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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcaleptic Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen zzzzzzzz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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3 - 10 - 0 |
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narcaleptic Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arlovski scores with a head kick.
Rios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arlovski misses with a looping right.
Arlovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Rios.
Rios moves out of range as Arlovski strikes.
Rios misses with a low kick as Arlovski jumps back.
Danga de danga de dang - Arlovski scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Alex Rios has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Narcaleptic Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski throws a right and a left that Rios avoids nicely.
Rios misses with a low kick as Arlovski jumps back.
Arlovski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arlovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arlovski catches Rios with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arlovski connects with a leg kick. Rios looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Rios swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski cracks Rios with an open hand slap.
Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Rios's head but Rios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arlovski throws a big shot that misses.
Arlovski jabs Rios right on the nose. Rios blinks but takes it well.
Arlovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rios.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios is looking to score with low kicks.
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Rios avoids the head kick by Arlovski.
Arlovski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Arlovski dips to his left and cracks Rios with an uppercut!
Arlovski misses with the combination.
Rios misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Rios counters with a good, hard body kick but Arlovski shrugs it off.
Arlovski looks gassed!
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arlovski throws a big shot that misses.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlovski.
Arlovski tries to work over Rios's front leg with a kick but Rios checks it.
Jab, jab by Rios - just one landing.
A slow jab from Arlovski misses its intended target.
Rios feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arlovski sprawling to the canvas! Arlovski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rios finish him?!
Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski misses with a head kick.
Arlovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Rios finish him?
Narcaleptic Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arlovski will feel that in the morning.
Rios throws a front kick that sends Arlovski stumbling back into the cage.
Rios looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rios backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Arlovski's temple! It sends Arlovski violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rios celebrates and the doctors try to help Arlovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alex Rios!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Kiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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282 lbs
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258 lbs
11 - 17 - 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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonnie Kiger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Novikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiger counters with a series of strikes. Novikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evgeni Novikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Novikov circles away.
Novikov dodges the punch combination from Kiger.
Novikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiger moves away.
Some wild striking there from Kiger.
Kiger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Novikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiger scores with a jab.
Novikov throws a shot from downtown. Kiger moves away and avoids it.
Novikov takes a swing at Kiger's ribcage but misses.
Kiger ducks under a wild hook from Novikov.
Novikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiger misses with the combination.
Kiger throws a right and a left that Novikov avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiger misses with a two punch combination.
Lonnie Kiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novikov scores with a nice strike.
Kiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novikov.
Kiger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiger closes the distance and pushes Novikov back into the cage.
Novikov lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Novikov.
Novikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Novikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiger has had enough of the clinch but Novikov keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Novikov.
Novikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiger is rocked!
Novikov cracks Kiger's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kiger slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Novikov can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Novikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayar Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The real American. Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: FIGHT TO DEATH. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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225 lbs
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280 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayar Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Velasquez.
Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Velasquez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogan.
The strikes coming from Hogan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Velasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Velasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hogan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Velasquez is trying to escape and Hogan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Velasquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hogan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hulk Hogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Kostic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernado Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All Of The Lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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266 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Kostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernado Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic slaps away a takedown attempt from Tavares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kostic sprawls well. Kostic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tavares gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernado Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostic closes the distance and clinches.
Kostic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kostic pulls Tavares into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kostic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Kostic's legs - danger averted.
Kostic seems keen to control Tavares's posture.
Kostic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.
Tavares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kostic looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic is really struggling to control Tavares but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kostic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tavares has picked Kostic up and slammed him! Kostic can't keep hold of the triangle and Tavares manages to pass to side control!
Tavares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kostic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kostic, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kostic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavares has an Americana. Kostic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tavares is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tavares hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fernado Tavares!
Fernado Tavares decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coconut Bagaganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay comes to the cage accompanied by Protect Ya Neck by Wu Tang Clan. Coconut Bagaganja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr Ramsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coconut Bagaganja!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay misses with a head kick.
Bagaganja misses with a double jab
and Ramsay finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bagaganja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagaganja tries to clinch up
and Ramsay counters with a head kick. That will keep Bagaganja thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagaganja tries to clinch there but Ramsay circles away.
Bagaganja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagaganja circles away quickly and effectively.
Bagaganja with a poor takedown
and Ramsay counters with a good low kick that Bagaganja was not able to check.
Bagaganja looks gassed!
Ramsay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagaganja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsay catches Bagaganja napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bagaganja to the canvas!
Bagaganja is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ramsay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bagaganja, up you get!
Bagaganja is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramsay finish him?
Ramsay looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ramsay backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Bagaganja's temple! It sends Bagaganja violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ramsay celebrates and the doctors try to help Bagaganja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Badr Ramsay!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Badr Ramsay waved his t-shirt featuring Springfield HW Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mann's choice of entrance music: Birdland. Z Mann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mir takes the fight into the clinch.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Mir has double underhooks.
Mir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mir pulls guard.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Mann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mann holds on and takes a little breather.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Mir is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Z Mann.
Mir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir throws a right and a left that Mann avoids nicely.
Mann looks to throw the jab but Mir is out of range.
Mir tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mir slips under a jab.
Mir misses with a body kick.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir is looking to clinch.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mann counters with a right hand to the body.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt
and Mann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mir's guard.
Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann lands a couple of digs.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Mann postures up.
