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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sapp as Burgundy shoots in.
Burgundy throws a push kick but Sapp slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown by Burgundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapp which made him look bad.
Sapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy avoids a kick to the body.
Sapp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Sapp is having none of it.
Sapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Sapp gets a clinch.
Burgundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sapp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Sapp pushes him off.
Sapp shoots in and gets a takedown into Burgundy's guard.
Sapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgundy is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sapp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burgundy for as long as he can get away with.
Burgundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sapp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burgundy, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burgundy is defended easily by Sapp.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Burgundy.
Sapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapp circles away.
Burgundy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sapp counters with a huge head kick that drops Burgundy! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Sapp!
A less than humble Bob Sapp misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Werben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Werben's choice of entrance music: The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . John Werben told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Mendonca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Werben!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendonca clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Werben.
The referee is keeping an eye on Werben - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mendonca breaks the clinch.
Werben moves into range and clinches up with Mendonca.
Mendonca has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Werben avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendonca gets control of Werben's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendonca will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendonca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendonca tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mendonca looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendonca, not yet.
Werben advances to half guard.
Mendonca holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Werben stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werben is looking to clinch.
Werben fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werben gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Werben scores with a knee to the head.
Mendonca is trying to pull guard but Werben turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Werben tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werben manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendonca tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werben stalls.
Werben lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendonca or not.
Werben lands with a short shot to the head.
Werben misses with a knee to the head.
Mendonca dodges an elbow strike from Werben.
Mendonca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werben with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Taylor Mendonca has been cut.
Werben breaks the clinch.
Werben doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendonca circles away.
Mendonca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendonca is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Werben looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werben is looking to clinch but Mendonca is avoiding it.
John Werben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werben tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Werben closes the distance and clinches.
Werben scores with a knee to the head.
Werben misses with a knee to the head.
Werben misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Werben.
Werben landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Werben.
Mendonca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Werben content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendonca tries to score a body lock takedown but Werben shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Werben - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Werben lands an elbow inside that Mendonca shrugs off.
Werben lands an elbow just above Mendonca 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Werben.
Mendonca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werben connects with a knee to the head.
Werben lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werben lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendonca backwards.
Werben comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Werben.
Werben lands a knee to the body.
Werben breaks from the clinch.
Werben tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendonca counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werben controlling Mendonca's posture.
Werben wants to stand and escape but Mendonca is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Werben keeping moving, preventing Mendonca from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Werben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Mendonca's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mendonca keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Werben as Mendonca shoots in.
Werben is looking to clinch.
Werben rushes Mendonca and presses him up against the cage.
Mendonca tries to circle away but Werben has him pinned against the cage.
Werben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendonca takes an elbow to the temple.
Werben tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendonca takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendonca is trying to break free.
Werben lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Werben is pushing Mendonca up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mendonca tries to pull guard but Werben won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca is trying to break the clinch but Werben has him pressed against the cage.
Werben unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendonca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werben stalling.
Werben lands an elbow inside.
Mendonca is trying to pull guard but Werben has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werben landing knees to the head.
Taylor Mendonca's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Werben.
Mendonca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Werben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werben moves into range and clinches up with Mendonca.
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!
Werben has Mendonca pressed against the cage.
Werben throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Werben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca trying to control the position but instead, Werben has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendonca into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Werben.
A nice left hand lands by Werben.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Werben creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendonca's defenses.
Werben gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Werben unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendonca is trying to pull guard but Werben has him pressed against the cage.
Werben working Mendonca over with knees to the body.
Werben crunches a lovely knee into Mendonca's ribcage.
Werben tries a knee to the head but Mendonca blocks it.
Werben gets underhooks to prevent Mendonca's takedown attempt.
Werben softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Werben working Mendonca over with knees to the body.
Werben with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werben scores a nice knee to the body.
Mendonca wants to stall.
Werben with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Werben takes the fight into the clinch.
Werben misses with a knee to the head.
