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HWP: Jackson vs Gracie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell comes to the cage accompanied by Fields of Athenry. Recksun has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Recksun wants to get back to his feet.
O Donnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Donnell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Donnell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
O Donnell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Donnell is working for a submission of some sort.
O Donnell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Donnell prevents Recksun from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if O Donnell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O Donnell escapes and gets back to his feet.
O Donnell closes the distance and clinches up with Recksun, looking for a takedown. O Donnell pushes Recksun against the cage but Recksun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt.
O Donnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Recksun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Donnell misses with a body shot
and Recksun counters with a straight right hand.
Seamus O Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Recksun slams his shin into O Donnell's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnell stuffs the takedown.
O Donnell avoids the head kick by Recksun.
O Donnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Recksun defends it nicely.
O Donnell misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Donnell is fending him off so far but Recksun persists. Nope, O Donnell circles away and we're back to standing.
Seamus O Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Recksun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Recksun shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Donnell eats them both and turns towards Recksun to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Recksun throws a head kick but O Donnell moves out of range.
O Donnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Recksun tries to sprawl out of it but O Donnell 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.
O Donnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Recksun pinned against the cage. Recksun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Recksun loads up on a big right hand but O Donnell slips the punch.
Good leg kick by O Donnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Donnell 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 O Donnell off to one side.
Nice jab there from O Donnell.
It looks like Hugh Recksun has been cut.
Recksun misses with a takedown attempt - O Donnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Recksun looks for a takedown but O Donnell sprawls well.
O Donnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Recksun dives in for a single leg takedown but O Donnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Recksun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Recksun is trying to break free.
O Donnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses.
O Donnell motions for Recksun to come forward. O Donnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Donnell closes the distance and clinches up with Recksun, looking for a takedown. O Donnell pushes Recksun against the cage but Recksun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Donnell throws a push kick but Recksun slaps the foot to one side.
Recksun shoots in looking for a takedown. O Donnell tries to sprawl out of it but Recksun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Donnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Recksun misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell misses with a hook.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from O Donnell does no damage.
O Donnell gets the takedown into 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!
O Donnell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Recksun has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Donnell but great work by Recksun.
Recksun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
O Donnell 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.
O Donnell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Recksun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Donnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Seamus O Donnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh Recksun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Donnell throws a head kick but Recksun moves out of range.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun slips a jab and a cross from O Donnell.
Recksun avoids the head kick by O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a head kick but Recksun moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Recksun. No joy for O Donnell on that attempt.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Donnell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Recksun as he jumps to the side.
O Donnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus O Donnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Donnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Donnell shoots in for a takedown but Recksun shows good takedown defense.
O Donnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Recksun fails to land with a series of punches.
Recksun misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Donnell swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Donnell but O Donnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Recksun throws a sloppy head kick
and O Donnell counters with a takedown into side control.
O Donnell wants to control but Recksun is keeping him busy.
O Donnell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
O Donnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Recksun.
Recksun fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Donnell lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Recksun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Donnell.
Recksun fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Donnell.
O Donnell lands a head kick. Recksun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Recksun throws a wild body kick that O Donnell sees coming a mile off.
O Donnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Donnell lands a jab-cross combination.
O Donnell misses with a body shot.
Recksun lands a high kick!
O Donnell misses with a two punch combination.
Recksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recksun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Recksun blocks a head kick by O Donnell.
O Donnell staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by O Donnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun swinging wildly here.
Seamus O Donnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Donnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Donnell misses with a double jab.
Jab from O Donnell.
O Donnell throws a sloppy head kick and Recksun moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Recksun.
Recksun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Donnell misses with a takedown attempt - Recksun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Recksun. No joy for O Donnell on that attempt.
O Donnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Recksun does no damage.
Recksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Donnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Recksun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Recksun wants to control from the top but O Donnell keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recksun throws a strike but O Donnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Recksun is looking to stand up but O Donnell isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Donnell throwing strikes but missing.
O Donnell stops Recksun from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Donnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Recksun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
O Donnell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Recksun's half guard.
O Donnell throws a strike but Recksun avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
O Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Recksun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Donnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Donnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Donnell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Recksun manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Donnell has Recksun in his guard.
Recksun wants to get up but he can't break O Donnell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Recksun wants to stand but O Donnell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O Donnell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
O Donnell keeping moving, preventing Recksun from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We're going to have a standup here because Seamus O Donnell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Recksun goes for a double leg but O Donnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Donnell continues to drive forward.
O Donnell looking for a takedown.
Recksun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Donnell shoots in for a double leg but Recksun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Donnell blocks a head kick by Recksun.
O Donnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus O Donnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Donnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Recksun counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Donnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donnell avoids the head kick by Recksun.
Seamus O Donnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Donnell's waist but O Donnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Recksun off to one side.
O Donnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Recksun swinging wildly here.
Recksun blocks a head kick by O Donnell.
O Donnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Recksun throws a poor cross that misses
and O Donnell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Donnell slips nicely into half guard.
Hugh Recksun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Donnell controlling the action here.
Recksun is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell is looking for a kimura here.
O Donnell trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnell wants to pass the guard but Recksun is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus O Donnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Donnell 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus O Donnell!
A determined Seamus O Donnell didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Redman - Da goodness. 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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253 lbs
5 - 5 - 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 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior Shnitkey .
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith slips under a jab.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a few strikes there.
Junior Shnitkey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Junior Shnitkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Junior Shnitkey backing up. Junior Shnitkey nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith feints and as Junior Shnitkey raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Junior Shnitkey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith passes Junior Shnitkey 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Junior Shnitkey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith 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.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior Shnitkey is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior Shnitkey sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior Shnitkey is trying to control but can't.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior Shnitkey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junior Shnitkey tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior Shnitkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Junior Shnitkey is defending well.
Junior Shnitkey wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior Shnitkey is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Junior Shnitkey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior Shnitkey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith with the ground and pound but Junior Shnitkey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith works over Junior Shnitkey with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Junior Shnitkey has wrist control.
Smith is in close to Junior Shnitkey 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Junior Shnitkey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Junior Shnitkey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Junior Shnitkey stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Junior Shnitkey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Junior Shnitkey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a hook
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior Shnitkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior Shnitkey lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Junior Shnitkey throws a combination that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior Shnitkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior Shnitkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior Shnitkey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Junior Shnitkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior Shnitkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith lands a stunning uppercut that sends Junior Shnitkey to the mat!
Junior Shnitkey is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Junior Shnitkey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Junior Shnitkey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Smith!
An out of breath Frank Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freeman Blackford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagel Johehanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freeman Blackford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reagel Johehanson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johehanson tries to clinch there but Blackford circles away.
Blackford misses with a double jab.
Johehanson throws an overhand right that lands on Blackford's shoulder, as Blackford tries to avoid the shot.
Blackford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johehanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johehanson leaning against his opponent.
Blackford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johehanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blackford blocks an uppercut.
Blackford lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackford drags the fight down to the ground.
Johehanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackford is retaining full guard.
Blackford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackford wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johehanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johehanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johehanson defends it easily.
Johehanson looking to pass the guard.
Blackford has his foot on Johehanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johehanson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson advances position into side control!
Blackford struggling a bit here.
Blackford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blackford is trying to get back to half guard.
Blackford regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackford is defending against the submission attempts here by Johehanson.
Blackford actively working from the bottom here.
Johehanson prevents Blackford from improving his position.
Johehanson is pressing down on Blackford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackford is holding on for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johehanson working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson is still trying to improve position.
Blackford wants to control but Johehanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johehanson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackford!
Johehanson prevents Blackford from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Johehanson.
Blackford is looking to improve his position but Johehanson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reagel Johehanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johehanson misses with a takedown
and Blackford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johehanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackford as he avoids it easily.
Blackford throws a leg kick which misses Johehanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johehanson tries to avoid it.
Johehanson needs to keep his hands up - Blackford had a free shot at his head there.
Johehanson moves in looking to clinch but Blackford pushes him off.
Blackford throws a big shot that misses.
Johehanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackford. Blackford obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Blackford tenderised Johehanson's leg. Johehanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blackford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blackford lands a glancing blow to the side of Johehanson's head.
It looks like Reagel Johehanson has been cut.
Johehanson is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Blackford.
Reagel Johehanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johehanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Blackford.
Johehanson throws a chopping leg kick but Blackford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johehanson ducks under a wild hook from Blackford.
Jab by Blackford.
Blackford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johehanson. Johehanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johehanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Blackford coming out on top.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackford here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blackford throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackford cracks the inside of Johehanson's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Johehanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johehanson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson wants to clinch but Blackford slips to the side
and Blackford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blackford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackford looks to score with a jab to the body but Johehanson is just out of range.
Blackford swats away the attempt to clinch by Johehanson.
Blackford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blackford lands an overhand right.
Blackford lands a jab to the nose.
Blackford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackford as he connects with a hook.
Johehanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johehanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackford tries to sprawl out of it but Johehanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman Blackford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reagel Johehanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson dodges the punch combination from Blackford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackford. Johehanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackford throws a right hand that misses
and Johehanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackford. Johehanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johehanson wants to clinch up but Blackford keeps it at a distance.
Johehanson tries to clinch but Blackford moves out of range.
Blackford scores with a leg kick.
Blackford just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackford. Johehanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johehanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Blackford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman Blackford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackford.
Johehanson misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Johehanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johehanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johehanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackford tried to score with a low kick but Johehanson checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackford misses the shot to the body.
Johehanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freeman Blackford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reagel Johehanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johehanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blackford.
Johehanson dives in and grabs Blackford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackford pushes down on Johehanson's head and hops out.
Blackford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Blackford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johehanson doesn't seem phased though.
Blackford throws out a leg kick but Johehanson moves out of range and Blackford only half commits.
Blackford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johehanson darts in trying to clinch
and Blackford counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Blackford coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johehanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Blackford lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freeman Blackford is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackford lands a jab-cross combination.
Johehanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackford pinned against the cage. Blackford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johehanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johehanson misses with a looping left.
Blackford stuns Johehanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johehanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Johehanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blackford.
A jab from Blackford does it's job there.
Blackford scoring well with a low kick there.
Johehanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blackford.
Blackford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johehanson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackford lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackford.
Donk. Blackford catches Johehanson right on the button with a cross.
Blackford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johehanson if he has to take too many more of those.
Blackford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johehanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackford.
Blackford with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Blackford. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blackford!
Blackford moves out of range as Johehanson strikes.
Johehanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackford lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blackford jabs Johehanson right on the nose. Johehanson blinks but takes it well.
Johehanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johehanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blackford.
Blackford jabs Johehanson right on the nose. Johehanson blinks but takes it well.
Johehanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackford lands a nice hook to Johehanson's body. Johehanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blackford scores with a decent looking hook.
Blackford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johehanson misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johehanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackford.
Blackford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackford lands with a nice body punch.
Johehanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackford scores with a shot to the body.
Johehanson misses with a right hand
and Blackford counters with an outside leg kick.
Johehanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackford.
Johehanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johehanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johehanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freeman Blackford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackford 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freeman Blackford!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Freeman Blackford made sure he mentioned The Big Kabosh, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stresemann comes to the cage accompanied by Takashi Sorimachi - Poison . Deersworth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warrior's Call by Volbeat. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onizuka Stresemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Addison Deersworth!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deersworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Stresemann circles away.
Stresemann throws a looping overhand right but Deersworth ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stresemann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deersworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stresemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deersworth.
Stresemann is looking for a takedown.
Deersworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stresemann's elbow.
Deersworth gets underhooks to prevent Stresemann's takedown attempt.
Stresemann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deersworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stresemann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deersworth trying to land knees to the body.
Stresemann misses with a punch on the inside.
Deersworth trying to land knees to the body.
Stresemann taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Deersworth.
Stresemann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stresemann breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Stresemann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stresemann misses with a straight left.
Stresemann tries to sprawl but Deersworth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stresemann is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deersworth is looking to take a break and control but Stresemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stresemann has a hand on Deersworth's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Deersworth takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Deersworth landing strikes from the mount.
Stresemann is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stresemann manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Deersworth lands a nice short elbow.
Stresemann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deersworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deersworth's back!
Deersworth trying to control the hands but Stresemann won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deersworth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stresemann's arms.
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 has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Deersworth is in real trouble here. Stresemann gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Deersworth is tapping out! Stresemann wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Onizuka Stresemann!
Onizuka Stresemann made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Entering to Volbeat, how embarrassing for you.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano de Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phillips might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Skinhead. Kent Phillips could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luciano de Oliveira's 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano de Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt de Oliveira.
Phillips tries for a takedown but de Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts de Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Phillips has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Phillips blocks the elbow strike.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with de Oliveira's elbow.
Phillips lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of de Oliveira backwards.
Phillips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as de Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips has managed to clinch.
de Oliveira throws an elbow that misses.
de Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips is trying to push de Oliveira away but de Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips rushes de Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
de Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables de Oliveira to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, de Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
de Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips avoiding damage as de Oliveira throws knees to the body.
de Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but de Oliveira won't allow it.
de Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
de Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
de Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
de Oliveira keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Phillips lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. de Oliveira is looking to close the distance but Phillips sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! de Oliveira crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope de Oliveira is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kent Phillips!
