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HWP295: hogan v demidov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ho Lulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Balls is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ho Lulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Balls!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lulu shoots in but Balls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lulu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lulu controlling the action here.
Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lulu controlling the pace.
Lulu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balls looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Lulu.
You can see the frustration on Balls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Balls trying to control but not successfully.
Lulu has the hooks in. Balls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Balls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls looking for submissions off his back.
Lulu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lulu not doing much here.
Balls preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls is trying to stand.
Balls wants to improve his position but Lulu is controlling well.
Balls pushes Lulu off looking to stand but Lulu dives back in and keeps control.
Lulu stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lulu.
Balls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls motions for Lulu to come forward. Balls throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balls fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lulu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lulu tries to clinch but Balls is having none of it.
No joy there for Balls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lulu shoots in for a takedown but Balls shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Lulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lulu.
Balls throws a series of punches but Lulu moves out of range.
Lulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lulu somewhat.
Decent striking displayed by Balls there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balls feints a jab promting Lulu to slip. Balls then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lulu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iron Balls will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balls with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lulu has Balls up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balls is trying to break the clinch but Lulu is controlling him.
Balls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lulu.
Lulu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
Balls prevents the takedown attempt.
Lulu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balls's defenses.
It looks like Iron Balls has been cut.
Lulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lulu stalls.
Balls tries to pull guard but Lulu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Balls is trying to pull guard but Lulu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lulu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Lulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lulu is trying to trip Balls. He has hold of a leg but Balls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lulu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lulu is controlling him.
Lulu postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Lulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls keeping moving, preventing Lulu from controlling successfully.
Balls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lulu passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lulu throwing shots but Balls is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls is pressing down on Lulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls being controlled here, momentarily.
Balls can't keep his opponent in guard - Lulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lulu slows the pace down in half guard.
Balls trying to hold on to Lulu's head to control him but Lulu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Balls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lulu wants to take a breather but Balls is having none of it.
Balls is trying to get back to full guard.
Balls throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lulu is controlling the pace.
Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Lulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iron Balls's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lulu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balls is defending well.
Lulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balls avoids it.
Balls is trying to break the clinch but Lulu has him pressed against the cage.
Balls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lulu walks away with a smile on his face. Balls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balls wants it to stay on the feet.
Balls misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Balls. No joy for Lulu on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Lulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balls defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lulu.
Balls clobbers Lulu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balls.
Balls lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lulu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balls throws a series of punches but Lulu moves out of range.
Lulu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balls swivels and escapes.
Balls misses with a head kick.
Balls misses with a double jab.
Iron Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls lands a right hook to the body.
Lulu dodges the punch combination from Balls.
Nice takedown defense from Balls. No joy for Lulu on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lulu misses with a takedown attempt - Balls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balls lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lulu.
Balls scores with a body shot.
Balls lands a nice shot that snaps Lulu's head back.
Lulu blocks a head kick by Balls.
Lulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lulu somewhat.
Balls throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls drops Lulu with a beautiful combination! Lulu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Balls is looking for the KO!
Lulu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lulu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Lulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Lulu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balls misses with a head kick.
Balls thuds a left hand into Lulu's body.
Balls closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lulu! Balls dives in looking to finish! Lulu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Balls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghettin Muhbelleh (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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247 lbs
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317 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghettin Muhbelleh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhbelleh defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Muhbelleh.
Muhbelleh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghettin Muhbelleh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muhbelleh.
Hall misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muhbelleh tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Muhbelleh back against the cage.
Muhbelleh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhbelleh is working Hall over against the cage.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Muhbelleh stalls.
Muhbelleh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhbelleh pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhbelleh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Muhbelleh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Muhbelleh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Jimmy Hall has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhbelleh lands with a light punch inside.
Muhbelleh gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhbelleh lands with a light punch inside.
Muhbelleh lands a left hand.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhbelleh drops Hall onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hall is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hall is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhbelleh lands a big right hand! Hall is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghettin Muhbelleh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dead Sexeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Tecumseh Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sherman's choice of entrance music: The Battle Hymn Of The Republic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dead Sexeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Tecumseh Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sexeh.
Sexeh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexeh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherman circles away quickly and effectively.
Sherman thuds a left hand into Sexeh's body.
