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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wacker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
La Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
La Grande trying to control the position.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to get to full guard but Wacker has control of the leg.
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but La Grande defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker is still trying to improve position.
Wacker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Grande manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wacker pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wacker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
La Grande is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Wacker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for La Grande because Wacker loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. La Grande can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La Grande is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
La Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Wacker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Grande regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
La Grande is looking to improve his position.
La Grande is working hard here to advance position.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
Wacker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Grande is looking to escape.
Wacker wants to finish this one by submission but La Grande is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wacker.
Wacker manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Grande to take his back!
La Grande trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is trying to stick to La Grande's back but La Grande is turning into Wacker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wacker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Grande.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wacker is on top in guard.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande is trying to keep Wacker in close.
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into side control.
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
La Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker 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.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wacker is looking for a kimura but La Grande is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacker to get the leverage.
La Grande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Grande wants to improve his position but Wacker is controlling well.
Wacker wants to pass to mount but La Grande is defending the position.
Wacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wacker wants to work for an arm triangle but La Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
La Grande moves into full guard.
Wacker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wacker wanted to stand there but La Grande had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wacker trying to stand up but can't free himself from La Grande's guard.
Wacker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Grande is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Grande has escaped and now he's on top!
La Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Grande throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Grande accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Grande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Grande throws a strike but Wacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande tries to strike from the bottom.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
Wacker decides to stand up.
La Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wacker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker is looking for a kimura here.
Wacker passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wacker working for a submission but La Grande is keeping him at bay.
La Grande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wacker lands a heavy elbow.
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker 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!
La Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wacker moves away.
Wacker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. La Grande quickly recovers to half guard.
La Grande trying to control from the bottom.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
Wacker passes into side control, despite La Grande's attempt to control the position.
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker stands up and beckons La Grande to his feet.
La Grande throws a shot from downtown. Wacker moves away and avoids it.
Wacker gets a double leg takedown into La Grande's guard.
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into half guard.
Wacker trying to mount his opponent but La Grande defends it.
Wacker trying to work for an americana but La Grande has managed to regain full guard.
La Grande is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker controlling from the top position.
Wacker postures up.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but La Grande is retaining full guard.
Wacker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
La Grande is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wiener Wacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
Wacker got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Grande has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wacker has managed to get both his arms back between La Grande's legs - danger averted.
La Grande bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wacker's guard.
La Grande looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Grande defends well.
Wacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wacker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is trying to maintain the position but Wacker is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wacker gets the takedown into side control.
La Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
La Grande stops Wacker from passing to mount.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
Wacker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, La Grande rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wacker's guard! Nice work there by La Grande!
La Grande drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wacker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Grande has Wacker in his guard.
Wacker forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
Wacker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Grande, up you get!
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.
Wacker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker is looking to stall here but La Grande recovers full guard.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Grande is looking for a sweep. Wacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker pushing down on La Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
La Grande won't allow Wacker to pass to mount.
La Grande trying to control but Wacker postures up.
Wacker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
La Grande wants to hold on but Wacker pushes him away.
Wacker tries to control but La Grande wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, La Grande has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La Grande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wacker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wacker is looking to stand but La Grande has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wacker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but La Grande is having none of it.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wacker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wacker moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from La Grande enables Wacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Grande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
Wacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
Wacker wants to free his trapped foot but La Grande is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but La Grande is defending well.
Wacker is thwarting La Grande's attempts to control the position.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
Wacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Grande is just riding it out for now. Wacker eventually gives up the hold.
La Grande works his way to full guard. Good work.
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
Wacker postures up.
La Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wacker passes La Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker content to control rather than advance.
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
James La Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wacker slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Wacker seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wacker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Grande sprawls well initially but Wacker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wacker not doing much here.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wacker controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener Wacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wacker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!
Wiener Wacker is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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