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DFC 68: Hades vs. Yakisoba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Cleagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Cleagen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleagen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cleagen drops an elbow to the side of Kerr's head.
Cleagen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cleagen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerr is trying to control but Cleagen passes into side control!
Cleagen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cleagen cracks Kerr with a big right hand but Kerr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleagen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kerr down.
Kerr is rocked!
Cleagen crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kerr - he's out! Cleagen Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sandor Cleagen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mike jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emils Hartmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mike Jones-Back then. mike jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mike jones!
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, Emils Hartmanis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jones somewhat.
Hartmanis lands with a shot to the body.
jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hartmanis. That snapped jones's head back.
It looks like mike jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmanis drops jones with a left and a right! Oh, jones is hurt - Hartmanis dives into side control looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartmanis tries to stand but jones is controlling his head.
Hartmanis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
jones is breathing heavily.
Hartmanis tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jones somewhat.
jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartmanis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hartmanis and sends jones crashing to the mat! Hartmanis follows him down to the mat - jones regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
It looks like Hartmanis is going to stand back up.
Hartmanis not doing much here.
Hartmanis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hartmanis decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis closes the distance and clinches.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch.
Hartmanis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Hartmanis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Hartmanis - that landed with a thud.
Hartmanis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmanis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
mike jones's cut is getting worse.
Hartmanis works over jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Hartmanis lands with a nice combination. jones backs away looking to recover.
Hartmanis forces jones back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hartmanis.
A right hand to the body from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmanis tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartmanis rushes jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hartmanis lands with a light punch inside.
jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hartmanis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hartmanis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hartmanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartmanis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hartmanis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hartmanis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmanis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hartmanis pushes jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartmanis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmanis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
jones tries to keep at a distance but Hartmanis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartmanis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmanis pushes jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hartmanis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartmanis shoots for a takedown but jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emils Hartmanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mike jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartmanis closes the distance and clinches.
Hartmanis taking a breather.
Hartmanis lands a body shot in the clinch.
jones being controlled against the cage.
Hartmanis jumps guard and drags jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hartmanis wants to get back to his feet but jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
jones passes Hartmanis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hartmanis wants to control but jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hartmanis wants to get back to his feet.
Hartmanis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hartmanis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
jones trying to control from half guard but Hartmanis is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartmanis defends it nicely.
Hartmanis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hartmanis circles away.
Hartmanis has closed the distance and engaged jones in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartmanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartmanis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartmanis works jones's body with a nice hook.
Hartmanis clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hartmanis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hartmanis scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis lands a body punch.
jones can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emils Hartmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartmanis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartmanis fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Hartmanis lands but jones takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmanis which made him look bad.
mike jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmanis with a lazy takedown attempt
and jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hartmanis is trying to stand.
jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartmanis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time jones.
jones is working for a kimura but Hartmanis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis wants to get back to full guard.
jones stops Hartmanis from getting back to his feet.
jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hartmanis's head.
jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartmanis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartmanis.
Hartmanis wants to sweep here but jones controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emils Hartmanis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on mike jones's cut.
That's time! jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hartmanis throws a combination. jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartmanis looks to land a combination. jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartmanis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartmanis throws a sloppy head kick and jones moves out of range easily.
Hartmanis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmanis scores with a three punch combo!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as jones checks a leg kick.
Emils Hartmanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
jones tries to move into range but Hartmanis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hartmanis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hartmanis closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis breaks the clinch.
Hartmanis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jones looks for a takedown but Hartmanis sprawls well.
Hartmanis moves into the clinch.
Hartmanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartmanis misses with a series of wild punches.
jones shoots in but Hartmanis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmanis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jones backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis tries to clinch up.
jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartmanis moves into the clinch successfully.
jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmanis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis is leaning against jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hartmanis manages to pull guard.
jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
jones pushes down on Hartmanis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hartmanis defend it? jones steps over the head and cranks it - Hartmanis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). mike jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pantero Athrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Dittrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pantero Athrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Dittrich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Dittrich as Athrox shoots in.
