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IGR 108 - Merrimac vs. JT PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oda Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuckie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuckie Liddell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oda Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuckie Liddell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musashi.
Musashi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oda Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi shoots in but Liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Musashi tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Musashi looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
It looks like Oda Musashi has been cut.
Liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Musashi walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell.
Musashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell thuds his right hand into Musashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell connects with a nice cross there... Musashi is looking wobbly and Liddell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Musashi to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Liddell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuckie Liddell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relic Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ranold mcnabb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Outshined. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relic Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ranold mcnabb!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatu misses with a body kick.
Fatu scores with a one two! mcnabb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like ranold mcnabb has been cut.
Fatu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mcnabb misses with a combination
and Fatu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fatu dodges the punch combination from mcnabb.
The fighters circling - Fatu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fatu clinches up with mcnabb and pushes him back against the cage.
Fatu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fatu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fatu is looking to stand up but mcnabb isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcnabb looking to sit in guard and control but Fatu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
mcnabb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fatu trying to stand up but can't free himself from mcnabb's guard.
Fatu preventing the sweep.
Fatu trying to stand up but can't free himself from mcnabb's guard.
Fatu wants to control from the top but mcnabb keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
mcnabb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fatu as he jumps to the side.
Fatu misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
mcnabb fails with the takedown.
mcnabb wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side
and Fatu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fatu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
mcnabb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
mcnabb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ranold mcnabb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mcnabb looks gassed!
mcnabb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
mcnabb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
mcnabb misses with a double jab.
mcnabb darts in trying to clinch
and Fatu counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Fatu.
mcnabb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fatu lands a high kick!
Fatu connects with a good right hand that stumbles mcnabb. mcnabb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
mcnabb avoids the head kick by Fatu.
Nice cross by Fatu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatu throws a combination. mcnabb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up ranold mcnabb's cut even more.
mcnabb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fatu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
mcnabb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mcnabb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mcnabb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fatu counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fatu.
mcnabb avoids the head kick by Fatu.
Fatu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The cut above ranold mcnabb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fatu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fatu throws a right hand that mcnabb ducks under and follows up with a left that mcnabb also avoids with ease.
mcnabb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fatu.
Fatu throws a combination. mcnabb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fatu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Fatu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu lands with a straight right. mcnabb didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fatu lands a two punch combo.
ranold mcnabb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fatu lands a jab to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at ranold mcnabb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Relic Fatu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli's entrance music is Mario theme. A fine choice. 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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282 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Betoli did well to prevent Hawk getting side control.
Betoli looking for submissions off his back.
Betoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Hawk is keen to just control but Betoli is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk is working for a kimura but Betoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Betoli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Betoli.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Betoli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Betoli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Betoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Betoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Betoli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawk stands and throws Betoli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hawk scores with punches from side control.
Betoli manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Betoli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Betoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Hawk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Betoli is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Betoli is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Betoli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Betoli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Betoli is having none of it.
Betoli actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk working over Betoli with some ground and pound. Betoli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Betoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Betoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Betoli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Betoli keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is posturing up here but Betoli has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hawk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hawk has to tap! Slick submission there by Betoli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Betoli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen The game 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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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersen somewhat.
Andersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersen walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Andersen on that attempt.
Andersen avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Andersen fails to land the takedown.
Andersen shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andersen throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Andersen with that takedown attempt.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Joe Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Andersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Andersen backs away looking to recover.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson clinches up with Andersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andersen 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!
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Andersen 's eye.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersen backwards.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andersen is rocked!
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson presses Andersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson works on Andersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Andersen won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson digs a right hand into Andersen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersen's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Andersen's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson working Andersen over with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Andersen's head.
Thompson keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson cracks Andersen with a nice body shot.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andersen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Andersen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson rushes Andersen and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson is working Andersen over against the cage.
Andersen tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Andersen tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Andersen fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersen is defended easily by Thompson.
