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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand.
Flores scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
Frank Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flores is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Flores dodges it nicely.
Henderson throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flores trying to control here.
Henderson throws a strike but Flores avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Flores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson passes Flores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flores defending well though.
Flores trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Flores has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Henderson is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Henderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Flores dodges it nicely.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flores avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flores is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Flores's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Henderson stalling.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Flores is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flores on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flores is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Flores.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flores is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Henderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson winds up and cracks Flores with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flores is looking to improve his position.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Frank Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Flores's temple.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Flores's hands, connecting with Flores's forehead.
Flores on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flores is rocked!
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Flores is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Gabriel Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flores seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Henderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flores gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Frank Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Henderson!
Frank Henderson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hester (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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12 - 41 - 1 |
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270 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hester scores with a punch to the head.
Pendragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hester counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon shoots and misses
and Hester counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zacharius Pendragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pendragon shoots and misses
and Hester counters by moving into the clinch.
Hester lands a shoulder strike.
Pendragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hester lands an uppercut.
Hester misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon has his takedown stuffed
and Hester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon shoots and misses
and Hester counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pendragon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hester is looking to advance position but Pendragon won't allow it.
Pendragon tries to kick Hester off but Hester keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pendragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hester is controlling the pace.
Pendragon is trying to stand.
Hester is pressing down on Pendragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pendragon is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is looking to escape.
Pendragon is trying to control but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon is staying active underneath Hester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pendragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hester drops an elbow to the side of Pendragon's head.
Pendragon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pendragon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hester jumps into side control!
Hester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendragon keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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Hester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendragon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pendragon is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon has hold of Hester's hands but Hester slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pendragon is trying to stand up here but Hester is controlling him well.
Pendragon has hold of Hester's hands but Hester slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hester tries to pass to full mount but Pendragon defends it.
Pendragon is trying to stand back up but Hester is controlling him
Nice strikes from Hester there.
Hester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hester tries to pass to full mount but Pendragon defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon is trying to stand up here but Hester is controlling him well.
Hester wants to free his trapped foot but Pendragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pendragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pendragon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hester is taking a breather. Pendragon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pendragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pendragon actively working from the bottom here.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Hester passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pendragon!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hester is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pendragon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hester tries to control but Pendragon wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hester dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hester tries to clinch up but Pendragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Pendragon has his takedown stuffed
and Hester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hester to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zacharius Pendragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pendragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hester tries to clinch there but Pendragon circles away.
Pendragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendragon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hester counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pendragon won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hester is working Pendragon over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester is looking to take a break and control but Pendragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hester scoring with punches and elbows.
Hester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendragon keeps working.
Hester is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pendragon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hester is controlling him well.
Hester in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Pendragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pendragon is trying to buck Hester off.
Pendragon is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hester lands an elbow.
Hester has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pendragon!
Hester wants to control the pace but Pendragon is squirming around nicely.
Hester dominating with strikes here.
Pendragon is rocked!
Hester scoring with strikes but Pendragon is staying in there.
Oh Pendragon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hester with shots to the head and body - Pendragon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hester loads up with a big shot that hurts Pendragon! He's pulled Hester in close but Hester has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pendragon survive? More strikes from Hester and Pendragon is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Hester!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Montilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montilo has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Tobias Kent has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tobias Kent seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Montilo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a nice looking combination but Montilo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tobias Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent dives in and scores a takedown into Montilo's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Montilo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kent!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent is trying to escape the mount.
Montilo working for a guillotine from mount but Kent is in no mood to give up.
Kent tries to hold on but Montilo postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent working to try and regain half guard.
Montilo unloading with bombs!
Montilo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kent is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kent working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montilo looking to isolate an arm here. Kent doesn't see it coming and as Montilo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Montilo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Montilo!
Rodrigo Montilo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Handy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunn comes to the cage accompanied by UFC official teme song . Manny Handy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Stunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Handy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy throws a sloppy head kick and Stunn moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Handy.
Stunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brian Stunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handy connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Stunn to the floor! Handy dives in looking for the finish!
Stunn is rocked!
It looks like Brian Stunn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh Stunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stunn actively working from the bottom here.
Stunn tries to get to full guard but Handy has control of the leg.
Stunn actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stunn actively working from the bottom here.
Stunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Stunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stunn looking for submissions off his back.
Stunn really is a fat lump.
Stunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handy pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunn looking for submissions off his back.
Stunn tries to get to full guard but Handy has control of the leg.
Stunn actively working from the bottom here.
Stunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stunn is breathing heavily.
Stunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handy pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunn is looking to improve his position.
Handy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stunn actively working from the bottom here.
Stunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stunn actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handy lands a nice short elbow.
Stunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunn is pressing down on Handy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stunn is looking for a triangle here but Handy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stunn is looking to reverse the position.
Handy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Handy working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunn tries to buck Handy off but Handy is having none of it.
Handy cracks Stunn with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handy lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stunn tries to bench press Handy off him but Handy keeps the position.
