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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efrain Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alivem Kroster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Efrain Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alivem Kroster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swinging wildly here.
Efrain Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroster shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kroster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
A head kick misses from Kroster.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kroster circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a right hand that Kroster ducks under and follows up with a left that Kroster also avoids with ease.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroster slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Kroster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kroster feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Kroster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kroster stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroster closes the distance and clinches.
Kroster is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Kroster has him pressed against the cage.
Kroster gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kroster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kroster wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kroster pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroster keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kroster looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Kroster pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alivem Kroster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes into the arena with X Gonna Give it to Ya blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels looks to clinch
and Sengir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daniels being controlled here, momentarily.
Sengir trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Sengir throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Sengir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sengir 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sengir trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daniels is looking for a triangle but Sengir pushes his legs off easily.
Sengir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sengir gets to his feet. Daniels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sengir shoots in and bounces Daniels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sengir stands and steps away. Daniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sengir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Sengir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sengir stays in close to Daniels's body and controls the position.
Sengir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniels, up you get!
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sengir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sengir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Sengir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daniels napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sengir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daniels, who protects the arm well.
Daniels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir advances nicely into full mount.
Sengir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daniels taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to lock up and control but Sengir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sengir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daniels?
Sengir is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daniels has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sengir moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daniels has worked his arm free - good work by Daniels!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sengir moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Sengir keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sengir easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veldrane Sengir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sengir is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sengir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Sengir controls the action.
Sengir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
James Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Daniels wants to take the fight to the mat but Sengir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sengir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sengir.
Daniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daniels is looking to control Sengir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted?
Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels.
Sengir wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Sengir stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels managing to control the position.
Sengir stays in close to Daniels's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sengir stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Sengir stands up and waves to Daniels to follow him.
Sengir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
James Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sengir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sengir is stalling here. Daniels is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sengir seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Daniels has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to stand but Sengir has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Sengir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sengir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Sengir is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sengir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sengir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veldrane Sengir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Sengir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daniels.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sengir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sengir closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Sengir pushes Daniels against the cage but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sengir drives through with a takedown into Daniels's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sengir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Sengir is having none of it.
Sengir trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Sengir controlling from the top position.
Veldrane Sengir has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veldrane Sengir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Sengir.
James Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Daniels jumps into guard, dragging Sengir to the mat.
Sengir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Sengir shows good takedown defense.
James Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sengir stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Sengir fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sengir sprawls well. Sengir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sengir shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels is just content to waste time from the top position. Sengir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sengir has control of Daniels's left arm, preventing Daniels from doing any damage.
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.
Sengir keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Sengir looking for a sweep. Not yet Sengir, not yet.
Veldrane Sengir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Sengir keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Daniels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sengir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sengir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sengir!
Daniels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sengir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Sengir counters with a shoot takedown. Daniels fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veldrane Sengir.
I've got Sengir 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veldrane Sengir!
During a confident post fight interview, Veldrane Sengir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vartanov wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith wants to stand but Vartanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vartanov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vartanov wriggles free and stands up.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vartanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Vartanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith gets control of Vartanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vartanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Vartanov is proving a slippery customer.
Smith wants to stand but Vartanov is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vartanov stands up from Smith's guard - Vartanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Jorik Vartanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves out of range as Vartanov throws a body kick.
Vartanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Vartanov's head back.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Vartanov from standing up.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Vartanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanov get's back to his feet.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vartanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vartanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vartanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Vartanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Vartanov!
Smith is trying to control the position but Vartanov postures up.
Vartanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vartanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vartanov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand up but Vartanov is controlling him.
Vartanov stands up from Smith's guard - Vartanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brian Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vartanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith tries to pull guard but Vartanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Jorik Vartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Smith.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vartanov up against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vartanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Vartanov to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith has Vartanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanov misses the target.
Vartanov misses with a body shot.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartanov.
Vartanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vartanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Vartanov throws a body kick that misses.
Smith clinches.
Smith wants the takedown. Vartanov is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vartanov's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vartanov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov fails to pull guard.
Vartanov is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Vartanov gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Vartanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vartanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith feints and then cracks Vartanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vartanov down.
Brian Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vartanov defends it nicely.
Jorik Vartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vartanov tries to clinch up.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Vartanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vartanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartanov has wrist control.
Vartanov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabs at Vartanov's body.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vartanov's half guard.
Vartanov is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vartanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vartanov pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Vartanov's hands, connecting with Vartanov's forehead.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith stands up and beckons Vartanov to join him on the feet.
Vartanov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Vartanov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vartanov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Vartanov's head but Vartanov avoids it well.
Vartanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vartanov throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to take a breather but Vartanov is having none of it.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Vartanov is defending the position.
