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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recksun comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Slide has chosen Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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255 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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284 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Slide with that takedown attempt.
Recksun misses with a two punch combination.
Slide shoots in for a takedown but Recksun shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Slide or perhaps it was just good defense by Recksun which made him look bad.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Slide closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Recksun to the mat! Recksun manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slide trying to control the position from guard on top but Recksun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slide throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slide throws an elbow that misses. Recksun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slide's guard. Nice move by Recksun!
Recksun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recksun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Recksun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Recksun has managed to get both his arms back between Slide's legs - danger averted.
Slide has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slide trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slide is looking for a triangle but Recksun pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slide throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slide being controlled here, momentarily.
Slide is looking for a triangle but Recksun pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slide keeping full guard, as Recksun tries to pass.
Slide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slide working for a triangle but Recksun defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Recksun tries to stand but Slide is controlling from the bottom.
Recksun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Recksun has managed to get both his arms back between Slide's legs - danger averted.
Recksun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recksun blocks the strikes from Slide.
Slide looking for submissions off his back.
Recksun is keen to just control but Slide is a slippery customer.
Slide flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slide keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slide slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide is looking for a triangle here but Recksun uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slide throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Slide tries to buck Recksun off but Recksun is having none of it.
Recksun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Recksun.
Recksun working away.
Slide sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Recksun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slide moves into full guard.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom.
Recksun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recksun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slide's guard.
Slide keeping moving, preventing Recksun from controlling successfully.
Recksun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slide trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Slide has his foot on Recksun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Recksun works his way back into a safe position though.
Slide throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Recksun wants to pass the guard but Slide is keeping the position.
Slide throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slide striking off his back.
Slide has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Recksun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Recksun tries to free his leg and advance position but Slide is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slide dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slide will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slide looks for a takedown but Recksun sprawls well.
Slide closes the distance and clinches up with Recksun, looking for a takedown. Slide pushes Recksun against the cage but Recksun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Nice shot lands for Recksun.
Slide looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Recksun!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recksun tries to buck Slide off but Slide is having none of it.
Slide landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slide goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Recksun has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slide but great work by Recksun.
Recksun throws an elbow but Slide slips to the side and avoids it well.
Recksun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Recksun is putting a hurting on Slide here, landing some big shots from side control.
Recksun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slide sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Recksun.
Slide sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slide is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun trying to control from half guard but Slide is working away.
Slide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Recksun seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Slide looking for submissions off his back.
Recksun controlling the action here.
Slide wants to get back to full guard.
Slide landing small, sideways elbows.
Recksun blocks the strikes from Slide.
Slide throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slide is looking to improve his position.
Slide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Recksun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Slide misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Slide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slide is not content to let Recksun control the position.
Slide misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Recksun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recksun is looking to advance position but Slide won't allow it.
Recksun throwing shots but Slide is blocking nicely.
Slide moves into full guard.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Recksun throwing strikes but missing.
Slide trying to strike off his back.
Recksun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slide will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Slide thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slide working for a triangle but Recksun defends it easily.
Slide thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slide will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Slide trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Recksun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slide striking off his back but it's not causing Recksun any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slide thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slide throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Recksun defends it easily.
Slide throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Recksun throws a big elbow that misses.
Kimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Recksun wants to get up but he can't break Slide's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Recksun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Recksun trying to control but Slide is working from the bottom.
Slide trying to strike off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Recksun passes Slide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slide punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugh Recksun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slide fails to land the takedown.
Slide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Recksun but Recksun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Recksun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Recksun tries to avoid it but Slide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Recksun to the ground. Recksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Slide tries to score a power double leg takedown but Recksun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slide somewhat.
Slide shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Recksun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Recksun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Recksun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Recksun trying to control the position.
Slide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun wants to get back to his feet but Slide is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Recksun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Recksun just wasn't active enough.
Slide tries for a takedown but Recksun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Recksun's waist but Recksun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slide off to one side.
Recksun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slide's head backwards.
Hugh Recksun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Recksun.
Recksun lands a brutal head kick. Slide looks out on his feet and Recksun throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hugh Recksun!
Our winner, Hugh Recksun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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