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GAMMA#339 Mendez v Grimes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubba Ninnagins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizdets Polniy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tubba Ninnagins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubba Ninnagins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizdets Polniy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polniy takes the fight into the clinch.
Ninnagins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Polniy is keeping busy.
Ninnagins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninnagins stalling in the clinch but Polniy improves position.
Ninnagins lands a left hand.
Polniy stalling the fight.
Ninnagins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polniy backwards.
Ninnagins misses with a punch to the body.
Ninnagins tries a body shot but Polniy blocks it.
Ninnagins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ninnagins tries to stall but Polniy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ninnagins works on Polniy's body with a couple of short punches.
Polniy looks winded!
Polniy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninnagins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ninnagins lands a body punch.
Ninnagins is trying to stall.
Ninnagins stalling.
Polniy looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ninnagins.
A short body shot lands from Ninnagins as the two fighters clinch.
Ninnagins scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Ninnagins.
Ninnagins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polniy's efforts to push away.
Ninnagins lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninnagins lands a hook that snaps the head of Polniy backwards.
Polniy is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Ninnagins.
Polniy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ninnagins finish him?
Ninnagins is pushing Polniy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ninnagins creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Polniy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Polniy drops to his knees and Ninnagins pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubba Ninnagins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Pavluchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Irving Massimo enters the cage!
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290 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Pavluchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavluchenko tries to clinch up.
Massimo gets a double leg takedown into Pavluchenko's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Massimo wants to control from the top but Pavluchenko keeps moving.
Massimo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Massimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavluchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo postures up.
Pavluchenko seems keen to control Massimo's posture.
Pavluchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pavluchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Massimo is trying to control but can't.
Pavluchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massimo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pavluchenko wants to free his trapped foot but Massimo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Massimo trying to control from the bottom.
Massimo manages to get to full guard.
Massimo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavluchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Massimo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Massimo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko looking to control but Massimo passes into half guard.
Massimo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pavluchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Massimo is stalling in the full guard.
Massimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Massimo scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massimo wants to control from the top but Pavluchenko keeps moving.
Massimo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavluchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavluchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Massimo has managed to get both his arms back between Pavluchenko's legs - danger averted.
Pavluchenko is trying to keep Massimo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massimo stopping the sweep attempt from Pavluchenko.
Pavluchenko has momentary wrist control but Massimo slips an elbow through the middle.
Massimo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massimo preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massimo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massimo wants to control from the top but Pavluchenko keeps moving.
Pavluchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massimo postures up and lands a big shot to Pavluchenko's brow.
Pavluchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massimo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavluchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massimo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Massimo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Massimo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Massimo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavluchenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Massimo is in Pavluchenko's guard.
Massimo pushes down on Pavluchenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Massimo is working for a submission of some sort.
Massimo thows a huge punch but Pavluchenko dodges it nicely.
Pavluchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavluchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massimo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavluchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Massimo is looking for a kimura here.
Pavluchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massimo.
Massimo is thwarting Pavluchenko's attempts to control the position.
Pavluchenko pushes Massimo off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massimo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pavluchenko is trying to defend but Massimo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pavluchenko moves into full guard.
Massimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavluchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Massimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavluchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavluchenko working a defensive guard here.
Pavluchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavluchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massimo.
Massimo throws a big right hand that misses.
Massimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavluchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massimo manages to get himself to full guard.
Pavluchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Massimo's head.
Massimo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pavluchenko.
Pavluchenko trying to control but Massimo is working from the bottom.
Massimo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massimo wants to sweep here but Pavluchenko controlling him for the moment.
Pavluchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Massimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo is trying to control the position but Pavluchenko postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Pavluchenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Massimo moves into the clinch.
Massimo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavluchenko wants to control from the top but Massimo keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massimo looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Massimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Massimo stuffs the takedown.
Massimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavluchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Massimo but Massimo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavluchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massimo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Pavluchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavluchenko gets caught napping as Massimo dives in and scores a takedown. Pavluchenko manages to retain guard.
Massimo throws a big elbow that misses.
Massimo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pavluchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massimo.
Massimo stands up over Pavluchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massimo stopping the sweep attempt from Pavluchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavluchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massimo manages to get himself to full guard.
Massimo working for a triangle but Pavluchenko defends it easily.
Massimo is pulling down on Pavluchenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavluchenko, at least for the moment.
Massimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko trying to control but Massimo is working from the bottom.
Massimo wants to stand but Pavluchenko is controlling the position.
Pavluchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Massimo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavluchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Roman Pavluchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavluchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Massimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo has his hands on Pavluchenko's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Massimo moves into the clinch.
