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LCF 6: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiraia Merchury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - Get It On The Floor (instrumental). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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, Jiraia Merchury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merchury stuffs the takedown.
Merchury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angle counters with a single leg into guard. Merchury didn't expect that.
Angle passes Merchury's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merchury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angle is taking a breather. Merchury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Angle prevents Merchury from improving his position.
Angle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merchury is looking to improve his position.
Merchury is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Angle 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.
Merchury trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Angle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angle is thwarting Merchury's attempts to control the position.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchury missing with punches from the bottom.
Angle not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kurt Angle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Merchury wants to control but Angle is keeping busy.
Angle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merchury is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Angle pulls his head out easily.
Angle works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merchury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Angle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Angle controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kurt Angle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merchury was covering up waiting for the punch and Angle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Angle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchury is letting Angle control him for a moment.
Angle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merchury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Merchury takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchury looking for a sweep but Angle has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Angle controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Merchury can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Angle looking to secure an arm triangle but Merchury defends it well.
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.
Angle controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Angle clinches.
Merchury jumps into guard, dragging Angle to the mat.
Merchury wants to control the position but Angle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Angle seems content to control.
Angle uses his free foot to push down on Merchury's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merchury.
Merchury slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kurt Angle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merchury is trying to defend but Angle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Angle controlling the pace.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merchury is just riding it out for now. Angle eventually gives up the hold.
Merchury pushes Angle off looking to stand but Angle dives back in and keeps control.
Kurt Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merchury trying to control from the bottom.
Jiraia Merchury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angle slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent comes to the cage accompanied by kick your ass. BJ Trent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Trent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Trent misses.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Trent is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Trent wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Trent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Trent turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Trent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Trent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trent works his way back into a safe position though.
Trent wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Trent could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Trent 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.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trent uses it to pass to side control.
Trent lands some shots froms side control.
Jones stops Trent from passing to mount.
Trent in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent lands a few punches from side control.
Trent creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trent in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones tries to control but Trent manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
Trent is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Trent gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Trent gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Trent apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Trent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trent counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trent throws a one two combo.
Trent is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Trent throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Trent defends it easily.
Trent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trent is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trent wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position but Trent postures up.
Trent gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Trent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trent.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Trent defends easily.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Trent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Trent dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trent.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trent's guard.
Jones trying to control but Trent is working from the bottom.
Trent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Trent keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones 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.
Trent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trent manages to get himself to full guard.
Trent wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trent will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trent sneaks back into half guard.
Trent is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Trent is working to get back to half guard.
Trent is working hard here to advance position.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Trent is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jones locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Trent is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gucci One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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252 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucci One!
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, Jonas Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson lands a jab.
Hansson lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Gucci One has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
One could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
One tries to clinch but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson clinches up against the cage.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansson walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hansson has closed the distance and engaged One in a clinch.
Hansson lands an elbow inside.
One jumps guard but Hansson stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansson displaying some good clinch control by pressing One up against the cage.
One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hansson scores with a nice body kick.
One is breathing heavily.
Hansson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hansson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansson is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
One has momentary wrist control but Hansson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One keeping moving, preventing Hansson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansson throwing strikes but missing.
Hansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
One can't keep his opponent in guard - Hansson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hansson decides to stand up.
Hansson rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
Hansson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hansson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts One as he jumps to the side.
Hansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansson lands with a nice combination. One backs away looking to recover.
Hansson fails to land with a series of punches.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansson pinned against the cage. Hansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansson lands an elbow inside.
Hansson looking for a takedown.
Hansson lands a damaging elbow.
Hansson stalling the fight.
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Hansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around One's waist but One gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hansson off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansson.
Hansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from One.
Hansson with a jab.
Hansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but One swivels and escapes.
Hansson lands the left hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for One. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansson.
Hansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for One with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Hansson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Hansson.
One looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Hansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gucci One's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hansson shoots in and drives through. One sprawls well.
Hansson doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
Hansson tries to bum rush One with a series of wild strikes but One uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
One shoots in but Hansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
One tries to clinch but Hansson moves out of range.
One ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Hansson scores with a hook.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
Hansson tries to clinch up but One circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansson tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for One with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
One looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
One uses his free foot to push down on Hansson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hansson.
One can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hansson is looking to escape.
Hansson regains half guard.
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson trying to control from the bottom.
Hansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hansson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hansson working a defensive guard here.
Hansson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for One!
Hansson tries to control but One wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hansson working for a submission but One is keeping him at bay.
Hansson tries to control but One wriggling away.
Hansson with the ground and pound from mount.
One defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to reverse the position but Hansson maintains control.
Hansson is working for a guillotine from mount but One frees his head quite easily.
One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
One is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Hansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gucci One's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Hansson does no damage.
Hansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
One avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansson swinging wilding here.
Hansson throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
Hansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. One doesn't seem bothered though.
One darts in and clinches Hansson up against the cage.
Hansson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansson walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hansson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Hansson finds it's target.
Hansson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansson sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Hansson throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
One takes one on the button.
One misses with a takedown attempt - Hansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hansson scores with a three punch combo!
Hansson dips to his left and cracks One with an uppercut!
Hansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts One as he jumps to the side.
One scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hansson trying to control here.
Hansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hansson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is pressing down on One's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansson keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
Hansson is trying to keep One in close.
Hansson looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
Hansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard.
One 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hansson connects with a body shot.
