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EUFC: Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and arto hyperi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by OTC- why can't i. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, arto hyperi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamilton gets a clinch.
Hamilton keeps control of hyperi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
hyperi tries to break the clinch but Hamilton is controlling the position.
Hamilton pulls guard.
hyperi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
hyperi stands up and waves to Hamilton to follow him.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up with hyperi, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes hyperi against the cage but hyperi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts hyperi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but hyperi sprawls well.
hyperi tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with a low kick, right behind hyperi 's knee.
hyperi has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton counters with a shoot takedown. hyperi fights it but they end up 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!
Hamilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
hyperi is looking to stand up but Hamilton isn't so interested in that idea.
hyperi looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
hyperi keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
hyperi keeping full guard, as Hamilton tries to pass.
hyperi wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
hyperi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamilton controls the pace.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but hyperi shows good takedown defense.
Nice body kick there by hyperi.
hyperi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton controlling the pace.
hyperi is trying to escape back to his feet but Hamilton uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hamilton taking a breather here.
hyperi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
hyperi sneaks out the side door and pushes Hamilton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
hyperi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamilton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
hyperi wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position.
hyperi keeping full guard, as Hamilton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hyperi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
hyperi is looking to stand back up but Hamilton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by hyperi.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hamilton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
hyperi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Hamilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamilton moves to take his opponent's back.
hyperi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hamilton gets his way!
Hamilton controlling the position well here. hyperi rolled but Hamilton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton cracks hyperi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing hyperi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
hyperi holding both Hamilton 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
hyperi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton counters with a shoot takedown. hyperi fights it but they end up in guard.
hyperi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
hyperi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamilton controls the pace.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but hyperi keeps moving.
hyperi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hyperi keeping full guard, as Hamilton tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up with hyperi, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes hyperi against the cage but hyperi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
hyperi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
hyperi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hamilton manages to mount him!
Hamilton is standing up, even though he is in mount.
hyperi misses with a takedown
so Hamilton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but hyperi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
hyperi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but hyperi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on hyperi, up you get!
hyperi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
hyperi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
hyperi forces Hamilton back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton has hyperi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. hyperi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. hyperi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but hyperi holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamilton drops back down to his feet.
Hamilton letting hyperi take a breather here.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. hyperi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
hyperi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
hyperi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamilton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hyperi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
hyperi pushes Hamilton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
hyperi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for hyperi!
Hamilton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if hyperi can do anything to dispel that myth.
hyperi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hamilton controlling from mount.
hyperi tries to improve his position but instead Hamilton has taken his back!
Hamilton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hamilton tries to keep control of the position but hyperi is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is really struggling to control hyperi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
hyperi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
cage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by hyperi.
hyperi is trying to stand back up.
Hamilton controlling well, preventing hyperi from escaping the position.
Hamilton controls the position.
hyperi prevents Hamilton from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton controlling from the back.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rob Hamilton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hamilton throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
hyperi tries to clinch up.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton forces hyperi back against the cage and clinches.
hyperi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
hyperi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Hamilton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
hyperi wants to get back to his feet but Hamilton is dominant here and he's now got hyperi's back!
Hamilton controlling the pace for now.
hyperi tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Hamilton controlling the pace for now.
Hamilton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hyperi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
hyperi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
hyperi is looking to improve his position but Hamilton isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamilton moves to take his opponent's back.
hyperi manages to stand up with Hamilton still on his back. Eventually Hamilton drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
hyperi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Hamilton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
hyperi keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
hyperi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamilton controls the pace.
Rob Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hyperi pushes Hamilton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamilton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in hyperi's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
hyperi is looking to stand up but Hamilton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamilton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamilton is standing up over hyperi. hyperi looks to escape but Hamilton dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hyperi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
hyperi is trying to stand back up.
Hamilton doesn't have the hooks in and hyperi manages to turn into his guard.
hyperi stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control the position here.
hyperi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
hyperi looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
Hamilton pulls hyperi in to control the position.
Hamilton looking to hit a scissor sweep but hyperi is one step ahead there.
hyperi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
hyperi being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hyperi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
arto hyperi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamilton has a closed guard, preventing hyperi from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Hamilton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Clark!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber tries to work over Clark's front leg with a kick but Clark checks it.
David Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faber misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark tries to clinch up but Faber circles away and keeps his distance.
Faber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Clark is looking to clinch but Faber is avoiding it.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Faber swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to clinch but Faber is having none of it.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
Faber clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Faber.
Knees to the body from Clark.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Faber.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faber blocks it with crossed arms.
Faber is trying to break free.
Faber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faber takes the fight into the clinch.
Faber wants to break free but Clark has control.
Faber goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Faber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Faber misses with a wild combination.
Faber shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Faber wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Faber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.Faber lands a body shot.
Faber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faber scores with a counter punch that sends Clark to the canvas! Faber smells blood - he's punishing Clark with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Clark has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urijah Faber!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxell Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxell Gilbert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gilbert's calf.
Gilbert blocks a head kick by Silva.
