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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Solseng has chosen Iron Horse - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
28
272 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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195 cm
24
285 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Solseng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solseng wants it to stay on the feet. Solseng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away. Solseng lands a jab to Gump's midsection. Gump gets a double leg takedown into Solseng's guard. Solseng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Solseng is looking to stand up but Gump isn't so interested in that idea. Gump throws an elbow that misses. Solseng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gump's guard. Nice move by Solseng! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Solseng postures up.
Solseng won't allow Gump to sweep him here. Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solseng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solseng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Solseng wants to stand but Gump is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gump doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solseng manages to get himself to full guard.
Gump postures up in Solseng's guard and throws a big left but Solseng blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gump is stalling in the full guard. Gump wants to pass the guard but Solseng is keeping the position. Solseng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gump throwing strikes from guard but Solseng blocks nicely. Gump throws a strike but Solseng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solseng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gump looking for subs off his back but Solseng has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gump 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. Gump actively working from the bottom here. Gump wants to get back to full guard. Gump punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gump actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solseng in particular looking to stall. Gump wants to improve his position but Solseng is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gump looking for submissions off his back. Gump tries to get to full guard but Solseng has control of the leg. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gump looking for submissions off his back. Gump tries to get to full guard but Solseng has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gump dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Solseng lands a right hook to the body.
Solseng feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Solseng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gump moves out of range of the body kick from Solseng.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump shoots for a takedown but Solseng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gump shoots in and drives through. Solseng sprawls well. Gump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gump avoids a kick to the body.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump dives in for a single leg takedown but Solseng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Solseng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solseng prevents the takedown attempt.
Solseng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gump's efforts to push away. A nice right hand lands inside from Solseng.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gump has had enough of the clinch but Solseng keeps him there for the moment. Gump tries to score a body lock takedown but Solseng shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Gump is looking for a takedown. Gump tries to work over Solseng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gump wants a takedown but no success here.
Solseng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gump backwards. Solseng lands a hook that snaps the head of Gump backwards. Solseng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gump is keeping busy. Gump can't break the clinch.
Solseng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solseng breaks from the clinch.
Gump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Solseng. Gump missing with a left hand there. Solseng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Solseng throws a body kick that misses. Gump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Solseng slips under a jab. Solseng lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Solseng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Solseng works Gump's body with a nice hook. Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gump.
Gump connects with a body shot that sends Solseng's belly button to the back. Solseng throws a body kick that misses. Solseng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solseng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gump rather than just go for the knockout. Gump avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Gump defending well as Solseng loads up on a big left hand. Solseng scores with a hook. Solseng scores with a push kick. Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solseng counters with a nice body shot. Solseng misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Gump misses. Ole Solseng seems to be getting the better of the standup. Solseng lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Solseng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Solseng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Solseng digs a good body shot into Gump's ribs. Solseng scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Solseng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Solseng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Solseng misses with an uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target. Gump scores with a shot to the body.
Solseng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump. Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solseng moves away. Gump takes a body punch but keeps moving. Solseng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solseng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ole Solseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Solseng misses with a body shot.
Gump avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Gump misses with an uppercut. Solseng saw that one coming. Solseng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solseng at a distance.
Gump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solseng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gump scrambles back to his feet. Solseng lands a slapping body shot.
Solseng looks for the body kick but Gump saw that one coming. Solseng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gump. Solseng lands a slapping body shot.
Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solseng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Excellent takedown into side control there by Gump. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gump is working Solseng over with some ground and pound from side control. Gump is looking to take a break and control but Solseng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Solseng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Solseng avoids the body shot from Gump.
Solseng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gump on the side of the head. Solseng has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Gump defending well as Solseng loads up on a big left hand. Gump misses with an uppercut. Solseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range. Solseng misses with a body punch
and Gump counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Gump. Gump working over Solseng with some ground and pound. Solseng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. This has been an exciting period of action! Solseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gump wants to work for an arm triangle but Solseng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solseng's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Solseng is trying to control but can't.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solseng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Solseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump. Gump is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gump connects with a nice short shot to Solseng's temple. Gump wants to control but Solseng is keeping him busy. Solseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gump.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Solseng is trying to stand.
Gump is keen to just control but Solseng is a slippery customer. Solseng is trying to stand up here but Gump is controlling him well. Well, if Gump is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Solseng is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gump moves out of range of the body kick. Solseng cracks a nice hook into Gump's ribs. Gump misses with a hook
and Solseng counters with a lovely shot to the body. Solseng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Solseng, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solseng.
Gump avoids the body shot from Solseng.
Nice defenses there by Solseng. Gump looks to land a left hand but Solseng moved out of range nicely. Solseng thows a body shot but no joy. Solseng scores with a hook to the body. Gump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Solseng swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Solseng looks to land a body kick but Gump moved away. Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump avoids the head kick by Solseng.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solseng.
Solseng throws a wild body kick that Gump sees coming a mile off. Solseng lands with a right hand. Gump avoids a kick to the body.
Solseng slips under a jab from Gump. Solseng misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Solseng misses with a body shot.
Solseng punishes Gump's body with a nice straight punch. Solseng with a body punch. A glancing blow. Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away. Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice defenses there by Solseng. Gump takes a shot right to the bread basket. Solseng lands a nice hook to Gump's body. Gump takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Solseng throws a half hearted mid kick. Solseng is looking to slow Gump down with leg kicks. Solseng looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gump dives in and grabs Solseng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solseng pushes down on Gump's head and hops out. Gump thows a left - swing and a miss! Solseng tries a low kick but Gump avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bubba Gump. I think Gump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gump! An out of breath and clearly excited Bubba Gump thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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