Sherman slips a jab from Sexeh.
Sexeh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sherman manages to avoid it.
Sexeh takes a swing at Sherman's ribcage but misses.
Sexeh has managed to clinch.
Sherman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sexeh.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch but Sexeh keeps him there for the moment.
Sherman throws a punch but it's blocked by Sexeh.
Sherman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sexeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sherman's efforts to push away.
Sexeh tries to work over Sherman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sexeh tries to throw a body punch but Sherman avoids it by throwing Sexeh back against the cage.
Sexeh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sherman is trying to force a seperation but Sexeh has the dominant position.
Sherman can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexeh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sexeh swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Sexeh.
It looks like William Tecumseh Sherman has been cut.
Sherman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sexeh's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sexeh.
Sexeh stalling.
Sherman working hard to break the clinch.
Sherman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sherman is trying to break the clinch but Sexeh has him pressed against the cage.
Sherman tries to circle away but Sexeh has him pinned against the cage.
Sherman is trying to break the clinch but Sexeh has him pressed against the cage.
Sexeh just leaning against Sherman, taking a breather.
Sherman wants to break free but Sexeh has control.
Sherman is leaning against Sexeh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sexeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sexeh.
Sexeh being controlled against the cage.
Sexeh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sherman tries to break free but Sexeh pushes him back against the cage.
Sexeh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sherman is trying to break the clinch but Sexeh is controlling him.
Sherman blocking some punches.
Sherman tries to break free but Sexeh pushes him back against the cage.
Sherman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sexeh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shermans head.
Sexeh misses with the head strike.
Sexeh lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexeh takes a shot to the head.
Sherman tries to break the clinch but Sexeh is controlling the position.
Sherman tries a body shot but Sexeh blocks it.
Sexeh blocks a body shot from Sherman.
Sherman tries to work over Sexeh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sexeh lands a body punch.
Sexeh misses with some punches.
Sherman prevents a body shot from Sexeh.
A right handed body shot lands from Sexeh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sherman.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sexeh struggles to land a body shot inside as Sherman controls his hands.
Sherman blocks an uppercut.
Sherman gets through Sexeh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexeh tries to work over Sherman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sherman misses with a body punch.
Sherman tries to throw a body punch but Sexeh avoids it by throwing Sherman back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman tries a body shot but Sexeh blocks it.
Sexeh gets through Sherman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sherman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sherman.
Sexeh lands a hook that snaps the head of Sherman backwards.
A short left from Sexeh.
Sherman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sexeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sherman's efforts to push away.
Sexeh tries to work over Sherman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sexeh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sherman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sherman lands a right hook to the body.
Sexeh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sherman.
Sexeh misses with a body punch
and Sherman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sexeh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Tecumseh Sherman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Tecumseh Sherman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sexeh dodges the punch combination from Sherman.
Sherman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexeh circles away quickly and effectively.
Sexeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sexeh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sherman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sherman stalks Sexeh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sexeh's face. Sexeh staggers backwards, shaken.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sherman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sexeh throws a series of punches but Sherman moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sherman.
Dead Sexeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherman misses with a two punch combination.
Dead Sexeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexeh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexeh wants to clinch up but Sherman keeps it at a distance.
Sexeh lands a nice looking body shot.
Sherman misses with a body shot.
Sherman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sexeh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexeh tries to clinch but Sherman is having none of it.
Sexeh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sherman.
Sexeh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sherman doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman lands with a good body shot.
Sherman forces Sexeh back against the cage and clinches.
Sexeh prevents a body shot from Sherman.
Sherman working hard to break the clinch.
Sexeh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sexeh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sherman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
William Tecumseh Sherman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sexeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sexeh leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sherman.
Sherman lands an uppercut.
Sexeh lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sexeh prevents a body shot from Sherman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sexeh has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherman lands a left hand.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sherman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sherman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sexeh's elbow.
Sherman wants to get back to striking at distance but Sexeh won't allow it.
Sherman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sexeh has Sherman pressed against the cage, preventing Sherman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sherman breaks from the clinch.
Sherman just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sexeh scores with a four punch combination!
Sexeh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sherman lands a nice shot that snaps Sexeh's head back.
It looks like Dead Sexeh has been cut.
Sexeh wants to clinch.
