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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Golem's choice of entrance music: Geo dude geo geo dude. Lou Ferrigno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
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203 lbs
33 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geodude Golem!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno ducks right into an uppercut from Golem.
Golem misses with a wild body shot.
Golem thows a body shot but no joy.
Golem misses with a low kick.
Golem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that Golem avoids nicely.
Golem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrigno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Golem tries a head kick but it misses.
Golem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Golem loads up on a big right hand but Ferrigno slips the punch.
Golem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem throws a hook to the side of Ferrigno's head but Ferrigno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Ferrigno's head coaches at *Nelson Fight Camp* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Golem. No joy for Ferrigno on that attempt.
Ferrigno fails to land with a series of punches.
Golem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Golem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Golem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Golem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Golem.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Golem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferrigno wants to pass the guard but Golem is keeping the position.
Golem keeping moving, preventing Ferrigno from controlling successfully.
Golem keeping full guard, as Ferrigno tries to pass.
Ferrigno is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving.
Golem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferrigno pushing down on Golem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferrigno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura here.
Ferrigno is looking to advance position but Golem won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Golem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Golem is surviving well by controlling Ferrigno's body position as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrigno content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geodude Golem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferrigno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Golem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Golem.
Golem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
Golem controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golem.
Golem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno avoids the elbow strike from Golem, against the cage.
Golem misses with a knee to the head.
Ferrigno tries to break free but Golem pushes him back against the cage.
Golem lands a nice elbow.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrigno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Golem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Golem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Golem pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferrigno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Golem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferrigno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golem after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem slows down the pace here.
Golem lands an elbow inside.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
Golem stops a takedown attempt from Ferrigno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Golem misses with a knee to the head.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golem.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Golem.
Ferrigno dodges an elbow strike from Golem.
Golem pushes Ferrigno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golem lands an elbow just above Ferrigno 's eye.
Golem misses with a knee to the head.
Golem lands a nice elbow.
Golem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ferrigno is trying to break the clinch but Golem is controlling him.
Golem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferrigno avoids it.
Golem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Golem.
Golem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Golem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrigno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Golem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Golem misses with a knee strike.
Golem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Golem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golem lands an elbow just above Ferrigno 's eye.
Ferrigno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golem after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geodude Golem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Golem throws the kick towards the body but Ferrigno avoids it.
Golem thumps Ferrigno with a low kick.
Golem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Golem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferrigno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem lands a leg kick that knocks Ferrigno off balance momentarily.
Golem swings for the body but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Lou Ferrigno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Golem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geodude Golem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golem tries a head kick but it misses.
Golem misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Golem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferrigno will feel that in the morning.
Golem misses with the combination.
Golem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferrigno rather than just go for the knockout.
Golem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferrigno. That did some damage!
Golem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Golem thuds his shin into the meat of Ferrigno's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Golem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrigno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Golem. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem works Ferrigno's body with a nice hook.
Golem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferrigno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Golem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferrigno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golem can pounce on him.
Golem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferrigno.
Golem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golem lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrigno's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Golem.
A jab lands there for Golem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golem. Ferrigno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferrigno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golem.
Ferrigno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golem as he avoids it easily.
Golem misses with a wild combination.
Golem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Golem lands with a good body shot.
Golem scores with a kick to the midsection.
Golem scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Golem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Golem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Golem - that will leave a mark!
Golem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem misses with a double jab.
Golem thuds his shin into the meat of Ferrigno's side.
Golem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Golem tenderised Ferrigno's leg. Ferrigno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrigno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferrigno at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geodude Golem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Golem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geodude Golem!
An intense looking Geodude Golem took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Geodude, Geodude, Geodude...'.
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energy
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