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HWP192: Boxer vs Zimmerman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay has chosen Protect Ya Neck by Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Badr Ramsay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramsay scores with a one two! Kumsaloti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Manny Kumsaloti has been cut.
Ramsay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramsay misses with a takedown attempt - Kumsaloti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ramsay punching from mount but Kumsaloti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramsay punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kumsaloti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Ramsay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramsay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramsay cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ramsay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kumsaloti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kumsaloti looks a forlorn figure.
Ramsay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kumsaloti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kumsaloti passes Ramsay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumsaloti with the ground and pound but Ramsay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ramsay 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.
Kumsaloti with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti wants to pass the guard but Ramsay is keeping the position.
Kumsaloti is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumsaloti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramsay managing to control the position.
Kumsaloti trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Kumsaloti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramsay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kumsaloti has managed to get both his arms back between Ramsay's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumsaloti stops Ramsay from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kumsaloti with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramsay holds on and takes a little breather.
Kumsaloti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramsay pulls Kumsaloti in close to prevent any damage.
Ramsay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumsaloti wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.
Kumsaloti tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramsay is retaining full guard.
Ramsay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kumsaloti manages to get himself to full guard.
Kumsaloti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumsaloti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramsay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramsay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramsay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kumsaloti trying to control the position.
Ramsay is in close to Kumsaloti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramsay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kumsaloti has his foot on Ramsay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramsay works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramsay controlling from the top position.
Kumsaloti looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Ramsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Kumsaloti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badr Ramsay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsay ducks right into an uppercut from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsay forces Kumsaloti back against the cage and clinches.
Ramsay misses with an elbow over the top.
Kumsaloti is trying to force a seperation but Ramsay has the dominant position.
Ramsay tries a body shot but Kumsaloti blocks it.
Ramsay lands with a left to the head.
Ramsay is working for takedown but Kumsaloti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kumsaloti avoids it.
Ramsay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsay misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramsay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramsay.
Kumsaloti stalling.
Kumsaloti tries to circle away but Ramsay has him pinned against the cage.
Ramsay can't find room to land a body shot as Kumsaloti controls the action.
Ramsay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kumsaloti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Ramsay.
Kumsaloti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumsaloti.
Ramsay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumsaloti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kumsaloti misses its intended target.
Ramsay moves into range and clinches up with Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti tries to break free but Ramsay pushes him back against the cage.
Ramsay jumps guard but Kumsaloti stands there with Ramsay around his waist. Ramsay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsay wants a takedown.
Ramsay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsay has picked Kumsaloti up - he's going for a ride! Ramsay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kumsaloti's head.
Ramsay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is trying to control. Kumsaloti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kumsaloti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramsay is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Badr Ramsay was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kumsaloti missing with a left hand there. Ramsay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumsaloti throws a hook but Ramsay blocks it.
Kumsaloti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Ramsay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramsay.
Kumsaloti loads up on a big right hand but Ramsay slips the punch.
Kumsaloti lands a jab to the nose.
Ramsay shoots for a takedown but Kumsaloti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramsay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramsay is looking to clinch but Kumsaloti is avoiding it.
Ramsay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumsaloti swings widly with a right hand
and Ramsay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kumsaloti!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumsaloti can't escape the position.
Kumsaloti wants to control but Ramsay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Kumsaloti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ramsay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Kumsaloti misses its intended target.
Kumsaloti throws a hook but Ramsay blocks it.
Ramsay moves into the clinch.
Kumsaloti can't break the clinch.
Ramsay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kumsaloti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramsay has Kumsaloti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumsaloti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Ramsay.
Ramsay goes for a takedown attempt but Kumsaloti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kumsaloti lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kumsaloti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manny Kumsaloti is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumsaloti as he avoids it easily.
Kumsaloti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Badr Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay fails to land the takedown.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti shows good takedown defense.
Kumsaloti misses with a straight left.
Ramsay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramsay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kumsaloti looks to land a left hand but Ramsay moved out of range nicely.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kumsaloti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumsaloti throws out the jab.
Kumsaloti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramsay shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti shows good takedown defense.
Kumsaloti stuffs the takedown.
Kumsaloti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramsay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumsaloti throws out the jab.
Kumsaloti missing with a left hand there. Ramsay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Kumsaloti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay slips under a jab from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti missing with a left hand there. Ramsay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kumsaloti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsay.
Kumsaloti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumsaloti wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramsay slips a straight right by Kumsaloti.
Ramsay moves out of range as Kumsaloti strikes.
Kumsaloti scores with a jab to the head.
Kumsaloti lands a jab to the head.