Andersen shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson presses Andersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersen backwards.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersens head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson presses Andersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson works on Andersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Andersen 's eye.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Andersen's ribcage.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Andersen 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is leaning against Andersen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Andersen's ribcage.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Andersen tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Andersen 's eye.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson is leaning against Andersen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Andersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thompson's half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Andersen controlling the action here.
Andersen is trying to control. Thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andersen stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Andersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thompson lands a head kick. Andersen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Andersen avoids nicely.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erik Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Andersen ducks down to avoid it.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson darts in and clinches Andersen up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Andersen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersen's gas tank.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andersen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Andersen shrugs off.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson presses Andersen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson pushes Andersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersen backwards.
Andersen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Andersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Andersen takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Andersen blocks it.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Andersen's ribcage.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andersen tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Andersen drops back down to his feet.
Thompson digs a right hand into Andersen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersen's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andersen's face.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersen tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Andersen drops back down to his feet.
Andersen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersen on the side of the head.
Thompson tries to clinch but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersen. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Erik Andersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Andersen.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersen.
Andersen wants to land a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Andersen moves away and avoids it.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Andersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson 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.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walters comes to the cage accompanied by Raibow in the Dark!. Truck has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. 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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260 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Truck!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Truck's sensitive parts.
Truck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Truck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Truck blocks a low kick nicely.
Truck checks the leg kick.
Walters misses with a body kick.
Walters blocks a head kick by Truck.
Truck throws a good cross that connects.
Walters connects with a solid leg kick.
Walters tries a low kick but Truck avoids it.
Truck moves out of range as Walters throws a body kick.
Walters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Truck misses with a double jab
and Walters counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Walters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Truck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walters throws a head kick that misses.
Truck misses with a head kick.
Walters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck shoots for a takedown but Walters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Truck looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Truck.
Albert Walters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Truck.
Walters fails to land with a series of punches.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truck.
Truck checks a leg kick.
Truck works Walters's body with a nice hook.
Walters misses with a low kick.
Truck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walters just misses with a punch to the body.
Truck checks a low kick from Walters.
Truck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albert Walters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truck blocks a jab.
Truck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Truck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walters throws a sloppy body shot
and Truck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walters throws a sloppy head kick and Truck moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walters.
Truck looks to throw the jab but Walters is out of range.
Walters throws a body punch but Truck moves out of range.
Truck thows a body shot but no joy.
Walters misses with a few strikes there.
Walters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters stuffs the takedown attempt from Truck. Truck gets slowly back to his feet.
Walters is looking to wear down Truck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walters misses with a body shot.
Truck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Walters!
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walters wants to improve his position but Truck is controlling well.
Truck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Truck is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters tries to kick Truck off but Truck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Truck is going to stand back up.
Truck is stalling here. Walters is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Truck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Walters has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Walters decides to stand back up. Walters steps back and let's Truck get back to his feet.
Walters lands a head kick!
Truck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Truck wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Walters 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.
Walters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Truck misses with a two punch combination.
Truck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Truck moves out of range of the body kick from Walters.
Walters thows a body shot but no joy.
Walters with a jab.
Truck jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walters misses with a head kick.
Walters takes a swing at Truck's ribcage but misses.
Herbert Truck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Walters finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walters.
Truck is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Walters is predictable there
and Truck counters with a single leg into guard. Walters didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Truck passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Truck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Truck moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walters has worked his arm free - good work by Walters!
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Truck advances to mount.
Truck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Walters slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Truck escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walters.
Truck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walters can pounce on him.
Walters throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Truck does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walters.
Walters lands with a slapping head kick.
Truck stuns Walters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Truck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Truck avoids the head kick by Walters.
Walters swings for the body but Truck moves out of range.
Truck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walters counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Truck throws a lazy head kick
and Truck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Walters misses.
Walters tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walters tries a head kick but it misses.
Truck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walters throws out the jab.
Truck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Walters throws a head kick but Truck moves out of range.
Walters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walters manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Truck swinging wildly here.
