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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brian haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ennio Morricone - Vamos amatar companeros. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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, Franco Nero!
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, brian haley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero gets the takedown into side control.
Nero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but haley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but haley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but haley is avoiding damage well.
haley wants to get back to his feet.
Nero has knee on belly momentarily but haley bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Nero.
Nero misses with a head shot. haley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nero looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nero throwing strikes from guard but haley blocks nicely.
Nero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as haley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Nero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as haley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like brian haley has been cut.
haley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nero gets a takedown into half guard.
haley looks gassed!
haley taking some punishment here, with Nero in his half guard.
Nero thows a huge punch but haley dodges it nicely.
Nero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed haley's head.
Nero wants to advance to full mount but haley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero throwing strikes from guard but haley blocks nicely.
Nero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. haley is keeping the position for now.
Nero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
haley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nero.
Nero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of haley's head.
haley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nero tries to free his leg and advance position but haley is retaining full 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.
Nero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as haley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Nero.
Nero cracks haley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. haley defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
haley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nero is nestled in close to haley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Nero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on brian haley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nero scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
haley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nero throws a shot to the body.
Nero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of haley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but haley circles away quickly and effectively.
brian haley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nero feints and as haley raises his hands in defense, Nero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nero lands a couple of digs.
Nero cracks haley with a solid left hand.
Nero lands a couple of elbows.
Nero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as haley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nero stops haley from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nero throwing strikes but missing.
haley keeping full guard, as Nero tries to pass.
Nero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nero scores with a jab to the jaw.
haley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
haley fails in his attempt to clinch.
haley takes one to the chin there.
haley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero misses with a double jab.
haley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as haley backs up against the cage.
brian haley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
haley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nero stops haley from getting back to his feet.
Nero tries to pass the half guard into mount. haley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nero is working hard here to advance position.
Nero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco Nero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
haley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Nero.
Nero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. haley doesn't seem bothered though.
Nero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nero is trying to move to mount but haley reverses beautifully and ends up in Nero's guard.
haley wants to stand but Nero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nero tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Nero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on brian haley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nero lands with a nice body punch.
Nero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for haley!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nero landing shots from mount.
Nero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of haley's face.
Nero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish haley?
Nero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
haley really wants to buck Nero off and get back to his feet.
haley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Nero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
haley'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.
Nero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
haley is trying to stand up.
Nero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. haley looks a forlorn figure.
Nero with shots to the head and body - haley looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
haley taking shots to the head.
Nero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for haley because Nero loaded up on that one.
Nero landing strikes from the mount.
haley blocking the ground and pound.
Nero thowing shots but they're missing.
Nero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that haley can do to turn this around?
haley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nero raining down shots from the mount!
Nero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of haley's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
haley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nero lands a big elbow.
haley blocking the ground and pound.
Nero unloads with some shots from mount but haley bucks and avoids them well.
Nero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for haley because Nero loaded up on that one.
haley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nero unloads with some shots from mount but haley bucks and avoids them well.
Nero working haley over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
haley trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for haley because Nero loaded up on that one.
Nero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nero 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.
brian haley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nero lands a big elbow.
haley manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by haley, under a barage of strikes from Nero.
Franco Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nero wants to free his trapped foot but haley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Nero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nero 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Nero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergeant Hallam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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189 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
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, Sergeant Hallam!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallam misses with a double jab.
Fitzgibbon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fitzgibbon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallam tries to clinch but Fitzgibbon is having none of it.
Hallam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallam throws a hook to the side of Fitzgibbon's head but Fitzgibbon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgibbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallam.
Fitzgibbon moves out of range as Hallam strikes.
Fitzgibbon misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallam at a distance.
Sergeant Hallam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgibbon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallam scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallam misses with a body shot.
Fitzgibbon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hallam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallam has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Hallam.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgibbon is keeping busy.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Fitzgibbon is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Hallam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Hallam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam cracks Fitzgibbon with a nice body shot.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Hallam.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallam scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallam.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Hallam.
Hallam lands with a left to the head.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgibbon.
Hallam lands a left hand.
Hallam lands a right hand.
