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HWC197: Samurai vs Zimmerman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Miller rushes Bronson and presses him up against the cage.
Bronson is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bronson down to the mat. Bronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Miller throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Miller ducks straight into an uppercut from Bronson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Miller manages to regain guard straight away.
Miller is rocked!
Miller looks gassed!
Bronson pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Bronson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson not doing much here.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronson thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Bronson is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronson 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.
Bronson forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Bronson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Bronson is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Bronson is keeping busy.
Bronson is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Bronson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller gets full guard.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Bronson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Miller wants to control but Bronson postures up.
Bronson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Bronson has knee on belly momentarily but Miller bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bronson tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Bronson forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bronson tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Miller tries to stand but Bronson is controlling from the bottom.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller advances to half guard.
Bronson gets full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller stands up from Bronson's guard - Miller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Bronson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bronson can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Bronson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes down on Bronson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Bronson is having none of it.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bronson!
Bronson taking shots to the head.
Bronson can't escape the position.
BOOM! Miller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bronson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller looking to finish Bronson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bronson!
Miller wants to control the pace but Bronson is squirming around nicely.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Bronson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bronson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bronson is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bronson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Miller land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Miller stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The real American. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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213 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
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, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hanma misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma misses with a two punch combination.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanma misses with a two punch combination.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan slips a jab and a cross from Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hanma looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanma clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan jumps guard but Hanma stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma has Hogan pressed against the cage.
Hogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hanma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hogan's brow.
Hanma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hulk Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Hanma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Hanma rushes Hogan and presses him up against the cage.
Hanma trying to land knees to the body.
Hogan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Hanma keeps him there for the moment.
Hogan looking for a takedown.
Hogan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hogan shoots in but Hanma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hogan's head backwards.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
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!
Hogan dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanma swivels and escapes.
Hanma cracks Hogan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hogan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hanma finish him?
Hogan is rocked!
Hulk Hogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hanma clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanma fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hogan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hogan looks to clinch but Hanma throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hogan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuthbert Allgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Greeven has chosen Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul as his entrance music. Dick van Greeven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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284 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cuthbert Allgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allgood forces van Greeven back against the cage and clinches.
van Greeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
van Greeven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
van Greeven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Cuthbert Allgood has been cut.
van Greeven stuffs the takedown.
Allgood misses with a few strikes there.
Allgood lands with a straight right. van Greeven didn't see that one coming.
van Greeven uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allgood has time to react.
Allgood falls off balance throwing a combination
and van Greeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allgood misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from van Greeven misses.
Allgood misses with a double jab.
van Greeven shoots in and drives through. Allgood sprawls well.
Allgood misses with a wild combination.
Allgood is looking to clinch but van Greeven is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allgood, right into the meat.
van Greeven fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuthbert Allgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick van Greeven.
Allgood fails to land the takedown.
Allgood shoots in looking for a takedown. van Greeven tries to sprawl out of it but Allgood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. van Greeven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
van Greeven keeps the fight on the outside.
van Greeven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allgood defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allgood.
Allgood walks into a straight right hand from van Greeven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with van Greeven, pushing him back against the cage.
Allgood prevents the takedown attempt.
van Greeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allgood misses with a takedown attempt
and van Greeven counters with a left and a right that stings Allgood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allgood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
van Greeven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allgood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allgood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from van Greeven.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven is looking to break free of the clinch but Allgood has double underhooks.
van Greeven is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allgood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Allgood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Allgood seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Allgood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, van Greeven regains guard.
van Greeven looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven is adopting a defensive guard.
Allgood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allgood works over van Greeven with some ground and pound from guard.
Allgood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Allgood is looking to work some ground and pound but van Greeven has wrist control.
Allgood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Allgood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allgood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
van Greeven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allgood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allgood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allgood drops back looking for a leg! van Greeven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and van Greeven manages to kick Allgood off! Allgood jumps back into van Greeven's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuthbert Allgood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cuthbert Allgood's cut.
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.
van Greeven shoots for a double leg takedown but Allgood sprawls well. He's pushed van Greeven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
van Greeven looks for a takedown but Allgood sprawls well.
Allgood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows van Greeven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Allgood keeping moving, preventing van Greeven from controlling successfully.
van Greeven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allgood is on top in guard.
van Greeven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Greeven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Allgood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allgood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allgood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
van Greeven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
van Greeven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allgood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allgood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Allgood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allgood won't allow van Greeven to sweep him here.
Allgood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven trying to keep a closed guard but Allgood is proving a slippery customer.
