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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nightmare.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern clinches up with Nightmare and pushes him back against the cage.
Nightmare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nightmare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stern prevents it.
Stern is trying to break free.
Stern lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nightmare backwards.
Stern manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Nightmare looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
Howard Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Nightmare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nightmare dodges the punch combination from Stern.
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches up with Stern, looking for a takedown. Nightmare pushes Stern against the cage but Stern circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern looks to land a combination. Nightmare sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern fakes the leg kick and cracks Nightmare in the body.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nightmare shoots in but no luck this time.
Nightmare looks gassed!
Nightmare forces Stern back against the cage and clinches.
Nightmare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nightmare can't find room to land a body shot as Stern controls the action.
Stern wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stern is trying to break free.
Stern manages to break the clinch.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nightmare as he jumps to the side.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Nightmare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nightmare gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stern decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nightmare, up you get!
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
Stern lands a jab-cross combination.
Nightmare takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nightmare slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches up with Stern, looking for a takedown. Nightmare pushes Stern against the cage but Stern circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Stern there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern throws a series of punches but Nightmare moves out of range.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Nightmare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern throws a head kick that half lands.
Stern lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stern.
Stern is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nightmare takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stern looks to land a combination. Nightmare sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Nightmare dodges the punch combination from Stern.
Stern stalks Nightmare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nightmare's face. Nightmare staggers backwards, shaken.
Nightmare walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stern.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nightmare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern throws a right hand that Nightmare ducks under and follows up with a left that Nightmare also avoids with ease.
Stern swinging wilding here.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern tries to bum rush Nightmare with a series of wild strikes but Nightmare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Nightmare bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stern is trying to buck Nightmare off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stern down.
Stern is pushing Nightmare's head away, looking to escape. Nightmare manages to hold on to the position though.
Nightmare lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stern down.
Nightmare prevents Stern from escaping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stern trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stern swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stern throws a series of punches but Nightmare avoids them all with ease.
Stern 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.
Stern wants to get up but he can't break Nightmare's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nightmare manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
BOOM! Nightmare connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nightmare has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nightmare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nightmare looking for a guillotine from mount but Stern is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nightmare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nightmare landing punches.
Stern is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nightmare lands a big elbow.
Stern is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nightmare with shots to the head and body - Stern looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stern's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Nightmare scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nightmare putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stern trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nightmare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nightmare lands a big shot there that rocks Stern but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stern is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nightmare connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stern is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nightmare landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nightmare looking to finish Stern with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stern!
Stern avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nightmare.
Nightmare throwing strikes here but Stern is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stern wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare lands a big shot there that rocks Stern but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nightmare lands a heavy elbow.
Stern bucks up and throws Nightmare to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Stern goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nightmare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nightmare looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nightmare.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Nightmare 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.
Stern pushes Nightmare off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stern looks to land a combination but Nightmare avoids it well.
Nightmare closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stern to the mat! Stern manages to get full guard.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Nightmare from controlling successfully.
Stern has his feet on Nightmare's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern wants to stand and escape but Nightmare is having none of it.
Stern has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nightmare off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nightmare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stern circles away.
Stern blocks a head kick by Nightmare.
Nightmare gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stern wanted to stand there but Nightmare had control of the position.
Stern stands and steps away. Nightmare gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Nightmare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nightmare lands a two punch combo.
Stern fails with the takedown
and Nightmare counters with a nice leg kick.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nightmare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nightmare.
Stern misses with the combination.
Stern throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nightmare counters with a left and a right that stings Stern.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nightmare.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stern throws a series of strikes that have Nightmare backpedaling.
Stern moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stern misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern throws a head kick that half lands.
Nightmare shoots in for a double leg but Stern sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stern throws a series of punches but Nightmare avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nightmare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Nightmare.
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stern throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nightmare shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nightmare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stern's waist but Stern gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nightmare off to one side.
Stern tries to bum rush Nightmare with a series of wild strikes but Nightmare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stern lands a high kick!
Nightmare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nightmare slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Nightmare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stern.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Nightmare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nightmare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nightmare slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nightmare lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nightmare motions for Stern to come forward. Nightmare throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stern.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Nightmare.
Nightmare on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stern. Stern obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Nightmare.
Howard Stern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nightmare will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Stern throws a front kick that sends Nightmare stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown by Nightmare or perhaps it was just good defense by Stern which made him look bad.
Nightmare tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
Nightmare stuffs the takedown attempt from Stern. Stern gets slowly back to his feet.
Nightmare fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Stern both land. Nice combination.
Nightmare moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Stern looks for a takedown but Nightmare sprawls well.
Nightmare throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Nightmare gets a takedown into half guard.
Stern has hold of Nightmare's hands but Nightmare slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern is trying to stand up here but Nightmare is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nightmare drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nightmare tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range.
Nightmare is looking to clinch but Stern is avoiding it.
Stern scores with a one two! Nightmare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stern throws a right and a left that Nightmare avoids nicely.
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stern wants to stand up but Nightmare has a hold of him and won't allow 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 Howard Stern.
I think Stern 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
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hype
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RATING
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