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NWO 97 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Stacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacks comes to the cage accompanied by Royce Da 5'9-Gun Harmonizing. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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139 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Stacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Villia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stacks stalks Villia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Villia's face. Villia staggers backwards, shaken.
Stacks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stacks throws a jab but it's blocked by Villia.
Sloppy strikes from Stacks. Those never looked like landing.
Stacks misses with a wild combination.
Villia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stacks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stacks connects with a nice looking jab.
Villia shoots in for a double leg but Stacks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stacks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stacks scores with a hook to the body. Villia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stacks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stacks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Villia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stacks instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villia pulls guard.
Stacks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Villia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Villia wants to sweep but no luck.
Stacks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stacks wanted to stand there but Villia had control of the position.
Stacks looking to sit in guard and control but Villia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Villia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacks kicks Villia off and gets to his feet.
Stacks throws a big shot that misses.
Stacks throws a looping overhand right but Villia ducks down to avoid it.
Villia blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stacks is defended easily by Villia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Stacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stacks throws a looping overhand right but Villia ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacks stuffs the takedown attempt from Villia. Villia gets slowly back to his feet.
Villia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stacks's waist but Stacks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villia off to one side.
Stacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villia manages to avoid it.
Villia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Villia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stacks's waist but Stacks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villia off to one side.
Stacks shoots in for a double leg but Villia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stacks throws a hook but Villia avoids it easily.
Villia tries for a takedown but Stacks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Villia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stacks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stacks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stacks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stacks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stacks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stacks wants it to stay on the feet.
Stacks lands with a straight right. Villia didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villia is defended easily by Stacks.
Villia looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stacks as he avoids it easily.
Stacks has closed the distance and engaged Villia in a clinch.
Stacks wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villia has had enough of the clinch but Stacks keeps him there for the moment.
Stacks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Villia is trying to keep an underhook but Stacks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Stacks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stacks misses with a straight right.
Stacks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Villia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Villia.
Stacks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villia on the side of the head.
Villia misses with a wild combination.
Villia leaves Stacks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villia stuffs the takedown attempt from Stacks. Stacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Villia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stacks.
Stacks moves in looking to clinch but Villia pushes him off.
Stacks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior Villia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villia shoots in for a double leg but Stacks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacks misses with a body shot.
Stacks throws a hook but Villia avoids it easily.
Villia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stacks misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stacks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stacks tries to clinch up but Villia circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Stacks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Villia doesn't seem phased though.
Villia fails with the takedown.
Stacks moves in looking to clinch but Villia pushes him off.
Archie Stacks is winning the standup battle so far.
Stacks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stacks throws a looping overhand right but Villia ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stacks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Stacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stacks lunges at Villia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Villia's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Villia as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stacks lands with a shot to the body.
Stacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Stacks moves in looking to clinch but Villia pushes him off.
Stacks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Stacks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stacks loads up on a big right hand but Villia slips the punch.
Stacks tries to clinch but Villia is having none of it.
Villia shoots in but Stacks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stacks's waist but Stacks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villia off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stacks dives in and grabs Villia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villia pushes down on Stacks's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Villia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stacks sprawls well. Stacks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villia gets slowly back to his feet.
Stacks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stacks looks to throw the jab but Villia is out of range.
Stacks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villia.
Villia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stacks.
Stacks misses with a takedown attempt - Villia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Villia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stacks throws out the jab.
Villia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stacks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villia somewhat.
Stacks has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stacks tries for a takedown but Villia manages to get underhooks.
Villia tries to pull guard but Stacks holds him up against the cage and eventually Villia drops back down to his feet.
Villia tries to pull guard but Stacks holds him up against the cage and eventually Villia drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stacks walks away with a smile on his face. Villia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stacks clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Stacks 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. This is the final round!
Stacks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Villia.
Villia misses the shot to the body.
Villia shoots in but no luck this time.
Stacks throws a one two combo.
Stacks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stacks gets a clinch.
Stacks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Villia fails to pull guard.
Stacks is trying to drag Villia to the mat but Villia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Villia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Stacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacks is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villia tries to pull guard but Stacks holds him up against the cage and eventually Villia drops back down to his feet.
Stacks is looking for a takedown.
Stacks wants to take the fight to the mat but Villia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stacks is trying to drag Villia to the mat but Villia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Villia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stacks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Villia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stacks lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Villia with that takedown attempt.
