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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Ames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wulfamania kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Ames!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Fang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Fang.
Fang pushes Ames up against the cage in a clinch.
Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Fang.
Ames closes the distance and clinches.
Fang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ames has Fang pressed against the cage.
Fang lands a left hand.
Fang is trying to push Ames away but Ames has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fang is pressed up against the cage. Ames has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fang down to the mat. Fang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Fang throws a leg kick but Ames checks it.
Ames is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fang.
Ames slips a jab and a cross from Fang.
White Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fang tries to clinch but Ames is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang fails to land with a series of punches.
Fang is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ames paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fang misses with a wild combination.
Ames is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fang.
Ames shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ames showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fang is trying to stand.
Ames wants to pass to mount but Fang is defending the position.
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 is looking to improve his position.
Ames prevents Fang from standing back up.
Fang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ames. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ames slows the pace down in half guard.
Fang is trying to stand back up but Ames is controlling him
Ames wants to take a breather but Fang is having none of it.
Fang is trying to maintain the position but Ames is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ames.
Fang misses with a two punch combination.
White Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ames slips a jab and a cross from Fang.
Fang throws a series of punches but Ames avoids them all with ease.
Ames avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fang looks to land a combination but Ames avoids it well.
Fang looks to clinch
and Ames counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Ames from controlling successfully.
Ames tries to free his leg and advance position but Fang is retaining full guard.
Ames is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ames postures up.
Fang wants to get back to his feet but Ames is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fang connects with a high kick.
Fang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ames circles away quickly and effectively.
Fang misses with a wild combination.
Fang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ames has Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ames.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ames is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fang can't fight it off and eventually Ames manages to take the fight to the floor. Fang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ames stands up over Fang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Ames passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ames tries to move to mount but Fang blocks the move with his legs.
Ames takes a little break here. Fang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ames is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fang can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ames has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fang is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Fang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ames clinches.
Ames drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ames is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Fang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fang tries to throw a body punch but Ames avoids it by throwing Fang back against the cage.
Ames keeps control of Fang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ames content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch on the inside.
Ames drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jensen Ames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ames slips a jab and a cross from Fang.
Ames swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Fang clinches up against the cage.
Fang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ames backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fang manages to break the clinch.
Ames misses with a looping left.
Fang tries to clinch up but Ames circles away and keeps his distance.
Ames needs to keep his hands up - Fang had a free shot at his head there.
Fang stalks Ames and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ames's face. Ames staggers backwards, shaken.
Fang swinging wildly here.
Ames gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fang.
Fang misses with a double jab.
White Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ames swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ames paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Fang as Ames shoots in.
Fang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ames is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ames, pushing him back against the cage.
Ames keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fang's efforts to push away.
Ames has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fang breaks from the clinch.
Ames swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ames closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fang's guard.
Fang seems keen to control Ames's posture.
Fang looking to control.
Fang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ames slips nicely into half guard.
Ames performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ames is trying to work for a kimura but Fang is defending well.
Fang is trying to control but can't.
Fang gets back to full guard.
Fang is trying to control the position but Ames postures up.
Ames looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Fang, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ames stops Fang from standing up.
Fang is breathing heavily.
Ames wants to control from the top but Fang keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Jensen Ames wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fang fails to land with a series of punches.
Fang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fang wants to clinch up but Ames keeps it at a distance.
Fang swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Fang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ames blocks a head kick by Fang.
Ames shoots in but no luck this time.
Fang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ames is able to avoid easily.
Good shot there by Fang.
Ames throws an overhand right that lands on Fang's shoulder, as Fang tries to avoid the shot.
Ames avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fang slips under a jab.
Ames tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ames manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fang enables Ames to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ames wants to control from the top but Fang keeps moving.
Ames passes Fang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ames wants to pass the guard but Fang is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ames lands with a punch from half guard.
Fang pushes Ames off looking to stand but Ames dives back in and keeps control.
Ames moves into full mount! Fang won't be happy about that!
Fang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ames avoids the attempt from Fang to control.
Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ames trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ames takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two 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!
Fang is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ames takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fang clinches up against the cage.
Fang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fang is trying to break the clinch but Ames is controlling him.
Fang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ames keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fang's efforts to push away.
Fang tries to circle away but Ames has him pinned against the cage.
Ames blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ames can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jensen Ames. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fang manages to break the clinch.
Fang tries to bum rush Ames with a series of wild strikes but Ames uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Fang. Those never looked like landing.
Fang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fang duly obliges.
A punch combination from Fang misses.
