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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bang tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooh!!! Thompson has knocked Bang down with a huge combo! Thompson steps away and waves a wobbly Bang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bang is rocked!
It looks like Big Bang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Big Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bang throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a crisp right that sends Bang to the canvas! Thompson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Loria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loria's entrance music is Folkstone - Nebbie. A fine choice. Fang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wulfamania. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simone Loria!
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, White Fang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang throws a series of punches but Loria moves out of range.
Loria looks to throw the jab but Fang is out of range.
Fang throws a body punch but Loria moves out of range.
Fang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Loria.
Fang takes a swing at Loria's ribcage but misses.
Loria shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fang is looking to stand up but Loria isn't so interested in that idea.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Loria from controlling successfully.
Loria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fang wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Loria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fang misses the shot to the body.
Loria throws a big shot that misses.
Fang throws a series of punches but Loria moves out of range.
Loria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fang moves into the clinch.
Fang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Loria has him pressed against the cage.
Loria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang is trying to break free.
Loria manages to break the clinch.
Loria throws an overhand right that lands on Fang's shoulder, as Fang tries to avoid the shot.
Fang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Loria.
Loria throws a body punch but Fang moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fang misses.
Loria tries to land a leg kick but Fang saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fang is trying to push Loria away but Loria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loria has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fang breaks Loria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loria is on top in guard.
Fang wants to sweep here but Loria controlling him for the moment.
Fang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loria.
Loria is looking to work some ground and pound but Fang has wrist control.
Fang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loria.
Loria throws out a powerful jab.
Loria misses with a straight left.
Fang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fang blocks a jab.
Fang throws a series of punches but Loria avoids them all with ease.
Loria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fang under the eye.
Fang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fang gets tackled into the cage by Loria. Loria maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loria misses with a body punch.
Loria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fang manages to break the clinch.
Fang slips a jab from Loria.
Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang looks to land a left hand but Loria moved out of range nicely.
Fang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loria misses with the head strike.
Fang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Loria to keep the fight standing.
Loria has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Loria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Loria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loria has him pressed against the cage.
Fang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fang tries to clinch but Loria moves out of range.
Loria cracks Fang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loria darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fang doesn't manage to clinch there - Loria circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fang digs a good hook to Loria's body.
Fang misses with a body shot.
Loria is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Loria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fang misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simone Loria dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fang wants to clinch up but Loria keeps it at a distance.
Loria is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loria moves away.
Loria closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Loria - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fang breaks from the clinch.
Fang misses with a body shot.
Loria takes a swing at Fang's ribcage but misses.
Loria swats away the attempt to clinch by Fang.
Fang forces Loria back against the cage and clinches.
Fang looking for a takedown.
Fang takes a shot to the head.
Fang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang is trying to maintain a safe position but Loria gets an underhook and turns Fang into the cage.
Fang is trying to pull guard but Loria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Loria manages to break the clinch.
Fang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Loria misses.
Loria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fang rushes Loria and presses him up against the cage.
Fang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simone Loria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Fang.
Loria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fang is looking to clinch but Loria is avoiding it.
Loria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fang misses with a wild combination.
Loria lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loria keeps the fight on the outside.
Fang jabs Loria right on the nose. Loria blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Loria does no damage.
Fang ducks right into an uppercut from Loria.
Loria just misses with a punch to the body.
Loria slips a jab from Fang.
Loria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loria throws a lazy right hand but Fang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simone Loria is winning the standup battle so far.
Fang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loria counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Fang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loria misses with a low kick.
Fang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loria after a bit of a struggle.
Loria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loria has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loria is working for takedown but Fang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fang is keeping busy.
Fang tries to score a body lock takedown but Loria shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loria.
Fang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loria jabs Fang right on the nose. Fang blinks but takes it well.
Fang throws a series of strikes that have Loria backpedaling.
Fang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Fang misses.
Fang is breathing heavily.
Loria wants to clinch.
Loria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fang on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fang rushes Loria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fang has Loria pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loria manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loria working aggressively here.
Loria lands a left hand.
Loria struggles to land a body shot inside as Fang controls his hands.
Loria breaks from the clinch.
Fang tries to clinch up but Loria circles away and keeps his distance.
Fang throws out a loose jab but Loria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fang misses with a double jab.
White Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fang wants to clinch.
Loria throws a head kick but Fang moves out of range.
Loria with a nice cross.
Fang tries to move into range but Loria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loria avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simone Loria will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Loria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch but Loria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Loria or perhaps it was just good defense by Fang which made him look bad.
