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Syn' 170: Thunder In Bollywood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bearinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiltzkin's entrance music is Solitaire Unraveling. A fine choice. Paul Bearinstein acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumple Stiltzkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Bearinstein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearinstein swings widly with a right hand
and Stiltzkin counters with a straight right hand.
Bearinstein misses with a combination
and Stiltzkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bearinstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Stiltzkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stiltzkin tries for a takedown but Bearinstein circles away easily
and Bearinstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bearinstein throws a right hand that misses
and Stiltzkin counters with a shoot takedown. Bearinstein fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiltzkin throwing strikes but missing.
Stiltzkin is standing up over Bearinstein. Bearinstein looks to escape but Stiltzkin dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Stiltzkin.
Bearinstein is trying to improve his position.
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.
Stiltzkin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stiltzkin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stiltzkin prevents Bearinstein from escaping the position.
Bearinstein is trying to improve his position.
Bearinstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiltzkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearinstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stiltzkin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four 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.
Stiltzkin wants to control but Bearinstein is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bearinstein misses with a hook
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiltzkin throwing strikes but missing.
Bearinstein wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stiltzkin is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stiltzkin shoots for a takedown but Bearinstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bearinstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stiltzkin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bearinstein!
Bearinstein is looking to improve his position but Stiltzkin isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiltzkin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Stiltzkin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bearinstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bearinstein wants to control but Stiltzkin is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stiltzkin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin landing strikes from the mount.
Stiltzkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bearinstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Bearinstein is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin tries to control but Bearinstein wriggling away.
Bearinstein avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stiltzkin.
Rumple Stiltzkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bearinstein wants to get back to his feet.
Bearinstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four 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.
Stiltzkin misses with a head shot.
Stiltzkin landing strikes from the mount.
Stiltzkin 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.
Stiltzkin unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bearinstein misses with a right hand
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bearinstein's guard now.
Bearinstein wants to sweep here but Stiltzkin controlling him for the moment.
Bearinstein keeping moving, preventing Stiltzkin from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stiltzkin is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rumple Stiltzkin.
Bearinstein misses with an uppercut
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiltzkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiltzkin trying to control but Bearinstein is working from the bottom.
Bearinstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stiltzkin shoots in but Bearinstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearinstein throws an off balance right hand
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bearinstein holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bearinstein 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Bearinstein wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stiltzkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bearinstein sprawls well. He's pushed Stiltzkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stiltzkin misses with a takedown attempt - Bearinstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumple Stiltzkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bearinstein lands.
It looks like Rumple Stiltzkin has been cut.
Bearinstein misses with a left hand
and Stiltzkin counters with a single leg into guard. Bearinstein didn't expect that.
Bearinstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Bearinstein, not yet.
Stiltzkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bearinstein wants to hit a switch here but Stiltzkin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bearinstein there!
Bearinstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bearinstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumple Stiltzkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stiltzkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Rumple Stiltzkin!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Rumple Stiltzkin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Rumple Stiltzkin!
Rumple Stiltzkin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
267 lbs
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275 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newheart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salcedo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle Newheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newheart lands with a slapping head kick.
Newheart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salcedo misses with a takedown attempt - Newheart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Newheart throws a right hand that misses
and Salcedo counters with a series of strikes. Newheart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newheart misses with a right hand
and Salcedo counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Salcedo.
Newheart tries to stall but Salcedo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salcedo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newheart's efforts to push away.
Newheart is looking to control Salcedo's arms but Salcedo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newheart has his back to the cage.
Salcedo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newheart's elbow.
Newheart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salcedo has him pressed against the cage.
Salcedo has Newheart pressed against the cage, preventing Newheart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Newheart is breathing heavily.
Salcedo is working Newheart over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Salcedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newheart is defending well for now.
Salcedo presses Newheart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salcedo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newheart backwards.
Newheart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salcedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newheart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Newheart avoids the damage to the body.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newheart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newheart is defending well for now.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Newheart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newheart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salcedo cracks Newheart with a nice body shot.
Salcedo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo connects with a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands an elbow just above Newheart 's eye.
Newheart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salcedo obliges.
Salcedo blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newheart tries to break the clinch but Salcedo is controlling the position.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Newheart's ribcage.
Salcedo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newheart's defenses.
Salcedo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salcedo is leaning against Newheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Newheart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salcedo lands a right hand.