Fang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fang throws a nice looking combination but Ames bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ames dives in and scores a takedown into Fang's guard.
Fang controls Ames momentarily but Ames frees himself.
Fang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ames controls the pace.
Ames trying to control the position from guard on top but Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ames prevents Fang from getting back to his feet.
Ames drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ames jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ames passes Fang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ames is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fang is just riding it out for now. Ames eventually gives up the hold.
Fang is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ames controlling the action here.
Jensen Ames has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Fang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jensen Ames overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ames moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Ames showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fang 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Fang!
After winning the bout, White Fang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with Armor King blaring out of the sound system. Recksun has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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255 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recksun closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Recksun is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Recksun working hard to break the clinch.
King is trying to push Recksun away but Recksun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Recksun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King tries to circle away but Recksun has him pinned against the cage.
Recksun has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Recksun breaks from the clinch.
King avoids the head kick by Recksun.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Recksun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Recksun forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Recksun is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Recksun walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Recksun darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Recksun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Recksun is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King tries to pull guard but Recksun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Recksun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armor King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Recksun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Recksun is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Recksun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King is trying to push Recksun away but Recksun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King tries for a takedown but Recksun manages to get underhooks.
Recksun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Recksun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Recksun tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Recksun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Recksun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Recksun tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Recksun to the ground. Recksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Recksun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Recksun moves into range and clinches up with King.
Recksun breaks from the clinch.
Hugh Recksun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recksun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Recksun throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recksun's corner calls for a 1-2. Recksun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King tries to clinch but Recksun is having none of it.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Recksun is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Recksun circles away and we're back to standing.
Recksun misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King slips a jab from Recksun.
Recksun tries a head kick but it misses.
Recksun fails in his attempt to clinch.
King tries to bum rush Recksun with a series of wild strikes but Recksun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King gets a clinch.
King is looking for a takedown.
Recksun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Recksun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Recksun fails with an attempt to clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Recksun, looking for a takedown. King pushes Recksun against the cage but Recksun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Recksun!
Recksun misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Recksun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Recksun stuffs the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for King. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
King blocks a head kick by Recksun.
Recksun tries a head kick but it misses.
King tries to bum rush Recksun with a series of wild strikes but Recksun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Recksun lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
Recksun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Recksun throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Armor King has been cut.
Recksun scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King moves out of range as Recksun strikes.
King gets a double leg takedown into Recksun's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Recksun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Recksun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armor King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Recksun has taken the fight to the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Recksun to keep the fight standing.
Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Recksun misses with a looping right.
Recksun lands with a slapping head kick.
Recksun sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armor King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Recksun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Recksun lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Recksun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids the head kick by Recksun.
King tries to clinch there but Recksun circles away.
Hugh Recksun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Recksun connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Recksun tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Recksun misses with a wild combination.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Recksun tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Recksun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armor King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Recksun sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Recksun has King up against the cage in a clinch.
Recksun breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Recksun shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King feints and as Recksun raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Recksun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Recksun keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Recksun is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Armor King wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Recksun misses with the combination.
King shoots in for a takedown but Recksun shows good takedown defense.
Recksun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Recksun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Recksun tries to escape but King is in control.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Recksun keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recksun pushes King away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, King gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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!
King trying to control the action but Recksun is working from the bottom.
Recksun wants to get back to his feet but King drags him back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armor King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Recksun avoids the head kick by King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Recksun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armor King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Recksun misses with a jab, cross combination.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Recksun doesn't seem bothered though.
Recksun avoids the head kick by King.
King works over Recksun's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hugh Recksun has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Recksun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Recksun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Recksun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a leg kick.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
Recksun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Recksun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Recksun tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King slips a jab and a cross from Recksun.
Recksun looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King fails with the takedown.
Recksun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Recksun!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Recksun enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Recksun manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Recksun wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recksun keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King wants to control from the top but Recksun keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
King stops Recksun from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Armor King wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Recksun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
Hugh Recksun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King tries to clinch but Recksun moves away
and Recksun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Recksun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armor King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Recksun's guard.
Recksun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King wants to control from the top but Recksun keeps moving.
Recksun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
Armor King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throwing strikes but missing.
Armor King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King tries for a takedown but Recksun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hugh Recksun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Recksun. Those never looked like landing.
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Recksun's waist but Recksun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throws a lazy body kick
and Recksun counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Recksun throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Armor King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Recksun's corner calls for a 1-2. Recksun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Recksun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Recksun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Recksun!