Loria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fang tries to bum rush Loria with a series of wild strikes but Loria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loria catches Fang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loria counters with a low kick, right behind Fang 's knee.
Loria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fang lands a right hook to the body.
Loria misses with the combination.
Loria throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Fang both land. Nice combination.
Loria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fang.
Fang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Loria.
Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loria counters with a stiff right hand.
Loria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fang tries to clinch but Loria is having none of it.
Loria cracks Fang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fang takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang gets control of Loria's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fang controls Loria momentarily but Loria frees himself.
Loria wants to pass the guard but Fang is keeping the position.
Loria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Loria from controlling successfully.
Loria stays in close to Fang's body and controls the position.
Loria won't allow Fang to get back to his feet.
Simone Loria has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Loria's corner calls for a 1-2. Loria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loria jabs at Fang's body.
Loria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fang tries a head kick but it misses.
Fang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang lands with a cross.
Fang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loria misses with the combination.
Fang looks to land a combination but Loria avoids it well.
Fang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loria rather than just go for the knockout.
Loria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fang misses with a double jab.
Loria connects with a crisp jab.
Fang is looking to clinch.
Fang tries to clinch up.
Fang tries to bum rush Loria with a series of wild strikes but Loria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loria jabs Fang right on the nose. Fang blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fang wants to clinch.
Loria misses with a hook
and Fang counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Loria - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fang. Fang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Loria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fang is rocked!
Fang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fang has Loria up against the cage in a clinch.
Fang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fang trying to control the position but instead, Loria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fang into the cage.
Simone Loria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loria breaks from the clinch.
Fang scores with a shot to the body.
Loria misses with an uppercut. Fang saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fang misses with a series of wild punches.
White Fang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fang fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simone Loria.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loria, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simone Loria!
During a confident post fight interview, Simone Loria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fetisov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spat walks into a jab.
Fetisov throws a leg kick
and Spat moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fetisov.
Spat lands a hook that snaps the head of Fetisov backwards.
Spat tries to stall but Fetisov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Spat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fetisov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fetisov slows down the pace here.
Fetisov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fetisov can't find room to land a body shot as Spat controls the action.
Fetisov works on Spat's body with a couple of short punches.
Spat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spat's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fetisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fetisov keeps the fight on the outside.
Fetisov clinches with his opponent.
Fetisov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fetisov misses with a punch to the body.
Fetisov lands an uppercut.
Spat trying to control the position but instead, Fetisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spat into the cage.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spat's elbow.
Fetisov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fetisov.
Fetisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov taking a breather.
Spat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spat tries a body shot but Fetisov blocks it.
Spat misses with a knee to the head.
Spat misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat blocks a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Fetisov.
A short uppercut from Fetisov.
Spat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Come on Fetisov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fetisov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spat backwards.
Fetisov working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Spat.
Spat misses with the head strike.
Spat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fetisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spat tries to clinch but Fetisov moves out of range.
Spat dives in and scores a takedown into Fetisov's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spat tries to stand but Fetisov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat stays in close to Fetisov's body and controls the position.
Spat wants to control from the top but Fetisov keeps moving.
Spat 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Spat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spat keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fetisov works on Spat's body with a couple of short punches.
Fetisov working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spat struggles to land a body shot inside as Fetisov controls his hands.
Spat trying to control the position but instead, Fetisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spat into the cage.
Fetisov blocking some punches.
Fetisov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fetisov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Spat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fetisov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spat stalling.
Spat taking a breather.
Fetisov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spat wants to clinch.
Spat tries to clinch up.
Jack Spat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fetisov scores with a nice body kick.
Spat misses with a body shot.
Fetisov throws an off balance right hand
and Spat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fetisov!
Spat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fetisov gets back to half guard.
Fetisov has hold of Spat's hands but Spat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat is keen to just control but Fetisov is a slippery customer.
Spat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spat wants to control but Fetisov is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spat is looking for a kimura but Fetisov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spat to get the leverage.
Fetisov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spat controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat wants to control but Fetisov is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Spat.
Fetisov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fetisov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spat has time to react.
Fetisov with a hook.
Fetisov lands with a straight right. Spat didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fetisov scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fetisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spat is looking to clinch.
Fetisov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fetisov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fetisov slips a jab and a cross from Spat.
Spat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fetisov is able to avoid easily.
Fetisov looks to score with a jab to the body but Spat is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fetisov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Spat follows into mount!