Stacks fails with the takedown.
Villia feints and as Stacks raises his hands in defense, Villia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Villia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Villia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villia throws a big elbow that misses.
Stacks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villia on the ground.
Stacks keeping moving, preventing Villia from controlling successfully.
Archie Stacks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Villia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Villia staying out of range there.
Villia gets a takedown into half guard.
Stacks is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stacks to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villia.
Stacks moves in looking to clinch but Villia pushes him off.
Stacks throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stacks closes the distance and clinches up with Villia, looking for a takedown. Stacks pushes Villia against the cage but Villia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stacks looks to land a right hand but Villia moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villia shoots in looking for a takedown. Stacks tries to sprawl out of it but Villia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stacks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stacks slaps away a takedown attempt from Villia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Villia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stacks 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Stacks!
An out of breath Archie Stacks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between County Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Nokia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cold comes into the arena with Cold As Ice blaring out of the sound system. County Cold had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, County Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Nokia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cold wants to pass the guard but Nokia is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold wants to take a breather but Nokia is having none of it.
Cold passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nokia pushes Cold away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cold gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cold happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold prevents Nokia from escaping the position.
Nokia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cold misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nokia wants to get back to his feet but Cold drags him back down.
Nokia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cold is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nokia on the ground.
Nokia parries the strikes from Cold easily there. Cold is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nokia to escape.
Cold just content to control the position.
Cold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cold advances to full mount.
Cold controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold looking to control but Nokia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cold looking to finish with strikes here!
Cold trying to control but Nokia is having none of it.
Cold working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nokia because Cold loaded up on that one.
Cold controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
County Cold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cold looks to clinch
and Nokia counters with a big head kick but Cold shrugs it off.
Cold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cold trying to control the pace.
Cold trying to control from half guard but Nokia is working away.
Cold controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of County Cold.
Cold tries to clinch there but Nokia circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Cold forces Nokia back against the cage and clinches.
Cold is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nokia can't fight it off and eventually Cold manages to take the fight to the floor. Nokia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nokia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
Cold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Cold from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because County Cold wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cold wants to clinch
and Nokia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cold is looking to escape.
Nokia wants to pass to mount but Cold is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cold is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because County Cold just wasn't active enough.
Cold shoots in and gets a takedown into Nokia's guard.
Cold stops Nokia from standing up.
Cold trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because County Cold just wasn't active enough.
Cold tries to clinch up
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cold is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
County Cold dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cold tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.
Cold tries to clinch there but Nokia circles away.
Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
County Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nokia is trying to defend but Cold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cold tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cold is keen to just control but Nokia is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because County Cold just wasn't active enough.
Cold tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cold looks to clinch
and Nokia counters with a head kick.
Nokia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cold.
Cold throws a lazy uppercut
and Nokia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nokia.
Nokia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but Nokia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastian Nokia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cold rushes Nokia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cold has Nokia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nokia tumbling to the mat - Cold dives into Nokia's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cold controls the pace.
Cold wants to control from the top but Nokia keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Cold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
County Cold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of County Cold.
Cold wants to clinch up but Nokia keeps it at a distance.
Cold throws a poor cross that misses
and Nokia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nokia.
Nokia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because County Cold just wasn't active enough.
Nokia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nokia counters with a big head kick but Cold shrugs it off.
Cold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nokia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
Cold wants to clinch up but Nokia keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nokia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cold looks to clinch
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cold is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bastian Nokia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cold tries to clinch up
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cold is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
County Cold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... County Cold!
County Cold 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Moorer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudley Moorer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derk Diggler's chin.
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163 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Moorer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley Moorer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moorer swivels and escapes.
Moorer scores with a three punch combo!
Moorer misses with a few strikes there.
Moorer tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moorer throws a good cross that connects.
Diggler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moorer defends it nicely.
Dudley Moorer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derk Diggler.
Moorer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moorer tries to bum rush Diggler with a series of wild strikes but Diggler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moorer misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Moorer finds it's way through Diggler's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggler is out of range and Moorer settles back down.
Moorer closes the distance and clinches.
Moorer wants to take the fight to the mat but Diggler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diggler tries to pull guard but Moorer won't allow it.
Diggler pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler wants to sweep but no luck.
Diggler looking to control.