In his post fight interview, Kent Phillips 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 Ygor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Champ is Here. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ygor Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendes counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendes prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Mendes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Ygor Savage wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage throws a head kick but Mendes moves out of range.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Mendes moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes slips a jab from Savage.
Ygor Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage closes the distance but Mendes moves to the side
and Mendes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Savage is trying to escape the position but Mendes is controlling the position.
Savage is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendes tries to advance to mount but Savage denies him.
Jesus Mendes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Savage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage misses with a leg kick.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Mendes counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Mendes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savage swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savage's guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Savage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savage keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mendes slips nicely into half guard.
Mendes is taking a breather. Savage 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.
Jesus Mendes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a big head kick that sends Mendes tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Mendes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendes is rocked!
It looks like Jesus Mendes has been cut.
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!
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage works Mendes's body with a nice hook.
Savage circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mendes to the canvas! Mendes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Savage keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ygor Savage!
In his post fight interview, Ygor Savage 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 Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vice has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Miami Vice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 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
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Brian King has been cut.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vice throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Vice only half commits.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vice. That did some damage!
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vice.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vice.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
King lands a jab.
Vice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vice tries a head kick but it misses.
King lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vice takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Vice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brian King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Vice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Vice postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vice trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vice tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vice advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vice.
Vice is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vice to get the leverage.
Vice looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
King controls Vice momentarily but Vice frees himself.
King keeping full guard, as Vice tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Vice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King keeping full guard, as Vice tries to pass.
Vice postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.
Vice with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miami Vice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vice stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vice thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a body shot.
Vice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King staying out of range there.
Vice slips a jab from King.
Nice cross by Vice.
King scores with a hook to the body. Vice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Brian King is winning the standup battle so far.
Vice throws a low kick but King avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Vice is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
Vice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a swing at Vice's ribcage but misses.
King moves out of range as Vice strikes.
King lands a jab to Vice's midsection.
King scores with a body shot.
King scores with a hook.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King tries to land a front kick but Vice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King tries to clinch up but Vice circles away and keeps his distance.
King lands a jab to the head.
Vice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vice.
Vice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Vice off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a nice looking combination but Vice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Vice there.
Donk. Vice catches King right on the button with a cross.
Vice tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vice tries a head kick but it misses.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a looping left.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vice walks into a straight right hand from King.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Vice looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Vice walks into a jab.
Vice tries to land a body kick
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands with a straight right. Vice didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
King clobbers Vice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vice blocks a jab.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King scores with the left hand. Vice knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Vice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch but Vice is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Vice.
King tries to land a front kick but Vice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Vice misses with a body kick.
Vice checks a low kick from King.
King with a hook.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to chop away at Vice's legs.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Vice looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Vice.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vice at a distance.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
Vice ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King checks the leg kick.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Vice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miami Vice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brian King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
King misses with a looping left.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Vice blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Vice.
Vice connects with a crisp jab.
Vice is looking to score with low kicks.
King cracks the inside of Vice's front leg.
Vice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Good shot there by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice misses with a leg kick
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Vice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Vice controls the action.
Vice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vice breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vice slips under a jab.
Vice slips a jab from King.
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vice motions for King to come forward. Vice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Vice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King throws out a leg kick but Vice moves out of range and King only half commits.
Vice lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
A big right from King misses.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses the shot to the body.
Vice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vice. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vice walks into a left hand.
King moves into range and clinches up with Vice.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tries a body shot but Vice blocks it.
Miami Vice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vice blocking some punches.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vice wants to break free but King has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vice or not.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King stalling the fight.
King digs a right hand into Vice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vice's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands a left hand.
Vice tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vice or not.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vice misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a head punch that misses.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vice or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vice misses with a hook to the ribs.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King blocks a body shot from Vice.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
King lands with a left to the head.
Brian King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vice is rocked!
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vice is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Vice blocking some punches.
Vice blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with some punches.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Vice.
Vice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vice blocking some punches.
Vice struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vice seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Vice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vice 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miami Vice!
After the big win, Miami Vice made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cynical Truth Vegas and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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201 lbs
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283 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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nevsky.
Horrible takedown by Nevsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Irene which made him look bad.
Nevsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irene's waist but Irene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nevsky off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevsky misses with a body shot
and Irene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nevsky misses with a leg kick
and Irene counters with a low kick, right behind Nevsky 's knee.
Nevsky shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nevsky.
Irene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky looks to land a right hand but Irene moved out of range.
Goodnight Irene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Irene tries to sprawl out of it but Nevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nevsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nevsky somewhat.
Nevsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nevsky somewhat.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irene but Irene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nevsky shoots in for a double leg but Irene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Irene rushes Nevsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irene tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Irene back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Nevsky has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nevsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irene has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irene.
Irene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irene has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Irene is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nevsky is breathing heavily.
Irene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irene tries a body shot but Nevsky blocks it.
Irene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nevsky's elbow.
Irene is leaning against Nevsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Irene.
It looks like Alexander Nevsky has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Irene fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Irene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Nevsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irene smiles and moves away.
Nevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irene pinned against the cage. Irene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irene pinned against the cage. Irene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Irene shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goodnight Irene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nevsky'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.
Nevsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irene counters with a thumping low kick.
Nevsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nevsky.
Nevsky throws an overhand right that lands on Irene's shoulder, as Irene tries to avoid the shot.
Nevsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Irene circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Irene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nevsky's head.
Irene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nevsky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irene dodges the punch combination from Nevsky.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irene as he avoids it easily.
Irene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Irene.
Nevsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nevsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Irene wants to control but Nevsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irene tries to get to full guard but Nevsky has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Irene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Irene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irene is looking to control Nevsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irene avoid being mounted?
Irene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nevsky.
Irene is trying to maintain the position but Nevsky is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nevsky lands a nice short elbow.
Irene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nevsky.
Nevsky seems to be working for a kimura but Irene defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irene's head.
Nevsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irene defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nevsky.
Irene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Irene is staying active underneath Nevsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nevsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Irene trying to control here.
Nevsky prevents Irene from improving his position.
Nevsky throwing shots but Irene is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky moves nicely into side control.
Nevsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Irene is defending well.
An elbow from Nevsky crashes against the mat.
Irene tries to buck Nevsky off but Nevsky is having none of it.
Irene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Irene is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Irene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irene is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nevsky connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Irene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nevsky'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. This is the final round!
Nevsky misses with a leg kick.
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Irene defending well as Nevsky loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nevsky.
Nevsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irene checks a leg kick.
Goodnight Irene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irene stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Nevsky is predictable there
and Irene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nevsky thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nevsky.
Nevsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Irene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nevsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nevsky has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irene connects with a leg kick. Nevsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irene's waist but Irene gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nevsky off to one side.
Irene jabs at Nevsky's body.
Nevsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irene is fending him off so far but Nevsky persists. Nope, Irene circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nevsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irene clinches up against the cage.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Irene.
Irene pushes Nevsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irene.
Irene working Nevsky over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Irene.
Irene lands a good knee to the midsection. Nevsky won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Irene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irene unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nevsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Irene creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nevsky's defenses.
Irene lands a damaging elbow.
Irene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Irene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Irene lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
A short uppercut from Irene.
Nevsky is rocked!
Irene dips a shoulder and cracks Nevsky with a mighty uppercut! Nevsky falls back against the cage and Irene unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nevsky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Irene screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goodnight Irene!
An out of breath and clearly excited Goodnight Irene thanked Merciless Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Alexander Nevsky spoke after the fight, saying 'Well ... what can I say ... my opponent was better than me tonight and congratulations for him! But I will come back strong and better prepared next time and put on a show for you guys !!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes into the arena with you throw knee, i go home blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
52 - 19 - 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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a hook to the body
and Copout counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Copout.
Copout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Copout avoiding damage as Dixon throws knees to the body.
Dixon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dixon throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Copout.
Copout lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Copout as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copout presses Dixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dixon looks winded!
Copout tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Copout.
Copout lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copout digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Copout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Copout softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Copout lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Copout scores with a hook to the body.
Copout content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Copout blocks an elbow strike from Dixon.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Copout lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Copout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Copout pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Copout.
A hook to the body from Copout.
A knee to the head by Copout.
Copout lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Copout.
Copout digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
Copout scores with a hook to the body.
Copout scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Copout scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Vince Dixon's cut even more.
A bit of stalling here from Copout.
Copout softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Copout lands an uppercut.
A short right from Copout.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Copout.
Copout crunches a lovely knee into Dixon's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Copout.
Copout lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon is rocked!
Copout lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dixon or not.
Dixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Copout finish him?
Copout creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dixon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dixon drops to his knees and Copout pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cro Copout!
Cro Copout was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Highway Star by Deep Purple. Gracie has chosen r this town i 101 as his entrance music. Jeremy Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asshole Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gracie has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Asshole Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Black Hand Gymnasium LV that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Jeremy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asshole Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Jackson digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jackson!
Jeremy Jackson retains his heavyweight title!
Jeremy Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sparta Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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