Hallam gets through Fitzgibbon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallam pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hallam.
Hallam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam prevents Fitzgibbon from breaking the clinch.
Hallam pushes Fitzgibbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallam lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam lands with a right to the head.
Hallam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallam.
A bit of stalling here from Hallam.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallam.
Hallam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallam lands a body punch.
Hallam scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hallam.
Hallam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallam lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
A short uppercut from Hallam.
Hallam is leaning against Fitzgibbon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallam lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hallam.
Hallam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallam digs a right hand into Fitzgibbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgibbon's gas tank.
Hallam lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hallam.
Nice body punch from Hallam - that landed with a thud.
Hallam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallam presses Fitzgibbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hallam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallam lands with a left to the head.
Hallam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzgibbon up against the cage.
Hallam is leaning against Fitzgibbon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hallam cracks Fitzgibbon with a nice body shot.
Hallam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgibbon is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallam.
A short body shot lands from Hallam as the two fighters clinch.
Hallam lands a shoulder strike.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallam.
Still in the clinch, Hallam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hallam - that landed with a thud.
Hallam is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzgibbon gets an underhook and turns Hallam into the cage.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Hallam lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam works on Fitzgibbon's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hallam lands a right hand.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam has Fitzgibbon pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hallam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break free.
Hallam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallam lands a right hand.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hallam lands a left hand.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Fitzgibbon takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hallam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Hallam 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.
Hallam pushes Fitzgibbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands with a right to the head.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgibbon or not.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hallam manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sergeant Hallam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hallam lands a left hand.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
A short uppercut from Hallam.
Hallam looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallam.
Hallam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Hallam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallam.
Hallam lands a left hand.
Hallam lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
A body shot lands from Hallam.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallam.
Hallam pushes Fitzgibbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallam taking a breather.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzgibbon up against the cage.
Hallam continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hallam lands a shoulder strike.
Hallam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hallam.
Hallam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hallam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallam.
A right hand to the body from Hallam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallam.
Hallam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hallam lands a body shot.
Hallam is struggling to control the position.
Hallam digs a right hand underneath Fitzgibbon's ribcage. Fitzgibbon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
Hallam is working Fitzgibbon over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hallam.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Hallam.
A body shot lands from Hallam.
A shot in the inside from Hallam.
Hallam lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hallam just leaning against Fitzgibbon, taking a breather.
Hallam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallam fails to land.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hallam is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hallam pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Hallam.
Hallam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hallam.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break the clinch but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hallam.
A short left from Hallam.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallam.
Hallam lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallam pushes Fitzgibbon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallam scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hallam.
Hallam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Hallam tries to stall but Fitzgibbon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallam.
Hallam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Hallam has control.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Hallam lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Hallam.
A shot in the inside from Hallam.
Hallam scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallam lands an uppercut.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam lands with a light punch inside.
Hallam prevents Fitzgibbon from breaking the clinch.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Hallam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hallam pushes Fitzgibbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Hallam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hallam throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgibbon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgibbon fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon looks to throw the jab but Hallam is out of range.
Fitzgibbon looks to land a right hand but Hallam moved out of range.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild combination.
Hallam is looking to clinch but Fitzgibbon is avoiding it.
Hallam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Hallam misses its intended target.
Hallam moves into range and clinches up with Fitzgibbon.
Hallam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgibbon is keeping busy.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hallam won't allow it.
Hallam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hallam.
Hallam lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam tries to stall but Fitzgibbon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hallam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgibbon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Hallam controlling the action here for a moment.
Hallam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hallam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgibbon is keeping busy.
A short right from Hallam.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam digs a right hand underneath Fitzgibbon's ribcage. Fitzgibbon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Hallam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hallam scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hallam.
Hallam lands a body punch.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Hallam.
Hallam scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hallam won't allow it.
Hallam lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice body punch from Hallam - that landed with a thud.
Hallam lands a right hand.
Fitzgibbon takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hallam has double underhooks.
Hallam lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam stalling in the clinch.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallam is trying to stall.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallam.
Hallam misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hallam won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallam has him pressed against the cage.
