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V.9: Trask vs. Carter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Flats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Flats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flats throws an overhand right that lands on Swagger's shoulder, as Swagger tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger tries to clinch there but Flats circles away.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flats swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swagger tries to clinch but Flats moves out of range.
Flats tries to clinch up.
Larry Flats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Swagger or perhaps it was just good defense by Flats which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Flats throws a hook but Swagger avoids it easily.
Flats connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swagger. Swagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flats jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flats moves into the clinch.
Swagger is trying to drag Flats to the mat but Flats just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Flats manages to get underhooks.
Larry Flats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Swagger.
Swagger is trying to stall.
Flats stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Flats digs a right hand into Swagger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swagger's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flats lands a shot to the body.
Flats is looking to break free of the clinch but Swagger has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flats fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swagger looks gassed!
Flats lands a left and a right that send Swagger crashing to the mat, dazed. Flats thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Swagger is rocked!
It looks like Sammy Swagger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flats throws a pinpoint strike between Swagger's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Swagger crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Flats scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Flats!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samurai Oceans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold has chosen Indestructible by Disturbed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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234 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samurai Oceans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold shoots in for a takedown but Oceans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oceans tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arnold closes the distance and clinches up with Oceans, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes Oceans against the cage but Oceans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arnold misses with a takedown attempt - Oceans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samurai Oceans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Arnold.
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnold looking to pass the guard.
Oceans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oceans is working hard here to advance position.
Oceans keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oceans has Arnold pulled in close to control his posture.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Oceans keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oceans has his hands on Arnold's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arnold shoots in and drives through. Oceans sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oceans moves into range and clinches up with Arnold.
Oceans lands a nice elbow.
Arnold takes an elbow to the temple.
Arnold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arnold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oceans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arnold looks gassed!
Oceans lands an elbow just above Arnold 's eye.
It looks like Ryan Arnold has been cut.
Oceans lands a damaging elbow.
Arnold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oceans avoiding damage.
Oceans lands a nice elbow.
Oceans throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oceans lands an elbow inside that Arnold shrugs off.
Oceans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arnold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oceans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oceans lands an elbow that stopped Arnold in his tracks for a moment.
Oceans lands an elbow inside.
Oceans lands an elbow just above Arnold 's eye.
Arnold is rocked!
Oceans connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Arnold badly! Arnold tumbles to the floor and Oceans stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samurai Oceans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Schaub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Schaub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schaub swivels and escapes.
Brendan Schaub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez shoots in for a double leg but Schaub sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Schaub sprawls well.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Schaub misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Schaub as Velasquez shoots in.
Schaub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schaub defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Schaub displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasquez.
Schaub leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schaub lands a two punch combo.
Schaub throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schaub throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schaub slips under a jab.
Schaub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schaub tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez feints and as Schaub raises his hands in defense, Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez stops Schaub from standing up.
Velasquez stands and throws Schaub's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Velasquez working the ground and pound from side control.
Schaub gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Schaub in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Brendan Schaub has been cut.
Velasquez unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brendan Schaub's cut is getting worse.
Velasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaub is looking to escape.
Velasquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schaub?
Brendan Schaub's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Schaub's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Pujols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devide KRAUSE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Pujols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devide KRAUSE!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pujols loads up on a big right hand but KRAUSE slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pujols. KRAUSE does a little dance to reset his feet.
KRAUSE fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pujols, pushing him back against the cage.
Pujols is trying to break the clinch but KRAUSE is controlling him.
KRAUSE lands a left hand.
Pujols has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pujols tries to circle away but KRAUSE has him pinned against the cage.
Pujols wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
KRAUSE lands a shoulder strike.
Pujols has had enough of the clinch but KRAUSE keeps him there for the moment.
Pujols tries to break the clinch but KRAUSE is controlling the position.
KRAUSE lands a body shot.
Pujols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KRAUSE lands with a right to the head.