Moorer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moorer stands up from Diggler's guard - Moorer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moorer stalks Diggler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diggler's face. Diggler staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer scores with a body shot.
Moorer throws a right and a left that Diggler avoids nicely.
Diggler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorer throws a series of strikes that have Diggler backpedaling.
Moorer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diggler if he has to take too many more of those.
Moorer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moorer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moorer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diggler quickly recovers to half guard.
Moorer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diggler.
Diggler is trying to maintain the position but Moorer is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorer trying to control the action but Diggler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer is looking to stall here but Diggler recovers full guard.
Moorer won't allow Diggler to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorer being controlled here momentarily.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Moorer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dudley Moorer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moorer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diggler circles away.
Moorer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moorer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moorer works over Diggler's head and body with a nice combination.
Moorer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moorer wants it to stay on the feet.
Moorer's corner calls for a 1-2. Moorer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diggler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Moorer.
Moorer throws a series of strikes that have Diggler backpedaling.
Moorer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Moorer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moorer misses with a combination
and Diggler counters with a straight right hand.
Diggler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moorer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diggler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moorer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diggler's guard! Nice work there by Moorer!
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Moorer from controlling successfully.
Moorer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diggler is trying to keep Moorer in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer looking to pass the guard.
Moorer prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
Diggler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Moorer.
Moorer digs a good hook to Diggler's body.
Moorer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Digglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A right-left combo lands from Moorer.
Moorer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries for a takedown but Moorer circles away easily
and Moorer counters with a right hand to the body.
Moorer doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggler circles away.
Moorer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moorer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diggler's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diggler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moorer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moorer working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer tries to score with some ground and pound. Diggler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moorer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moorer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moorer throws out a loose jab but Diggler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Moorer.
Moorer drives through and clinches with Diggler against the cage.
Moorer manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Moorer. Those never looked like landing.
Diggler moves forwards but Moorer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moorer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggler on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moorer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diggler somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moorer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diggler is trying to defend but Moorer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Moorer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moorer throws a combination. Diggler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moorer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Moorer.
Moorer jabs Diggler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diggler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diggler lands in his opponent's guard.
Moorer wants to stand but Diggler is controlling the position.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Moorer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moorer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diggler pushes Moorer off and gets back to his feet.
Moorer swinging wildly here.
Dudley Moorer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer with a jab.
No luck for Diggler with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Moorer does no damage.
Moorer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diggler's guard.
Moorer stays in close to Diggler's body and controls the position.
Moorer wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
Moorer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diggler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggler, not yet.
Dudley Moorer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diggler wants to clinch.
Dudley Moorer is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moorer connects with the punch.
Moorer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
Moorer misses with a few strikes there.
Diggler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moorer.
Moorer working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to bench press Moorer off him but Moorer keeps the position.
Moorer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Diggler can't do much from the bottom here.
Moorer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diggler's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diggler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Derk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorer tries to move to mount but Diggler blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Moorer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moorer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudley Moorer!
Dudley Moorer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sharbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forte El Gato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forte El Gato struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sharbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forte El Gato!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Gato moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Gato is defended easily by Sharbutt.
Sharbutt fails to land the takedown.
Sharbutt shoots in and bounces El Gato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
El Gato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sharbutt has picked El Gato up and slammed him! El Gato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sharbutt manages to pass to side control!
El Gato holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharbutt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sharbutt prevents El Gato from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharbutt controlling the position from side mount.
Sharbutt decides to stand up, so the ref orders El Gato to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt swats away the attempt to clinch by El Gato.
El Gato misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharbutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharbutt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sharbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharbutt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El Gato!
El Gato is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
El Gato tries to buck Sharbutt off but Sharbutt is having none of it.
Sharbutt wants to stand but El Gato has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sharbutt is looking to work some ground and pound but El Gato has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt wants to get up but he can't break El Gato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
El Gato keeping moving, preventing Sharbutt from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Sharbutt just wasn't active enough.
El Gato throws a combination. Sharbutt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Gato blocks a head kick by Sharbutt.
El Gato tries to clinch but Sharbutt is having none of it.
El Gato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Gato shoots in and drives through. Sharbutt sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sharbutt 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.
El Gato throws a head kick that misses.
Sharbutt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sharbutt shoots and misses
and El Gato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sharbutt shoots in and gets a takedown into El Gato's guard.