Sherman scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexeh looks to score with a jab to the body but Sherman is just out of range.
Sherman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sexeh misses with a wild body shot.
Sexeh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sherman misses with a double jab.
William Tecumseh Sherman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sherman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sexeh is just out of range.
Sexeh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sherman cracks Sexeh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sherman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sexeh avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Sherman lands with a nice body punch.
Sexeh needs to keep his hands up - Sherman had a free shot at his head there.
Sherman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sherman duly obliges.
Sexeh is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexeh walks straight into a right hand from Sherman - that's dropped him! Sherman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sexeh from any more punishment! Sexeh complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Tecumseh Sherman!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Tecumseh Sherman thanked Just Fight for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes into the arena with Celebration of the lizard blaring out of the sound system. Marius has chosen My World - Dale Oliver as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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213 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Marius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Douglas takes a swing at Marius's ribcage but misses.
Marius connects with a jab.
Douglas forces Marius back against the cage and clinches.
Marius misses with a knee strike.
Douglas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marius tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Marius tries to stall but Douglas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marius blocking some punches.
Marius misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Marius.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marius's head.
Douglas is looking to stall here but Marius recovers full guard.
Douglas trying to control but Marius is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douglas works over Marius with some ground and pound from guard.
Douglas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Douglas lands a couple of elbows.
Douglas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Douglas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius 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.
Marius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douglas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Douglas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas can't escape the position.
Douglas gets back to half guard.
Douglas is looking to escape.
Douglas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas trying to hold on to Marius's head to control him but Marius postures up.
Douglas tries to roll over but Marius keeps him under control.
Douglas is trying to stand.
Douglas pushes Marius off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas has Marius up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Douglas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marius moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Marius has a takedown stuffed.
James Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas has Marius up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Marius blocking some punches.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Marius.
Douglas blocks the elbow strike.
Marius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Douglas tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Marius.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
A short right from Douglas on the inside.
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marius is keeping busy.
Douglas tries a knee to the head but Marius blocks it.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Douglas's defenses.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius blocks an elbow strike.
Douglas breaks from the clinch.
Marius closes the distance and clinches.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Douglas's face.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Marius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marius.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Marius slowing the pace effectively.
Marius digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marius prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Marius working aggressively here.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Marius throws an elbow but it misses.
Marius tries to land a knee to the head but Douglas blocks with his arms.
Marius lands an elbow just above Douglas 's eye.
Marius lands an elbow inside that Douglas shrugs off.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Marius pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Marius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander Marius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Marius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marius lands a nice elbow.
Marius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas wants to take the fight to the mat but Marius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Marius cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Marius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Douglas's defenses.
It looks like James Douglas has been cut.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas takes an elbow to the temple.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Douglas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marius throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Marius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marius lands with an overhand left.
Marius throws a nice head kick!
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Douglas up against the cage.
Marius lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Marius.
Marius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marius blocks an elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marius lands a knee to the head.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Douglas.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marius.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius is pressed up against the cage. Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marius down to the mat. Marius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Marius lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marius taking a breather.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Douglas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marius is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Marius landing knees to the body.
Marius gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marius presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius with a knee to the head.
Marius lands a body punch.
A short right from Marius on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marius throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Marius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands an elbow inside.
Marius gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Marius has Douglas pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Douglas is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Marius - that's hurt Douglas badly! Oh, another knee lands and Douglas is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Douglas doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alexander Marius!
Alexander Marius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hype Fightert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Hooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hooker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Battle Hymn Of The Republic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hype Fightert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fightert lands a body shot.
Fightert throws a series of punches but Hooker moves out of range.
Hype Fightert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fightert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fightert seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hooker 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.
Fightert tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooker is retaining full guard.
Fightert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooker on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fightert has his hands clasped together but Hooker extends an breaks Fightert's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hooker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Hooker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joseph Hooker waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michaels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
Jerry Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Michaels throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown staying out of range there.
Michaels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown slips a straight right by Michaels.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michaels swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown slips under a jab from Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Michaels there.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Michaels scores with a nice right hand.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown walks into a left hand.
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!
Michaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michaels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaels is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Michaels.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michaels.
A jab from Michaels finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Michaels counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Michaels.
Michaels scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michaels lands a head shot.