Werben's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Werben lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werben lands a damaging elbow.
Werben working Mendonca over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Werben to work.
Werben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Werben lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendonca backwards.
Werben crunches a lovely knee into Mendonca's ribcage.
Werben landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendonca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Werben lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Werben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taylor Mendonca's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Werben moves into range and clinches up with Mendonca.
Werben tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Werben lands an elbow that stopped Mendonca in his tracks for a moment.
Mendonca dodges an elbow strike from Werben.
Werben with a knee to the head.
Mendonca jumps guard but Werben stands there with Mendonca around his waist. Mendonca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Werben pushes off an throws an elbow but Mendonca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mendonca.
Werben using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendonca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werben is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Werben.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Werben stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werben misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendonca.
Werben scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendonca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendonca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werben connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendonca's face.
Werben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendonca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Werben looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Werben tries to improve position but can't.
Werben is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Werben looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Werben manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werben is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendonca defends well.
Werben pushes Mendonca off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werben wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown but Werben shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werben tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendonca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Werben fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendonca darts in and clinches Werben up against the cage.
Werben lands a knee to the body.
Werben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werben misses with a few strikes there.
Mendonca has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werben with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendonca is trying to pull guard but Werben turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendonca has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Werben is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Werben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Werben with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
John Werben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Werben taking a breather.
Werben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werben lands a head kick. Mendonca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Werben tries to clinch but Mendonca moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendonca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werben manages to avoid it.
Werben closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendonca counters with a body kick that stops Werben in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Werben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Werben winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Werben!
An intense looking John Werben took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I have nothing but respect for Taylor, he is a veteran in the sport, but I realy think that he shoul retire now.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boydy Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boydy Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lionel Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blue's guard.
Reynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blue's head.
Reynolds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Reynolds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reynolds takes a little break here. Blue wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Reynolds landing a few strikes.
Blue wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reynolds moves into full mount!
Reynolds controlling the pace for now.
Reynolds with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Boydy Blue has been cut.
Blue is in a horrible position here. Reynolds smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reynolds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blue is rocked!
Reynolds lands a big elbow - Blue is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Blue is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lionel Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantinos Unstoppable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Unstoppable comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Audiomachine- Blades of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Konstantinos Unstoppable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clyde Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Unstoppable!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson gets control of Unstoppable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Unstoppable wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unstoppable trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Konstantinos Unstoppable hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Unstoppable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Unstoppable persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Unstoppable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unstoppable tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Unstoppable tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Clyde Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Unstoppable.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Unstoppable throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson controlling Unstoppable's posture.
Unstoppable wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Unstoppable wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Clyde Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Unstoppable quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Unstoppable wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unstoppable trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Unstoppable moves into full guard.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unstoppable's guard.
Unstoppable is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Unstoppable cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Unstoppable!
Post fight, an emotional Konstantinos Unstoppable said 'He felt my wrath and so will the others who dare to oppose me. Because I stand before u as Death incarnated. Because I am Unstoppable!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burgess Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stone Cold theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Steve Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burgess Meredith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meredith.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Meredith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin rushes Meredith and presses him up against the cage.
Austin prevents Meredith from breaking the clinch.
Austin is trying to drag Meredith to the mat but Meredith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Meredith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Austin tries to pull guard but Meredith holds him up against the cage and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Burgess Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Austin misses with some punches.
Meredith has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.
Meredith is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin blocks a body shot from Meredith.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Meredith has him pressed against the cage.
Meredith wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Meredith fails to pull guard.
Meredith tries to pull guard but Austin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Meredith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Austin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meredith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Meredith tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Meredith tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meredith gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Austin wants to stand and escape but Meredith is having none of it.
Meredith pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meredith slows the pace down in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meredith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Austin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries a low kick but Meredith avoids it.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin lands a jab to Meredith's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Meredith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Meredith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meredith off to one side.
Meredith shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Meredith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meredith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meredith counters with a single leg into guard. Austin didn't expect that.