Hugh Recksun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugme Ineedlove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brickley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brickley has chosen Seek N Destroy as his entrance music. Hugme Ineedlove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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269 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugme Ineedlove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brickley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brickley misses with a right hand
and Ineedlove counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brickley throws a hook but Ineedlove avoids it easily.
Ineedlove slips under a jab.
Ineedlove slips under a jab.
Brickley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brickley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ineedlove counters with a left to the body.
Bill Brickley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brickley throws a lazy uppercut
and Ineedlove counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brickley throws a right hand that misses
and Ineedlove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brickley throws a sloppy head kick and Ineedlove moves out of range easily.
Brickley misses with an uppercut
and Ineedlove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Bill Brickley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ineedlove takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brickley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickley scores with a nice strike.
Brickley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brickley throws a poor cross that misses
and Ineedlove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brickley throws an off balance right hand
and Ineedlove counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brickley thinking.
Brickley misses with a hook
and Ineedlove counters with a nice uppercut.
Brickley looks to land a left hand but Ineedlove moved out of range nicely.
Brickley misses with the combination.
Brickley lands with a hook. Ineedlove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brickley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brickley misses with an uppercut
and Ineedlove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brickley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickley misses with a right hand
and Ineedlove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brickley is rocked!
Brickley misses with a hook
and Ineedlove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brickley throws a lazy right hand but Ineedlove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ineedlove staying out of range there.
Ineedlove is looking to wear down Brickley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brickley lands a jab to the nose.
Brickley misses with a straight right.
Brickley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ineedlove counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Bill Brickley's cut even more.
Brickley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ineedlove to counter with a crisp jab.
Brickley is still on wobbly legs! Can Ineedlove finish him?
Brickley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brickley throws a lazy uppercut
and Ineedlove counters with a big left hand that crumples Brickley! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugme Ineedlove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yi Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Liu has chosen Superman - Jucifer as his entrance music. Miami Vice is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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280 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yi Liu !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Liu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liu wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Liu drops back looking for a leg! Vice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vice manages to kick Liu off! Liu jumps back into Vice's guard.
Vice is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Liu has his hands clasped together but Vice extends and breaks Liu 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miami Vice!
A very excited looking Miami Vice made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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12 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahrul gets a clinch.
Jordan is working for takedown but Nahrul is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Nahrul.
It looks like Jeff Jordan has been cut.
Jordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nahrul lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jeff Jordan's cut even more.
Nahrul lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Jeff Jordan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nahrul landing knees to the body.
Jordan looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahrul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeff Jordan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeff Jordan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kzarik Nahrul!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avenger Of Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Six Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shooter has chosen DJ Antoine - Ma Cherie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Six Shooter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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256 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Avenger Of Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Six Shooter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn looks for the body kick but Shooter saw that one coming.
Shooter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avenger Of Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Six Shooter has been cut.
Shooter looks to clinch
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Steel Penn throws the kick towards the body but Shooter avoids it.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Shooter wants to clinch
and Shooter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Penn cracks the inside of Shooter's front leg.
Steel Penn clobbers Shooter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Shooter slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Shooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a right hand
and Shooter counters by clinching up.
Shooter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shooter.
Shooter is looking to control Steel Penn's arms but Steel Penn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shooter has his back to the cage.
Steel Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Shooter takes the fight into the clinch.
Shooter jumps guard and drags Steel Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shooter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two 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!
Shooter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Shooter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shooter on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shooter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shooter.
Steel Penn decides to stand back up.
Steel Penn misses with the combination.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut
and Shooter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel Penn is pressed up against the cage. Shooter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel Penn down to the mat. Steel Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Six Shooter's cut even more.
Shooter shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Shooter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shooter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Steel Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shooter.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
Shooter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Shooter.
A big left from Steel Penn misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shooter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shooter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avenger Of Steel Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Six Shooter's cut.
That's time! Steel Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel Penn scores with a nice head shot.
Steel Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Shooter avoids nicely.
Steel Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shooter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn looks to throw the jab but Shooter is out of range.
Steel Penn throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shooter counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shooter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The cut above Six Shooter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shooter wants to clinch but Steel Penn slips to the side
and Steel Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Penn cracks Shooter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shooter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steel Penn finish him?
Shooter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shooter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shooter is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel Penn finish him?
Steel Penn cracks Shooter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shooter falls to his knees and Steel Penn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avenger Of Steel Penn!
Avenger Of Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coalman Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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33
265 lbs
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269 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie darts in and clinches Ferrigno up against the cage.
Ferrigno has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Ferrigno misses with the head strike.