Athrox fails with the takedown.
Athrox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Athrox trying to control but Dittrich is having none of it.
Athrox swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dittrich is now in Athrox's guard. A big mistake from Athrox there, giving up the dominant position!
Dittrich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Athrox is working an open guard so Dittrich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dittrich misses with a series of wild punches.
Dittrich leaves Athrox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pantero Athrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Athrox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Athrox fails to land the takedown.
Dittrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dittrich misses with a looping left.
Athrox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Athrox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dittrich pinned against the cage. Dittrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dittrich lands a head shot.
Dittrich misses with an uppercut. Athrox saw that one coming.
Athrox shoots in and drives through. Dittrich sprawls well.
Athrox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dittrich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Athrox's head backwards.
Athrox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Athrox lands in his opponent's guard.
Dittrich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dittrich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Athrox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dittrich pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dittrich not doing much here.
Athrox is looking to improve his position.
Dittrich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Dittrich 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.
Athrox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dittrich throws out the jab.
Athrox defending well as Dittrich loads up on a big left hand.
Athrox tries for a takedown but Dittrich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dittrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Athrox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dittrich is fending him off so far but Athrox persists. Nope, Dittrich circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dittrich misses with a double jab.
Dittrich throws a jab when Athrox was well out of range.
Dittrich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dittrich wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pantero Athrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dittrich throws a looping overhand right but Athrox ducks down to avoid it.
Athrox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dittrich.
Athrox shoots in and drives through. Dittrich sprawls well.
Dittrich misses with a wild combination.
Dittrich throws a hook but Athrox blocks it.
Dittrich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dittrich scores with a sloppy right hand. Athrox should have avoided that one.
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.
Dittrich misses with a looping left.
Athrox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dittrich.
Jab, jab by Dittrich - just one landing.
Athrox shoots in for a double leg but Dittrich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jan Dittrich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Athrox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Athrox dives in and grabs Dittrich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dittrich pushes down on Athrox's head and hops out.
Athrox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Athrox goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dittrich is on top in guard.
Athrox working for submissions but it's allowed Dittrich to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dittrich is controlling the pace.
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.
Dittrich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dittrich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Dittrich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Dittrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Athrox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dittrich. Dittrich obviously looking to wear him down.
Dittrich looks to land a left hand but Athrox moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Athrox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Athrox shoots for a double leg takedown but Dittrich sprawls well. He's pushed Athrox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athrox shoots for a takedown but Dittrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Dittrich does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Dittrich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dittrich tests Athrox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Athrox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dittrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Athrox is defended easily by Dittrich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pantero Athrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Athrox moves out of range of the strikes.
Athrox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dittrich avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Athrox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dittrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Athrox is defended easily by Dittrich.
Dittrich throws a shot from downtown. Athrox moves away and avoids it.
Dittrich takes a swing at Athrox's ribcage but misses.
Athrox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dittrich pinned against the cage. Dittrich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pantero Athrox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athrox shoots in looking for a takedown. Dittrich tries to sprawl out of it but Athrox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dittrich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Athrox.
A head kick misses from Athrox.
Athrox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dittrich.
Dittrich lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athrox fails with a takedown attempt.
Dittrich's corner calls for a 1-2. Dittrich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Athrox fails to land the takedown.
Jan Dittrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Athrox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dittrich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Athrox.
Athrox fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Dittrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dittrich 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Dittrich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Stomping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stomping comes to the cage accompanied by I hate Everything about you. The crowd seem to be enjoying Liddell's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Raining Blood. 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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213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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219 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Stomping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Block Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell with a nice cross.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Stomping will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stomping shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Stomping avoids them all with ease.
Stomping shoots in but Liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Stomping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stomping shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Major Stomping has been cut.
Stomping is breathing heavily.