Salcedo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newheart's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Salcedo.
A short body shot lands from Salcedo as the two fighters clinch.
Salcedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newheart blocks an elbow strike from Salcedo.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newheart has a couple of punches blocked by Salcedo.
A left hand lands to the body for Salcedo.
Salcedo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salcedo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a right hand.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salcedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salcedo lands a good knee to the midsection. Newheart won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Newheart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Salcedo.
Newheart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salcedo lands a good knee to the midsection. Newheart won't want to take too many of those.
Newheart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newheart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salcedo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salcedo lands a body shot.
Newheart manages to break the clinch.
Newheart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salcedo momentarily.
A head kick by Newheart misses
and Salcedo counters with a nice body kick.
Salcedo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salcedo wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newheart misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newheart throws a lazy uppercut
and Salcedo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salcedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salcedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newheart throws a right hand that misses
and Salcedo counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Newheart is predictable there
and Salcedo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salcedo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Newheart!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salcedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salcedo closes the distance and clinches.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salcedo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newheart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newheart avoids it.
Newheart stalling in the clinch.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newheart is defending well for now.
Jose Salcedo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newheart.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Salcedo as the two fighters clinch.
Newheart lands with a light punch inside.
Newheart manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Salcedo can't find room to land a body shot as Newheart controls the action.
Newheart is trying to stall.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo lands a nice shot to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newheart avoids it.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo pushes Newheart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newheart is defending well for now.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newheart avoids it.
Salcedo lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Salcedo.
Salcedo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newheart.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
A short right from Salcedo on the inside.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newheart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newheart jumps guard but Salcedo stands there with Newheart around his waist. Newheart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salcedo is working Newheart over against the cage.
Newheart managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Newheart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newheart stalling against the cage.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Newheart looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newheart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newheart tries to break free but Salcedo pushes him back against the cage.
Salcedo pushes Newheart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newheart backwards.
Newheart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newheart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salcedo.
Salcedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salcedo misses with a punch to the body.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Newheart avoids the damage to the body.
Newheart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newheart tries to break free but Salcedo pushes him back against the cage.
Salcedo looking to throw knees to the head but Newheart is blocking nicely.
Newheart stalls.
Newheart stalling in the clinch but Salcedo improves position.
Newheart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newheart is working for takedown but Salcedo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Salcedo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salcedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newheart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newheart avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Newheart gets through Salcedo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newheart.
Newheart managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo tries a body shot but Newheart blocks it.
Salcedo misses with an elbow over the top.
Newheart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newheart misses the body punch
and Salcedo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newheart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Salcedo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salcedo wants to pass the guard but Newheart is defending well.
Salcedo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salcedo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newheart!
Salcedo with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salcedo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Newheart has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Newheart!
Newheart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salcedo's guard.
Salcedo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salcedo has his foot on Newheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newheart works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salcedo working for submissions but it's allowed Newheart to get to half guard.
Newheart is taking a breather. Salcedo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newheart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Newheart misses with a left hand
so Salcedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Salcedo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newheart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salcedo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newheart wants to sweep but no luck.
Jose Salcedo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salcedo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salcedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salcedo postures up in Newheart's guard and throws a big left but Newheart blocks it.
Salcedo trying to move into half guard but instead Newheart has managed to sweep!
Newheart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salcedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newheart has managed to get both his arms back between Salcedo's legs - danger averted.
Salcedo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Newheart is defending well. Salcedo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Newheart has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Salcedo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Salcedo!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Scribner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton has chosen Hail Mary by Tupac as his entrance music. Frank Pembelton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Scribner's chin.
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179 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Scribner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scribner defends it nicely.
Scribner walks into a jab.
Scribner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pembelton checks a low kick from Scribner.
Scribner misses with a double jab
and Pembelton counters with a takedown into side control.
Scribner wants to get back to his feet.
Pembelton lands a few punches from side control.
Scribner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pembelton connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Pembelton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Scribner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pembelton is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pembelton working the head with strikes.
Pembelton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scribner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pembelton swings around for an armbar but Scribner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pembelton's guard.
Pembelton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scribner manages to get himself to full guard.
Pembelton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scribner dives on top into guard.
Pembelton is controlling Scribner's posture.
Scribner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pembelton on the ground.