Sharbutt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
El Gato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
El Gato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharbutt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Gato keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharbutt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Gato has Sharbutt up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharbutt tries to circle away but El Gato has him pinned against the cage.
El Gato is trying to force a seperation but Sharbutt has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sharbutt takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Gato manages to pull guard.
Sharbutt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sharbutt throwing strikes but missing.
El Gato pulls Sharbutt in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt won't allow El Gato to sweep him here.
Sharbutt tries to free his leg and advance position but El Gato is retaining full guard.
El Gato pulls Sharbutt in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forte El Gato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
El Gato throws a series of punches but Sharbutt moves out of range.
Sharbutt is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Gato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Gato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sharbutt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sharbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Gato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Gato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Gato lands with an overhand left.
El Gato leaves Sharbutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from El Gato.
Danga de danga de dang - El Gato scores with a four punch combination!
El Gato blocks a head kick by Sharbutt.
Sharbutt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Gato as he avoids it easily.
Sharbutt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. El Gato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
El Gato wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sharbutt wants to control but El Gato is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Gato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sharbutt connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Gato is trying to buck Sharbutt off.
Sharbutt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharbutt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Sharbutt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Gato misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Gato misses with a double jab.
El Gato throws a nice looking combination but Sharbutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharbutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forte El Gato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharbutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Gato pinned against the cage. El Gato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Gato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Gato takes the fight into the clinch.
El Gato decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Gato keeping full guard, as Sharbutt tries to pass.
El Gato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Gato wants to get back to his feet but Sharbutt passes into half guard.
El Gato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharbutt is working away from the top position though.
El Gato is trying to stand up here but Sharbutt is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt wants to stand but El Gato has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sharbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Gato defending well though.
El Gato wants to get back to full guard.
Sharbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharbutt uses his free foot to push down on El Gato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for El Gato.
Sharbutt get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt shoots for a takedown but El Gato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sharbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sharbutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Gato clinches with his opponent.
El Gato tries to break the clinch but Sharbutt is controlling the position.
El Gato prevents Sharbutt from breaking the clinch.
Sharbutt is trying to pull guard but El Gato has him pressed against the cage.
El Gato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Gato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharbutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Gato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharbutt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Gato somewhat.
Mike Sharbutt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharbutt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt tries to stand and escape but El Gato is controlling the position.
El Gato is concentrating on defense, preventing Sharbutt from advancing position.
Sharbutt wants to stand up but El Gato is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Sharbutt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharbutt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sharbutt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tad Unhinged (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tad Unhinged!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher looking to score a takedown here. Unhinged is defending well but Belcher drives through and ends up in Unhinged's guard.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Unhinged, up you get!
Unhinged with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Belcher lands a really nice looking cross but Unhinged seems unphased.
Belcher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Belcher scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unhinged tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unhinged tries to sprawl but Belcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Unhinged is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Unhinged dodges it nicely.
Unhinged tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Unhinged actively working from the bottom here.
Unhinged trying to control from the bottom.
Unhinged wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher wants to free his trapped foot but Unhinged is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Unhinged!
A nice elbow there by Belcher.
Belcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unhinged is looking to escape.
Belcher working Unhinged over with strikes here.
Belcher lands a nice shot to the head.
Unhinged wants to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
Belcher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Belcher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belcher lands a big shot there that rocks Unhinged but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Unhinged is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher landing strikes from the mount and Unhinged is in trouble!
Oh Unhinged is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belcher postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Unhinged out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Belcher goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Belcher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real American. Hogan has chosen Hulkamania as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Butter Bean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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270 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bean throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan 's guard.
Bean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bean has Hogan in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean has his feet on Hogan 's thighs here. He's pushed Hogan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hogan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butter Bean!
After the big win, Butter Bean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Army Choir - National Anthem of the Russian Federation. Ivan Zhukov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Zhukov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhukov counters with a nice body kick.
Zhukov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhukov throws a leg kick which misses Cooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooper tries to avoid it.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhukov lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Cooper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhukov counters with an outside leg kick.
Cooper looks winded!
Nice jab there from Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhukov cracks Cooper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhukov thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Cooper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooper scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhukov.
Zhukov lands a big head kick that sends Cooper tumbling to the mat! Zhukov takes a step backwards and waves Cooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cooper is rocked!