Liddell connects with a superb combination that knocks Stomping out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Liddell before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Stomping!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Block Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Shankar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Them Belly Full" by Bob Marley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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24
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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267 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Shankar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta tries to clinch there but Shankar circles away.
Shankar dives in and grabs Huerta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes down on Shankar's head and hops out.
No joy there for Huerta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shankar keeps the fight on the outside.
Huerta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huerta tries to clinch but Shankar is having none of it.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shankar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huerta tries to clinch up.
Shankar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huerta is looking to clinch but Shankar is avoiding it.
Huerta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shankar takes a step back to recover.
Shankar keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shankar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shankar looking to secure an arm triangle but Huerta defends it well.
Shankar punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shankar has control of Huerta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huerta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shankar with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Shankar is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Huerta is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Huerta flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Shankar anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Huerta and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Shankar slips an arm under Huerta chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Shankar has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Shankar is squeezing on Huerta like an anaconda would it's prey. Huerta fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Shankar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguiera comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. Roger Noguiera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Noguiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenomenon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Roger Noguiera has been cut.
Noguiera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phenomenon at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Phenomenon.
Noguiera misses with a wild body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Phenomenon knocks Noguiera out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Jon Phenomenon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Whiskey Hangover. Edwin Edwards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dalton Perry's chin.
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280 lbs
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268 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton Perry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Perry's ribs.
Perry looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards lands a big uppercut and Perry crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perry looks OK. Edwards waves Perry back to his feet!
It looks like Dalton Perry has been cut.
Edwards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a hook. Perry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Perry's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Edwards before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Edwards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franko Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .. Jesus Cavalera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franko Mia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera misses with a head kick.
Cavalera throws a solid leg kick but Mia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cavalera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cavalera.
Mia looks to land a combination. Cavalera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cavalera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mia.
Mia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cavalera can pounce on him.
Mia misses with a looping right.
Cavalera throws a hook to the side of Mia's head but Mia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cavalera throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mia is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Cavalera!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry McKean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKean comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Shoots and Ladders. Hyde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Psycho Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry McKean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for McKean. That snapped Hyde's head back.
McKean just misses with a punch to the body.
McKean cracks Hyde with a good jab.
Hyde blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hyde there.
McKean misses the shot to the body.
McKean is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hyde hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barry McKean!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Hades!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakisoba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yakisoba scores with a jab to the body.
Yakisoba defending well as Hades loads up on a big left hand.
Hades connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yakisoba. Yakisoba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hades has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yakisoba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yakisoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hades thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakisoba scores with a nice right hand.
Hades misses with the combination.
Hades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakisoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hades.
Yakisoba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hades takes a swing at Yakisoba's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Hades.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yakisoba!
Hades lands a jab to the nose.
Hades getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yakisoba moves out of range as Hades strikes.
Yakisoba waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hades.
Yakisoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hades.
Yakisoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Yakisoba does no damage.
Good exchange - Yakisoba coming out on top.
Yakisoba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakisoba throws a big shot that misses.
Yakisoba lands with a straight right. Hades didn't see that one coming.
Hades misses with a shot to the body
and Yakisoba counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades misses with a body shot
and Yakisoba counters with a left and a right that stings Hades.
Hades misses with a jab to the body
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.
Hades misses with a two punch combination.
Hades tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yakisoba counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakisoba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakisoba slips under a jab.
Yakisoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Hades missing with a left hand there. Yakisoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hades throws a sloppy body shot
and Yakisoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hades misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hades misses with a head kick.
Yakisoba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yakisoba.
Hades misses with a body shot
and Yakisoba counters with a stiff right hand.
Hades is breathing heavily.
Yakisoba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hades is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Yakisoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hades doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Hades is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakisoba circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hades to the canvas! Hades doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yakisoba keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masahura Yakisoba! Masahura Yakisoba retains his bantamweight title!
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