Ramsay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kumsaloti.
Badr Ramsay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kumsaloti throws a lazy right hand but Ramsay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kumsaloti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramsay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kumsaloti circles away.
Ramsay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manny Kumsaloti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsay is rocked!
Kumsaloti shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ramsay takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kumsaloti sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ramsay bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Kumsaloti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beck Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voax's entrance music is The Ripper. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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284 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beck Barsanti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voax fails to land with a series of punches.
Voax lands a two punch combo.
Voax lands a head shot.
Jamie Voax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voax throws a right and a left that Barsanti avoids nicely.
Barsanti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voax looks to throw the jab but Barsanti is out of range.
Voax throws a nice head kick!
Barsanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Barsanti.
Barsanti misses with a wild body shot.
Voax swings for the body but Barsanti moves out of range.
Barsanti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barsanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voax looks to score with a jab to the body but Barsanti is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voax throws a leg kick that misses.
Voax looks to land a body kick but Barsanti moved away.
Voax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barsanti has time to react.
Barsanti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax throws a leg kick which misses Barsanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Barsanti tries to avoid it.
Barsanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Voax. That one must have hurt.
Voax throws a right hand that Barsanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Barsanti also avoids with ease.
Barsanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Voax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barsanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Voax scores with a four punch combination!
Voax is looking to slow Barsanti down with leg kicks.
Barsanti misses with a looping right.
Voax lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barsanti misses with a wild body shot.
Voax tries to land a front kick but Barsanti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barsanti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Voax tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barsanti is in Voax's guard.
Voax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barsanti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barsanti postures up.
Voax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barsanti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barsanti trying to control but Voax is working from the bottom.
Barsanti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barsanti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Voax wants to control but Barsanti postures up.
Barsanti scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barsanti trying to control the position but Voax is working away.
Voax is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barsanti lands a few punches from side control.
Voax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voax gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barsanti dominating with strikes here.
Barsanti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Voax is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barsanti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barsanti lands a big elbow.
Voax is rocked!
Barsanti postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Voax in real trouble here! The ref calls for Voax to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beck Barsanti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belfort closes the distance and pushes Thaiday back into the cage.
Belfort prevents Thaiday from breaking the clinch.
Belfort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belfort tries to clinch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sam Thaiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preuss Belfort.
Belfort darts in trying to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Thaiday finds it's way through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belfort looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Thaiday catches Belfort right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a right hand to the body.
Thaiday lands a really nice looking cross but Belfort seems unphased.
Belfort takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Thaiday there.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thaiday counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thaiday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thaiday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thaiday lands with a hook. Belfort tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thaiday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thaiday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thaiday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belfort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a single leg into guard. Belfort didn't expect that.
Thaiday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Thaiday tries to pass.
Thaiday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thaiday throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thaiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thaiday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thaiday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thaiday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thaiday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thaiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thaiday looking to pass the guard.
Belfort wants to stand but Thaiday is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belfort gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Thaiday misses.
Thaiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thaiday scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thaiday lands the left hand.
Preuss Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Thaiday.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thaiday connects with a right hand. Belfort shakes it off.
Thaiday misses with the combination.
Thaiday is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thaiday lands with a straight right. Belfort didn't see that one coming.
Thaiday digs a good hook to Belfort's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thaiday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thaiday is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Belfort.
Belfort with a poor takedown
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort tries to clinch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thaiday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belfort takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thaiday scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thaiday with a hook.
Thaiday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?
Thaiday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belfort checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thaiday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Belfort in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thaiday swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Thaiday. Those never looked like landing.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thaiday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thaiday.
Thaiday scores with a jab to the head.
Thaiday lands a nice looking body shot.
Thaiday lands a slapping body shot.
Thaiday lands with a good body shot.
Thaiday scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belfort takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thaiday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a jab to the nose.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sam Thaiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preuss Belfort.
Thaiday cracks Belfort with an open hand slap.
Belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thaiday.
Thaiday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belfort looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belfort on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thaiday scores with a body shot.
Thaiday connects with a right hand. Belfort shakes it off.
Thaiday lands a nice shot to the body.
Sam Thaiday is winning the standup battle so far.
Thaiday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thaiday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Thaiday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday scores with a decent looking hook.
Thaiday scores with a three punch combo!
Thaiday throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
Sam Thaiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!
Thaiday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Thaiday misses with a low kick.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
Thaiday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belfort misses with a takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belfort has his takedown stuffed
and Thaiday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belfort. Belfort circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thaiday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thaiday lands a jab to Belfort's midsection.
Belfort tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thaiday counters with a left to the body.
