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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Oakenhorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vos Savant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oakenhorse comes to the cage accompanied by TechnoViking - TechnoVikiing. Sami Vos Savant has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm
21
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Oakenhorse! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vos Savant! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oakenhorse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Oakenhorse working away. Oakenhorse wants to control but Vos Savant is keeping him busy. Oakenhorse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vos Savant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Vos Savant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oakenhorse is controlling him well. Oakenhorse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vos Savant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Oakenhorse is looking to take a break and control but Vos Savant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Vos Savant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oakenhorse throwing shots but missing, from side control. Oakenhorse tries for a kimura but Vos Savant is defending well. You can see the frustration on Vos Savant's face as Oakenhorse controls the position. Vos Savant wants to control but Oakenhorse postures up. Oakenhorse wants to control but Vos Savant is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Oakenhorse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vos Savant has escaped the position, nice work there. Vos Savant struggling a bit here. Vos Savant prevents Oakenhorse from moving into mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A lull in the action here as Oakenhorse stalls from top position. Vos Savant is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Oakenhorse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oakenhorse controlling from mount. Vos Savant is looking to improve his position but Oakenhorse isn't that keen on the idea. Oakenhorse looking to control and managing it successfully. Oakenhorse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vos Savant hang on? Vos Savant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oakenhorse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Oakenhorse trying to control but he's not successful this time. Oakenhorse jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vos Savant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vos Savant and Oakenhorse has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vos Savant managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oakenhorse.
Oakenhorse tries to score with some ground and pound. Vos Savant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Oakenhorse wants to control but Vos Savant is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oakenhorse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Oakenhorse dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oakenhorse looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Oakenhorse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vos Savant is keeping the position for now. Vos Savant looking to control.
Oakenhorse sitting in guard, not really doing much. Oakenhorse advances position into side control! Oakenhorse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oakenhorse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oakenhorse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Vos Savant prevents Oakenhorse from moving into mount. Oakenhorse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vos Savant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Oakenhorse is looking to take a break and control but Vos Savant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The strikes coming from Oakenhorse are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Vos Savant is being controlled here. Vos Savant is looking to regain half guard here but Oakenhorse keeps moving and retains side control. Oakenhorse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vos Savant rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oakenhorse's guard! Nice work there by Vos Savant! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vos Savant tries to stand but Oakenhorse is controlling from the bottom. Oakenhorse has his foot on Vos Savant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vos Savant works his way back into a safe position though. Vos Savant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oakenhorse is proving hard to escape from. Oakenhorse keeping moving, preventing Vos Savant from controlling successfully. Oakenhorse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four 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. Oakenhorse trying to control the position here. Oakenhorse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Oakenhorse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vos Savant! Oakenhorse breaks from Vos Savant's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Oakenhorse dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oakenhorse fails with the takedown. Sami Vos Savant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Oakenhorse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Oakenhorse controls from within his opponent's guard. Oakenhorse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Vos Savant wants to stand and escape but Oakenhorse is having none of it. Oakenhorse preventing the sweep. Vos Savant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oakenhorse passes Vos Savant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oakenhorse is looking for a kimura but Vos Savant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oakenhorse to get the leverage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Oakenhorse works his foot free and advances to mount. Oakenhorse looking to secure an arm triangle but Vos Savant defends it well. Vos Savant flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Oakenhorse goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vos Savant turns into him and now he's in Oakenhorse's guard.
Oakenhorse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Oakenhorse wants to sweep but no luck. Oakenhorse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vos Savant manages to get himself to full guard.
Oakenhorse passes into half guard. Vos Savant pushes Oakenhorse off looking to stand but Oakenhorse dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vos Savant gets full guard. Oakenhorse tries to free his leg and advance position but Vos Savant is retaining full guard. Oakenhorse has gone for a leg lock! Vos Savant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oakenhorse's guard. Vos Savant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Oakenhorse working a defensive guard here.
Vos Savant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four 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. Oakenhorse wants to sweep but no luck. Oakenhorse keeping moving, preventing Vos Savant from controlling successfully. Oakenhorse trying to keep a closed guard but Vos Savant is proving a slippery customer.
Oakenhorse managing to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oakenhorse is looking for a triangle here but Vos Savant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Thor Oakenhorse showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oakenhorse, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Oakenhorse!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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