Fetisov is rocked!
It looks like Roman Fetisov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Fetisov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spat controlling his opponent.
Fetisov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spat lands a big elbow.
Spat controlling from the full mount.
Spat misses with a head shot.
Fetisov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spat.
Fetisov seems to have got his legs back now.
Spat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spat controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Spat 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.
Spat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fetisov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Fetisov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fetisov is looking to chop away at Spat's legs.
Fetisov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spat momentarily.
Spat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spat tries to clinch but Fetisov moves out of range.
Fetisov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fetisov avoids a kick to the body.
Fetisov misses with a straight left.
Spat clinches up with Fetisov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Spat avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Roman Fetisov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spat breaks the clinch.
Spat misses with a takedown attempt - Fetisov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fetisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spat.
Fetisov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fetisov wants it to stay on the feet.
Roman Fetisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.
Spat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fetisov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fetisov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fetisov cracks Spat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spat swats away the attempt to clinch by Fetisov.
Fetisov throws out a loose jab but Spat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fetisov misses with an uppercut.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fetisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fetisov swings for the body but Spat moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spat fails to land the takedown.
Roman Fetisov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fetisov lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Fetisov.
Spat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spat is defended easily by Fetisov.
Fetisov thows a body shot but no joy.
Fetisov swinging wildly here.
Fetisov has Spat up against the cage in a clinch.
Fetisov taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Spat avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov taking a breather.
Fetisov misses with a body punch.
Spat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fetisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fetisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Fetisov.
Spat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fetisov counters with a thumping low kick.
Spat tries to bum rush Fetisov with a series of wild strikes but Fetisov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fetisov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fetisov pinned against the cage. Fetisov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Fetisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Spat does no damage.
Fetisov works Spat's body with a nice hook.
Fetisov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fetisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spat, pushing him back against the cage.
Spat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spat throws a nice looking combination but Fetisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spat tries to keep at a distance but Fetisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spat is trying to maintain a safe position but Fetisov gets an underhook and turns Spat into the cage.
Fetisov tries to stall but Spat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Spat avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fetisov blocks a body shot from Spat.
A nice left hand lands by Spat.
Spat trying to control the position but instead, Fetisov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spat into the cage.
Spat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fetisov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Munechika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bob might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Notkea rotta - Itä meidän. Munechika has chosen Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. Kato Munechika has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kato Munechika!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munechika.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munechika fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Munechika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kato Munechika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munechika stuffs the takedown.
Munechika fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munechika connects with a crisp jab.
Munechika scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Munechika slams his shin into Bob's torso.
Bob tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munechika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munechika. Munechika obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob staying out of range there.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munechika. That's going to slow Bob down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Munechika.
Good leg kick by Munechika there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munechika.
Munechika shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Munechika is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bob!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munechika lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bob is desperately trying to improve his position but Munechika has a good base and remains in mount.
Bob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munechika is landing with some decent strikes but Bob is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munechika lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Munechika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bob is looking to escape.
Munechika connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bob taking shots to the head.
Bob is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Munechika controlling from mount.
Munechika lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bob hang on?
Munechika dominating with strikes here.
Munechika with a couple of short strikes.
Bob is bucking up trying to escape but Munechika cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Munechika has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bob's face.
Munechika wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
Munechika lands a nice shot to the head.
Munechika looking to finish Bob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bob!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munechika punishing his opponent with strikes.
Munechika prevents Bob from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Munechika trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
Munechika might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bob haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Munechika lands with some strikes.
Munechika postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bob looks a forlorn figure.
Bob wants to control but Munechika is having none of it.
Munechika raining down shots from the mount!
Bob slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munechika is trying to control the action in half guard but Bob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bob tries to roll over but Munechika keeps him under control.
Munechika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bob is trying to stand up here but Munechika is controlling him well.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kato Munechika hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Munechika darts in trying to clinch
and Bob counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Munechika!
Munechika wants to control but Bob postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munechika keeping his opponent close.
Munechika manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bob's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Munechika dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Munechika.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Munechika. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bob slips a straight right by Munechika.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Munechika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munechika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Munechika quickly recovers to half guard.
Munechika gets full guard.
Munechika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob landing some decent shots from guard.
Munechika wants to sweep but no luck.
Munechika is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
Munechika is trying to keep Bob in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Munechika is breathing heavily.
Bob lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Munechika.