Stunn manages to get back to half guard.
Handy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Handy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Handy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stunn keeps working.
Stunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stunn tries to get out of the position.
Stunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handy prevents Stunn from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Handy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stunn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Handy. Beautiful body shot.
Stunn blocks a head kick by Handy.
Stunn fails to land the takedown.
Stunn blocks a head kick by Handy.
Stunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Stunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handy drops Stunn with a big left hand! Stunn is injured, injured bad! Handy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Handy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merce Poindexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merce Poindexter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
253 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merce Poindexter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is nestled in close to Poindexter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poindexter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poindexter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poindexter wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Smith pushes Poindexter up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poindexter gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith stands up over Poindexter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poindexter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Poindexter is rocked!
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poindexter is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Poindexter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aldon Smith!
Our winner, Aldon Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gatete Omondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larenzo Moritini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larenzo Moritini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatete Omondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larenzo Moritini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moritini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Omondi on his heels. He'll look to pass Omondi's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moritini stopping the sweep attempt from Omondi.
Omondi is looking to sweep but instead, Moritini has passed into half guard.
Moritini is thwarting Omondi's attempts to control the position.
Moritini works his way into full mount!
Moritini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omondi is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moritini breaks from Omondi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omondi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Omondi is working hard here to advance position.
Omondi is squirming around, avoiding Moritini's attempts to control the action.
Moritini has hold of Omondi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Omondi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Omondi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Omondi is squirming around, avoiding Moritini's attempts to control the action.
Omondi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moritini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Omondi hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omondi is desperately trying to improve his position but Moritini has a good base and remains in mount.
Moritini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moritini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moritini cracks Omondi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moritini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Omondi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moritini has hold of Omondi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Omondi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Omondi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omondi gets back to half guard.
Moritini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omondi is looking to improve his position.
Moritini thows a huge punch but Omondi dodges it nicely.
Moritini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Omondi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moritini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moritini wants to take a breather but Omondi is having none of it.
Omondi tries to get to full guard but Moritini has control of the leg.
Omondi trying to control but Moritini postures up.
Omondi has hold of Moritini's hands but Moritini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omondi tries to roll over but Moritini keeps him under control.
Omondi strikes from the bottom but Moritini uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Moritini is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Omondi is looking for a sweep.
Omondi is not content to let Moritini control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omondi can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moritini stands up and beckons Omondi to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larenzo Moritini dominated that round.
That's time! Omondi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moritini rushes Omondi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moritini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omondi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omondi fails to pull guard.
Moritini has a couple of punches blocked by Omondi.
Omondi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moritini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatete Omondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omondi breaks the clinch.
Moritini pushes Omondi up against the cage in a clinch.
Omondi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moritini misses with a knee strike.
Moritini pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moritini looking for a sweep. Not yet Moritini, not yet.
Moritini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moritini wants to sweep here but Omondi controlling him for the moment.
Omondi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moritini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Larenzo Moritini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moritini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Omondi to the mat! Omondi manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omondi wants to sweep but no luck.
Omondi keeping moving, preventing Moritini from controlling successfully.
Omondi 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.
Larenzo Moritini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moritini wants to pass the guard but Omondi is keeping the position.
Omondi has Moritini pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omondi gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moritini tries to buck Omondi off but Omondi is having none of it.
Omondi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Omondi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moritini is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Moritini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moritini kicks off Omondi and gets to his feet.
Omondi shoots in for a takedown but Moritini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omondi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moritini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moritini throws a right hand that Omondi ducks under and follows up with a left that Omondi also avoids with ease.
Omondi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larenzo Moritini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moritini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omondi's guard.
Moritini advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omondi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moritini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moritini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larenzo Moritini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moritini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Omondi quickly recovers to half guard.
Omondi is staying active underneath Moritini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Omondi trying to control but Moritini postures up.
Omondi wants to improve his position but Moritini is controlling well.
Omondi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moritini.
Moritini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omondi keeps working.
Omondi is positioning himself well to prevent Moritini advancing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Omondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moritini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omondi.
Moritini moves into range and clinches up with Omondi.
Moritini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Omondi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatete Omondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moritini drags the fight down to the ground.
Moritini working for a triangle but Omondi defends it easily.
Moritini looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moritini keeping moving, preventing Omondi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moritini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omondi.
Moritini trying to keep a closed guard but Omondi is proving a slippery customer.
Omondi looking to pass the guard.
Omondi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gatete Omondi just wasn't active enough.
Moritini dives in and scores a takedown into Omondi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moritini postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Omondi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moritini, into his guard.
Omondi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omondi trying to control but Moritini is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moritini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moritini looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Omondi is defending well. Moritini quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Omondi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moritini celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larenzo Moritini!
Larenzo Moritini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22
255 lbs
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23
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Wright!
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, Viktor Hartikainen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartikainen works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Manny Wright has been cut.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright with a poor takedown
and Hartikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartikainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Hartikainen catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wright is rocked!
Manny Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hartikainen points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wright wakes up just in time to hear Hartikainen thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Hartikainen!
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