Walters takes a swing at Truck's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Truck's calf.
Walters works Truck's body with a nice hook.
Walters throws a leg kick which misses Truck's front leg but catches the back leg as Truck tries to avoid it.
Walters is looking to slow Truck down with leg kicks.
Walters connects with a jab.
Truck looks to land a combination but Walters avoids it well.
Walters cracks the inside of Truck's front leg.
Walters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Truck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Truck blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Walters.
Walters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Walters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Truck walks into a stiff left hand from Walters.
Truck shoots in looking for a takedown. Walters tries to sprawl out of it but Truck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truck.
Truck misses with a body kick.
Truck scores with a three punch combo!
Walters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck scores a takedown into full mount!
Walters tries to lock up and control but Truck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Truck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Truck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Truck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walters gets back to half guard.
Truck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Truck wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Truck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Truck eventually gives up the hold.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Truck trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Herbert Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Truck looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Truck from controlling successfully.
Truck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walters tries to score with a low kick but Truck moves his leg out of the way.
Truck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Truck is proving a slippery customer.
Truck prevents Walters from getting back to his feet.
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Truck defends easily.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Truck from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters trying to control the position.
Truck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Truck working Walters over with strikes.
Walters trying to control but Truck postures up.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Truck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Albert Walters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walters 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Walters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbadon Godraker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godraker has chosen Death March as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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255 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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abbadon Godraker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godraker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Godraker.
Hart cracks a nice hook into Godraker's ribs.
Hart with a jab.
Hart checks a leg kick nicely.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godraker.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Godraker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Godraker duly obliges.
It looks like Chad Hart has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Godraker is just out of range.
Godraker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hart throws out the jab.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Godraker moved out of range.
Hart swings for the body but Godraker moves out of range.
Godraker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godraker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Godraker throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Godraker missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hart is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Godraker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hart throws a jab when Godraker was well out of range.
Chad Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godraker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godraker moves away.
Godraker tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
Hart misses with a hook. Godraker ducked under it nicely.
Godraker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Godraker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Godraker blocks a jab.
Hart takes a swing at Godraker's ribcage but misses.
Godraker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart cracks Godraker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godraker lands a with a good body shot.
Hart throws a hook but Godraker avoids it easily.
Godraker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Godraker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart defending well as Godraker loads up on a big left hand.
Hart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Godraker is trying to defend but Hart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Godraker defends the submission attempt.
Hart is trying to control the action in half guard but Godraker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godraker wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
Hart controlling the pace.
Godraker is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to control the action in half guard but Godraker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godraker is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Godraker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Godraker can't do much from the bottom here.
Godraker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Godraker gets full guard.
Hart wants to control from the top but Godraker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godraker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Godraker can't keep his opponent in guard - Hart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Godraker is looking to improve his position.
Godraker is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
Godraker is trying to control but Hart manages to pass to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godraker can't escape the position.
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 Chad Hart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Hart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hart throws a series of punches but Godraker moves out of range.
Godraker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Godraker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Godraker sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Godraker closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Godraker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Godraker controls his hands.
Godraker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hart is defending well for now.
Hart tries to break the clinch but Godraker is controlling the position.
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godraker moves into the clinch.
Hart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godraker.
Godraker throws a leg kick which misses Hart's front leg but catches the back leg as Hart tries to avoid it.
Godraker lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Godraker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godraker scores with a leg kick.
Godraker dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Godraker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godraker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Godraker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart takes one to the side of the head.
Godraker lands a big head kick that sends Hart tumbling to the mat! Godraker takes a step backwards and waves Hart back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hart is rocked!
Chad Hart's cut is getting worse.
Godraker gets a clinch.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
Godraker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godraker misses with an elbow over the top.
Godraker lands an elbow that stopped Hart in his tracks for a moment.
Godraker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Godraker tries to land knees in the clinch but Hart avoids the damage to the body.
Godraker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hart avoids it.
Godraker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Godraker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godraker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godraker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Godraker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hart is defending well for now.