Pavluchenko tries to pull guard but Massimo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pavluchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Massimo after a bit of a struggle.
Massimo has Pavluchenko pushed against the cage.
Massimo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Massimo is looking for a triangle but Pavluchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Irving Massimo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massimo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavluchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavluchenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Massimo is trying to control the position but Pavluchenko postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massimo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Massimo wants to sweep here but Pavluchenko controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Massimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Massimo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving Massimo!
Irving Massimo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khal Drogo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Krzysztof Kothciushco's chin.
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo has Kothciushco up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drogo lands an elbow inside.
Kothciushco takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Krzysztof Kothciushco has been cut.
Kothciushco takes an elbow to the temple.
Kothciushco is looking to break free of the clinch but Drogo has double underhooks.
Drogo misses with an elbow over the top.
Drogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Kothciushco is blocking nicely.
Kothciushco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kothciushco misses.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Kothciushco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kothciushco avoids the head kick by Drogo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco cracks the inside of Drogo's front leg.
Kothciushco avoids the head kick by Drogo.
Kothciushco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kothciushco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drogo misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Drogo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Drogo.
Kothciushco's corner calls for a 1-2. Kothciushco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco lands a nice hook to Drogo's body. Drogo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kothciushco throws a solid leg kick but Drogo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kothciushco.
Kothciushco misses with a body shot.
Kothciushco lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kothciushco misses with a double jab
and Drogo counters by moving into the clinch.
Kothciushco is trying to force a seperation but Drogo has the dominant position.
Kothciushco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drogo.
Drogo lands an elbow that stopped Kothciushco in his tracks for a moment.
Kothciushco trying to land knees to the body.
Kothciushco is trying to maintain a safe position but Drogo gets an underhook and turns Kothciushco into the cage.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogo controlling the action here for a moment.
Drogo lands an elbow inside.
Drogo stalling the fight.
Kothciushco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kothciushco tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.
Drogo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drogo has Kothciushco pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Drogo.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kothciushco is rocked!
Drogo pushes off an throws an elbow but Kothciushco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kothciushco is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogo finish him?
Kothciushco blocks the elbow strike.
Kothciushco avoids a wild elbow strike from Drogo.
Kothciushco blocks an elbow strike.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Kothciushco is blocking nicely.
Drogo avoiding damage.
Kothciushco avoids the elbow strike from Drogo, against the cage.
Kothciushco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drogo is defending well for now.
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!
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Kothciushco blocks it.
Drogo is breathing heavily.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kothciushco seems to have recovered his senses.
Kothciushco misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kothciushco.
Drogo misses with a knee strike.
Drogo prevents Kothciushco from breaking the clinch.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Kothciushco.
Drogo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kothciushco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kothciushco blocks it with crossed arms.
Kothciushco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kothciushco missing with knees to the body.
Kothciushco tries a knee to the head but Drogo blocks it.
Kothciushco letting Drogo take a breather here.
Drogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drogo throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kothciushco avoids the elbow strike from Drogo, against the cage.
Kothciushco is looking to break free of the clinch but Drogo has double underhooks.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Kothciushco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kothciushco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kothciushco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drogo throws a powerful right kick. Kothciushco tried to block low but the kick was high! Kothciushco was taken right off of his feet! Drogo jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Khal Drogo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Vonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Vonny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Vonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Heart!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonny is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Heart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heart misses with an uppercut
and Vonny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Heart misses.
Heart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vonny.
Vonny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Chad Vonny has been cut.
Vonny moves into the clinch.
Vonny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Heart misses.
Heart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Vonny catches Heart right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Larry Heart has been cut.
Nice cross by Vonny.
Vonny lands a left and a right that send Heart crashing to the mat, dazed. Vonny thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Heart is rocked!
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Vonny moves into the clinch.
Heart is still on wobbly legs! Can Vonny finish him?
Vonny manages to break the clinch.
Vonny drops Heart with a naaaaasty hook - Heart is in real trouble here! Vonny dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Vonny!
A relieved looking Chad Vonny thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thomas Hearns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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275 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Flintstone.
Flintstone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hearns.
Flintstone sizes up Hearns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hearns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flintstone's calf.
Hearns misses with the combination.
Flintstone fails to land the takedown.
Hearns misses with a wild combination.
Hearns circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Flintstone. Beautiful body shot.
Hearns throws a nice looking combination but Flintstone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flintstone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearns checks it well.
Hearns thuds a left hand into Flintstone's body.
Good leg kick by Hearns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintstone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flintstone walks into a stiff left hand from Hearns.