Scribner stands and steps away. Pembelton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scribner enables Pembelton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scribner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Scribner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton throws a strike but Scribner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scribner wants to stand but Pembelton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pembelton wants to sweep here but Scribner controlling him for the moment.
Pembelton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner tries to stand but Pembelton is controlling from the bottom.
Pembelton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scribner gets to his feet - Pembelton follows without any prompting.
Pembelton slips a jab from Scribner.
Scribner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pembelton counters with a single leg into guard. Scribner didn't expect that.
Pembelton trying to control but Scribner is working from the bottom.
Pembelton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pembelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton has gone for a leg lock! Scribner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pembelton's guard.
Scribner wants to stand and escape but instead Pembelton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scribner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pembelton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scribner dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scribner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but Scribner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pembelton blocks a head kick by Scribner.
Eric Scribner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Scribner does no damage.
Scribner falls off balance throwing a combination
so Pembelton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Scribner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pembelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Scribner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Pembelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Pembelton.
Scribner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scribner looks for the body kick but Pembelton saw that one coming.
Scribner misses with a double jab
and Pembelton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pembelton.
Pembelton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pembelton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scribner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pembelton shoots in looking for a takedown but Scribner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pembelton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eric Scribner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Scribner.
Scribner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pembelton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Scribner!
Pembelton working the ground and pound effectively.
Pembelton looking to control but Scribner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scribner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pembelton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pembelton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Pembelton.
Pembelton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scribner is looking to escape.
Pembelton working Scribner over with strikes here.
Pembelton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Scribner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Pembelton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell Smart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Li Xiaolong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxwell Smart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.
Xiaolong tries to clinch up
and Smart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart tries to keep at a distance but Xiaolong has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xiaolong throws an elbow but misses.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Smart shrugs off.
Smart blocks an elbow strike.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside.
Xiaolong prevents Smart from breaking the clinch.
Xiaolong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smart's efforts to push away.
Smart takes an elbow to the temple.
Smart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xiaolong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smart.
Xiaolong keeps control of Smart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xiaolong prevents Smart from breaking the clinch.
Smart is trying to force a seperation but Xiaolong has the dominant position.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Xiaolong stalling.
Xiaolong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smart's defenses.
Smart working hard to break the clinch.
Smart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiaolong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smart throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiaolong moves into the clinch.
Smart blocks a body shot from Xiaolong.
Smart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xiaolong is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xiaolong down to the mat. Xiaolong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li Xiaolong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Smart.
Xiaolong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart can't break the clinch.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Xiaolong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smart.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smart is trying to push Xiaolong away but Xiaolong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xiaolong throws an elbow that misses.
Smart tries to circle away but Xiaolong has him pinned against the cage.
Smart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaolong looks to clinch
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smart wants to control from the top but Xiaolong keeps moving.
Xiaolong controlling the position.
Smart trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
Smart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxwell Smart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Xiaolong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xiaolong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xiaolong stops a takedown attempt from Smart.
Xiaolong lands a right hand.
Smart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xiaolong lands an uppercut.
Xiaolong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smart tries to break the clinch but Xiaolong is controlling the position.
Smart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiaolong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xiaolong effectively controlling the action here.
Xiaolong lands a hook that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Xiaolong stops a takedown attempt from Smart.
Smart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Xiaolong rushes Smart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Smart shrugs off.
Smart works on Xiaolong's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands an elbow inside that Smart shrugs off.
Xiaolong prevents the takedown attempt.
Smart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xiaolong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart looks gassed!
Xiaolong throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xiaolong.
Smart has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xiaolong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smart gets his hands free as Xiaolong looks to control.
Smart thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Xiaolong fending off the submission attempt from Smart.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xiaolong has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smart misses with an elbow to the head.
Smart tries to keep control of the position but Xiaolong is staying busy.
Smart working for the choke.
Smart gets his hands free as Xiaolong looks to control.
Smart misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxwell Smart will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xiaolong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smart's calf.
Smart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xiaolong circles away.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Smart moves away
and Smart counters with a takedown into side control.
Xiaolong dodges the ground and pound from Smart.
Smart tries to stand but Xiaolong controls the position and pulls Smart into his guard.
Smart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smart is pushing down on Xiaolong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xiaolong is fighting to maintain full guard but Smart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smart seems to be working for a kimura but Xiaolong defends the submission attempt.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Xiaolong is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smart wants to control but Xiaolong is keeping him busy.