Hart tries to pull guard but Godraker holds him up against the cage and eventually Hart drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Hart.
Godraker lands a knee to the body.
Godraker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hart's efforts to push away.
Godraker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Godraker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godraker.
Hart jumps guard but Godraker stands there with Hart around his waist. Hart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hart managing to block the knees to the body from Godraker.
Godraker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hart fails to pull guard.
Godraker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hart tries to break free but Godraker pushes him back against the cage.
Hart avoiding damage as Godraker throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godraker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart cracks a nice hook into Godraker's ribs.
Godraker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Godraker.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godraker throws the kick towards the body but Hart avoids it.
Godraker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hart.
Hart takes a swing at Godraker's ribcage but misses.
Godraker slips a jab from Hart.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart.
Godraker tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to get an arm triangle but Godraker is defending well.
Hart scoring with punches and elbows.
Hart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Godraker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hart throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godraker tries to bench press Hart off him but Hart keeps the position.
Godraker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godraker is not content to let Hart control the position.
Hart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbadon Godraker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Hart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hart looks to land a left hand but Godraker moved out of range nicely.
Abbadon Godraker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart cracks Godraker with a good jab.
Hart scores with a takedown into Godraker's guard.
Hart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Godraker looking to control.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Godraker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Godraker controlling Hart's posture.
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart trying to control but Godraker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godraker trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Godraker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Godraker throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Godraker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abbadon Godraker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart slips a jab from Godraker.
Godraker slips a straight right by Hart.
Godraker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Godraker swivels and escapes.
Godraker slips a jab from Hart.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Godraker counters with a head kick. That will keep Hart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Hart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godraker doesn't seem phased though.
Godraker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Godraker moves out of range of the strikes.
Godraker lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godraker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godraker slips under a jab from Hart.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Godraker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hart throws a right and a left that Godraker avoids nicely.
Godraker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Godraker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godraker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart misses with a looping left.
Godraker throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godraker counters with a leg kick.
Abbadon Godraker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godraker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hart backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Godraker sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Godraker, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Godraker against the cage but Godraker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Godraker throws the kick towards the body but Hart avoids it.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Godraker counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Godraker.
Godraker ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godraker stuns Hart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbadon Godraker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Godraker 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbadon Godraker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andelko Antun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antun has chosen Your Decision as his entrance music. 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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22
167 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishi Kiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andelko Antun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Antun.
Antun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Antun moves in looking to clinch but Kiki pushes him off.
Antun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Antun clinches.
Antun trying to land knees to the body.
Antun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiki blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Antun smiles and moves away.
Antun lands a high kick!
It looks like Ishi Kiki has been cut.
Kiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Antun tries to sprawl out of it but Kiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiki.
Antun thumps Kiki with a low kick.
Antun ducks right into an uppercut from Kiki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiki jabs at Antun's body.
Kiki shoots in and bounces Antun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Antun pulls Kiki in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Kiki stopping the sweep attempt from Antun.
Kiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Antun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiki manages to get himself to full guard.
Kiki trying to control the position.
Antun is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kiki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Antun is looking to defend but Kiki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Antun! Kiki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Antun taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishi Kiki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yan Ti San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San's entrance music is Brainfreeze (part 1) - DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bavis's choice of entrance music: When I'm Gone. 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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223 lbs
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209 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yan Ti San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San misses with a head kick.
A shot to de liver by Bavis. Beautiful body shot.
Bavis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
San throws a chopping leg kick but Bavis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bavis pushes San away with a front kick.
Bavis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San.
Bavis throws a low kick, looking for San's leg but San calmly moves out of range.
Bavis shoots in but San avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bavis shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense.
San lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bavis's sensitive parts.
San scores with a hook to the body. Bavis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bavis finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
San is looking to slow Bavis down with leg kicks.
San throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from San.
A nice inside leg kick there by San. That's going to slow Bavis down.
Bavis looks gassed!
Jab from Bavis.