Thaiday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thaiday lands with a nice body punch.
Thaiday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thaiday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thaiday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thaiday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belfort's head backwards.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Thaiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort with a poor takedown
and Thaiday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort's guard.
Belfort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thaiday defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thaiday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thaiday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thaiday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thaiday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Thaiday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thaiday distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Thaiday is having none of it.
Thaiday is stalling in the full guard.
Thaiday distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belfort has momentary wrist control but Thaiday slips an elbow through the middle.
Thaiday works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Thaiday working some strikes from top position.
Thaiday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thaiday lands a couple of digs.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Thaiday is proving a slippery customer.
Thaiday looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thaiday wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Thaiday lands a couple of digs.
Thaiday connects with a couple of short punches.
Thaiday looking to pass the guard.
Sam Thaiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thaiday is working hard here to advance position.
Thaiday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thaiday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Thaiday trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking for subs off his back but Thaiday has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thaiday seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thaiday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belfort taking some punishment here, with Thaiday in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday 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.
Belfort trying to control from the bottom.
Thaiday working Belfort over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thaiday lands a nice short elbow.
Belfort on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sam Thaiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thaiday stalling.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
Preuss Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thaiday controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thaiday is trying to control the action in half guard but Belfort is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thaiday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thaiday, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thaiday!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakz Skedol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by Lux Aeterna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
266 lbs
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23
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong |
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World class 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 - 12 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakz Skedol!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skedol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doe can pounce on him.
Skedol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but Skedol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skedol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doe connects with a leg kick. Skedol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe tries to clinch but Skedol is having none of it.
Skedol avoids the head kick by Doe.
Doe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skedol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skedol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doe can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Skedol lands.
Doe cracks the inside of Skedol's front leg.
Skedol swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Doe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skedol swings widly with a right hand
and Doe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doe wants to clinch up but Skedol keeps it at a distance.
Skedol takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Doe thows a body kick. Skedol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skedol looks gassed!
Skedol misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
Skedol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doe throws out the jab.
Doe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doe throws a leg kick which misses Skedol's front leg but catches the back leg as Skedol tries to avoid it.
A big left from Skedol misses.
Doe wants to clinch.
Doe clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Jakz Skedol has been cut.
Doe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skedol is defending well for now.
Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skedol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skedol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doe.
Doe throws a body kick that misses.
Doe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Skedol misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but Skedol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skedol throws a lazy uppercut
and Doe counters with a solid body kick.
Doe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skedol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doe lands a front kick.
Doe connects with a leg kick. Skedol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Doe slams his shin into Skedol's torso.
Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skedol blocks a head kick by Doe.
Doe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skedol's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe thumps Skedol with a low kick.
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skedol.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doe thows a body kick. Skedol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skedol dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Doe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Jakz Skedol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Skedol off balance momentarily.
Doe feints and then cracks Skedol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skedol down.
Doe scores with a one two! Skedol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe connects with an inside leg kick.
Skedol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doe.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doe.
A right-left combo lands from Doe.
That has opened up Jakz Skedol's cut even more.
That kick from Doe tenderised Skedol's leg. Skedol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skedol tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skedol is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Jakz Skedol's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doe feints and then cracks Skedol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skedol down.
Doe feints and then cracks Skedol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skedol down.
Skedol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doe.
Doe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doe connects with a leg kick. Skedol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skedol's calf.
Skedol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe tries to clinch there but Skedol circles away.
Doe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skedol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skedol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doe thumps Skedol with a low kick.
A head kick from Doe lands but Skedol takes it in his stride.
Jakz Skedol's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doe.
Doe's corner calls for a 1-2. Doe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skedol is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jakz Skedol's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Doe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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24
205 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh throws a nice looking combination but Mousasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnny Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Welsh misses with a hook. Mousasi ducked under it nicely.
Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Welsh throws a right and a left that Mousasi avoids nicely.
Mousasi looks for a takedown but Welsh sprawls well.
Welsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Welsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mousasi somewhat.
Johnny Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Welsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mousasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Welsh on his heels. He'll look to pass Welsh's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mousasi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Welsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welsh is controlling Mousasi's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welsh pushes Mousasi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Welsh looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Welsh defends it nicely.
Welsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Welsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh throws a combination that misses
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Welsh!
Welsh is working to get back to half guard.
Welsh squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Welsh wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi stands up.
Mousasi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Welsh cracks Mousasi with an open hand slap.
Welsh throws a right hand that Mousasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mousasi also avoids with ease.
Mousasi has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Mousasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Welsh which made him look bad.
Welsh throws a right and a left that Mousasi avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Welsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Welsh as he avoids it easily.
Welsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Welsh looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Welsh thuds his right hand into Mousasi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Welsh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welsh throws the left hand but Mousasi avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Welsh does no damage.
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Welsh sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Welsh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mousasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Welsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Welsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Welsh looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Welsh looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Welsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mousasi on the side of the head.
Welsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mousasi.
Welsh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Welsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mousasi under the eye.
Welsh misses with a double jab.
Mousasi dodges the punch combination from Welsh.
Welsh lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh throws a jab when Mousasi was well out of range.
Mousasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Welsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Welsh swinging wildly here.
Mousasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Welsh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Welsh misses with a double jab
and Mousasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mousasi is looking to stand up but Welsh won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to stand and escape but instead Welsh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Welsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Welsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
Welsh jabs Mousasi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Welsh circles away easily
and Welsh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Welsh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Welsh duly obliges.
Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Welsh throws a series of punches but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Welsh. Those never looked like landing.
Mousasi checks a leg kick.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Welsh sprawls well. Welsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Welsh drives through and clinches with Mousasi against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh pushes off an throws an elbow but Mousasi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Welsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mousasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welsh prevents it.
Mousasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Welsh dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
Mousasi with a poor takedown
letting Welsh counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Welsh!
Welsh misses with a hook. Mousasi ducked under it nicely.
Welsh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Welsh duly obliges.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Welsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi defending well as Welsh loads up on a big left hand.
Welsh works over Mousasi's head and body with a nice combination.
Mousasi is rocked!
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welsh tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welsh to the ground. Welsh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mousasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Welsh finish him?
Welsh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Welsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Welsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Welsh throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Mousasi crashing down! Mousasi tries to stagger back to his feet but Welsh just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Mousasi asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Welsh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earth Quake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quake comes to the cage accompanied by PRODIGY - RUN WITH THE WOLVES . Thai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Town Called Malice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earth Quake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quake, as that shot connected.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thai counters with a body kick that stops Quake in his tracks momentarily.
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Quake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thai throws a head kick that misses
and Quake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Earth Quake has been cut.
Quake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quake avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Thai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quake is stalling here.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.
Thai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.
Quake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Quake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quake lands a knee to the head.
Thai is looking to break free of the clinch but Quake has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quake obliges.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quake instigates a clinch.
Quake prevents Thai from breaking the clinch.
Quake with a knee to the head.
Quake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai looks gassed!
Quake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thai up against the cage.
Thai is trying to push Quake away but Quake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quake leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thai can't break the clinch.
Quake keeps control of Thai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thai tries to break free but Quake pushes him back against the cage.
Quake taking a breather.
Thai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake lands an elbow just above Thai 's eye.
That has opened up Muay Thai's cut even more.
Thai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quake's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quake stalls.
Thai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Quake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quake unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Thai takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Muay Thai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quake working Thai over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earth Quake dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quake misses with a right hand
and Thai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Quake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thai is looking to score with low kicks.
Quake throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Quake misses with a double jab.
Thai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Quake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quake blocks an elbow strike.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai is trying to push Quake away but Quake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quake obliges.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai wants to break free but Quake has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai is breathing heavily.
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!
Thai can't break the clinch.
Quake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay Thai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into Thai's ribcage.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thai's face.
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muay Thai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earth Quake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eluveitie - Calling The Rain. Daniel Lewis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark David's chin.
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269 lbs
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258 lbs
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis thuds a left hand into David's body.
David takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
David is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis throws a series of punches but David moves out of range.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis drops David with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but David looks back up at him and smiles so Lewis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Mark David has been cut.
Lewis cracks David with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lewis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning David to stand back up!
David is rocked!
Crack! Lewis connects with the perfect overhand right and David falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. Zapp Brannigan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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230 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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
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, Raul Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Brannigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raul Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch
and Brannigan counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brannigan manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Brannigan counters by clinching up.
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brannigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Brannigan ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Brannigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brannigan momentarily.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Brannigan connects with the punch.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brannigan tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brannigan staying out of range there.
Brannigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brannigan counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Brannigan's guard.
Gonzalez postures up in Brannigan's guard and throws a big left but Brannigan blocks it.
Brannigan pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Brannigan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brannigan keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Brannigan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brannigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez tries to lock up and control but Brannigan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan content just to control the position here.