Gracie keeps control of Ferrigno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferrigno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrigno has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Ferrigno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrigno moves away.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
It looks like Coalman Gracie has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferrigno misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrigno tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Ferrigno is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrigno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lou Ferrigno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coalman Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Ferrigno manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferrigno tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Ferrigno looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrigno trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Ferrigno is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferrigno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferrigno looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Ferrigno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Ferrigno on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
Ferrigno tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferrigno tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ferrigno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ferrigno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferrigno wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrigno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferrigno taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferrigno wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Ferrigno but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ferrigno tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Gracie landing punches.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Ferrigno is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferrigno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Ferrigno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrigno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coalman Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coalman Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrigno.
Lou Ferrigno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Ferrigno.
Gracie throws a head kick that Ferrigno semi-blocks.
Ferrigno throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferrigno clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracie is landing with strikes. Ferrigno can't take much more of this.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrigno is in bad spot here.
The referee is taking a good look at Ferrigno as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gracie!
Ferrigno grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie has the hooks in. Ferrigno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control but Ferrigno is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ferrigno is keeping busy.
Gracie lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ferrigno hold on?!
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie lands strikes to the head.
Ferrigno rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
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!
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ferrigno. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gracie looking to break Ferrigno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferrigno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie is landing with strikes. Ferrigno can't take much more of this.
Gracie gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Ferrigno 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ferrigno from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrigno slips nicely into half guard.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferrigno trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Ferrigno eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferrigno wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to control Ferrigno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Ferrigno wants to stand up but Gracie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ferrigno keeps him under control.
Ferrigno is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Ferrigno is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ferrigno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Ferrigno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coalman Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferrigno looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ferrigno shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Ferrigno against the cage.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrigno's efforts to push away.
Ferrigno working hard to break the clinch.
Ferrigno is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Ferrigno preventing the sweep.
Ferrigno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is pulling down on Ferrigno's head to control his posture.
Ferrigno is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferrigno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lou Ferrigno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrigno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Ferrigno.
Ferrigno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferrigno throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie forces Ferrigno back against the cage and clinches.
Ferrigno gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Lou Ferrigno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coalman Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie gets control of Ferrigno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrigno is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Ferrigno preventing the sweep.
Ferrigno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Ferrigno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coalman Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferrigno is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferrigno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Ferrigno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferrigno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferrigno prevents it.
Ferrigno is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ferrigno holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferrigno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ferrigno won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Ferrigno wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrigno stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrigno is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
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 Lou Ferrigno.
I think Gracie 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coalman Gracie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Coalman Gracie made sure he mentioned Brute, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Smithwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm gonna live forever. Mick Smithwick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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264 lbs
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227 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
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, Mick Smithwick!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smithwick as he avoids it easily.
Bla keeps the fight on the outside.
Smithwick tries to close the distance and clinch but Bla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smithwick gets caught napping as Bla dives in and scores a takedown. Smithwick manages to retain guard.
Bla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bla passes Smithwick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bla working the head and body with strikes.
Bla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smithwick defending well though.
Bla throwing shots but Smithwick is blocking nicely.
Bla thows a huge punch but Smithwick dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithwick is trying to stand.
Smithwick is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smithwick!
Bla scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smithwick is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bla cracks Smithwick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smithwick looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bla lands a couple of good shots and Smithwick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smithwick is defending well though. Bla let's go of the attempt for now.
Smithwick defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bla is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smithwick. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bla scores with punches and elbows.
Bla is punishing Smithwick with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smithwick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bla lands a good shot there. Smithwick covers up! Bla smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Smithwick to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Bla jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bla Bla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Miller told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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218 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva misses with a head shot. Miller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Miller!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva 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.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Miller wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva 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.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva is trying to keep Miller in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller prevents Silva from improving his position.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Silva lands some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigant Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva advances to full mount.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Miller bucks and avoids them well.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miller because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miller is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Miller goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gigant Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes to the cage accompanied by you throw knee, i go home. Kelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey!. Cro Copout has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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281 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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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
45 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Copout off balance momentarily.
Copout takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Copout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copout dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Copout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly misses with a body punch
and Copout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Copout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Copout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Copout misses with a body punch.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Copout blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Copout creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly landing knees to the body.
Copout is breathing heavily.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Copout is out of range.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
Kelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Copout under the eye.
Kelly throws an overhand right that has Copout reeling! Kelly follows up with more punches and Copout is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Kelly!
A less than humble Jim Kelly misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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