Gilbert stuffs the takedown.
Gilbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilbert walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Gilbert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gilbert is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilbert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Gilbert crashes against the mat.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gilbert off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Gilbert manages to turn into his guard.
Gilbert content to stall in guard here.
Gilbert connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilbert wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Gilbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Gilbert stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
The ground and pound from Gilbert seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silva tries to buck Gilbert off but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Gilbert trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilbert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Gilbert advances position into side control!
Gilbert tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilbert tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilbert trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gilbert cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Silva parries the strikes from Gilbert easily there. Gilbert is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Gilbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva gets back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Gilbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gilbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxell Gilbert dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Gilbert slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva stuns Gilbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gilbert clinches up against the cage.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Gilbert is controlling the position.
Gilbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gilbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva throws a series of punches but Gilbert avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilbert as he jumps to the side.
Lukas Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilbert tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stuns Gilbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Gilbert tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maxell Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert clinches.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Gilbert is controlling the position.
Gilbert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Gilbert is controlling the position.
Gilbert has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gilbert is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gilbert doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva passes into half guard.
Gilbert is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilbert avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gilbert tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aces High comes to the cage accompanied by Aces High. Rich Aces High could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Day's chin.
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189 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Day!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Aces High misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aces High lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Aces High jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Aces High lands a two punch combo.
Ryan Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Aces High closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aces High circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aces High scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aces High.
Day tries to clinch there but Aces High circles away.
Day clinches up against the cage.
Aces High wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Aces High avoids the damage to the body.
Day throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Aces High avoids the damage to the body.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Aces High tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Aces High on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High takes a knee right on the jaw!
Day lands an elbow that stopped Aces High in his tracks for a moment.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Day.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Day.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Day lands an elbow inside that Aces High shrugs off.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Aces High tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Aces High is blocking nicely.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Day.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aces High avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aces High avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day looks gassed!
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Aces High wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Aces High blocks with his arms.
Day keeps control of Aces High as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aces High wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aces High wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aces High tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Day to work.
Day tries to pull guard but Aces High holds him up against the cage and eventually Day drops back down to his feet.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Aces High has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Aces High wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aces High can't break the clinch.
Aces High tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Aces High has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Aces High can't break the clinch.
Aces High wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day looking to slow down the pace here.
Day misses with an elbow strike.
Aces High on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day prevents Aces High from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day lands an elbow just above Aces High 's eye.
Day misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aces High is trying to break free.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aces High.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aces High can't break the clinch.
Day with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
A knee to the head by Day.
Day gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Day advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day working the strikes but Aces High uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aces High regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to control from the top but Aces High keeps moving.
Day is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Aces High has wrist control.
Day trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aces High manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Day is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Day dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aces High scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aces High lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aces High.
Aces High looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day wants to clinch.
Aces High works the jab nicely.
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Aces High does no damage.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aces High will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to clinch up.
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Aces High circles away.
Nice shot lands for Aces High.
Aces High slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aces High swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Aces High circles away.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aces High.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Day is breathing heavily.
Day is looking for a kimura here.
Aces High tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aces High kicks Day off and gets back to his feet.
Rich Aces High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aces High scores with a punch to the head.
Aces High swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day ducks right into an uppercut from Aces High.
Aces High scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aces High is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aces High misses with the combination.
Aces High scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aces High swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Aces High digs a good hook to Day's body.
Day tries to clinch but Aces High moves out of range.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces High.
Aces High works over Day's head and body with a nice combination.
Aces High moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aces High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aces High scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aces High goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aces High jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Aces High lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aces High is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aces High lands a jab-cross combination.
Aces High scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Aces High counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Aces High - just one landing.
Aces High misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Aces High.
Day tries to clinch
letting Aces High counter with a right hand.
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Aces High fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aces High keeps the fight on the outside.
Day tries to clinch there but Aces High circles away.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Aces High circles away.
Day clinches up with Aces High and pushes him back against the cage.
Day lands a nice elbow.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day lands an elbow that stopped Aces High in his tracks for a moment.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Day stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Aces High tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Day tries a knee to the head but Aces High blocks it.
Aces High wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day crunches a lovely knee into Aces High's ribcage.
Day tries a knee to the head but Aces High blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Day.
Aces High takes an elbow to the temple.
Day lands an elbow inside.
Day manages to pull guard.
Aces High postures up.
Aces High preventing the sweep.
Day working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aces High has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Aces High will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aces High lands a jab-cross combination.
Aces High lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day wants to slow Aces High down by chopping away at his legs.
Day looks for a takedown but Aces High sprawls well.
Aces High scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Aces High pushes him off.
Day darts in and clinches Aces High up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Day.
Day connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aces High's face.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Aces High is blocking nicely.
Aces High managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aces High has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Day.
Day pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
Aces High takes a knee right on the jaw!
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aces High blocks it with crossed arms.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aces High blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Day.
Aces High has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aces High wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day tries a knee to the head but Aces High blocks it.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Aces High blocks with his arms.