Bob postures up in Munechika's guard and throws a big left but Munechika blocks it.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Munechika blocks nicely.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Munechika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kato Munechika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob cracks Munechika with a solid left hand.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Munechika is keeping the position.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Munechika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munechika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munechika is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob is looking to stand up but Munechika isn't so interested in that idea.
Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munechika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munechika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob working for a triangle but Munechika defends it easily.
Bob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munechika defends well.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Munechika from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Munechika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munechika has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
Munechika trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munechika preventing the sweep.
Munechika postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bob pushes Munechika off and scrambles back to his feet.
Munechika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munechika, as that shot connected.
Munechika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Bob swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munechika.
It looks like Kato Munechika has been cut.
Munechika thumps Bob with a low kick.
Donk. Munechika catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Bob shoots in and drives through. Munechika sprawls well.
Munechika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munechika fails with a takedown attempt.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Munechika.
Munechika drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munechika trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munechika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munechika has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kato Munechika's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munechika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munechika connects with a solid leg kick.
Munechika throws a shot to the body.
Munechika has managed to clinch.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munechika tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Munechika is pressed up against the cage. Bob has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munechika down to the mat. Munechika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munechika lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munechika cracks a nice hook into Bob's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bob is defended easily by Munechika.
Munechika connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munechika scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bob tries to bench press Munechika off him but Munechika keeps the position.
Munechika trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Munechika connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bob some visible discomfort.
Bob tries to buck Munechika off but Munechika is having none of it.
Munechika working the head with strikes.
Bob is pushing Munechika's head away, looking to escape. Munechika manages to hold on to the position though.
Munechika trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munechika lands some shots froms side control.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munechika wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munechika working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Munechika politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Munechika prefers to stall for the moment though.
Munechika trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Munechika moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a sweep.
Munechika is staying tight to Bob's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kato Munechika wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munechika as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob blocks a jab.
Munechika misses with a wild body shot.
Bob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bob defending well as Munechika loads up on a big left hand.
Munechika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Munechika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Munechika shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munechika clinches.
A shot in the inside from Munechika.
Bob is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munechika.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munechika lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Munechika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob is looking to take this one to the mat.
Munechika works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Munechika.
Munechika scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munechika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munechika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munechika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munechika pushes Bob back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kato Munechika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munechika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Munechika!
Kato Munechika really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gabriel Lewis enters the cage!
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31
270 lbs
21 - 22 - 0 |
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247 lbs
5 - 1 - 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
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Holt off balance momentarily.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Holt's leg. Holt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Holt.
Lewis feints and then cracks Holt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holt down.
Holt misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holt tries to clinch up.
Holt misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Holt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holt needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis is looking to score with low kicks.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manny Holt's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Holt if he has to take too many more of those.
Holt is breathing heavily.
Holt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gabriel Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holt sprawling to the canvas! Holt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lewis finish him?!
Holt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holt misses the jab.
Lewis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Holt right on the button. Holt goes down! Lewis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lewis gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Lewis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Vennamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vennamo's entrance music is Bacchuksen tiellä. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
240 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Vennamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson avoids the body shot from Vennamo.
Vennamo throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vennamo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on Vennamo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vennamo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Henderson trying to control the action but Vennamo is working from the bottom.
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Vennamo is trying to buck Henderson off.
Vennamo wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Vennamo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Vennamo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
Vennamo is not content to let Henderson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Vennamo tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson landing strikes.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vennamo to see if he's OK.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Henderson lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vennamo tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson landing strikes.
Vennamo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vennamo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
Vennamo is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Vennamo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson working the head with strikes.
Vennamo struggling a bit here.
Henderson lands an elbow.
Vennamo is trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson is putting a hurting on Vennamo here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controls the position from side control.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vennamo some visible discomfort.
Vennamo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson prevents Vennamo from escaping the position.
Vennamo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henderson scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Vennamo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vennamo down.
Vennamo is looking to get back to his feet here but Henderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vennamo's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Vennamo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Vennamo sprawls well.
Vennamo seems to have got his legs back now.
Vennamo swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Vennamo lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Vennamo. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson catches Vennamo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Vennamo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vennamo takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vennamo defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vennamo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Vennamo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vennamo but Vennamo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Vennamo scores with a four punch combination!
Vennamo throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Vennamo throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vennamo prevents it.
Vennamo is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vennamo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vennamo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vennamo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heikki Vennamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Henderson is putting a hurting on Vennamo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vennamo is trying to improve his position.