Xiaolong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xiaolong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smart throwing shots but Xiaolong is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xiaolong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smart is working for a kimura but Xiaolong is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Xiaolong is defending the position.
Smart throwing shots but Xiaolong is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiaolong is concentrating on defense, preventing Smart from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart wants to take a breather but Xiaolong is having none of it.
Smart tries to stand and escape but Xiaolong is controlling the position.
Xiaolong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Xiaolong is defending well.
Smart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smart goes for an armbar but Xiaolong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xiaolong.
Smart keeping full guard, as Xiaolong tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart is striking but Xiaolong is not phased and passes to half guard.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
Smart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xiaolong pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xiaolong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xiaolong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiaolong closes the distance but Smart moves to the side
and Smart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smart.
Smart fails to pull guard.
Smart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart wants to get back to striking at distance but Xiaolong won't allow it.
Xiaolong trying to control the position but instead, Smart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xiaolong into the cage.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow.
Smart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xiaolong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li Xiaolong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Smart.
No luck for Smart with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xiaolong closes the distance but Smart moves to the side
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xiaolong won't be happy with that.
Smart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Xiaolong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xiaolong has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart happy to just control the position for now.
Smart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xiaolong to his feet.
Xiaolong wants to clinch.
That's two 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.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xiaolong pinned against the cage. Xiaolong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smart digs a good hook to Xiaolong's body.
Smart fails to land the takedown.
Xiaolong darts in trying to clinch
and Smart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xiaolong's guard.
Smart drops back looking for a leg! Xiaolong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xiaolong manages to kick Smart off! Smart jumps back into Xiaolong's guard.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiaolong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage.
Xiaolong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart passes Xiaolong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smart is trying to control. Xiaolong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xiaolong sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four 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.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smart is working for a kimura but Xiaolong is defending it quite comfortably.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Xiaolong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smart 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Maxwell Smart!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Maxwell Smart!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Maxwell Smart!
Maxwell Smart wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadian Karskin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gable's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Derringer - I am a Real American. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
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279 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cadian Karskin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karskin Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Gable counters with a stiff right hand.
Karskin Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gable pinned against the cage. Gable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karskin Jr fails with the takedown
and Gable counters with a stiff right hand.
Dan Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadian Karskin Jr.
Gable throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Gable coming out on top.
Gable scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Karskin Jr is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Gable politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gable prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karskin Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gable taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Gable.
Gable shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karskin Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Karskin Jr tries for a takedown but Gable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karskin Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karskin Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karskin Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gable is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Karskin Jr throws some wild stikes that Gable manages to avoid easily.
Karskin Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gable is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karskin Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karskin Jr with shots to the head and body - Gable looks very uncomfortable down there.
Karskin Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Karskin Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Karskin Jr landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Karskin Jr.
Karskin Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karskin Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gable hang on?
Karskin Jr punching from mount but Gable doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Karskin Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gable because Karskin Jr loaded up on that one.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Karskin Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karskin Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Gable tries to hold on but Karskin Jr pushes him away.
Gable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gable blocking the ground and pound.
Karskin Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Karskin Jr with shots to the head and body - Gable looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable is looking to improve his position but Karskin Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Karskin Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karskin Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Gable bucks and avoids them well.
Karskin Jr lands with some strikes.
Gable is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gable is bucking up trying to escape but Karskin Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gable taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Karskin Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karskin Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gable covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cadian Karskin Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zedicus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park-- What Ive Done. Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. Zedicus Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zedicus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zimmerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zedicus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones darts in and clinches Zimmerman up against the cage.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zimmerman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is working for takedown but Zimmerman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zimmerman pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zimmerman working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
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.
Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looks to land a strike but Zimmerman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones passes into half guard.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Zimmerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones looks to clinch
and Zimmerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zimmerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zimmerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zimmerman throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zimmerman is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zimmerman clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zimmerman works the jab nicely.
Zimmerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zimmerman lands with a right hand.
Zimmerman keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Zimmerman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zimmerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimmerman.
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Zimmerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zimmerman is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Zimmerman connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Zimmerman is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zimmerman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard.
Zimmerman wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman passes to side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zimmerman tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Zimmerman scoring with punches and elbows.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zimmerman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zimmerman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the head.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimmerman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zimmerman jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Zimmerman sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Zimmerman there.