San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San throws the kick towards the body but Bavis avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
San pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bavis is out of range and San settles back down.
San looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San blocks a jab.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San throws a leg kick that misses.
San misses with a head kick.
Bavis throws a series of punches but San moves out of range.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Bavis looks for a takedown but San sprawls well.
Yan Ti San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drandt Bavis.
Bavis misses with a wild body shot.
San moves out of range of the body kick.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bavis scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Bavis misses.
Bavis digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
Bavis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Bavis misses
and San makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bavis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
San throws a sloppy head kick and Bavis moves out of range easily.
San cracks a nice hook into Bavis's ribs.
San throws a shot to the body.
San misses with a head kick.
San tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bavis misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by San.
San misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San lands a body shot.
San lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bavis's sensitive parts.
Bavis blocks a leg kick.
San throws a sloppy body shot
and Bavis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
San misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bavis misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from San.
San misses with a head kick.
San throws a sloppy head kick
and Bavis counters with a two punch combo.
Bavis scores with a nice right hand.
Bavis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yan Ti San is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bavis throws a combination that misses
and San counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bavis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bavis avoids the head kick by San.
Drandt Bavis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bavis feints and then cracks San's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San tries a head kick but it misses.
Bavis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San doesn't seem bothered though.
Bavis connects with a jab.
A jab from Bavis finds it's way through San's defenses.
Bavis lands a head shot.
Bavis feints and then cracks San's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San down.
Bavis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bavis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bavis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
San slips a jab and a cross from Bavis.
San takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San throws a leg kick
and Bavis counters with a left to the body.
San is looking to wear down Bavis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bavis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bavis is trying desperately to land a takedown but San is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bavis.
Bavis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San slips a jab and a cross from Bavis.
A head kick misses from San.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yan Ti San dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bavis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bavis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San thumps Bavis with a low kick.
Bavis thuds a left hand into San's body.
San looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to de liver by Bavis. Beautiful body shot.
San slips a jab and a cross from Bavis.
Bavis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? San is fending him off so far but Bavis persists. Nope, San circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Bavis.
Yan Ti San is winning the standup battle so far.
Bavis lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bavis.
Bavis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bavis lands a right hook to the body.
San has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bavis misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bavis. That's going to slow San down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavis shoots in but San avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bavis throws a sloppy head kick and San moves out of range easily.
Bavis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bavis to score with a decent uppercut.
San connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bavis's hands.
Bavis throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Bavis as he connects with a hook.
Yan Ti San is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
San checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bavis throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San thumps Bavis with a low kick.
Bavis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bavis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
San is rocked!
Bavis connects with a stiff jab that staggers San - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drandt Bavis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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271 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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264 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrimac Mjolnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JT Colossus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjolnir stuffs the takedown attempt from Colossus. Colossus gets slowly back to his feet.
Colossus just misses with a punch to the body.
Colossus throws the left hand but Mjolnir avoids the punch easily.
Colossus throws a looping overhand right but Mjolnir ducks down to avoid it.
Colossus swings for the body but Mjolnir moves out of range.
Mjolnir connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Colossus misses its intended target.
Mjolnir looks to land a left hand but Colossus moved out of range nicely.
Mjolnir misses the jab.
Mjolnir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colossus.
Colossus shoots in but Mjolnir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mjolnir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
JT Colossus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colossus scores with a nice head shot.
Colossus misses with an uppercut.
Mjolnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mjolnir defending well as Colossus loads up on a big left hand.
Colossus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mjolnir staying out of range there.
Mjolnir pushes Colossus up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjolnir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colossus can't get the takedown.
Merrimac Mjolnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JT Colossus.
Mjolnir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colossus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Colossus fails to land.
Mjolnir landing knees to the head.
It looks like JT Colossus has been cut.
Colossus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mjolnir gets through Colossus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mjolnir lands a big right hand that drops Colossus! The killer instinct kicks in and Mjolnir finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mjolnir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrimac Mjolnir!
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