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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher's entrance music is Danger Zone. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
43 - 16 - 1 |
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205 cm
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210 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redenbacher throws a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher tries to sprawl but Pitbull drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pitbull is looking to take a break and control but Redenbacher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redenbacher tries to get to full guard but Pitbull has control of the leg.
Pitbull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pitbull trying to work for an americana but Redenbacher has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull controlling from the top position.
Pitbull stops Redenbacher from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull wants to pass the guard but Redenbacher is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pitbull working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pitbull postures up and lands a big shot to Redenbacher's brow.
Redenbacher keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull pushes down on Redenbacher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Redenbacher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redenbacher is trying to stand back up but Pitbull is controlling him
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.
Pitbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redenbacher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pitbull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redenbacher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pitbull wants to stand up but Redenbacher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pitbull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redenbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.
Pitbull is looking for a kimura here.
Pitbull thows a huge punch but Redenbacher dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pitbull there.
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Redenbacher is having none of it.
Redenbacher wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redenbacher is staying active underneath Pitbull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redenbacher.
Redenbacher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Redenbacher avoids it with no problem.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redenbacher throws a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher scores with a leg kick.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Pitbull changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redenbacher misses with a low kick.
Pitbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redenbacher circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitbull gets the takedown into side control.
Pitbull trying to control the position but Redenbacher is working away.
Pitbull working away.
Redenbacher is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Pitbull are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pitbull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redenbacher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pitbull but great work by Redenbacher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Pitbull dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pitbull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pitbull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alan Pitbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull is looking for a kimura here.
Redenbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking for a kimura here.
Pitbull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redenbacher defending well though.
Pitbull is trying to control. Redenbacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pitbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Redenbacher is trying to stand back up but Pitbull is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Redenbacher.
Pitbull with the counter takedown but Redenbacher avoids it easily.
Redenbacher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redenbacher lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Redenbacher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull slips a straight right by Redenbacher.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redenbacher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Pitbull blocks the low kick.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Redenbacher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redenbacher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitbull.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Redenbacher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pitbull on the side of the head.
Redenbacher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redenbacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitbull. That did some damage!
Redenbacher misses with a left hand
and Pitbull counters with a three punch combo that has Redenbacher backing up. Redenbacher nods at Pitbull to acknowledge the strikes.
Redenbacher is looking to wear down Pitbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redenbacher. That's going to slow Pitbull down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Redenbacher gets caught napping as Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown. Redenbacher manages to retain guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Redenbacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Orville Redenbacher will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Redenbacher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redenbacher avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitbull checks the leg kick.
Redenbacher tries to clinch but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redenbacher looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Pitbull's shoulder, as Pitbull tries to avoid the shot.
Redenbacher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redenbacher misses with a looping left.
Pitbull shoots for a takedown but Redenbacher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redenbacher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Redenbacher connects with a nice looking jab.
Redenbacher digs a good body shot into Pitbull's ribs.
Redenbacher looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Alan Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redenbacher tries to avoid it but Pitbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redenbacher to the ground. Redenbacher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redenbacher feints and then cracks Pitbull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitbull down.
Redenbacher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orville Redenbacher is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redenbacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redenbacher misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pitbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Redenbacher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull feints the counter takedown.
Redenbacher leaves Pitbull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redenbacher lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redenbacher can pounce on him.
Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Redenbacher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull shoots in but Redenbacher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redenbacher thumps Pitbull with a low kick.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull looks for a takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well.
That kick from Redenbacher tenderised Pitbull's leg. Pitbull is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Redenbacher misses.
Pitbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redenbacher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
Redenbacher loads up on a big right hand but Pitbull slips the punch.
Redenbacher is looking to slow Pitbull down with leg kicks.
Redenbacher misses with a kick to the body.
Pitbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redenbacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitbull is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redenbacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Pitbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redenbacher. Pitbull shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orville Redenbacher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redenbacher 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orville Redenbacher!
During a confident post fight interview, Orville Redenbacher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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