Eric Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Jones is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jones has hold of Zimmerman's hands but Zimmerman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zimmerman lands strikes from half guard.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman working the head and body with strikes.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zimmerman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Zimmerman is controlling him
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zimmerman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zedicus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimmerman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman lands with a punch from half guard.
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Eric Zimmerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zimmerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Eric Zimmerman!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Eric Zimmerman!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Eric Zimmerman!
Eric Zimmerman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blacksheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valesquez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura. Blacksheep has chosen Primo victoria as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
142 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Blacksheep!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valesquez shoots and misses
and Blacksheep counters with a stiff right hand.
Blacksheep throws a leg kick but Valesquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blacksheep lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Blacksheep.
Blacksheep throws a head kick but Valesquez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Valesquez.
Blacksheep motions for Valesquez to come forward. Blacksheep throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Blacksheep lands but Valesquez takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacksheep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valesquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blacksheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blacksheep throws a sloppy head kick
and Valesquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blacksheep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blacksheep is working to get back to half guard.
Blacksheep tries to hold on but Valesquez postures up.
Blacksheep wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valesquez.
Valesquez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blacksheep can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Valesquez landing strikes from the mount and Blacksheep is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacksheep is desperately trying to improve his position but Valesquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Valesquez working for a submission but Blacksheep is keeping him at bay.
Valesquez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blacksheep is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blacksheep and Valesquez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blacksheep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valesquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blacksheep is holding on to half guard well.
Valesquez passes to side control.
Valesquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blacksheep has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blacksheep is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez wants to control but Blacksheep is keeping him busy.
Blacksheep is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blacksheep is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valesquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blacksheep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valesquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valesquez tries for a kimura but Blacksheep is defending well.
Blacksheep is trying to control Valesquez's posture but Valesquez avoids it.
Valesquez trying to control the position but Blacksheep is working away.
You can see the frustration on Blacksheep's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valesquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blacksheep tries to improve position but can't.
Blacksheep tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Valesquez easily slips into full mount!
Blacksheep tries to hold on but Valesquez postures up.
Blacksheep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valesquez avoids the attempt from Blacksheep to control.
Blacksheep can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valesquez goes for an armbar but Blacksheep turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blacksheep.
Valesquez wants to sweep here but Blacksheep controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Valesquez dominated that 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valesquez. That's going to slow Blacksheep down.
Blacksheep cracks Valesquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blacksheep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valesquez.
Blacksheep thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Blacksheep tenderised Valesquez's leg. Valesquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blacksheep.
Valesquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Blacksheep counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Blacksheep.
Blacksheep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenny Blacksheep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valesquez misses the body punch
and Blacksheep counters with a stiff right hand.
Valesquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blacksheep throws a sloppy head kick and Valesquez moves out of range easily.
Blacksheep misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blacksheep feints and then cracks Valesquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valesquez down.
Blacksheep throws a body punch but Valesquez moves out of range.
A low kick from Blacksheep is predictable there
and Valesquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Blacksheep is looking to regain half guard here but Valesquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Valesquez tries to advance to mount but Blacksheep denies him.
Blacksheep can't do much from the bottom here.
Blacksheep has one of Valesquez's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Blacksheep struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valesquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blacksheep is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blacksheep can't do much from the bottom here.
Blacksheep is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valesquez is looking to take a break and control but Blacksheep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valesquez wants to control for a moment but Blacksheep uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blacksheep wants to get back to full guard but Valesquez has mounted him!
Blacksheep working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valesquez dominating with strikes here.
Valesquez working Blacksheep over with strikes here.
Valesquez is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Blacksheep is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Valesquez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Nacho Libre - Ramses. Talafua Toluao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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372 lbs
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313 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Talafua Toluao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Toluao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Toluao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Toluao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toluao is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
Toluao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts won't allow Toluao to pass to mount.
Toluao lands strikes from half guard.
Roberts is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao unloads with some huge strikes here! Roberts is out! Toluao wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Talafua Toluao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorsen comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder struck- ACDC. Bogan has chosen Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gundar Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulk Bogan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogan wants to clinch.
Bulk Bogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogan slips under a jab.
Bogan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen slips under a jab from Bogan.
A punch combination from Bogan misses.
Bogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Bogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorsen sprawls well. He's pushed Bogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorsen throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorsen.
Bogan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorsen counters with a body kick.
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!
