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HeavyWeight Challengers 187 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeVaughn Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeVaughn Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chico Lao's chin.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeVaughn Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chico Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lao shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease.
Lao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Lao from standing up.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams pulls Lao in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
Lao wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams looks gassed!
Lao tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Lao is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Williams pushes Lao off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Lao wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Lao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams working for a submission but Lao is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeVaughn Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lao scores a takedown into full mount!
Lao stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lao looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Lao shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Lao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to finish Lao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lao!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lao is looking to escape.
Williams is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lao is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeVaughn Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen think you know me as his entrance music. Asbjoern Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Copeland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andersson won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Andersson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Copeland advances to mount.
Copeland lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland content just to control the position here.
Copeland thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Copeland throws some wild stikes that Andersson manages to avoid easily.
Copeland is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Copeland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Copeland is looking to work his way around to Andersson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the head.
Copeland is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Andersson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Copeland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Copeland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
Copeland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andersson is surviving well by controlling Copeland's body position as best he can.
Copeland wants to finish this one by submission but Andersson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Copeland.
Copeland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland is working for a guillotine from mount but Andersson frees his head quite easily.
Copeland controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Copeland cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Copeland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Copeland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland wants to finish this one by submission but Andersson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Copeland.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Copeland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Copeland content just to control the position here.
Copeland is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Copeland.
Copeland with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Copeland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Copeland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Copeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersson is just riding it out for now. Copeland eventually gives up the hold.
Copeland is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam Copeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland seems to be working for a kimura but Andersson defends the submission attempt.
Copeland is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Copeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Copeland is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Copeland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Copeland is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Copeland is very close to passing his half guard.
Copeland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Copeland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Adam Copeland has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Copeland.
Copeland misses with a head kick.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Copeland.
Copeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Copeland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Copeland tries for a kimura but Andersson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andersson to see if he's OK.
Copeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well.
Copeland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well.
Copeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Copeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Copeland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Copeland tries to pass.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Copeland in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Copeland lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Copeland is very close to passing his half guard.
Copeland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Well, if Copeland 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.
Copeland wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is looking for a kimura here.
Copeland trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Copeland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Copeland is looking for a kimura but Andersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Copeland to get the leverage.
Copeland is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Copeland is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Copeland is going to stand back up.
Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Andersson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Copeland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Copeland is going to stand back up.
Copeland seems to be working for a kimura but Andersson defends the submission attempt.
Copeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andersson sees it coming and defends easily.
Asbjoern Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Copeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Adam Copeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Copeland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Copeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Copeland 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Copeland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Neruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neruda has chosen powermad - nice dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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222 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Neruda!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neruda throws a nice looking combination but Shot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neruda misses with a combination
enabling Shot to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Neruda
and Shot counters with a one-two to the body.
Neruda keeps the fight on the outside.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch but Neruda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shot wants to clinch.
Shot cracks Neruda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neruda missing with a left hand there. Shot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot blocks a head kick by Neruda.
A cross from Shot lands.
Neruda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
Neruda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neruda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shot manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neruda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neruda.
Shot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neruda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shot tries to clinch but Neruda moves out of range.
Buck Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neruda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shot wants to clinch up but Neruda keeps it at a distance.
Neruda throws a combination that misses
and Shot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neruda looks gassed!
Shot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neruda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shot wants to clinch up but Neruda keeps it at a distance.
Neruda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neruda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neruda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neruda there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neruda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neruda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neruda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neruda is rocked!
Neruda misses with a left hand
and Shot counters with a big right hand! Oh Neruda is in trouble here! Shot follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Shot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kael has chosen Aint No Grave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyson Kael acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kael!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kael closes the distance and clinches.
Kumsaloti wants to get back to striking at distance but Kael won't allow it.
Kael throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kumsaloti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kael has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kumsaloti uses from the top position.
Kumsaloti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kael wants to get back to his feet but Kumsaloti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kumsaloti advances to half guard.
Kumsaloti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kumsaloti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kael does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kumsaloti thows a huge punch but Kael dodges it nicely.
Kael looking for submissions off his back.
Kumsaloti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael is looking to escape.
Kumsaloti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kael looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kumsaloti pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kumsaloti content just to control the position here.
Kumsaloti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kael has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kumsaloti blocks Kael's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kael is trying desperately to improve position.