Zhukov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhukov finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooper seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhukov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhukov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooper in his tracks.
Zhukov lands a big head kick that sends Cooper tumbling to the mat! Zhukov takes a step backwards and waves Cooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper with a poor takedown
and Zhukov counters with a low kick, right behind Cooper 's knee.
Zhukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhukov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheldon Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhukov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhukov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhukov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Zhukov.
Zhukov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooper has time to react.
Zhukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhukov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhukov.
Zhukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhukov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cooper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhukov has managed to clinch.
Zhukov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Zhukov lands a shoulder strike.
Zhukov works on Cooper's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhukov lands an elbow inside.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhukov digs a right hand underneath Cooper's ribcage. Cooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhukov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zhukov lands a shoulder strike.
Zhukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhukov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhukov thuds his shin into the meat of Cooper's side.
Zhukov scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhukov delivers a nice body kick.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhukov. That one must have hurt.
Zhukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivan Zhukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhukov lands a big head kick that sends Cooper tumbling to the mat! Zhukov takes a step backwards and waves Cooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zhukov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhukov.
Zhukov lands a leg kick that knocks Cooper off balance momentarily.
Zhukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov drops Cooper with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cooper looks back up at him and smiles so Zhukov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cooper walks straight into a right hand from Zhukov - that's dropped him! Zhukov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cooper from any more punishment! Cooper complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Zhukov!
Ivan Zhukov retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ivan Zhukov waved his t-shirt featuring New World Order Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes into the arena with acdc back in black blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
200 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendo clinches with his opponent.
Diggler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diggler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendo tries to break free but Diggler pushes him back against the cage.
Hendo can't break the clinch.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendo avoids the damage to the body.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diggler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggler looking to throw knees to the head but Hendo is blocking nicely.
Hendo lands a damaging elbow.
Hendo breaks the clinch.
Hendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggler.
Hendo misses with a body kick.
Diggler misses with a double jab.
Hendo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggler at a distance.
Diggler clinches with his opponent.
Hendo wants to take the fight to the mat but Diggler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diggler is trying to keep an underhook but Hendo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Diggler has one foot on Hendo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Diggler misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggler.
Hendo misses with a head kick.
Diggler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Diggler moves out of range of the body kick from Hendo.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diggler!
Hendo tests Diggler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendo tries to clinch up
and Diggler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hendo's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Hendo sends Diggler down but not out. Hendo dives into side control looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hendo wants to stand but Diggler is controlling his arm.
Hendo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hendo prevents Diggler from escaping the position.
Hendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.
Diggler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Hendo crashes against the mat.
Diggler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hendo is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diggler is trying to get back to half guard.
Diggler throws Hendo to one side and escapes!
Diggler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggler fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hendo decides to stand back up.
Hendo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggler misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggler avoids the head kick by Hendo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Hendo.
Diggler throws a right hand that Hendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendo also avoids with ease.
Hendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggler throws a series of punches but Hendo avoids them all with ease.
Hendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendo avoids it.
Diggler misses with a knee to the head.
Diggler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendo stalling in the clinch but Diggler improves position.
Hendo is trying to drag Diggler to the mat but Diggler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hendo.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hendo's face.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hendo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diggler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hendo avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Hendo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diggler after a bit of a struggle.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggler misses with an elbow strike.
Hendo avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Diggler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Hendo tries to break the clinch but Diggler is controlling the position.
Hendo avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendo is defending well for now.
Hendo managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler lands an elbow just above Hendo 's eye.
Hendo can't break the clinch.
Hendo is working for takedown but Diggler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Hendo has hold of one of Diggler's legs. Diggler is fighting the takedown attempt but Hendo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diggler is looking to stand up but Hendo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendo stands up over Diggler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendo stops Diggler from standing up.
Hendo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendo trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hendo won't allow Diggler to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Hendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Diggler which made him look bad.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hendo.
Hendo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diggler swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggler fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendo backs up against the cage.
Hendo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggler.
Danny Hendo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diggler is rocked!
Diggler throws a nice looking combination but Hendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Diggler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggler throws a right hand that Hendo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendo also avoids with ease.
Hendo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendo ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
Hendo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Diggler to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Diggler just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hendo!
Danny Hendo is the new middleweight champion!
Danny Hendo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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