Henderson cracks Vennamo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vennamo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vennamo wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vennamo is looking to improve his position.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson working over Vennamo with some ground and pound. Vennamo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vennamo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson winds up and cracks Vennamo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson is nestled in close to Vennamo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Vennamo's hands, connecting with Vennamo's forehead.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson not doing much here.
Vennamo wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson is nestled in close to Vennamo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Vennamo's head.
Vennamo is trying to control but can't.
Vennamo is not content to let Henderson control the position.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vennamo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Vennamo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vennamo lands a jab to the head.
Vennamo throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Vennamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson moves out of range as Vennamo strikes.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Vennamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Vennamo misses the target.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vennamo as he avoids it easily.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Vennamo throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Vennamo counter with a right hand.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vennamo throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Vennamo counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Vennamo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vennamo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Heikki Vennamo is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a right hand that Vennamo ducks under and follows up with a left that Vennamo also avoids with ease.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Vennamo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heikki Vennamo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vennamo throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Vennamo. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Vennamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
A combination from Vennamo does no damage.
Vennamo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vennamo circles away.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vennamo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vennamo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo with a jab.
Henderson walks into a jab.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vennamo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vennamo on his heels. He'll look to pass Vennamo's guard now, I'm sure.
Henderson postures up.
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!
Henderson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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 Vennamo's temple.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vennamo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vennamo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
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.
Henderson working Vennamo over with strikes.
Frank Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson wants to control but Vennamo is keeping him busy.
Vennamo is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Heikki Vennamo.
I think Henderson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Henderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Henderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stresemann's choice of entrance music: Takashi Sorimachi - Poison . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Onizuka Stresemann enters the cage!
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261 lbs
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224 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Barnet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onizuka Stresemann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stresemann did well to prevent Barnet getting side control.
Barnet is keen to just control but Stresemann is a slippery customer.
Barnet slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stresemann on the ground.
Barnet prevents Stresemann from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stresemann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnet wants to control from the top but Stresemann keeps moving.
Stresemann has his foot on Barnet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnet works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet wants to control from the top but Stresemann keeps moving.
Stresemann keeping full guard, as Barnet tries to pass.
Stresemann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stresemann looking for a sweep. Not yet Stresemann, not yet.
Stresemann keeping moving, preventing Barnet from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Barnet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stresemann tries to sprawl but Barnet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stresemann wants to get back to full guard.
Stresemann looking for submissions off his back.
Barnet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stresemann is just riding it out for now. Barnet eventually gives up the hold.
Stresemann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stresemann gets full guard.
Stresemann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stresemann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnet pulls his head out easily.
Stresemann punching from the bottom.
Stresemann is not content to let Barnet control the position.
Stresemann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stresemann is not content to let Barnet control the position.
Barnet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stresemann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnet.
Stresemann trying to control from the bottom.
Barnet lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnet is stalling here. Stresemann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnet seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stresemann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnet is looking to regain half guard here but Stresemann keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnet is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnet wants to get back to his feet but Stresemann is dominant here and he's now got Barnet's back!
Stresemann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Stresemann gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stresemann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnet is looking to work some ground and pound but Stresemann has wrist control.
Stresemann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnet defends it easily.
Barnet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnet stopping the sweep attempt from Stresemann.
Stresemann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stresemann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet is working Stresemann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnet trying to control but Stresemann is working from the bottom.
Stresemann looking to control but Barnet passes into half guard.
Stresemann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stresemann keeping moving, preventing Barnet from controlling successfully.
Barnet pushing down on Stresemann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stresemann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet passes Stresemann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Stresemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stresemann wants to improve his position but Barnet is controlling well.
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Stresemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stresemann trying to hold on to Barnet's head to control him but Barnet postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnet is keen to just control but Stresemann is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh Barnet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barnet tries to sprawl but Stresemann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barnet wants to control but Stresemann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnet wants to improve his position but Stresemann is controlling well.
Stresemann is taking a breather. Barnet 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.
Barnet moves into full guard.
Barnet looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnet, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stresemann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnet pulls Stresemann in close to prevent any damage.
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!
Stresemann advances to half guard.
Stresemann stops Barnet from getting back to his feet.
Barnet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stresemann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnet tries to roll over but Stresemann keeps him under control.
Stresemann trying to mount his opponent but Barnet defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Barnet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barnet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stresemann.
Barnet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barnet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stresemann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stresemann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnet with the ground and pound but Stresemann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stresemann trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stresemann wants to sweep here but Barnet controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnet is taking a breather. Stresemann 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.