Austin looks winded!
Meredith passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meredith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Meredith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meredith showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meredith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meredith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meredith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin is kicking away at Meredith from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Meredith grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Austin trying to push Meredith off... Austin taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Burgess Meredith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sharbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Sharbutt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sharbutt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Sharbutt on that attempt.
Sharbutt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flores as he avoids it easily.
Flores shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sharbutt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flores showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sharbutt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flores throwing strikes from guard but Sharbutt blocks nicely.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharbutt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharbutt trying to control the position.
Sharbutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sharbutt trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sharbutt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharbutt trying to control the position.
Sharbutt pushes Flores off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharbutt is defended easily by Flores.
Ric Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sharbutt.
Sharbutt looks winded!
Flores lands a left and a right that send Sharbutt crashing to the mat, dazed. Flores thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sharbutt is rocked!
It looks like Mike Sharbutt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores closes the distance looking for a takedown. Flores picks Sharbutt up and slams him brutally to the floor. Sharbutt is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Pas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Pas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a wild body kick that Pas sees coming a mile off.
Pas tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Pas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pas is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith prevents Pas from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but Pas is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to stand but Pas is controlling his posture from full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pas somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pas sprawls well. Pas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Pas stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheldon Pas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Pas lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pas.
Pas misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really stuck here.
Pas lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smith trying to control the hands but Pas won't let him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pas working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is doing well to defend. Pas seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Smith is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sheldon Pas!
Sheldon Pas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sook Madik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perica Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Cat Stevens- Tea for the Tillerman. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sook Madik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Madik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Madik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Madik has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Madik has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Madik couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sook Madik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned has chosen Dr. Dre - The Watcher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buford misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoned. Buford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buford manages to avoid it.
Stoned jabs at Buford's body.
A big right from Stoned misses.
Buford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stoned counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoned lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Brooks Buford has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buford slips a straight right by Stoned.
Nice body punch from Stoned.
Buford ducks under a wild hook from Stoned.
Stoned throws an overhand right that lands on Buford's shoulder, as Buford tries to avoid the shot.
Buford misses with a double jab
and Stoned counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoned connects with a jab.
Buford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stoned counters with a huge left! Buford is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stoned isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Buford from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stoned!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Stoned!
Oliver Stoned is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Oliver Stoned said 'Blaze it up!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes into the arena with Russian Army Choir - National Anthem of the Russian Federation blaring out of the sound system. Win comes into a darkened arena with his song building. FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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24
265 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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26
303 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Zhukov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Win if he has to take too many more of those.
Zhukov feints and then cracks Win's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Win down.
Zhukov looks to land a right hand but Win moved out of range.
Zhukov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhukov looks to land a right hand but Win moved out of range.
Zhukov connects with a leg kick. Win looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zhukov darts in and clinches Win up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhukov.
A head punch on the inside from Zhukov fails to land.
Zhukov misses with a body punch.
Zhukov misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Zhukov.
Zhukov tries to land knees in the clinch but Win avoids the damage to the body.
Win working hard to break the clinch.
Zhukov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Win tries to circle away but Zhukov has him pinned against the cage.
Win on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhukov manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhukov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhukov tries to clinch but Win is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov is looking to slow Win down with leg kicks.
Zhukov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zhukov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Zhukov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Win takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zhukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Win moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhukov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Win momentarily.
Zhukov tries a low kick but Win avoids it.
Win tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhukov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Win avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhukov scores with a jab.
Zhukov lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhukov, as that shot connected.
Zhukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Win.
Zhukov misses with a kick to the body.
Zhukov delivers a nice body kick.
Win's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhukov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zhukov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zhukov looks to land a right hand but Win moved out of range.
Zhukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Win can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhukov, right into the meat.
Zhukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhukov throws a chopping leg kick but Win manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhukov throws a body kick that misses.
Win steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhukov.
Zhukov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhukov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhukov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Win backwards.