Hearns closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Flintstone.
Flintstone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flintstone tries for a takedown but Hearns manages to get underhooks.
Flintstone is looking to control Hearns's arms but Hearns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flintstone has his back to the cage.
Flintstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearns breaks from the clinch.
Hearns looks for the body kick but Flintstone saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flintstone 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 Hearns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hearns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hearns lands with a hook. Flintstone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flintstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearns counters with a stiff right hand.
Flintstone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns throws a pinpoint strike between Flintstone's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Flintstone crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hearns scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Hearns!
Thomas Hearns gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Guloev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Simmons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
211 lbs
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209 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruslan Guloev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries for a takedown but Guloev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guloev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Guloev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guloev wants to pass to mount but Simmons is defending the position.
Guloev is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.
Guloev thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Guloev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guloev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Guloev is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guloev pulls his head out easily.
Guloev working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guloev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simmons wants to control but Guloev is keeping busy.
Guloev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guloev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guloev wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guloev is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.
Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guloev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guloev winds up and cracks Simmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guloev lands with a punch from half guard.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Guloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guloev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simmons trying to control but Guloev postures up.
Guloev drops an elbow to the side of Simmons's head.
Guloev slips a nice elbow through Simmons's hands, connecting with Simmons's forehead.
Guloev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guloev.
Guloev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guloev is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.
Guloev is nestled in close to Simmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Guloev is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.
Guloev wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guloev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Guloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guloev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guloev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Guloev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guloev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Guloev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Guloev's attempts to control the action.
Simmons is in a horrible position here. Guloev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but Guloev isn't that keen on the idea.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Simmons regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simmons wants to control but Guloev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Guloev 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.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Guloev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simmons sprawls well initially but Guloev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simmons wants to control but Guloev is keeping busy.
Guloev prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Guloev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Guloev.
Guloev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guloev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guloev defends well.
Guloev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guloev is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guloev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guloev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruslan Guloev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guloev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guloev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guloev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Guloev throwing strikes but missing.
Guloev cracks Simmons with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simmons is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guloev wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling him.
Guloev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons trying to control but Guloev is working from the bottom.
Guloev wants to stand and escape but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Guloev blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Guloev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Guloev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons won't allow Guloev to get back to his feet.
Guloev wriggles free and stands up.
Guloev throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons clinches up with Guloev and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guloev lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guloev blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Guloev 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab lands there for Simmons.
Simmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guloev is fending him off so far but Simmons persists. Nope, Guloev circles away and we're back to standing.
Guloev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guloev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Guloev slips the punch.
Guloev throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Guloev throws a head kick that misses.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Guloev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guloev as he avoids it easily.
Guloev moves out of range as Simmons strikes.
Guloev tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guloev misses with the combination.
Guloev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guloev showed some decent athleticism there.
Guloev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guloev trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Ruslan Guloev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guloev controls the pace.
Simmons has his foot on Guloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Guloev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guloev looking to sit in guard and control but Simmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simmons is looking to pass into half guard but Guloev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guloev is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guloev scoring with some ground and pound.
Guloev throws a big elbow that misses.
Guloev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guloev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guloev defends it easily.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guloev passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guloev taking a breather here.
Simmons tries to buck Guloev off but Guloev is having none of it.
Guloev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guloev takes a little break here. Simmons wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Guloev connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Guloev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Guloev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Guloev trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Tyler Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guloev cracks Simmons with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guloev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Guloev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simmons down.
Simmons tries to bench press Guloev off him but Guloev keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons is not content to let Guloev control the position.
Guloev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Guloev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guloev 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Guloev!
Ruslan Guloev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Magnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
250 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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21
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Magnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnin lands a body shot.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Magnin moves out of range easily.
Clegane tests Magnin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Marco Magnin has been cut.
Magnin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnin thows a leg kick but Clegane checks it
and Clegane counters with a hugh head kick that removes Magnin from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ser Gregor Clegane!
Ser Gregor Clegane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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230 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Foreman takes one to the chin there.
George Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferreira!
Foreman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foreman swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Foreman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a solid body kick.
Foreman tries to clinch up.
Foreman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Antonio Carlos Ferreira 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!
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foreman jabs at Ferreira's body.
Foreman misses the jab.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it.
Foreman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foreman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira walks into a stiff left hand from Foreman.
Ferreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foreman lands with a straight right. Ferreira didn't see that one coming.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira throws the kick towards the body but Foreman avoids it.
Ferreira looks for the body kick but Foreman saw that one coming.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foreman's hands.
Ferreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foreman.