Stresemann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnet tries to free his leg and advance position but Stresemann is retaining full guard.
Barnet trying to control but Stresemann is working from the bottom.
Stresemann looking for a triangle here. Barnet is fighting it but it looks tight! Stresemann pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Barnet is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Onizuka Stresemann!
In his post fight interview, Onizuka Stresemann 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 Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenova's choice of entrance music: Pink Floyd - Money. 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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285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauna Majuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenova throws a head kick that Majuri semi-blocks.
It looks like Sauna Majuri has been cut.
Jenova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Majuri's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Majuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenova has managed to clinch.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Majuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majuri misses with some punches.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head.
Jenova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majuri blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Majuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Majuri can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
Majuri tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majuri tries for a takedown but Jenova manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Majuri.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Majuri misses with a punch to the body.
Majuri working aggressively here.
Majuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majuri takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Majuri lands a left hand.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Majuri avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Majuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova tries to work over Majuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majuri blocking some punches.
Jenova tries a body shot but Majuri blocks it.
Majuri pushes Jenova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
Jenova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Majuri backwards.
Majuri digs a right hand underneath Jenova's ribcage. Jenova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majuri.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jenova lands a left hand.
Majuri avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Majuri fails to land.
Majuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Jenova prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Majuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Majuri controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova lands a body shot.
A short right from Jenova on the inside.
Jenova tries a body shot but Majuri blocks it.
Majuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenova breaks the clinch.
Majuri throws a jab when Jenova was well out of range.
Majuri closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majuri.
Majuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Majuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jenova.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Majuri fails to land.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Majuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
Majuri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenova prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauna Majuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majuri working aggressively here.
Majuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Majuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Jenova prevents a body shot from Majuri.
Majuri tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Majuri.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majuri can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
Majuri misses with a punch to the body.
Majuri is looking for a takedown.
Majuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Majuri tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Jenova.
Majuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majuri throws a right hand that Jenova ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenova also avoids with ease.
Jenova throws a right and a left that Majuri avoids nicely.
Majuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenova.
Nice body kick there by Majuri.
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 Sauna Majuri will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Majuri scores with a three punch combo!
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jenova scores with a head kick.
Jenova swats away the attempt to clinch by Majuri.
Majuri throws a lazy head kick
and Jenova counters with a two punch combo.
Majuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenova throws a combination. Majuri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Majuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majuri moves away.
Majuri throws a series of punches but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova misses with a double jab.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Majuri's shoulder, as Majuri tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Majuri misses.
Majuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majuri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Majuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majuri swinging wildly here.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Jenova.
Sauna Majuri's cut is getting worse.
Jenova scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jenova loads up on a big right hand but Majuri slips the punch.
Majuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Majuri.
Majuri misses with a two punch combination.
Majuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenova swings for the body but Majuri moves out of range.
Holy Jenova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jenova.
Majuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenova throws a series of punches but Majuri moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Majuri.
A punch combination from Jenova misses.
Jenova tries to clinch up.
Majuri swinging wildly here.
Majuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenova.
Sauna Majuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sauna Majuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majuri misses with the combination.
Majuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenova.
Majuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Majuri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holy Jenova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Majuri. Those never looked like landing.
Majuri throws a series of punches but Jenova avoids them all with ease.
Jenova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Majuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majuri throws an overhand right that lands on Jenova's shoulder, as Jenova tries to avoid the shot.
Majuri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majuri misses with a body kick.
Majuri throws a right hand that Jenova ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenova also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Majuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sauna Majuri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jenova just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majuri.
Nice shot by Jenova.
Jeez, Sauna Majuri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Jenova finds it's way through Majuri's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenova. Majuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majuri moves forwards but Jenova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sauna Majuri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gomez (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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267 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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175 lbs
24 - 24 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class 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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the cage.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez jumps guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Thomas slips a jab from Gomez.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas moves to clinch but Gomez breaks away
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Gomez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas controlling Gomez's posture.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Gomez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Thomas clinches.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Gomez defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez has a hand on Thomas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thomas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas prevents Gomez from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez which made him look bad.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Tj Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Thomas to work.
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas catches Gomez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas wants to clinch but Gomez slips to the side
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Tj Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez pulls guard.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Thomas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas working for a submission but Gomez is keeping him at bay.
Gomez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Tj Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas 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.
Thomas controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Thomas pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Thomas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Gomez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Tj Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jose Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas is looking to control Gomez's arms but Gomez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Jose Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tj Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tj Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Gomez.
Thomas tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Thomas!
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