Leroy Brown's cut is getting worse.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Michaels misses.
Michaels lands a jab to the nose.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Michaels lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Michaels lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Michaels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Leroy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Michaels. That snapped Brown's head back.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Michaels throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Jerry Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Michaels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leroy Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michaels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
Michaels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michaels. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michaels scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Michaels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Michaels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels with a jab.
Brown avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Michaels.
Jeez, Leroy Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Brown down.
Michaels connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Michaels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Michaels lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Michaels lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michaels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Michaels throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michaels eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown thuds his right hand into Michaels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown misses with the combination.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips under a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michaels to score with a decent uppercut.
Michaels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Michaels scores with a hook.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
Michaels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels lands a body shot.
Michaels connects with the punch.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Michaels punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Michaels.
Michaels with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerry Michaels!
Jerry Michaels is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazyli Poniatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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269 lbs
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265 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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bazyli Poniatowski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Poniatowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poniatowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poniatowski throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Poniatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poniatowski throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Bazyli Poniatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poniatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poniatowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Coalman Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poniatowski blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Poniatowski.
A head kick misses from Poniatowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Poniatowski to the ground. Gracie is now in Poniatowski's guard.
Poniatowski wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie stands and throws Poniatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie taking a break here but Poniatowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poniatowski defending well though.
Gracie misses with a head shot. Poniatowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie stays in close to Poniatowski's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Poniatowski from getting back to his feet.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poniatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throws a strike but Poniatowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Coalman Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coalman Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poniatowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poniatowski throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poniatowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poniatowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poniatowski parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Poniatowski to escape.
Poniatowski parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Poniatowski to escape.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Poniatowski being controlled for a moment.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poniatowski keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Poniatowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working the strikes but Poniatowski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Poniatowski is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poniatowski taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Poniatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie winds up and cracks Poniatowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie prevents Poniatowski from standing back up.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Poniatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poniatowski defends it well.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poniatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Poniatowski working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coalman Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Poniatowski.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie stands up.
Poniatowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poniatowski is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poniatowski prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie wants to control but Poniatowski is keeping him busy.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Poniatowski's head but Poniatowski avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski sneaks out the side door and pushes Gracie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bazyli Poniatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poniatowski throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Poniatowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poniatowski gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Poniatowski manages to retain guard.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poniatowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bazyli Poniatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie stands up and beckons Poniatowski to his feet.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Poniatowski.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poniatowski but Poniatowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poniatowski tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bazyli Poniatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Poniatowski is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski swinging wildly here.
Poniatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poniatowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poniatowski slips under a jab.
Gracie throws a body punch but Poniatowski moves out of range.
Poniatowski misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Poniatowski throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poniatowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coalman Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coalman Gracie!
Coalman Gracie 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes to the cage accompanied by . Mars has chosen Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
263 lbs
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245 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Mars!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mars.
Insano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mars. That did some damage!
Mars closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Insano quickly recovers to half guard.
Mars takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mars trying to control from Insano's half guard. Insano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mars tries to free his leg and advance position but Insano is retaining full guard.
Insano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mars on the ground.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Mars slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars misses with a head shot. Insano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Insano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars drops back looking for a leg! Insano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Insano manages to kick Mars off! Mars jumps back into Insano's guard.
Mars wants to pass the guard but Insano is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mars scoring with some ground and pound.
Mars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mars has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mars looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Insano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Insano is just riding it out for now. Mars eventually gives up the hold.
Insano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mars is looking to stall here but Insano recovers full guard.
Insano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mars with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars controls from within his opponent's guard.
Insano has his feet on Mars's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Mars with that takedown attempt.
Mars drives through with a takedown into Insano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars stopping the sweep attempt from Insano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mars wants to clinch.
Insano tries to score with a low kick but Mars moves his leg out of the way.
Mars shoots in for a takedown but Insano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mars gets a double leg takedown into Insano's guard.
Insano is trying to keep Mars in close.
Insano wants to stand but Mars is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mars manages to get himself to full guard.
Mars looking for a guillotine here but Insano defends easily.
Mars bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Insano's guard.
Mars looking to sit in guard and control but Insano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Insano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars looking to hit a scissor sweep but Insano is one step ahead there.