Come on KRAUSE - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pujols has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pujols wants to get back to striking at distance but KRAUSE won't allow it.
Pujols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KRAUSE keeps control of Pujols as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KRAUSE lands with a short punch from the clinch.
KRAUSE lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pujols backwards.
KRAUSE'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.
KRAUSE escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KRAUSE keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KRAUSE misses the shot to the body.
KRAUSE moves into the clinch successfully.
Pujols working hard to break the clinch.
Pujols working hard to break the clinch.
KRAUSE lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pujols backwards.
Still in the clinch, KRAUSE scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pujols is trying to break the clinch but KRAUSE is controlling him.
KRAUSE is stalling here.
Pujols breaks from the clinch.
Pujols misses with a body shot
and KRAUSE counters by clinching up.
KRAUSE digs a right hand into Pujols's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pujols's gas tank.
Pujols is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KRAUSE is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pujols managing to block the knees to the body from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE lands with a short punch from the clinch.
KRAUSE pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
KRAUSE throws a knee to the head but misses.
KRAUSE lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pujols can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KRAUSE leaning against his opponent.
KRAUSE tries to land knees in the clinch but Pujols avoids the damage to the body.
KRAUSE works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pujols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pujols wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pujols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
KRAUSE content to slow the pace in the clinch.
KRAUSE continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
KRAUSE lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pujols backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on KRAUSE - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Devide KRAUSE.
KRAUSE clinches up against the cage.
Pujols letting KRAUSE take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pujols working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pujols's face as he tries to break the clinch.
KRAUSE is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pujols can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE scores with an uppercut up the middle.
KRAUSE works on Pujols's body with a couple of short punches.
Pujols blocks an elbow strike.
KRAUSE lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pujols is breathing heavily.
Pujols tries to break free but KRAUSE pushes him back against the cage.
KRAUSE controlling the action here for a moment.
KRAUSE scores with a shoulder strike.
KRAUSE lands a nice uppercut.
KRAUSE lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KRAUSE.
KRAUSE manages to break the clinch.
KRAUSE slips under a jab.
Pujols misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KRAUSE forces Pujols back against the cage and clinches.
KRAUSE softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
KRAUSE stalls.
KRAUSE pushes Pujols back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE trying to land knees to the body.
KRAUSE looking to throw knees to the head but Pujols is blocking nicely.
KRAUSE prevents Pujols from breaking the clinch.
KRAUSE lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pujols or not.
KRAUSE misses with a knee strike.
KRAUSE gets through Pujols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pujols tries to break the clinch but KRAUSE is controlling the position.
KRAUSE prevents Pujols from breaking the clinch.
Pujols avoids a wild elbow strike from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Pujols misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devide KRAUSE dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
KRAUSE keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pujols misses with a shot to the body
and KRAUSE counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pujols is trying to force a seperation but KRAUSE has the dominant position.
KRAUSE trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from KRAUSE on the inside.
Pujols is trying to force a seperation but KRAUSE has the dominant position.
Pujols tries to break free but KRAUSE pushes him back against the cage.
Pujols wants to break free but KRAUSE has control.
KRAUSE lands an uppercut.
KRAUSE lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KRAUSE lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pujols or not.
KRAUSE is struggling to control the position.
KRAUSE stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from KRAUSE as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pujols is trying to break free.
KRAUSE leaning against his opponent.
KRAUSE scores with a shot to the side of Pujols's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pujols avoiding damage as KRAUSE throws knees to the body.
Pujols tries to break the clinch but KRAUSE is controlling the position.
KRAUSE landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by KRAUSE.
KRAUSE manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Devide KRAUSE.
KRAUSE clinches up with Pujols and pushes him back against the cage.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch.
KRAUSE takes the fight into the clinch.
KRAUSE stalling against the cage.
Pujols tries to circle away but KRAUSE has him pinned against the cage.
Devide KRAUSE seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
KRAUSE lands with a short shot to the head.
KRAUSE controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pujols wants to get back to striking at distance but KRAUSE won't allow it.
