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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snake Plisken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Whitecastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Plisken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Whitecastle! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Plisken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Whitecastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plisken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitecastle is fending him off so far but Plisken persists. Nope, Whitecastle circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown by Plisken or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitecastle which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Plisken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Plisken throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Whitecastle takes one to the chin there. Horrible takedown by Plisken or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitecastle which made him look bad. Plisken takes a kick to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Plisken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Plisken fails to land the takedown. Whitecastle lands a high kick!
It looks like Snake Plisken has been cut. Plisken shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitecastle sprawls well. He's pushed Plisken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Plisken is breathing heavily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Whitecastle. Plisken avoids the head kick by Whitecastle.
Whitecastle staying out of range there. Plisken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitecastle. Plisken misses with the combination.
Plisken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whitecastle tries to close the distance and clinch but Plisken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Plisken misses with a two punch combination.
Whitecastle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plisken, pushing him back against the cage. Whitecastle is looking to break free of the clinch but Plisken has double underhooks. Whitecastle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Whitecastle breaks the clinch.
Plisken gets the takedown into side control. Whitecastle tries to improve position but can't. Whitecastle wants to get back to his feet. Plisken lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Whitecastle wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Plisken advances to mount. Plisken with the ground and pound from mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Plisken with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Plisken is in the full mount, landing strikes. Whitecastle is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Plisken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Plisken lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Whitecastle hang on? Plisken connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whitecastle wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Plisken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Plisken connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Whitecastle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Plisken 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. Whitecastle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Plisken tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Plisken thowing shots but they're missing. Plisken is landing with some decent strikes but Whitecastle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plisken thowing shots but they're missing. Whitecastle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Whitecastle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plisken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Poor strikes thrown by Plisken there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Plisken in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Plisken thowing shots but they're missing. Whitecastle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Plisken. What's that going to do exactly? Whitecastle wants to control but Plisken is having none of it. Plisken working Whitecastle over with strikes here. Plisken won't let Whitecastle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Plisken lands a heavy elbow. Whitecastle is bucking up trying to escape but Plisken cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Plisken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Whitecastle looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Whitecastle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Whitecastle tries to reverse the position but Plisken maintains control. Plisken looking to control but Whitecastle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Plisken breaks from Whitecastle's wrist control and lands an elbow. Plisken landing punches. Whitecastle is looking to improve his position but Plisken isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Plisken is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Whitecastle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plisken working the ground and pound effectively.
Plisken with the ground and pound from mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee warns Whitecastle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Plisken with good strikes from the mount here! Plisken raining down shots from the mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Plisken dominated that round. The cut man is working on Snake Plisken's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whitecastle throws a nice head kick!
Whitecastle misses with a wild body shot. Excellent takedown into side control there by Plisken. Plisken grinds an elbow into Whitecastle's temple. Plisken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plisken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Whitecastle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Whitecastle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Plisken working the ground and pound. Whitecastle is trying to get back to half guard. Plisken scores with punches from side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plisken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitecastle, who protects the arm well. Whitecastle is not content to let Plisken control the position. Plisken in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Whitecastle is trying to get back to his feet. Whitecastle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Whitecastle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Check out the look on Plisken's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Plisken lands a few punches from side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitecastle can do anything to dispel that myth. Plisken landing a few strikes. Plisken is putting a hurting on Whitecastle here, landing some big shots from side control. Plisken is putting a hurting on Whitecastle here, landing some big shots from side control. Plisken cracks Whitecastle with a big right hand but Whitecastle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Whitecastle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Plisken wants to control but Whitecastle is keeping him busy. Plisken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plisken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! An elbow from Plisken crashes against the mat.
Whitecastle is not content to let Plisken control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plisken cracks Whitecastle with a big elbow. Plisken advances nicely into full mount. Plisken with good strikes from the mount here! Plisken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Whitecastle looks a forlorn figure.
Whitecastle taking shots to the head. Whitecastle is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Plisken trying to control but he's not successful this time. Plisken is in the full mount, landing strikes. Whitecastle tries to hold on but Plisken pushes him away. Plisken lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Whitecastle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Plisken 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.
Plisken has control of Whitecastle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Whitecastle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Plisken prevents Whitecastle from getting the reversal. Plisken punishing his opponent with strikes. Plisken pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Plisken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Plisken cracks Whitecastle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Plisken trying to control but he's not successful this time. Plisken thowing shots but they're missing. Whitecastle is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Plisken dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Snake Plisken's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Whitecastle ducks under a wild hook from Plisken. Plisken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitecastle. A left and a right from Plisken both land. Nice combination. Whitecastle wants to clinch up but Plisken keeps it at a distance. Plisken shoots in but no luck this time. Plisken shoots in for a double leg but Whitecastle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Plisken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitecastle as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Plisken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good leg kick by Whitecastle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitecastle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Whitecastle scoring well with a low kick there.
Plisken walks into a jab. Whitecastle defending well as Plisken loads up on a big left hand. Plisken keeps the fight on the outside. Whitecastle throws a quick inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Plisken throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Plisken lands a head shot. Whitecastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plisken throws a body punch but Whitecastle moves out of range. Whitecastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plisken. Plisken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Plisken feints and as Whitecastle raises his hands in defense, Plisken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Plisken tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitecastle is retaining full guard. Whitecastle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Plisken postures up and lands a big shot to Whitecastle's brow. Whitecastle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plisken. Whitecastle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Plisken wants to control from the top but Whitecastle keeps moving. Plisken cracks Whitecastle with a solid left hand. Plisken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. An inside leg kick lands from Whitecastle. A jab lands there for Whitecastle. Plisken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Plisken lands in his opponent's guard. Plisken postures up and lands a big shot to Whitecastle's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Plisken preventing the sweep. Plisken lands a couple of elbows. Plisken trying to control but Whitecastle is working from the bottom. Whitecastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Plisken landing some decent shots from guard. Plisken scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Snake Plisken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Plisken preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Plisken closes the distance and lands a one-two. Plisken throws a hook but Whitecastle avoids it easily. Plisken jabbing away but nothing is landing. Plisken moves forwards but Whitecastle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whitecastle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plisken. Plisken misses the jab. Snake Plisken is winning the standup battle so far. Whitecastle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plisken takes a step back to recover. Plisken throws a lazy right hand but Whitecastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Whitecastle slips under a jab from Plisken. Whitecastle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plisken takes a step back to recover. Plisken throws a hook but Whitecastle blocks it. Harold Whitecastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Plisken tries for a takedown but Whitecastle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Whitecastle lands with a slapping head kick. Whitecastle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plisken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Whitecastle tries to move into range but Plisken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Whitecastle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Whitecastle ducks under a wild hook from Plisken. Whitecastle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Plisken will feel that in the morning. Whitecastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plisken. A decent looking cross lands there for Plisken. Harold Whitecastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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. A kick lands to the mid section there for Whitecastle. Plisken throws out a powerful jab. Whitecastle cracks the inside of Plisken's front leg. Nice takedown defense from Whitecastle. No joy for Plisken on that attempt. Plisken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Plisken postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Plisken postures up and lands a big shot to Whitecastle's brow. Whitecastle wants to stand but Plisken is controlling the position. Whitecastle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Plisken chips away with some ground and pound. Plisken passes easily into side control. Nice work. Plisken scores with punches from side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Plisken landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Plisken lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight! Snake Plisken showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plisken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Plisken!
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RATING
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