Zhukov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Win tries to break free but Zhukov pushes him back against the cage.
Win is trying to force a seperation but Zhukov has the dominant position.
Win can't break the clinch.
Zhukov manages to break the clinch.
Win blocks a head kick by Zhukov.
Zhukov misses with an uppercut. Win saw that one coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zhukov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zhukov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Win counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Zhukov.
Ivan Zhukov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Win walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhukov throws a head kick but Win moves out of range.
Zhukov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Win takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Win.
Zhukov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Win is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhukov.
Nice defenses there by Win.
Win ducks under a wild hook from Zhukov.
Win has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhukov.
Win moves out of range of the body kick.
Win takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zhukov missing with a left hand there. Win was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Win avoids the head kick by Zhukov.
Zhukov with a nice cross.
Zhukov connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov throws a leg kick but Win sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Zhukov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zhukov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhukov misses the shot to the body.
Zhukov throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhukov scores with a head kick.
Zhukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhukov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Win.
A slow jab from Zhukov misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Zhukov slams his shin into Win's torso.
Zhukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhukov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Win swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick there by Zhukov.
Zhukov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Win takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhukov throws a body punch but Win moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhukov misses with a looping left.
Zhukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov throws a push kick but Win slaps the foot to one side.
Zhukov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
Win chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhukov can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a head kick that misses.
Zhukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhukov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zhukov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Win steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhukov.
Zhukov tries to land a front kick but Win steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a leg kick but Win sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Win takes one to the chin there.
Zhukov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Win. Win circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhukov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Win on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov misses with a looping right.
Zhukov looks to land a left hand but Win moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zhukov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zhukov scores with a head kick.
Zhukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Win has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Win does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhukov misses with a low kick.
Zhukov lands a body shot.
Zhukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Win avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a looping left.
Zhukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhukov. That's going to slow Win down.
Win is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zhukov lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhukov throws a leg kick but Win sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhukov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhukov tries to clinch but Win moves out of range.
Win blocks a head kick by Zhukov.
Zhukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Zhukov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Zhukov.
Zhukov thumps Win with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhukov.
Zhukov tries to land a leg kick but Win saw it coming and moves away.
Zhukov throws a leg kick which misses Win's front leg but catches the back leg as Win tries to avoid it.
Zhukov throws the kick towards the body but Win avoids it.
Zhukov thows a body shot but no joy.
Zhukov cracks Win with a good jab.
Zhukov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov lands a head kick!
Win is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhukov misses with an uppercut. Win saw that one coming.
Win is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhukov finish him?
Zhukov throws a head kick but Win moves out of range.
Win seems to have recovered his senses.
Win is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhukov takes a swing at Win's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov throws a push kick but Win slaps the foot to one side.
Zhukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zhukov had his way with Built Win in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Win blocks the body kick.
Zhukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhukov misses with a right hand
and Win counters with a nice body shot.
Zhukov delivers a nice body kick.
Zhukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Win has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhukov is looking to land body kicks.
Zhukov gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhukov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zhukov has Win pressed against the cage, preventing Win from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Win is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhukov has double underhooks.
Zhukov throws a punch but it's blocked by Win.
Win is trying to push Zhukov away but Zhukov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Win tries to break the clinch but Zhukov is controlling the position.
Zhukov digs a right hand into Win's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Win's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhukov gets through Win's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhukov.
Zhukov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhukov looks to land a body kick but Win moved away.
Zhukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhukov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Win on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a head kick but Win moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Zhukov.
Zhukov tries to clinch but Win moves out of range.
Zhukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhukov lands a jab to Win's midsection.
Zhukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Zhukov misses
and Zhukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Win avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Zhukov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Win off the cage and back into range.
Built Win has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhukov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Zhukov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhukov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:42
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:42
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Zhukov!
Ivan Zhukov retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ivan Zhukov thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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