A knee to the head by KRAUSE.
Pujols being controlled against the cage.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KRAUSE scores with a jab to the body.
Pujols is looking to wear down KRAUSE with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch.
Pujols misses with a telegraphed body shot
and KRAUSE counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE gets through Pujols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
KRAUSE scores with an uppercut up the middle.
KRAUSE lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KRAUSE's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pujols swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KRAUSE is looking to clinch but Pujols is avoiding it.
Pujols throws a big shot that misses.
Albert Pujols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KRAUSE fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for KRAUSE.
KRAUSE ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pujols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by KRAUSE as he connects with a hook.
Pujols is rocked!
KRAUSE connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pujols momentarily.
Oh Pujols is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KRAUSE has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pujols seems to have got his legs back now.
KRAUSE stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pujols wants to get back to striking at distance but KRAUSE won't allow it.
KRAUSE has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KRAUSE escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KRAUSE tries to close the distance and clinch but Pujols swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pujols misses with a combination
and KRAUSE moves into the clinch.
KRAUSE lands with a left to the head.
KRAUSE gets through Pujols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
KRAUSE lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
KRAUSE working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from KRAUSE.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KRAUSE lands with a short punch from the clinch.
KRAUSE misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pujols.
KRAUSE stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
KRAUSE trying to land knees to the body.
KRAUSE scores with a hook to the body.
KRAUSE has Pujols pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pujols has had enough of the clinch but KRAUSE keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pujols avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from KRAUSE.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devide KRAUSE showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
KRAUSE clinches.
KRAUSE has Pujols pressed against the cage.
Pujols is trying to break the clinch but KRAUSE has him pressed against the cage.
KRAUSE throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KRAUSE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pujols misses with an uppercut. KRAUSE saw that one coming.
KRAUSE rushes Pujols and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KRAUSE pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KRAUSE uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pujols.
Donk. Pujols catches KRAUSE right on the button with a cross.
KRAUSE has managed to clinch.
Pujols being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from KRAUSE as the two fighters clinch.
KRAUSE lands with a short shot to the head.
Pujols tries to break the clinch but KRAUSE is controlling the position.
Pujols is looking to break free of the clinch but KRAUSE has double underhooks.
KRAUSE lands a right hand.
KRAUSE manages to break the clinch.
Albert Pujols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pujols looks to throw the jab but KRAUSE is out of range.
KRAUSE clinches up with Pujols and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from KRAUSE.
KRAUSE lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, KRAUSE scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pujols is trying to break free.
KRAUSE slows down the pace here.
Pujols is trying to break the clinch but KRAUSE has him pressed against the cage.
KRAUSE stalling the fight.
Pujols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KRAUSE has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from KRAUSE.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KRAUSE lands with a right to the head.
Pujols wants to get back to striking at distance but KRAUSE won't allow it.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KRAUSE uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pujols.
KRAUSE takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KRAUSE moves out of range of the strikes.
Pujols looks to score with a jab to the body but KRAUSE is just out of range.
KRAUSE scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
KRAUSE closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KRAUSE breaks from the clinch.
Pujols blocks a head kick by KRAUSE.
Pujols misses the jab.
KRAUSE displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pujols throws out the jab.
KRAUSE moves into range and clinches up with Pujols.
KRAUSE with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KRAUSE manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KRAUSE lands a knee to the body.
Pujols can't break the clinch.
KRAUSE lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pujols wants to get back to striking at distance but KRAUSE won't allow it.
KRAUSE throws a knee to the head but misses.
KRAUSE tries to land knees in the clinch but Pujols avoids the damage to the body.
KRAUSE scores with a shoulder strike.
KRAUSE throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KRAUSE lands with a short shot to the head.
KRAUSE is leaning against Pujols and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pujols avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KRAUSE fails in his attempt to clinch.
KRAUSE has managed to clinch.