One tries to clinch but Hansson is having none of it.
Hansson has closed the distance and engaged One in a clinch.
One tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
One has Hansson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hansson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hansson breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
Hansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Hansson.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.
One shoots in but Hansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hansson lands an elbow just above One 's eye.
Hansson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through One's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
One lands a nice uppercut.
One blocks an elbow strike from Hansson.
Hansson stops a takedown attempt from One.
Hansson breaks from the clinch.
Hansson lands a nice looking body shot.
One shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hansson trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Hansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hansson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Hansson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jose austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hayes's choice of entrance music: Move!. Jack Hayes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jose austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
austin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hayes moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a right and a left that austin avoids nicely.
Hayes looks to land a body kick but austin moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
austin throws a body kick the misses
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes that sends austin to the canvas! Hayes follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from austin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on austin, up you get!
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes throws a left that rocks austin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hayes dives into side control, looking to finish! Can austin regain composure!
It looks like jose austin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes wants to stand but austin has his arm trapped.
austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hayes works over austin's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes connects with a stiff jab that staggers austin - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Hayes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Kenny Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn gets a clinch.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Potter prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Penn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Potter regains guard.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Potter is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn tries to stand but Potter is controlling from the bottom.
Potter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Potter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Potter has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potter defends well.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Potter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn is breathing heavily.
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.
Potter advances to half guard.
Potter content to control rather than advance.
Penn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Potter manages to move to mount!
Potter with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Potter with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Potter controlling the pace for now.
Potter wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Potter is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Penn is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Penn flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Potter anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Penn and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Potter slips an arm under Penn chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Potter has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Potter is squeezing on Penn like an anaconda would it's prey. Penn fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Potter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dani Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hickson Hooah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hickson Hooah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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, Dani Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hickson Hooah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muay Thai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hooah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muay Thai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muay Thai has managed to get both his arms back between Hooah's legs - danger averted.
Muay Thai looking to pass the guard.
Hooah has his foot on Muay Thai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muay Thai works his way back into a safe position though.
Hooah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muay Thai manages to get himself to full guard.
Muay Thai keeping full guard, as Hooah tries to pass.
Hooah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai wants to get back to his feet but Hooah passes into half guard.
Hooah is working for a kimura but Muay Thai is defending it quite comfortably.
Hooah 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. Muay Thai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hooah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hickson Hooah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huerta's entrance music is Summer of 69. A fine choice. Hunter Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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187 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Rose!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Huerta or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huerta.
Huerta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huerta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huerta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huerta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huerta throws a big right hand that misses.
Huerta distracts Rose with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huerta 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.
Huerta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huerta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huerta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huerta lands a couple of elbows.
Huerta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
Huerta throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose lands a body shot.
Ron Huerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
Rose cracks Huerta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huerta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose lands with a right that hurts Huerta. Huerta looks to clinch but Rose throws a short knee that drops Huerta. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hunter Rose!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Cervoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Stuntin' like my Daddy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shawn Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Cervoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervoni slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter throws a series of punches but Cervoni moves out of range.
Carter scores with a nice head shot.
Carter tries to clinch up but Cervoni circles away and keeps his distance.
Cervoni really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cervoni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cervoni shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Carter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carter leaves Cervoni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cervoni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter pushes Cervoni off and gets back to his feet.
Cervoni swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter is looking to slow Cervoni down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Cervoni is breathing heavily.
Cervoni swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cervoni's head backwards.
Carter lands a head kick that stumbles Cervoni and the fighters go to the mat.
Carter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cervoni is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cervoni is looking for a sweep.
Cervoni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Cervoni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter lands a strong strike to the head of Cervoni. That's dazed him! Carter looking to finish here. Cervoni is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Carter lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Carter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Eatenbobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pressure kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Jonathan Eatenbobby has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Eatenbobby!
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, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eatenbobby takes the fight into the clinch.
Eatenbobby wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Eatenbobby pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy trying to control but Eatenbobby is working from the bottom.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eatenbobby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Eatenbobby blocks nicely.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eatenbobby keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy cracks Eatenbobby with a solid left hand.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eatenbobby's head.
Eatenbobby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Eatenbobby has wrist control.
Hardy trying to control but Eatenbobby is working from the bottom.
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eatenbobby is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Eatenbobby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Eatenbobby.
Hardy is pushing down on Eatenbobby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eatenbobby is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eatenbobby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control. Eatenbobby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Eatenbobby's hands, connecting with Eatenbobby's forehead.
Hardy moves into full mount! Eatenbobby won't be happy about that!
Hardy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eatenbobby is breathing heavily.
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount.
Eatenbobby is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Eatenbobby that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy prevents Eatenbobby from getting the reversal.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardy looking to finish Eatenbobby with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eatenbobby!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy clobbers Eatenbobby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eatenbobby to the mat! Eatenbobby manages to get full guard.
Hardy with a nice head shot there.
Eatenbobby is rocked!
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Eatenbobby is retaining full guard.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy is working Eatenbobby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eatenbobby is keeping the position for now.
Eatenbobby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eatenbobby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eatenbobby being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardy landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is in close to Eatenbobby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Eatenbobby is retaining full guard.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy passes Eatenbobby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Hardy moves into full mount! Eatenbobby won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Jonathan Eatenbobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eatenbobby throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
Hardy works to advance to full mount. Eatenbobby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hardy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eatenbobby?
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Eatenbobby scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hardy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hardy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Hardy!
Dan Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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