Allgood is looking to work some ground and pound but van Greeven has wrist control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Allgood here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Allgood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allgood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allgood connects with a couple of short punches.
Allgood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as van Greeven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van Greeven working a defensive guard here.
Allgood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allgood 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.
Allgood throwing strikes from guard but van Greeven blocks nicely.
Allgood scoring with some ground and pound.
Allgood throws and elbow that misses. van Greeven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allgood's guard. Nice move by van Greeven!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allgood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Allgood is trying to control the position but van Greeven postures up.
van Greeven tries to free his leg and advance position but Allgood is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allgood is on top in guard.
Allgood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
van Greeven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allgood throws a strike but van Greeven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allgood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Allgood with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Allgood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of van Greeven's face.
Cuthbert Allgood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allgood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Allgood working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allgood looking to finish van Greeven with some ground and pound. This is bad for van Greeven!
Allgood scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuthbert Allgood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuthbert Allgood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
van Greeven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allgood misses with a takedown
and van Greeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allgood wants to clinch up but van Greeven keeps it at a distance.
Allgood shoots for a takedown but van Greeven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Allgood. Those never looked like landing.
Allgood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but van Greeven manages to avoid it.
Allgood misses with the combination.
van Greeven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Allgood.
Allgood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps van Greeven's head backwards.
Allgood stuffs the takedown attempt from van Greeven. van Greeven gets slowly back to his feet.
van Greeven looks to score with a jab to the body but Allgood is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. van Greeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
van Greeven swinging wildly here.
Allgood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for van Greeven!
van Greeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
van Greeven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Allgood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
van Greeven tries to hold on but Allgood postures up.
Allgood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
van Greeven tries to hold on but Allgood pushes him away.
Allgood cracks van Greeven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allgood prevents van Greeven from getting the reversal.
van Greeven regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood drops an elbow to the side of van Greeven's head.
Allgood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Allgood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
van Greeven is looking to control Allgood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can van Greeven avoid being mounted?
Allgood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allgood is working for a submission of some sort.
Allgood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allgood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allgood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so van Greeven is just riding it out for now. Allgood eventually gives up the hold.
Allgood seems to be working for a kimura but van Greeven defends the submission attempt.
Cuthbert Allgood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
van Greeven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allgood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven moves into full guard.
van Greeven keeping moving, preventing Allgood from controlling successfully.
Allgood looking to pass the guard.
van Greeven wants to sweep here but Allgood controlling him for the moment.
van Greeven is trying to hold Allgood in close to prevent damage but Allgood has managed to pass into half guard.
Allgood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dick van Greeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allgood is working away from the top position though.
Allgood working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cuthbert Allgood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allgood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuthbert Allgood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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279 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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269 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webcke scores with a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Webcke trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort is looking for a triangle but Webcke pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Belfort 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webcke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Webcke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Webcke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Webcke defends well.
Belfort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webcke.
Webcke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webcke thows a big elbow that misses.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belfort wants to stand but Webcke is controlling the position.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Webcke cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Webcke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webcke working some strikes from top position.
Webcke scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort has momentary wrist control but Webcke slips an elbow through the middle.
Webcke landing some decent shots from guard.
Webcke landing with the ground and pound.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Webcke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webcke trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Webcke chips away with some ground and pound.
Webcke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Webcke controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Webcke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webcke distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Webcke is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webcke works over Belfort with some ground and pound from guard.
Webcke cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Webcke stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Webcke slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webcke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Webcke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Webcke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webcke lands strikes from half guard.
Webcke working over Belfort with some ground and pound. Belfort looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Webcke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belfort with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belfort actively working from the bottom here.
Webcke is nestled in close to Belfort, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Webcke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webcke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webcke keeps the fight on the outside.
Webcke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belfort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Webcke.
Webcke lands with a straight right. Belfort didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belfort is defended easily by Webcke.
Belfort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webcke is fending him off so far but Belfort persists. Nope, Webcke circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preuss Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort slips a straight right by Webcke.
Webcke connects with a right hand. Belfort shakes it off.
Webcke scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Webcke throws a leg kick but Belfort sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Webcke gets a double leg takedown into Belfort's guard.
Belfort working for a triangle but Webcke defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke working some strikes from top position.
Webcke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Webcke cracks Belfort with a solid left hand.
Webcke wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Webcke connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webcke postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Webcke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Webcke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belfort is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Belfort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webcke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Webcke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webcke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Webcke throwing strikes but missing.