Brannigan unloads with some shots from mount but Gonzalez bucks and avoids them well.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brannigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zapp Brannigan just wasn't active enough.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Brannigan counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Brannigan avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez cracks Brannigan with a good jab.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Brannigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brannigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brannigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brannigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brannigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brannigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brannigan lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Brannigan moves out of range.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brannigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Brannigan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Brannigan avoids the punch easily.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
and Brannigan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brannigan.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Brannigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Brannigan counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brannigan drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonzalez has Brannigan pulled in close to control his posture.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brannigan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brannigan has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brannigan is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brannigan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brannigan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brannigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
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 Zapp Brannigan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brannigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brannigan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep but Brannigan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brannigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Brannigan pushes him away.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Brannigan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Brannigan controlling the pace for now.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan content just to control the position here.
Brannigan trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Brannigan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Brannigan's attempts to control the action.
Brannigan controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brannigan trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard.
Brannigan controlling his opponent.
Brannigan landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Zapp Brannigan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez wants to control but Brannigan is having none of it.
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Brannigan content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zapp Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brannigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zapp Brannigan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to whatsername, and does she remember my name?. Jon Doe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ninja Assassin's chin.
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211 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
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assassin has time to react.
Assassin moves away from the strike by Doe.
Assassin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assassin thinking.
Assassin misses with a head kick.
Doe tries to clinch there but Assassin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doe moves away.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense.
Doe moves out of range of the strikes.
Doe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Assassin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doe checks a leg kick.
Assassin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Doe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe has Assassin up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doe pinned against the cage. Doe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Assassin.
Doe misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Doe 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.
Doe lands a jab to Assassin's midsection.
Assassin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Assassin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Assassin walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe moves into range and clinches up with Assassin.
Doe scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Assassin is trying to maintain a safe position but Doe gets an underhook and turns Assassin into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Assassin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doe smiles and moves away.
Assassin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doe throws a hook but Assassin avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to clinch but Assassin is avoiding it.
Doe tries to clinch up but Assassin circles away and keeps his distance.
Doe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doe throws a chopping leg kick but Assassin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doe swings for the body but Assassin moves out of range.
Doe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assassin is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Doe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Assassin misses with a body kick.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Assassin pushes him off.
Assassin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assassin throws a push kick but Doe slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doe tried to score with a low kick but Assassin checks it.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doe sprawls well. Doe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Doe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assassin's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe thuds a left hand into Assassin's body.
Doe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Assassin avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe darts in and clinches Assassin up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Doe.
Assassin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Doe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Doe!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let it Ride 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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26
222 lbs
25 - 13 - 1 |
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180 cm
27
235 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Boxer.
Zimmerman is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Zimmerman's head back.
Levi Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman clinches.
Boxer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Boxer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Barbara Boxer has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Zimmerman managing to block the knees to the body from Boxer.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer avoids a wild elbow strike from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman throws an elbow but it misses.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman lands an elbow that stopped Boxer in his tracks for a moment.
Zimmerman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zimmerman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
Zimmerman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Boxer on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer is struggling to control the position.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boxer's defenses.
Zimmerman throws an elbow that misses.
Boxer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zimmerman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxer avoids it.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer blocks with his arms.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Boxer cracks Zimmerman with a nice body shot.
Boxer blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxer working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zimmerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from Zimmerman, against the cage.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Zimmerman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a body punch.
Zimmerman lands a damaging elbow.
Barbara Boxer's cut is getting worse.
Zimmerman trying to land knees to the body.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman looks gassed!
Zimmerman prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer goes for a takedown attempt but Zimmerman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zimmerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boxer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boxer.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boxer's calf.
Zimmerman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman throws a low kick but Boxer moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman misses with a hook
and Boxer counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Zimmerman misses its intended target.
Boxer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick that knocks Boxer off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to land a front kick but Boxer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer feints and then cracks Zimmerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zimmerman down.
Boxer closes the distance and pushes Zimmerman back into the cage.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boxer.
Zimmerman prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimmerman tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxer avoids the damage to the body.
Zimmerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman scores with a knee to the head.
Zimmerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer missing with knees to the body.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside.
Barbara Boxer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boxer is trying to drag Zimmerman to the mat but Zimmerman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barbara Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Zimmerman.
Jeez, Barbara Boxer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boxer avoiding damage as Zimmerman throws knees to the body.
Zimmerman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxer blocks it with crossed arms.
Zimmerman is pressed up against the cage. Boxer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zimmerman down to the mat. Zimmerman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zimmerman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
Boxer digs a good hook to Zimmerman's body.
Zimmerman forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
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.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Boxer avoiding damage as Zimmerman throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Zimmerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Boxer lands but Zimmerman takes it in his stride.
Boxer has managed to clinch.
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zimmerman is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Zimmerman shuts the power down on Boxer. Lights out, game over! Zimmerman is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levi Zimmerman! Levi Zimmerman retains his heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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