fighting to maintain full guard but Randall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costanza wants to get back to full guard.
Randall wants to free his trapped foot but Costanza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costanza looking for submissions off his back.
Randall trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall wants to stand up but Costanza is controlling the position.
Randall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Costanza!
Randall controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza can't escape the position.
Randall trying to control but Costanza is having none of it.
Randall gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Costanza is looking to clinch.
Costanza misses with a takedown
and Randall counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanza has Randall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randy Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Costanza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Costanza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randall drives through with a takedown into Costanza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Costanza's guard.
Randall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Randall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Costanza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Costanza keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
Randall preventing the sweep.
Costanza has his foot on Randall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randall works his way back into a safe position though.
Randall advances to half guard.
Costanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall trying to control from half guard but Costanza is working away.
Randall prevents Costanza from improving his position.
Costanza gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall wants to control from the top but Costanza keeps moving.
Randall wants to pass the guard but Costanza is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Randall preventing the sweep.
Randall wants to get up but he can't break Costanza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Costanza is looking for a sweep.
Randall decides to stand back up.
Randall shoots in and gets a takedown into Costanza's guard.
Randall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Randy Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randall takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costanza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Randall lands with a light punch inside.
Costanza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Costanza misses with an elbow over the top.
Costanza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randy Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Costanza.
Randall blocks an elbow strike from Costanza.
Randall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costanzas head.
Costanza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Randy Randall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randall gets to his feet - Costanza follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Costanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costanza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Costanza to the mat! Costanza manages to get full guard.
Costanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randall is aware though and is defending well.
Randall trying to control but Costanza is working from the bottom.
Costanza keeping full guard, as Randall tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costanza is breathing heavily.
Randall controlling from the top position.
Randall advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costanza keeps working.
Randall wants to stand up but Costanza has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Costanza tries to roll over but Randall keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randall moves into full mount! Costanza won't be happy about that!
Randall stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randall 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!
Costanza gets caught flat footed, as Randall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Randall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Costanza, up you get!
Costanza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Costanza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Costanza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costanza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randall dives on top into guard.
Randall controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall stands up and waves to Costanza to follow him.
Randall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Costanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randall pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanza is looking to improve his position.
Randall escapes and gets back to his feet.
Costanza has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Randall.
Costanza checks a low kick from Randall.
Costanza shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Costanza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Costanza.
Costanza tries to sprawl but Randall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Costanza working to try and regain half guard.
Costanza throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Randall is looking to control Costanza but Costanza is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Costanza tries to roll but Randall sticks to his back.
Randall doesn't have the hooks in and Costanza manages to turn into his guard.
Randall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall wants to stand but Costanza is controlling the position.
Costanza throws an elbow that misses. Randall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costanza's guard. Nice move by Randall!
Randall looking to sit in guard and control but Costanza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Costanza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George Costanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randall pulls Costanza in to control the position.
Randy Randall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costanza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Randall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Costanza has Randall in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Randall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randall 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Randall!
A very excited looking Randy Randall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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