Webcke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webcke is in close to Belfort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webcke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webcke tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Webcke controlling from the top position.
Webcke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webcke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Webcke is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shane Webcke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webcke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Webcke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Webcke postures up.
Webcke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belfort working a defensive guard here.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webcke stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webcke tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webcke connects with a couple of short punches.
Webcke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webcke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webcke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Webcke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webcke lands a couple of elbows.
Webcke lands a couple of elbows.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webcke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Webcke lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Webcke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Webcke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Webcke lands with a punch from half guard.
Belfort is staying active underneath Webcke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Webcke there.
Belfort trying to hold on to Webcke's head to control him but Webcke postures up.
Belfort is not content to let Webcke control the position.
Webcke drops an elbow to the side of Belfort's head.
Webcke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webcke is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Webcke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke working over Belfort with some ground and pound. Belfort looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Webcke there.
Belfort pushes Webcke off looking to stand but Webcke dives back in and keeps control.
Webcke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Webcke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Webcke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Webcke working Belfort over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webcke scores with a big shot! Belfort's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Belfort! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Webcke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakz Skedol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemlock has chosen Champagneros as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jakz Skedol has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakz Skedol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skedol connects with a body shot.
Hemlock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hemlock throws a combination that misses
and Hemlock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skedol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hemlock throws an overhand right that lands on Skedol's shoulder, as Skedol tries to avoid the shot.
Skedol lands with an uppercut that bounces Hemlock off the cage and back into rage.
Skedol moves out of range of the body kick from Hemlock.
Skedol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skedol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skedol misses with a few strikes there.
Hemlock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skedol avoids it really well and circles away.
Skedol avoids the head kick by Hemlock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skedol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hemlock lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skedol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hemlock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jakz Skedol has been cut.
Hemlock throws a series of punches but Skedol avoids them all with ease.
Hemlock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skedol's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hemlock looking to pass the guard.
Hemlock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hemlock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hemlock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemlock looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock throwing strikes from guard but Skedol blocks nicely.
Skedol pulls Hemlock in to control the position.
Hemlock pushing down on Skedol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Hemlock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hemlock wants to work for an arm triangle but Skedol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemlock content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock is thwarting Skedol's attempts to control the position.
Hemlock is looking to advance position but Skedol won't allow it.
Hemlock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hemlock shoots in looking for a takedown. Skedol tries to sprawl out of it but Hemlock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skedol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biff Hemlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skedol lands with a hook. Hemlock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hemlock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakz Skedol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Hemlock.
Hemlock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hemlock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skedol connects with a right hand. Hemlock shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemlock swings for the body but Skedol moves out of range.
Good shot there by Skedol.
Skedol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skedol throws a right hand that Hemlock ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemlock also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biff Hemlock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakz Skedol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hemlock throws a right hand that Skedol ducks under and follows up with a left that Skedol also avoids with ease.
Jakz Skedol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemlock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hemlock throws a right and a left that Skedol avoids nicely.
Hemlock moves to clinch but Skedol breaks away
and Skedol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skedol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hemlock takes one to the side of the head.
Hemlock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hemlock looks to land a combination but Skedol avoids it well.
Hemlock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hemlock tests Skedol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skedol. Hemlock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hemlock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skedol's waist but Skedol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hemlock off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skedol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skedol lands a left and a right that send Hemlock crashing to the mat, dazed. Skedol thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Biff Hemlock has been cut.
Hemlock is breathing heavily.
Skedol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skedol lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Skedol.
Skedol drops Hemlock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hemlock looks back up at him and smiles so Skedol waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hemlock is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Skedol engages and cracks Hemlock with a massive lead left hook - Hemlock tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Skedol is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakz Skedol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David has chosen Eluveitie - Calling The Rain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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27
269 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
David misses with a takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a left to the body.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thaiday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thaiday throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thaiday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David looks for a takedown but Thaiday sprawls well.
David looks gassed!
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thaiday lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and David has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from David and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
David throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
David misses with a few strikes there.
David tries to land a front kick but Thaiday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David misses with a double jab
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Thaiday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mark David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by David as he checks the leg kick.
David tries to bum rush Thaiday with a series of wild strikes but Thaiday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thaiday throws a right and a left that David avoids nicely.
Thaiday moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
Thaiday throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thaiday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thaiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thaiday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David misses with a low kick as Thaiday jumps back.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaiday lands with a straight right. David didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaiday misses with a double jab.
David walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thaiday checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!
Thaiday tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for David, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday avoids a kick to the body.
David lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thaiday throws a right hand that David ducks under and follows up with a left that David also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thaiday checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a series of punches but Thaiday avoids them all with ease.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thaiday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thaiday.
David misses with the combination.
Thaiday throws a combination. David tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thaiday with a hook.
David lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thaiday takes a step back to recover.
David tries to bum rush Thaiday with a series of wild strikes but Thaiday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David slips under a jab from Thaiday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a leg kick.
Thaiday thows a body shot but no joy.
Thaiday moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
David throws a series of punches but Thaiday moves out of range.
A big left from Thaiday misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thaiday pivots, looking for a leg kick but David is out of range and Thaiday settles back down.
Thaiday cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thaiday blocks the body kick.
David throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thaiday misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David misses with a series of wild punches.
Thaiday throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thaiday throws a right and a left that both miss.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David is looking to clinch but Thaiday is avoiding it.
Sam Thaiday is winning the standup battle so far.
Thaiday scores with a body shot.
David connects with a leg kick. Thaiday looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
David misses with a low kick as Thaiday jumps back.
Thaiday swinging wildly here.
David misses with a head kick.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thaiday, as that shot connected.
David misses with an attempted mid kick.
David is breathing heavily.
David misses with a combination
and Thaiday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from David does no damage.
David moves forwards but Thaiday connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thaiday's corner calls for a 1-2. Thaiday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thaiday is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Thaiday circles away and we're back to standing.
Thaiday lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
A clash of legs there as Thaiday blocks the low kick.
Thaiday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between David's hands.
David walks into a straight right hand from Thaiday.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thaiday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thaiday dodges the punch combination from David.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Thaiday to counter with a crisp jab.
Thaiday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
David throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thaiday's waist but Thaiday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing David off to one side.
Sam Thaiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark David.
A punch combination from Thaiday misses.
Thaiday jabs at David's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a slapping body shot.
Thaiday misses the jab.
David throws a right and a left that Thaiday avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Thaiday both land. Nice combination.
Thaiday misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from David.
Thaiday throws a one two combo.
Thaiday misses with a hook.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
David tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thaiday is able to avoid easily.
Thaiday avoids the head kick by David.
David 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 David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Thaiday. That snapped David's head back.
A combination from David does no damage.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
David throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thaiday looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thaiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thaiday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
David thuds his shin into the meat of Thaiday's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thaiday dodges the punch combination from David.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
David throws a leg kick but Thaiday sees it coming and moves out of range.
David throws a combination that misses
and Thaiday counters with a left and a right that stings David.
David slips a straight right by Thaiday.
David with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thaiday wants to free his trapped foot but David is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thaiday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thaiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thaiday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thaiday wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
Thaiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David moves into full guard.
Thaiday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday looking to sit in guard and control but David gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
David throwing strikes from guard but Thaiday blocks nicely.
Thaiday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thaiday is trying to keep David in close.
Mark David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thaiday, up you get!
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thaiday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thaiday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thaiday counters with a straight right hand.
Sam Thaiday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thaiday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
Thaiday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thaiday misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thaiday circles away from the clinch attempt.
David keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thaiday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thaiday has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thaiday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Town Called Malice. Muay Thai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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20
249 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with the left hand. Thai knows he should have avoided that one.
Thai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Thai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Gonzalez.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Thai thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Thai lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
It looks like Raul Gonzalez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai which made him look bad.
Thai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Thai throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Thai off the cage and back into rage.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thai's guard.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Gonzalez passes Thai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gonzalez lands with a punch from half guard.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Thai is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gonzalez passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Thai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai is working to get back to half guard.
Thai wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
Thai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez has his feet on Thai's thighs here. He's pushed Thai off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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255 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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Boxer.
Jab by Boxer.
Boxer connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer throws a head kick that half lands.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Boxer counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boxer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer 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.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Boxer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer 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.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boxer.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boxer trying to control from the bottom.
Boxer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boxer pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barbara Boxer.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Barbara Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Boxer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Boxer sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Boxer.
Boxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilson throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Barbara Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxer throws a body kick that misses.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Boxer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and Wilson settles back down.
Boxer tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Boxer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boxer throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer lands a front kick.
Boxer digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxer.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Boxer throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Boxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Boxer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boxer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Wilson down.
Boxer lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
David Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxer throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
It looks like David Wilson has been cut.
Wilson lands with a hook. Boxer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbara Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Boxer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbara Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxer, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbara Boxer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying F's choice of entrance music: shortest man in world. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
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264 lbs
29 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
Barton throws a low kick but it's checked well by F.