Insano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mars is proving hard to escape from.
Mars is working an open guard so Insano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Insano sprawls well. Insano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mars gets slowly back to his feet.
Insano lands a jab to Mars's midsection.
Insano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Insano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mars is defended easily by Insano.
Felipezoom Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mars.
Insano throws a shot from downtown. Mars moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars tries to score a power double leg takedown but Insano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mars somewhat.
Insano moves into range and clinches up with Mars.
Insano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mars backwards.
Insano is looking to control Mars's arms but Mars gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the cage.
Mars tries for a takedown but Insano manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Insano is looking to break free of the clinch but Mars has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Insano throws a chopping leg kick but Mars manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Felipezoom Insano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Insano throws a leg kick but Mars checks it.
Mars takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Insano tries to clinch there but Mars circles away.
Insano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Insano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mars feints and as Insano raises his hands in defense, Mars changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Insano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mars is controlling him.
Mars throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano keeping moving, preventing Mars from controlling successfully.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars throws a strike but Insano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mick Mars has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mars is looking for a triangle but Insano pushes his legs off easily.
Mars escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Insano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mars is proving hard to escape from.
Insano trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars working a defensive guard but Insano passes into half guard.
Insano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mars looking for submissions off his back.
Insano tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mars controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars is positioning himself well to prevent Insano advancing to mount.
Insano prevents Mars from improving his position.
Insano tries to stand and escape but Mars is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Mars.
I think Mars 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Mars!
Mick Mars thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaban Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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292 lbs
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34
281 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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaban Demidov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demidov throws a body kick that misses.
Demidov closes the distance and clinches.
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Demidov.
Demidov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Demidov.
Demidov tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Demidov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Kaban Demidov has been cut.
Demidov looking to stall.
Demidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demidov tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hogan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Demidov trying to land knees to the body.
Hogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Demidov.
Demidov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demidov's elbow.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Demidov avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Demidov looking to stall.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demidov.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demidov's elbow.
Demidov has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
A right hook to the body lands for Hogan.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Hogan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hogan lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demidov lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hogan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demidov blocks a body shot from Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidov letting Hogan take a breather here.
Hogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
Demidov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demidov throws a head punch that misses.
Demidov gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
Demidov misses with some punches.
Demidov throws a head punch that misses.
Demidov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Kaban Demidov's cut even more.
Demidov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demidov misses with a body kick.
Demidov misses with a body kick.
Demidov looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
Hogan instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demidov has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Demidov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Demidov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Demidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Demidov avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaban Demidov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogan checks a leg kick.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demidov leaning against his opponent.
Hogan lands a body punch.
Hogan taking a breather.
Demidov scores a nice knee to the body.
Demidov blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Demidov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogan is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demidov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demidov blocking some punches.
Demidov misses with a body punch.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demidov letting Hogan take a breather here.
Demidov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demidov tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Demidov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demidov presses Hogan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan tries to work over Demidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan digs a right hand underneath Demidov's ribcage. Demidov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hogan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hogan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan trying to land knees to the body.
Demidov working aggressively here.
Demidov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Demidov.
Demidov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hogan leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hogan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demidov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaban Demidov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hogan pushes Demidov against the cage. Hogan is working some dirty boxing. Hogan pushes off with a quick right hook! Demidov goes down! Demidov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hogan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
In his post fight interview, Hulk Hogan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by The Ultimatum. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
41 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has a takedown stuffed.
James throws a lazy right hand but Gump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Gump finds it's target.
Gump connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Gump lands a slapping body shot.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gump is looking for a sweep.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Gump controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James working away.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Gump controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James tries for a kimura but Gump is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is trying to improve his position.
Gump manages to get back to half guard.
James is pressing down on Gump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gump is holding on for now.
Gump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gump defending well though.
James working over Gump with some ground and pound. Gump looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gump can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gump has managed to free his arm - good work.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump won't allow James to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump trying to control but James postures up.
James tries to pass to full mount but Gump defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James prevents Gump from standing back up.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gump is trying to control but can't.
James trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Gump tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James moves into full mount! Gump won't be happy about that!
James lands a big shot there that rocks Gump but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gump is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
Gump tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gump is trying desperately to improve position.
James softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Gump is out cold! James jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip James!
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