Aces High avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Day.
The crowd are getting on Day's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Day throws an elbow but misses.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aces High fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aces High throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aces High scores with a three punch combo!
Aces High displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Day tries to clinch there but Aces High circles away.
Nice shot by Aces High.
A left and a right from Aces High both land. Nice combination.
Rich Aces High is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aces High will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aces High lunges at Day with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Day's hand.
A nice combination there by Aces High.
Aces High misses with a double jab.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aces High blocks a leg kick.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day tries to clinch but Aces High moves away
and Aces High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aces High's waist but Aces High gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Rich Aces High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Day.
Day has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aces High lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aces High.
Aces High scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Day clinches but Aces High breaks the clinch
and Aces High counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces High.
Aces High lands with a nice combination. Day backs away looking to recover.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Aces High to counter with a crisp jab.
Aces High throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aces High lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aces High looks to land a combination. Day sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aces High throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Day wants to clinch
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces High.
Aces High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Aces High, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Aces High against the cage but Aces High circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aces High throws a shot to the body.
Day darts in trying to clinch
and Aces High counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day ducks right into an uppercut from Aces High.
Aces High lands a body shot.
Day is looking to clinch.
Aces High circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aces High counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day looks to clinch
and Aces High counters with a left to the body.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aces High counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aces High cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aces High counters with a stiff right hand.
Aces High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Day wants to clinch but Aces High slips to the side
and Aces High counters with a left to the body.
Aces High circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aces High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aces High goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day tries to clinch but Aces High moves away
and Aces High counters with a nice uppercut.
Aces High lunges at Day with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Day's hand.
Rich Aces High is winning the standup battle so far.
Aces High misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aces High lands a two punch combo.
Aces High scores with a decent looking hook.
Day tries to clinch but Aces High moves away
and Aces High counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Day darts in trying to clinch
enabling Aces High to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Aces High showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aces High has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Aces High!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Into the great wide open. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Solo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Solo.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Solo as Wilson shoots in.
Wilson clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.
Solo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Solo pulls guard successfully.
Solo is looking to stand back up but Wilson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Solo.
Solo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solo wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Solo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solo stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him.
Solo throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Solo.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Solo. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Solo wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Solo takes the fight into the clinch.
Solo wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Solo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Solo can't break the clinch.
Solo is trying to break free.
Wilson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Solo smiles and moves away.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Solo. Solo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Solo wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Solo managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Solo regains guard.
Wilson passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Solo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
Solo trying to strike off his back.
Solo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo wriggles free and stands up.
Solo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Solo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Wilson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Solo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Solo moves his leg out of the way.
Solo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Wilson is rocked!
Solo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wilson is looking to close the distance but Solo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wilson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wilson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hans Solo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Dust in the Wind. Baki Hanma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt - Hanma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanma's waist but Hanma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
Ricard scores with a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Hanma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard won't allow Hanma to get back to his feet.
Ricard trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Ricard preventing the sweep.
Ricard postures up.
Ricard throws and elbow that misses. Hanma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ricard's guard. Nice move by Hanma!
Hanma trying to control but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ricard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanma as he connects with a hook.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
Ricard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
Ricard closes the distance and clinches up with Hanma, looking for a takedown. Ricard pushes Hanma against the cage but Hanma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanma.
Ricard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooh a lovely combination from Hanma sends Ricard down but not out. Hanma dives into side control looking to finish.
Ricard is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard has control of an arm but Hanma manages to advance to Hanma's back!
Oh Ricard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ricard is trapped and Hanma is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ricard grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ricard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Ricard's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma seems to be working for a kimura but Ricard defends the submission attempt.
Hanma prevents Ricard from improving his position.
Hanma winds up and cracks Ricard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ricard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ricard thows a leg kick but Hanma checks it
and Hanma counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ricard falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebron James has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Huge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Huge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James has closed the distance and engaged Huge in a clinch.
Huge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huge drags the fight down to the ground.
Huge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge seems keen to control James's posture.
Huge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
Huge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Huge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huge is one step ahead there.
Huge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James looking to control but Huge passes into half guard.
Huge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huge controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huge is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Huge slows the pace down in half guard.
Huge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huge.
Huge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huge is breathing heavily.
Huge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huge in particular looking to stall.
Huge trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Huge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huge wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Huge drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Huge off! Huge jumps back into James's guard.
Huge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Huge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Huge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Huge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Huge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huge showed some decent athleticism there.
Huge winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huge works his way into full mount!
Huge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Huge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James is breathing heavily.
Huge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Huge lands a big elbow.
Huge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Huge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Huge lands a heavy elbow.
Huge lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James tries to lock up and control but Huge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huge scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Huge wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James wants to control but Huge is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huge connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James tries to hold on but Huge pushes him away.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huge controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Huge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge dominating with strikes here.
Huge landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
Huge controlling from the full mount.
James taking shots to the head.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Huge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Huge has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! James is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Huge!
Matt Huge retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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