Kael tries to buck Kumsaloti off but Kumsaloti takes his back!
Kumsaloti keeps control of the position as Kael tries to break free.
Kumsaloti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kael has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kael tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti controls the position.
Kumsaloti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kumsaloti cracks Kael with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kael from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kumsaloti throwing sloppy strikes.
Kumsaloti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kael wants to control his opponent's hands but Kumsaloti gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kumsaloti controlling the positon.
Kael can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kael is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Kumsaloti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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269 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Mathews!
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, Shane Webcke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Webcke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Webcke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mathews to the ground. Webcke is now in Mathews's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Webcke trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webcke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webcke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webcke won't allow Mathews to sweep him here.
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!
Webcke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Webcke wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mathews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathews has momentary wrist control but Webcke slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webcke is aware though and is defending well.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webcke wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.
Mathews 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.
Mathews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mathews tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Webcke connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Webcke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webcke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webcke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mathews is trying to keep Webcke in close.
Mathews wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Webcke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Webcke postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webcke is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathews has wrist control.
Webcke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Mathews has his foot on Webcke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webcke works his way back into a safe position though.
Webcke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Webcke works over Mathews with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mathews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webcke.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webcke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathews is looking for a triangle but Webcke pushes his legs off easily.
Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webcke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webcke trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Webcke is refusing to be controlled, as Mathews sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mathews connects with a nice short shot to Webcke's temple.
Mathews wants to work for an arm triangle but Webcke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathews wants to control but Webcke is keeping him busy.
Mathews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webcke defending well though.
Mathews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Webcke is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke wants to control but Mathews is keeping busy.
Webcke has one foot on Mathews's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webcke connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Webcke misses the target.
Shane Webcke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webcke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mathews eats them both and turns towards Webcke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kenny Mathews has been cut.
Webcke with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke jabs at Mathews's body.
Webcke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Mathews that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Webcke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Mathews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webcke throws a one two combo.
Mathews takes one to the side of the head.
Webcke throws a hook but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Webcke.
Mathews misses with a body shot.
A big right from Webcke misses.
Webcke works the jab nicely.
Mathews staying out of range there.
Mathews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webcke.
Webcke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Webcke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mathews sprawls well initially but Webcke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews moves into full guard.
Webcke scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews is trying to control the position but Webcke postures up.
Webcke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathews wants to sweep here but Webcke controlling him for the moment.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathews wants to sweep here but Webcke controlling him for the moment.
Mathews is trying to keep Webcke in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mathews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mathews is looking for a kimura but Webcke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mathews to get the leverage.
Mathews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Webcke's thigh. Webcke counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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 Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews trying to control but Webcke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews stands and throws Webcke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mathews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Webcke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mathews but great work by Webcke.
Webcke looks up at the clock and then as Mathews takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Webcke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Webcke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webcke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mathews down.
Mathews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Webcke's best efforts.
Mathews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Webcke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Webcke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews trying to control here.
Webcke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mathews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mathews controls Webcke momentarily but Webcke frees himself.
Mathews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webcke trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webcke looking to sit in guard and control but Mathews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Webcke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenny Mathews's cut.
That's time! Mathews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mathews slips under a jab.
Webcke lands with a right hand.
Mathews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webcke.
Webcke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Webcke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mathews has time to react.
Webcke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Webcke scores with a hook.
Webcke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews walks into a left hand.
Shane Webcke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webcke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mathews under the eye.
A big right from Mathews misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke works over Mathews's head and body with a nice combination.
Webcke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mathews is rocked!
Webcke drops Mathews with a big left hand! Mathews is injured, injured bad! Webcke jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Webcke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Jayd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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211 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Jayd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Assassin wants to get back to his feet.
Jayd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Assassin defends it well.
Jayd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assassin defending well though.
Jayd wants to pass the guard but Assassin is defending well.
Assassin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jayd pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Assassin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jayd blocks the strikes from Assassin.
Assassin pushes Jayd off looking to stand but Jayd dives back in and keeps control.
Jayd blocks the strikes from Assassin.
Jayd wants to stand up but Assassin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Assassin is looking to escape.
Jayd decides to stand up.
Assassin gets caught napping as Jayd dives in and scores a takedown. Assassin manages to retain guard.