Mann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mir has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann passes into half guard.
Mir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Mann.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Mir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
Mann working over Mir with some ground and pound. Mir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mir controlling the position well.
Mann is working for a kimura but Mir is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Z Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann drops Mir with a big left hand and mounts him. Mir is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Mir out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Mann goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Z Mann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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250 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
10 - 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaiday looks to throw the jab but Carwin is out of range.
Thaiday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thaiday. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thaiday tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin misses the jab.
Thaiday misses the jab.
Carwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thaiday looks to land a combination but Carwin avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin scores with the left hand. Thaiday knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Carwin.
The fighters circling - Carwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thaiday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Carwin defending well as Thaiday loads up on a big left hand.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thaiday.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thaiday.
Carwin throws an off balance right hand
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin throws a right hand that Thaiday ducks under and follows up with a left that Thaiday also avoids with ease.
Carwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Thaiday throws a shot from downtown. Carwin moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thaiday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thaiday fails to land with a series of punches.
Carwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Thaiday looks to land a left hand but Carwin moved out of range nicely.
Carwin thuds a left hand into Thaiday's body.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Thaiday off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a glancing blow to the side of Carwin's head.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Thaiday misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thaiday digs a good hook to Carwin's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thaiday connects with a jab.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thaiday circles away quickly and effectively.
Thaiday misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thaiday fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with the combination.
Thaiday scores with a hook to the body. Carwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thaiday has time to react.
Thaiday throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a three punch combo that has Thaiday backing up. Thaiday nods at Carwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Thaiday needs to keep his hands up - Carwin had a free shot at his head there.
Carwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thaiday lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carwin.
Thaiday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carwin ducks under a wild hook from Thaiday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin moves out of range as Thaiday strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a right hand
and Carwin counters with a two punch combo.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Thaiday's shoulder, as Thaiday tries to avoid the shot.
Thaiday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carwin in his tracks.
Thaiday throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Carwin works over Thaiday's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Thaiday throws a big shot that misses.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thaiday is just out of range.
Thaiday swinging wildly here.
Carwin defending well as Thaiday loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Carwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Thaiday throws a shot from downtown. Carwin moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. Thaiday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thaiday counters with a series of strikes. Carwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday connects with a right hand. Carwin shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin scores with a hook to the body. Thaiday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thaiday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thaiday slips under a jab.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thaiday is just out of range.
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thaiday was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Thaiday misses with a series of wild punches.
Thaiday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Carwin missing with a left hand there. Thaiday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carwin digs a good hook to Thaiday's body.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thaiday throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thaiday rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thaiday throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Thaiday avoids nicely.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Thaiday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin with a jab.
Thaiday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carwin.
Thaiday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thaiday.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Carwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by whatsername, and does she remember my name?. Coleman has chosen Got Money as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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258 lbs
27 - 21 - 3 |
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Solid boxing
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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
44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Doe sprawls well.
Doe stuffs the takedown.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Doe which made him look bad.
Coleman walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doe is holding on to half guard well.
Coleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doe is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Doe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman striking off his back but it's not causing Doe any problems.
Coleman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe wanted to stand there but Coleman had control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coleman, up you get!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman tries for a takedown but Doe circles away easily
and Doe counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Coleman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Doe misses.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doe tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doe to the ground. Doe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Doe throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Doe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Doe.
Doe throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to move into range but Doe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman walks into a straight right hand from Doe.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doe gets caught flat footed, as Coleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Doe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doe is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doe has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doe tries to get out of the position.
Coleman stands up over Doe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Coleman looks for a takedown but Doe sprawls well.
Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Coleman postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Coleman passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Coleman is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman passes to side control.
Doe manages to get back to half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jon Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Coleman with the ground and pound but Doe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Coleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman cracks Doe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over it by ffdp. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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206 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prizefighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Prizefighter's body. Prizefighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like HeavyWeight Prizefighter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Prizefighter! He's out on his feet! Boxer rushes in and drops Prizefighter with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barbara Boxer! Barbara Boxer retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Barbara Boxer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zimmerman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Holly Jolly X-mas. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Zimmerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Zimmerman jabs Gonzalez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Zimmerman scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zimmerman counters with a good low kick that Gonzalez was not able to check.
Zimmerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Zimmerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman knocks Gonzalez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Raul Gonzalez has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep but Zimmerman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to hold on but Zimmerman pushes him away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Levi Zimmerman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zimmerman.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
Zimmerman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzalez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside that Gonzalez shrugs off.
That has opened up Raul Gonzalez's cut even more.
Zimmerman lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zimmerman misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zimmerman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzalez's brow.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Zimmerman lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Raul Gonzalez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Zimmerman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zimmerman has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Gonzalez goes down! Zimmerman dives on top of him - Gonzalez manages to get guard.
Gonzalez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Zimmerman finish him?
Gonzalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmerman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman just content to control the position.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez prevents Zimmerman from moving into mount.
Zimmerman controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Levi Zimmerman just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zimmerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Gonzalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Levi Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimmerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Raul Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Zimmerman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Zimmerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Good leg kick by Zimmerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zimmerman looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Zimmerman lands a big head kick that sends Gonzalez to the canvas! Zimmerman follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Zimmerman!
Levi Zimmerman retains his heavyweight title!
Levi Zimmerman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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