Hallam digs a right hand into Fitzgibbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgibbon's gas tank.
Good body shot from Hallam.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break free.
A short right from Hallam on the inside.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Hallam scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Hallam lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hallam.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallam.
Hallam gets through Fitzgibbon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hallam.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallam lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam stalling.
Fitzgibbon takes a shot to the head.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Hallam is controlling the position.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break free.
Hallam lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam gets through Fitzgibbon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Hallam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hallam as the two fighters clinch.
Hallam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallam gets through Fitzgibbon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzgibbon blocks an uppercut.
Hallam tries a body shot but Fitzgibbon blocks it.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Hallam keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Hallam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Hallam.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Hallam.
Hallam taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgibbon.
Hallam lands a body punch.
Hallam tries a body shot but Fitzgibbon blocks it.
Hallam keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgibbon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Fitzgibbon misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hallam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hallam won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Hallam.
Sergeant Hallam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hallam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallam stalling in the clinch but Fitzgibbon improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeant Hallam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeant Hallam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and abc defg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). abc defg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, abc defg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
defg misses with a takedown attempt - Kruger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
defg throws a right and a left that both miss.
defg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for defg with that takedown attempt.
Viktor Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of abc defg.
defg throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger throws a head kick but defg moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kruger. No joy for defg on that attempt.
defg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruger but Kruger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
defg throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
defg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
defg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
defg looks gassed!
Look low, kick high! Kruger uses the oldest trick in the book to send defg tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kruger is absolutely delighted - when defg wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viktor Kruger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Magass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marylin Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Magass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marylin Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Magass.
Monroe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Magass!
Magass tries to lock up and control but Monroe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magass is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magass is working hard here to advance position.
Magass sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Magass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monroe is working away from the top position though.
Magass is trying to get back to full guard.
Magass wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy.
Monroe winds up and cracks Magass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magass is trying to control but can't.
Monroe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magass trying to control here.
Magass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magass.
Monroe cracks Magass with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magass 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.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magass throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magass.
Magass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magass tries to clinch up.
Magass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe shoots for a double leg takedown but Magass sprawls well. He's pushed Monroe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Magass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monroe has a takedown stuffed.
Monroe has a takedown stuffed.
Peter Magass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marylin Monroe.
Magass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magass.
Monroe looks gassed!
Magass throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Magass.
Peter Magass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. Magass tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magass tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Magass misses with a head kick.
Magass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big head kick from Magass and Monroe is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Monroe is rocked!
It looks like Marylin Monroe has been cut.
Magass passes Monroe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magass is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monroe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Magass!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Zanotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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209 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Zanotti!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zanotti!
Rawls is going olschool here, as he tries to force Zanotti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zanotti shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rawls prevents Zanotti from getting the reversal.
Rawls goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zanotti turns into him and now he's in Rawls's guard.
Zanotti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zanotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rawls is keeping the position for now.
Zanotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls has his foot on Zanotti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zanotti works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing Zanotti from controlling successfully.
Zanotti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rawls kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zanotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rawls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zanotti gets to his feet - Rawls follows without any prompting.
Rawls looks for a takedown but Zanotti sprawls well.
John Rawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawls misses with a takedown attempt - Zanotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rawls is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotti forces Rawls back against the cage and clinches.
Rawls is trying to drag Zanotti to the mat but Zanotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawls tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zanotti smiles and moves away.
Zanotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Zanotti is trying to break the clinch but Rawls has him pressed against the cage.
Rawls managing to block the knees to the body from Zanotti.
Rawls fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Zanotti.
Zanotti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawls has him pressed against the cage.
Rawls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zanotti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawls has him pressed against the cage.
Zanotti misses with a knee to the head.
Rawls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zanotti looking to throw knees to the head but Rawls is blocking nicely.
Rawls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zanotti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rawls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zanotti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rawls tries to pull guard but Zanotti won't allow it.
Rawls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rawls tries to pull guard but Zanotti holds him up against the cage and eventually Rawls drops back down to his feet.
Rawls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zanotti connects with a knee to the head.