Jayd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin striking off his back but it's not causing Jayd any problems.
Jayd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jayd wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Jayd is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Assassin pushes Jayd off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jayd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jayd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Assassin is looking to get to half guard.
Jayd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Assassin bucks up and throws Jayd to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jayd feints and as Assassin raises his hands in defense, Jayd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assassin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Assassin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Jayd from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jayd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jayd is nestled in close to Assassin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jayd stops Assassin from getting back to his feet.
Assassin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Assassin punching from the bottom.
Assassin is trying to stand back up but Jayd is controlling him
Assassin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jayd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Assassin.
Assassin won't allow Jayd to pass to mount.
Jayd tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Assassin.
Assassin missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jayd working the head and body with strikes.
Assassin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jayd working over Assassin with some ground and pound. Assassin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Assassin has one foot on Jayd's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jayd drives through with a takedown into Assassin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jayd trying to control but Assassin is working from the bottom.
Jayd won't allow Assassin to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jayd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assassin is looking to stand up but Jayd isn't so interested in that idea.
Assassin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jayd 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.
Assassin wants to stand up but Jayd is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayd is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jayd wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Assassin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Assassin trying to strike off his back.
Jayd wants to stand but Assassin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Assassin wants to stand but Jayd is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assassin striking off his back but it's not causing Jayd any problems.
Assassin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jayd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Jayd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Assassin gets caught napping as Jayd dives in and scores a takedown. Assassin manages to retain guard.
Jayd tries to free his leg and advance position but Assassin is retaining full guard.
Jayd tries to stand but Assassin is controlling from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Assassin has his foot on Jayd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jayd works his way back into a safe position though.
Assassin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jayd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Assassin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jayd wanted to stand there but Assassin had control of the position.
Jayd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assassin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jayd is aware though and is defending well.
Assassin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jayd controls the pace.
Jayd prevents Assassin from getting back to his feet.
Jayd trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jayd stands and steps away. Assassin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Assassin tries to sprawl but Jayd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jayd is trying to work for a kimura but Assassin is defending well.
Jayd wants to stand but Assassin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Assassin moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assassin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Assassin tries to strike from the bottom.
Assassin strikes from his own guard.
Assassin wants to stand and escape but Jayd is having none of it.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Jayd slips nicely into half guard.
Assassin missing with punches from the bottom.
Jayd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Assassin defends it well.
Assassin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jayd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jayd's back!
Jayd has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin avoiding Jayd 's attempts to control his hands.
Well, with Assassin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jayd is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Even with his hooks in, Assassin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jayd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Assassin.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Assassin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jayd covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayd covering up well under a series of strikes from Assassin.
Jayd looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Assassin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jayd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Assassin is trying to get back to his feet.
Assassin sneaks out the side door and pushes Jayd away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jayd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Assassin was covering up waiting for the punch and Jayd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jayd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jayd is sitting in close to Assassin's body. Assassin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jayd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jayd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Assassin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ninja Assassin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pokerface. Hart has chosen The Sharpshooter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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281 lbs
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224 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elliot Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopper wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart.
Hopper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Elliot Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Hopper misses with a wild combination.
Hart shoots in and drives through. Hopper sprawls well.
Hopper stuffs the takedown.
Hart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hopper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hopper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hopper wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopper tries to get out of the position.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopper, not yet.
Hopper wants to stand but Hart is controlling the position.
Hopper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Hopper blocks nicely.
Hopper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.
Hopper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking to advance position but Hopper won't allow it.
Hopper wants to get back to full guard.
Hart working over Hopper with some ground and pound. Hopper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopper wants to get back to full guard.
Hopper is looking to escape.
Hart thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Hart thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
Hopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hart thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Hopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hart thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Hart prevents Hopper from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
Hart throwing shots but Hopper is blocking nicely.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Hart thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Hopper keeping hold of Hart's head, controlling as best he can.
Hart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Hopper has hold of Hart's hands but Hart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
Hopper controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hopper misses with a two punch combination.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopper misses with a few strikes there.
Hopper works over Hart's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bret Hart has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopper which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Hopper lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.
Hopper throws a big shot that misses.
Hart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hart is rocked!
Hart is breathing heavily.
Hopper moves into the clinch.
Hart is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopper is trying to maintain a safe position but Hart gets an underhook and turns Hopper into the cage.