Bogan misses with a hook. Thorsen ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen looks to throw a body kick
and Bogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Thorsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bogan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogan's head.
Bogan throws a sloppy body shot
and Thorsen counters with a left and a right that stings Bogan.
Thorsen swings for the body but Bogan moves out of range.
Bogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thorsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bogan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thorsen is on top in 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!
Bogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogan is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gundar Thorsen just wasn't active enough.
Bogan throws a body punch but Thorsen moves out of range.
Bogan closes the distance and clinches.
Thorsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogan keeps control of Thorsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bogan is leaning against Thorsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bogan tightens his grip and picks Thorsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Thorsen manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Thorsen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thorsen misses with a hook to the body
and Bogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorsen won't be happy with that.
Thorsen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bogan.
Bogan taking a breather here.
Bogan in side control, throwing shots but Thorsen defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogan misses with the ground and pound.
Bogan staying calm.
Bogan trying to control the action but Thorsen is working from the bottom.
Thorsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gundar Thorsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorsen lands with a nice combination. Bogan backs away looking to recover.
Bogan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Bogan.
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Bogan's body. Bogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogan dodges the punch combination from Thorsen.
Bogan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogan's hands.
Bogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorsen as he jumps to the side.
Thorsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bogan dodges the punch combination from Thorsen.
Thorsen jabs Bogan right on the nose. Bogan blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan misses with a body shot.
Thorsen clobbers Bogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gundar Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thorsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Bogan is breathing heavily.
Thorsen swinging wildly here.
Bogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogan somewhat.
Thorsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogan.
Thorsen tries a low kick but Bogan avoids it.
Bogan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Bogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsen counters with a low kick, right behind Bogan 's knee.
Thorsen checks a leg kick.
Gundar Thorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bogan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen lands a big head kick that sends Bogan tumbling to the mat! Thorsen takes a step backwards and waves Bogan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bogan is rocked!
It looks like Bulk Bogan has been cut.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooh!!! Thorsen has knocked Bogan down with a huge combo! Thorsen steps away and waves a wobbly Bogan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsen finish him?
Thorsen lands a big head kick that sends Bogan tumbling to the mat! Thorsen takes a step backwards and waves Bogan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with the left hand. Bogan knows he should have avoided that one.
Bogan seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorsen thuds a left hand into Bogan's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thorsen.
Thorsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bogan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head kick misses from Thorsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen lands with a kick to the temple. Bogan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thorsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogan is just out of range.
Bogan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorsen counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thorsen - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorsen scores with a head kick.
Bogan takes one to the chin there.
Bogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bogan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Thorsen lands.
Thorsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogan can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thorsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorsen misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Thorsen.
Thorsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorsen throws a series of strikes that have Bogan backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen throws a nice head kick!
Thorsen stalks Bogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bogan's face. Bogan staggers backwards, shaken.
Thorsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogan doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gundar Thorsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bulk Bogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A left and a right from Thorsen both land. Nice combination.
Bogan thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorsen as he connects with a hook.
Thorsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorsen counters with a leg kick.
Thorsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bogan back to the cage. Thorsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thorsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorsen scores with a hook.
Bogan throws a leg kick
and Thorsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Bogan shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsen scores with a jab.
Bogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsen lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Thorsen catches Bogan right on the button with a cross.
Bogan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Bogan misses
and Thorsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsen lands a body shot.
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!
Bogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thorsen lands a front kick.
Bogan avoids a kick to the body.
Thorsen lands the left hand.
Bogan misses with a shot to the body
and Bogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bogan on the side of the head.
Thorsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogan in his tracks.
Thorsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bogan's head.
Bogan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thorsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogan's head.
Thorsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bulk Bogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorsen!
Thorsen scores with a hook.
Thorsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorsen lands a head kick. Bogan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thorsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorsen works the jab nicely.
Bogan throws a leg kick
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Bogan misses
enabling Thorsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bogan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorsen lands with a cross.
Thorsen scores with a hook.
Thorsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsen catches Bogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thorsen lands with a good body shot.
Donk. Thorsen catches Bogan right on the button with a cross.
Thorsen works over Bogan's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorsen connects with a high kick.
Thorsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogan takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Thorsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gundar Thorsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorsen keeps Bogan at a distance using the push kick.
Bogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gundar Thorsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thorsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gundar Thorsen!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Gundar Thorsen!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Gundar Thorsen!
Gundar Thorsen wins by unanimous decision!
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