Rawls pulls Zanotti into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zanotti drops back looking for a leg! Rawls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rawls manages to kick Zanotti off! Zanotti jumps back into Rawls's guard.
Zanotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanotti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zanotti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zanotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zanotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanotti distracts Rawls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Zanotti stands up over Rawls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zanotti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rawls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zanotti passes into half guard.
Zanotti drops an elbow to the side of Rawls's head.
Zanotti trying to mount his opponent but Rawls defends it.
Zanotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rawls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zanotti.
Rawls looking for submissions off his back.
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 John Rawls will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rawls has a takedown stuffed.
Rawls has a takedown stuffed.
Rawls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zanotti closes the distance and clinches.
Rawls is pressed up against the cage. Zanotti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rawls down to the mat. Rawls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zanotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawls off the cage and back into rage.
Rawls shoots in for a double leg but Zanotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zanotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zanotti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rawls gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zanotti manages to get back to half guard.
Zanotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Zanotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawls manages to get himself to full guard.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing Zanotti from controlling successfully.
Zanotti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zanotti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zanotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zanotti trying to control but Rawls is working from the bottom.
Rawls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zanotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zanotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zanotti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rawls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rawls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zanotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rawls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zanotti 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.
Zanotti wants to take a breather but Rawls is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotti prevents Rawls from improving his position.
Rawls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zanotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zanotti trying to pass the guard but Rawls defending well.
Rawls tries to get to full guard but Zanotti has control of the leg.
Zanotti escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rawls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zanotti!
Zanotti is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawls has a good base and remains in mount.
John Rawls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zanotti regains half guard.
Zanotti has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rawls. Oh but Zanotti has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rawls goes limp - he's gone! Zanotti jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giuseppe Zanotti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur is looking to clinch.
Abbot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Abbot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacArthur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacArthur is pressing down on Abbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbot is holding on for now.
MacArthur stops Abbot from getting back to his feet.
MacArthur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if MacArthur is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abbot makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbot lands with a nice combination. MacArthur backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Douglas MacArthur has been cut.
Frank Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for MacArthur with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abbot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur is rocked!
MacArthur tries to clinch up but Abbot circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbot cracks MacArthur with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Abbot finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends MacArthur stumbling backwards into the cage! MacArthur bounces back off the cage towards Abbot, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Abbot lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Abbot celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Abbot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brottar Lasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is Brock Lesnar. A fine choice. Brock Lesnar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brottar Lasse's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brottar Lasse!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasse closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Lasse pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lasse is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Brottar Lasse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasse slips a jab from Lesnar.
Lasse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lasse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brottar Lasse.
Lasse has a takedown stuffed.
Lasse fails to land the takedown.
Lasse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Lasse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar misses with a hook. Lasse ducked under it nicely.
Lasse shoots in and bounces Lesnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lasse looks gassed!
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Lasse is proving a slippery customer.
Lasse prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar looking to control.
Lasse distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lasse's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lesnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lasse throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lesnar is pushing down on Lasse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lasse is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lasse wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar is controlling the pace.
Lasse flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lasse flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lasse wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar decides to stand up.
Nice defenses there by Lasse.
Lasse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar sends Lasse crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lesnar is motioning to the referee to let Lasse up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Brottar Lasse has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar scores with a takedown into Lasse's guard.
Lesnar stands up and waves to Lasse to follow him.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lasse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Lasse is keeping the position.
Lesnar tries to stand but Lasse is controlling from the bottom.
Lasse striking off his back but it's not causing Lesnar any problems.
Lasse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lesnar trying to control but Lasse is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lasse is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lasse tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lasse tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lasse can't escape the position.
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.
Lesnar lands with some strikes.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lasse tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Lasse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesnar with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lasse is looking to escape.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lasse looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brottar Lasse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lasse.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Lasse fails with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lasse misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Lasse fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Lasse is working from the bottom.
Lasse looking for a sweep. Not yet Lasse, not yet.
Lasse thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lasse throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lasse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lesnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasse works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Lasse thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.
Lesnar is trying to keep Lasse in close.
Lasse trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Lasse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lasse.