Barton shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and F counters with a right hand to the body.
Barton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. F defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but F was well out of range. Poor timing from Barton.
Barton throws a jab when F was well out of range.
Barton misses with a wild combination.
Barton moves away from the strike by F.
Barton moves into the clinch.
Barton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F ducks right into an uppercut from Barton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
F is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
F tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
F misses with a body punch.
F tries to stall but Barton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on F - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Barton to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
F misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
F shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.
Barton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and F counters by moving into the clinch.
Barton is trying to force a seperation but F has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from F.
F can't find room to land a body shot as Barton controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F misses with a body punch.
Barton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but F is keeping busy.
F tries to work over Barton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barton blocks a body shot from F.
F tries to break free but Barton pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on F's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barton prevents a body shot from F.
F'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
F is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
F is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Barton has denied him.
F misses with a shot to the kidneys.
F is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
F is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Professor F.
Barton takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Professor F will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Barton.
F misses with a few strikes there.
F is looking to clinch but Barton is avoiding it.
Barton shoots and misses
and F counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
F fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barton moves forwards but F connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barton moves away from the strike by F.
F drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
F stops Barton from standing up.
Barton has F pulled in close to control his posture.
Barton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
F scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F throws a strike but Barton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
F wants to stand but Barton is controlling the position.
Barton works over F with some ground and pound from guard.
F avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barton trying to control but F is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as F works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
F 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.
Barton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barton trying to control but F is working from the bottom.
F avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
F wants to control the position but Barton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barton 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Barton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
F is trying is best to control the position here.
F tries to kick Barton off in order to stand up. Barton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
F struggling a bit here.
Barton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
F throws Barton to one side and escapes!
Sloppy strikes from F. Those never looked like landing.
Barton swats away the attempt to clinch by F.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and F cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F throws a right and a left that Barton avoids nicely.
Barton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. F manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and F holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
F tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
F'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.
Stalling in the clinch from Barton.
Nice body punch from F - that landed with a thud.
F tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing F back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
F dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
F tries to circle away but Barton has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F pressing his opponent against the cage.
F is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barton is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor F showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
F drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
F won't allow Barton to sweep him here.
F postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of F, into his guard.
Professor F has got the better of the ground game so far.
F preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barton throwing strikes but missing.
F can't keep his opponent in guard - Barton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, F has managed to free his arm - good work.
F wants to get back to his feet.
Barton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton lands with a punch from half guard.
Barton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barton lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Barton.
F wants to control the action here but instead Barton manages to pass to full mount!
F tries to hold on but Barton postures up.
F is trying to stand up.
F keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
F wants to control but Barton is having none of it.
F's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barton lands a big shot there that rocks F but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton with shots to the head and body - F looks very uncomfortable down there.
F trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton avoids the attempt from F to control.
Barton landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barton prevents F from getting the reversal.
Barton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
F in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barton with the ground and pound from mount.
Barton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force F to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so F shrugs it off.
Barton prevents F from getting the reversal.
Barton unloading with bombs!
F looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Barton landing strikes, looking to finish!
F really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
F takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barton landing punches.
Barton raining down hammerfists from mount.
F is in all sorts of trouble here.
F takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
F tries to hold on but Barton postures up.
Barton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
F is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
F is trying desperately to improve position.
F is still in real trouble! Can Barton finish him?
F wants to control but Barton is having none of it.
F seems to have recovered his senses.
Barton postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks F out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Barton goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Barton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai's entrance music is Sad memory. A fine choice. Zimmerman has chosen Let it Ride as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai throws a front kick that sends Zimmerman stumbling back into the cage.
Zimmerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samurai is out of range and Zimmerman settles back down.
Samurai jabs Zimmerman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zimmerman looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samurai thuds his shin into the meat of Zimmerman's side.
Samurai works Zimmerman's body with a nice hook.
Samurai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Afro Samurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Samurai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samurai connects with a body shot that sends Zimmerman's belly button to the back.
Samurai throws a front kick that sends Zimmerman stumbling back into the cage.
Zimmerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Levi Zimmerman has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Samurai.
Samurai lands with a cross.
Samurai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid body kick from Samurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai lands a big head kick that sends Zimmerman tumbling to the mat! Samurai takes a step backwards and waves Zimmerman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zimmerman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samurai seems to be stalking Zimmerman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Zimmerman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Afro Samurai!
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