KRAUSE throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pujols on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pujols is trying to break the clinch but KRAUSE has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pujols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
KRAUSE lands a nice uppercut.
KRAUSE lands a nice uppercut.
KRAUSE breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KRAUSE fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pujols, pushing him back against the cage.
KRAUSE lands with a short head shot on the inside.
KRAUSE pushes Pujols back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pujols blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
KRAUSE scores with a nice hook to the head.
KRAUSE breaks from the clinch.
KRAUSE gets a clinch.
KRAUSE dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
KRAUSE tries a knee to the head but Pujols blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KRAUSE lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pujols backwards.
KRAUSE is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pujols avoids a wild elbow strike from KRAUSE.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devide KRAUSE comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KRAUSE has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devide KRAUSE!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithers manages to avoid it.
Smithers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Smithers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smithers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smithers throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Smithers moves out of range easily.
Smithers lands with a straight right. Emelianenko didn't see that one coming.
Smithers looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Smithers lunges at Emelianenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianenko's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Smithers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Smithers misses.
Smithers slaps away a takedown attempt from Emelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Smithers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Smithers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smithers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smithers finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Smithers's shoulder, as Smithers tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Smithers ducked under it nicely.
Smithers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smithers gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithers wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko trying to control but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Smithers has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Smithers is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko advances position into side control!
Emelianenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Smithers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Smithers's ribcage but misses.
Smithers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smithers lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smithers.
Smithers falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Smithers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smithers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noah Smithers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Smithers misses with a combination
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Smithers misses with a looping left.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot
and Smithers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smithers misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smithers throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Smithers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smithers throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko digs a good body shot into Smithers's ribs.
A combination from Smithers does no damage.
Smithers avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Smithers was well out of range.
Smithers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Noah Smithers has been cut.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithers connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Emelianenko cracks Smithers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Emelianenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smithers to stand back up!
Smithers is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Emelianenko knocks Smithers out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Tigar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Go to sleep. Mirko Tigar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Velazquez's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Tigar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez misses with a wild combination.
Tigar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigar thows a body shot but no joy.
Aaron Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but Tigar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velazquez throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velazquez lands with a big left! Tigar is wobbled badly! Velazquez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tigar to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Velazquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natas Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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268 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natas Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper lands a jab.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reaper!
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Reaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reaper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reaper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to take his opponent's back but Reaper turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reaper is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reaper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reaper defends it easily.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reaper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reaper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reaper has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is trying to keep Reaper in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reaper is one step ahead there.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reaper stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has an active guard here but Reaper has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reaper pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Reaper avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reaper obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reaper.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Reaper to the mat.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reaper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Reaper is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reaper is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reaper! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reaper taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dangerous Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dangerous Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carwin swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Carwin circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Carwin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carwin.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carwin's efforts to push away.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Carwin's ribcage.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Carwin shrugs off.
Shane Carwin's cut is getting worse.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy stalling.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Carwin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carwin takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Carwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Shane Carwin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carwin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carwin avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carwin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carwin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carwin's defenses.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy is stalling here.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carwin blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carwin tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Carwin shrugs off.
Carwin is trying to break free.
Carwin tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Carwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carwin managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Carwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardy throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Shane Carwin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Carwin 's eye.
Carwin is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carwin has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Carwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Carwin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dangerous Hardy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rach Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trask's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Inner Light" by Schocking Lemon. Carter has chosen Stuntin' like my Daddy as his entrance music. Rach Trask has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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26
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rach Trask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Trask looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trask throws a head kick that misses.
Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
Trask trying to strike off his back.
Trask on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trask tries to get out of the position.
Trask wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Trask 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.
Trask keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Carter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carter passes Trask's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trask manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Trask misses with a head kick.
Trask pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rach Trask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trask slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trask throws a combination that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Trask.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trask is breathing heavily.
Carter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carter forces the positional change into back control.
Trask is trying to stand back up.
Carter working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Trask taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Carter!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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