Lasse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two 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.
Lesnar throws a hook but Lasse blocks it.
Lasse misses with a takedown
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brottar Lasse.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Lasse sprawls well.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Lasse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lesnar pushes Lasse off and gets back to his feet.
Lasse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lasse is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Lasse missing with punches from the bottom.
Lasse is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar prevents Lasse from improving his position.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar stands up from half guard.
Lasse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lasse working over Lesnar with some ground and pound. Lesnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lasse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Lasse is controlling well.
Lasse uses his free foot to push down on Lesnar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lesnar.
Lasse fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lasse lands a heavy elbow.
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Lesnar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Lasse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brottar Lasse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lasse misses with a takedown
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lasse moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lasse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
You can see the frustration on Lasse's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Lasse misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lasse wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lasse takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lasse tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily
and Lesnar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brottar Lasse.
Lesnar lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lasse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lasse won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lasse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lasse gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lasse working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lasse can't escape the position.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Lasse can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Lasse is squirming around nicely.
Lasse throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lesnar blocks Lasse's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lasse throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lasse flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lesnar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lasse can do to turn this around?
Lasse is trying to escape the mount.
Lesnar breaks from Lasse's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lesnar is landing with some decent strikes but Lasse is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse is looking to get to half guard.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lasse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Lasse wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Lesnar looking to control but Lasse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lasse is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brottar Lasse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Lasse is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lundell. Lang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Lundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a left that rocks Lundell and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lang dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lundell regain composure!
Lundell is rocked!
Lundell regains half guard.
Oh Lundell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lundell actively working from the bottom here.
Lundell seems to have got his legs back now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lang in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lang blocks the strikes from Lundell.
Lang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lundell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lundell tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Lang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lundell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lundell on the side of the head.
Lundell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundell is looking to clinch.
Lundell tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundell tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
Lang throws a body punch but Lundell moves out of range.
Lundell wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lundell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lundell is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Lang throws a series of punches but Lundell moves out of range.
Lundell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Lundell wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Lang connects with the punch.
Lang drops Lundell with a big left hand and mounts him. Lundell is in big trouble!
It looks like Ulf Lundell has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundell is trying to escape the mount.
Lundell is working hard here to advance position.
Lang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundell is desperately trying to improve his position but Lang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Lundell regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lundell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundell has his foot on Lang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lang works his way back into a safe position though.
Lang wants to stand but Lundell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lundell is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Lundell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to stand but Lundell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lundell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lang wants to get up but he can't break Lundell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lundell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundell is looking for a triangle here but Lang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulf Lundell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lundell tries to clinch but Lang is having none of it.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang throws a right and a left that Lundell avoids nicely.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundell.
Lang drops Lundell with a right and a left! Lang comes rushing in but Lundell regains his composure and manages to keep Lang in guard.
Lang won't allow Lundell to sweep him here.
Lundell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lang is looking to get to half guard.
Lundell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang tries to hold on but Lundell postures up.
Lundell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lang and Lundell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lundell wants to get back to his feet.
Lundell tries to pass to full mount but Lang defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head.
Lundell seems to be looking for submissions.
Lundell is trying to work for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
Lundell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lang reverses the position - he's now on top in Lundell's guard.
Lang sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Lundell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice uppercut lands for Lang. That snapped Lundell's head back.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundell moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lundell tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lundell is looking to clinch.
Lang connects with a superb combination that knocks Lundell out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lang before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lundell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Lang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone misses with the combination.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone throws a left that rocks Creed and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stone dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Creed regain composure!
Creed is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stone decides to stand back up.
Creed moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Sammy Stone has been cut.
Sammy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creed throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Creed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Stone scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice combo by Creed! Oh, that's hurt him - Stone falls to the canvas and Creed follows him into side control.
Creed decides to stand back up.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Stone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Creed on the side of the head.
Creed is rocked!
Stone dances in with a quick combination. Creed is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Stone snaps Creed's head back. Creed stumbles backwards against the cage. Stone steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Creed's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Creed just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Stone!
Sammy Stone is the new heavyweight champion!
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