Hart is trying to trip Hopper. He has hold of a leg but Hopper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hart persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hart seems to have recovered his senses.
Hart won't allow Hopper to sweep him here.
Hopper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart postures up in Hopper's guard and throws a big left but Hopper blocks it.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopper, not yet.
Hopper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Hopper blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a strike but Hopper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hopper looking to sit in guard and control but Hart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Hopper seems keen to control Hart's posture.
Hart distracts Hopper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Hopper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart pushing down on Hopper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hart. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Hopper's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart lands with a punch from half guard.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Hopper trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elliot Hopper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bret Hart's cut.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hart shoots for a takedown but Hopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopper as he jumps to the side.
Hopper is looking to clinch.
Hopper misses with the combination.
Hopper lands with a cross.
Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopper circles away.
Elliot Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
Elliot Hopper is winning the standup battle so far.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopper is fending him off so far but Hart persists. Nope, Hopper circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopper throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Hopper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Hart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hopper sprawls well initially but Hart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopper is controlling Hart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Hart there.
Hopper is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Hart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Hart prevents Hopper from improving his position.
Hart misses with a head shot. Hopper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hart preventing the sweep.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Hopper is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopper controlling Hart's posture.
Hopper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hart landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart postures up in Hopper's guard and throws a big left but Hopper blocks it.
Hopper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hart postures up and lands a big shot to Hopper's brow.
Hart postures up in Hopper's guard and throws a big left but Hopper blocks it.
Hopper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bret Hart.
I think Hart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lux Aeterna. David has chosen Eluveitie - Calling The Rain as his entrance music. Doe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
266 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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27
271 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Doe. That's going to slow David down.
David falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. David really felt that one!
Doe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to David's calf.
Mark David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David clinches.
Doe wants to break free but David has control.
Doe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doe wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
Doe lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mark David has been cut.
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doe taking a breather.
Doe is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
David taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David throws a right and a left that Doe avoids nicely.
David throws a nice looking combination but Doe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
David throws a series of punches but Doe avoids them all with ease.
David throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
David gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Doe counters with a body kick that stops David in his tracks momentarily.
David looks gassed!
David gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Doe counters with a nice body shot.
Doe fails with an attempt to clinch.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
Doe has closed the distance and engaged David in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from David.
Doe has David pressed against the cage.
Doe can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Doe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doe breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David moves into the clinch.
David has Doe pressed against the cage, preventing Doe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doe tries to break free but David pushes him back against the cage.
Doe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doe wants to get back to striking at distance but David won't allow it.
Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David shoots in for a double leg but Doe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David swats away the attempt to clinch by Doe.
David misses with a wild combination.
David throws a front kick aimed at Doe's knee but Doe avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by David or perhaps it was just good defense by Doe which made him look bad.
David shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
David misses with a double jab.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Doe. No joy for David on that attempt.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark David.
David lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
David shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick.
David keeps the fight on the outside.
Doe feints and then cracks David's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow David down.
Doe tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark David's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David clinches.
Doe being controlled against the cage.
Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe controlling the action here for a moment.
Doe is trying to maintain a safe position but David gets an underhook and turns Doe into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
David manages to break the clinch.
Doe wants to clinch.
Doe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by David.
John Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David avoids a kick to the body.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick from David.
David throws a leg kick
and Doe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
David throws a leg kick
and Doe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
Doe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Doe tumbling to the canvas! David pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Doe was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark David!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes to the cage accompanied by Let it Ride. Hague has chosen UFC - Face the Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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256 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Zimmerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Hague !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hague gets tackled into the cage by Zimmerman. Zimmerman maintains the clinch.
Hague avoids the elbow strike from Zimmerman, against the cage.
Zimmerman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tim Hague has been cut.
Hague jumps guard but Zimmerman stands there with Hague around his waist. Hague gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zimmerman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hague looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zimmerman obliges.
Zimmerman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hague 's face.
Zimmerman lands an elbow that stopped Hague in his tracks for a moment.
Hague takes an elbow to the temple.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Tim Hague 's cut even more.
Zimmerman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zimmerman connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Hague goes down! Zimmerman jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Hague is rocked!
Zimmerman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hague bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Zimmerman and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Zimmerman!
Levi Zimmerman is the new heavyweight champion!
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