Foreman misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira throws a hook but Foreman avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Foreman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foreman.
Ferreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foreman works the jab nicely.
Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Foreman throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Foreman sees coming a mile off.
Ferreira walks into a left hand.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Foreman's front leg but catches the back leg as Foreman tries to avoid it.
Ferreira digs a good hook to Foreman's body.
Ferreira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foreman lands a body shot.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Foreman ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foreman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira jabs Foreman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira.
Foreman swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Foreman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferreira works Foreman's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
Ferreira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Foreman connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foreman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Carlos Ferreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Foreman's leg. Foreman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foreman moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman 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.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foreman throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreman.
Foreman punishes Ferreira's body with a nice straight punch.
Foreman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreman is just out of range.
Foreman scores with a decent looking hook.
Foreman misses with an uppercut.
Foreman dips to his left and cracks Ferreira with an uppercut!
Foreman gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira tries to work over Foreman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira lands a right hand.
Foreman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Foreman as Ferreira tries to tie him up.
Ferreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira is working Foreman over against the cage.
Ferreira lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foreman misses with a hook
and Ferreira counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Foreman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Foreman misses with an uppercut
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foreman misses with a looping left.
Ferreira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foreman needs to keep his hands up - Ferreira had a free shot at his head there.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreman is just out of range.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferreira's head.
Foreman misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Foreman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferreira - the referee stops the clock and Foreman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferreira. Foreman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foreman moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Foreman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferreira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foreman is able to avoid easily.
Foreman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferreira's hands.
Foreman pushes Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foreman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foreman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferreira looks for the body kick but Foreman saw that one coming.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira lands with an uppercut that bounces Foreman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferreira fakes the leg kick and cracks Foreman in the body.
George Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Carlos Ferreira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Foreman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foreman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Foreman misses with a hook.
Foreman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ferreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foreman if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Foreman misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferreira. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Foreman rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferreira connects with a looping right hand.
Ferreira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Ferreira thuds his shin into the meat of Foreman's side.
Foreman throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferreira!
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Foreman's leg. Foreman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pushes Foreman away with a front kick.
Ferreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foreman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferreira.
Foreman tries to clinch up but Ferreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira lands a nice hook to Foreman's body. Foreman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Foreman down.
Ferreira scores with a body shot.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira. That snapped Foreman's head back.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Foreman's front leg.
Ferreira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Foreman takes a step back to recover.
Foreman avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Foreman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
Foreman looks to clinch
and Ferreira counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Foreman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferreira tries a low kick but Foreman avoids it.
Foreman lands an overhand right.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Foreman throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Foreman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman throws out the jab.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
Foreman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
An out of breath Antonio Carlos Ferreira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uther Champy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Friedricksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champy comes to the cage accompanied by Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. Friedricksen has chosen The Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth as his entrance music. Harald Friedricksen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Uther Champy's chin.
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275 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uther Champy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harald Friedricksen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedricksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friedricksen misses with a head kick.
Friedricksen is looking to land body kicks.
Friedricksen takes a swing at Champy's ribcage but misses.
Champy lands a nice looking body shot.
Champy misses with a few strikes there.
Champy shoots in for a double leg but Friedricksen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Friedricksen takes a swing at Champy's ribcage but misses.
Friedricksen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Champy just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedricksen lands a big head kick that sends Champy tumbling to the mat! Friedricksen takes a step backwards and waves Champy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Uther Champy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Champy scores with a one two! Friedricksen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Champy ducks under a wild hook from Friedricksen.
Champy jabs at Friedricksen's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Friedricksen.
Friedricksen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Champy sprawling to the canvas! Champy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Friedricksen finish him?!
Champy is rocked!
Friedricksen connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Champy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Champy is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Friedricksen.
Friedricksen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Champy square on the jaw! Damn, Champy is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Friedricksen!
A very excited looking Harald Friedricksen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: THE JOKER. Buster Grimes 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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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
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
Grimes slips a jab from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a double jab
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimes sprawls well initially but Mendez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grimes trying to control but Mendez postures up.
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grimes to regain full guard.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Grimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendez controlling the position.
Grimes trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes stays in close to Mendez's body and controls the position.
Mendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tony Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Grimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Grimes lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendez off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendez is looking to wear down Grimes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Grimes lands a big right hand that sends Mendez crashing to the mat! Grimes stays standing though and waves Mendez back to his feet!
Mendez is rocked!
Buster Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mendez's head, knocking him out cold! Grimes is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Grimes!
Buster Grimes gave a mention to STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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