Smith prevents Vartanov from standing back up.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Vartanov is defending the position.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vartanov is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Ground and pound from Smith.
Vartanov is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Vartanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Smith.
Vartanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Vartanov sprawls well.
Vartanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith pushes Vartanov away with a front kick.
Smith lands a head kick. Vartanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vartanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vartanov 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Vartanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Vartanov. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Vartanov wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Vartanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Vartanov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Vartanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartanov's guard.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jorik Vartanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanov's sensitive parts.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vartanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Vartanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vartanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Vartanov back into the cage.
Vartanov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Vartanov drops back down to his feet.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Vartanov to the mat.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vartanov is one step ahead there.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vartanov is aware though and is defending well.
Vartanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vartanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to pull guard but Vartanov won't allow it.
Brian Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jorik Vartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Jorik Vartanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vartanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregers Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barabas Aramis Barabas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westerberg comes into the arena with Maitre Gims - J'me Tire blaring out of the sound system. Barabas Aramis Barabas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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286 lbs
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225 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregers Westerberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barabas Aramis Barabas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aramis Barabas misses with a double jab.
Aramis Barabas tries to clinch up
and Westerberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aramis Barabas's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Westerberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Westerberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Westerberg drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Westerberg as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aramis Barabas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Westerberg! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gregers Westerberg!
A victorious Gregers Westerberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Broux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatete Omondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Broux!
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, Gatete Omondi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omondi shoots in looking for a takedown but Broux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omondi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Omondi closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Broux to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Omondi with that takedown attempt.
Omondi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Broux scores with a one two! Omondi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Gatete Omondi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omondi wants to clinch but Broux slips to the side
and Broux counters with a crisp one two that drops Omondi! Broux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Omondi to his feet! Omondi is in big trouble!
Omondi is rocked!
Broux Throws a clean left jab. Broux Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Omondi's chin! Omondi crumbles to the ground and Broux follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Broux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bert Broux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Kronik. Ubereem has chosen - as his entrance music. Brian Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gigantor Ubereem's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
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, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem misses with a takedown
and Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ubereem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ubereem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
It looks like Brian Adams has been cut.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Ubereem is controlling him.
Ubereem is trying to pull guard but Adams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ubereem pulls Adams into guard.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Ubereem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Ubereem doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ubereem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Ubereem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Ubereem looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ubereem has wrist control.
Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubereem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brian Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigantor Ubereem.
Ubereem moves out of range as Adams strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ubereem shoots in but no luck this time.
Ubereem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ubereem manages to pull guard.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams passes Ubereem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ubereem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams is thwarting Ubereem's attempts to control the position.
Adams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ubereem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
Brian Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ubereem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adams working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ubereem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ubereem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ubereem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adams on his heels. He'll look to pass Adams's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Ubereem is proving a slippery customer.
Ubereem pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ubereem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ubereem looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams tries to hold on but Ubereem pushes him away.
Ubereem tries to control but Adams wriggling away.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ubereem goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Adams turns into him and now he's in Ubereem's guard.
Ubereem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams dives in and grabs Ubereem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ubereem pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Ubereem misses with a double jab.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Ubereem counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ubereem as he avoids it easily.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Ubereem tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ubereem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ubereem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Ubereem has his takedown stuffed
and Adams counters with a series of strikes. Ubereem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Ubereem circles away.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working.
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Ubereem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ubereem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Ubereem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
Ubereem is holding on to half guard well.
Adams wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Ubereem's hands, connecting with Ubereem's forehead.
Ubereem tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adams prevents Ubereem from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem keeping control of the position.
Adams is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Adams.
Adams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks for a takedown but Ubereem sprawls well.
Adams misses with a body shot
and Ubereem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubereem looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Ubereem tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ubereem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ubereem swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Ubereem shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ubereem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ubereem drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams looking to control.
Adams wants to sweep here but Ubereem controlling him for the moment.
Adams has Ubereem pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ubereem won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Gigantor Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ubereem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ubereem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top!
Brian Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Adams!
Brian Adams tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brisco County Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldoza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last Resort kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
275 lbs
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258 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Baldoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldoza tries to close the distance and clinch but County Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
County Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Baldoza fails to land.
County Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baldoza is defending well.
County Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baldoza lands an uppercut.
Baldoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. County Jr smiles and moves away.
County Jr misses with a leg kick
and Baldoza counters with a nice body shot.
County Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baldoza lands a head shot.
Baldoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldoza stands up from half guard.
County Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
County Jr takes a shot to the head.
Baldoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
County Jr prevents a body shot from Baldoza.
Baldoza misses with the head strike.
County Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
County Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
County Jr misses with an uppercut. Baldoza saw that one coming.
Baldoza gets caught flat footed, as County Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
County Jr wants to stand but Baldoza is controlling his posture from full guard.
County Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza has his hands on County Jr's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldoza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldoza is trying to keep County Jr in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wilson Baldoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baldoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brisco County Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
County Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baldoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
County Jr misses with a leg kick
and Baldoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
County Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baldoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
County Jr has closed the distance and engaged Baldoza in a clinch.
County Jr keeps control of Baldoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
County Jr tries to circle away but Baldoza has him pinned against the cage.
County Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldoza throws a head punch that misses.
County Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baldoza is looking to break free of the clinch but County Jr has double underhooks.
Baldoza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from County Jr.
County Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baldoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baldoza pulls guard effortlessly.
County Jr wants to control from the top but Baldoza keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baldoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. County Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baldoza pushes a forearm under County Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, County Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilson Baldoza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wilson Baldoza made sure he mentioned RMC - $1 Shirts!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TheNewYork Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheNewYork Dumbass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Hartikainen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Hartikainen there.
It looks like TheNewYork Dumbass has been cut.
Hartikainen misses with a body shot.
Hartikainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dumbass tries to sprawl out of it but Hartikainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dumbass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartikainen scores with a hook to the body. Dumbass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hartikainen fails with the takedown.
Dumbass really is a fat lump.
Hartikainen misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Dumbass as Hartikainen shoots in.
TheNewYork Dumbass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Hartikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartikainen misses with an uppercut.
Dumbass stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartikainen. Hartikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartikainen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dumbass to counter with a crisp jab.
Dumbass slips a straight right by Hartikainen.
Hartikainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dumbass pinned against the cage. Dumbass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dumbass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hartikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dumbass scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Hartikainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartikainen tests Dumbass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dumbass was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartikainen.
Dumbass tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hartikainen counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Hartikainen misses.
Hartikainen throws a hook but Dumbass blocks it.
Hartikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hartikainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hartikainen misses with a hook
and Dumbass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartikainen missing with a left hand there. Dumbass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Hartikainen.
Dumbass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
TheNewYork Dumbass's cut is getting worse.
Hartikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Dumbass counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dumbass fails to land.
Dumbass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dumbass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dumbass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hartikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dumbass throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartikainen.
A short right from Dumbass on the inside.
Hartikainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dumbass working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartikainen.
Hartikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dumbass backwards.
Hartikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dumbasss head.
Hartikainen tries to stall but Dumbass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartikainen can't break the clinch.
Dumbass prevents a body shot from Hartikainen.
Dumbass can't find room to land a body shot as Hartikainen controls the action.
A hook to the body from Hartikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dumbass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hartikainen blocks an uppercut.
Dumbass swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumbass throws a head punch that misses.
Dumbass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dumbass misses with a punch on the inside.
Dumbass working aggressively here.
Hartikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumbass has a couple of punches blocked by Hartikainen.
Hartikainen tries to break the clinch but Dumbass is controlling the position.
Hartikainen misses with some punches.
Dumbass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumbass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumbass misses with a punch to the body.
Dumbass misses with some punches.
Hartikainen is trying to break the clinch but Dumbass is controlling him.
Hartikainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Dumbass has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hartikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TheNewYork Dumbass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hartikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dumbass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viktor Hartikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartikainen scores with a hook to the body. Dumbass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hartikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dumbass swivels and escapes.
Hartikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hartikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hartikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dumbass tries to avoid it but Hartikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dumbass to the ground. Dumbass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TheNewYork Dumbass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Hartikainen.
Hartikainen throws a shot from downtown. Dumbass moves away and avoids it.
Hartikainen misses with a hook
and Dumbass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dumbass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hartikainen is breathing heavily.
Dumbass is looking to clinch.
Hartikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dumbass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumbass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dumbass scores with a jab. Hartikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Dumbass.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dumbass.
Dumbass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hartikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dumbass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dumbass counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartikainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dumbass moves in looking to clinch but Hartikainen pushes him off.
Dumbass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Dumbass.
Hartikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Hartikainen misses with a combination
and Dumbass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dumbass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartikainen throws a hook to the side of Dumbass's head but Dumbass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartikainen throws a body punch but Dumbass moves out of range.
Viktor Hartikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hartikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Hartikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dumbass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dumbass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartikainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dumbass counters with a straight right hand.
Hartikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dumbass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hartikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dumbass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TheNewYork Dumbass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hartikainen prevents a body shot from Dumbass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartikainen tries to throw a body punch but Dumbass avoids it by throwing Hartikainen back against the cage.
Hartikainen blocking some punches.
Hartikainen prevents a body shot from Dumbass.
Hartikainen is trying to break free.
Dumbass prevents Hartikainen from breaking the clinch.
Hartikainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hartikainen blocks an uppercut.
Dumbass swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumbass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hartikainen's elbow.
Dumbass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hartikainen blocking some punches.
Dumbass has a couple of punches blocked by Hartikainen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumbass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hartikainen or not.
Hartikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Hartikainen working hard to break the clinch.
Dumbass misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheNewYork Dumbass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TheNewYork Dumbass's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hartikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hartikainen.
Dumbass staying out of range there.
Jab from Hartikainen.
Dumbass is looking to clinch but Hartikainen is avoiding it.
Hartikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dumbass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dumbass pushes Hartikainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dumbass keeps control of Hartikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen blocking some punches.
Hartikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dumbass tries to work over Hartikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dumbass landing knees to the head.
It looks like Viktor Hartikainen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumbass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumbass keeps control of Hartikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dumbass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dumbass scores with a shoulder strike.
Dumbass lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartikainen is trying to break the clinch but Dumbass is controlling him.
Hartikainen wants to break free but Dumbass has control.
Dumbass tries to work over Hartikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hartikainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dumbass or not.
Hartikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartikainen blocks a body shot from Dumbass.
Dumbass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dumbass throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dumbass taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Dumbass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen is leaning against Dumbass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hartikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Dumbass won't allow it.
Hartikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartikainen digs a good hook to Dumbass's body.
Hartikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dumbass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dumbass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartikainen.
Hartikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Hartikainen.
Hartikainen misses with a hook. Dumbass ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dumbass counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Hartikainen.
Dumbass misses with a knee to the head.
Hartikainen misses with a body punch.
Dumbass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartikainen tries to break free but Dumbass pushes him back against the cage.
Dumbass lands a shoulder strike.
Hartikainen blocks a body shot from Dumbass.
Dumbass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hartikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartikainen misses with a body punch.
Dumbass blocking some punches.
Dumbass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartikainen backwards.
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!
Dumbass tries to work over Hartikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumbass scores with a knee to the head.
Dumbass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Dumbass.
Hartikainen breaks from the clinch.
Hartikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dumbass misses with a hook
and Hartikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dumbass moves away.
Hartikainen misses with a straight left.
Hartikainen misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumbass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 TheNewYork Dumbass.
I think Dumbass 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Angel moved out of range.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan cracks Angel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Angel slips under a jab from Hogan.
Hogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angel.
Hogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angel connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
Hogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Angel misses with a hook.
Hogan misses the jab.
Good shot there by Hogan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Angel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Hogan coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Hogan.
Good standup being displayed there by Angel as he connects with a hook.
Hogan with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Angel.
Angel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Angel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Angel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Angel.
Angel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Angel takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
Angel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Angel misses with a hook
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Hogan misses with a hook. Angel ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan swings for the body but Angel moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angel, pushing him back against the cage.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angel blocks an uppercut.
Angel is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Angel manages to break the clinch.
Angel fails to land the takedown.
Angel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Angel controlling from the top position.
Angel stops Hogan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angel is controlling him.
Angel pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angel is trying to control. Hogan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hogan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Angel wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
Angel trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet.
Angel seems to be looking for submissions.
Angel prevents Hogan from standing back up.
Angel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Angel on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Angel passes to full mount!
Hogan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Angel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hogan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel advances to mount.
Hogan wants to hold on but Angel pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Angel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hogan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Angel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Angel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
Hogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan lands a jab to the nose.
Hogan misses with a hook. Angel ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angel is defended easily by Hogan.
Angel misses with a hook.
Angel looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Angel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angel.
Angel swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.
Hogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Angel.
Hogan lands with a light punch inside.
Angel prevents a body shot from Hogan.
A short left from Hogan.
Hogan lands with a short shot to the head.
Angel tries to stall but Hogan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Angel wants to take the fight to the mat but Hogan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Angel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Angel backwards.
Hogan lands a big uppercut and Angel is down! He's in big trouble - Hogan follows him to the mat!
Angel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel taking some punishment here, with Hogan in his half guard.
Angel is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Angel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hogan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari comes to the cage accompanied by WOODKID - Iron. 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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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baramari connects with a jab.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Baramari misses with a double jab.
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baramari was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Baramari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baramari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Baramari finds it's way through Dixon's defenses.
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!
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baramari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Baramari circles away.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baramari was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baramari.
Nice body kick from Baramari.
Dixon misses with a kick to the body.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon digs a good hook to Baramari's body.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari tries to score with a low kick but Dixon moves his leg out of the way.
Dixon tries to land a leg kick but Baramari saw it coming and moves away.
Baramari scores with a body shot.
Baramari scoring well with a low kick there.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baramari.
Dixon looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Baramari.
Baramari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baramari misses with a head kick.
That kick from Baramari tenderised Dixon's leg. Dixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baramari.
A good leg kick by Baramari.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Baramari.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Dixon tries to clinch but Baramari moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dixon.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Baramari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Baramari is just out of range.
Baramari wants to land a leg kick but Dixon is out of range.
A jab lands there for Dixon.
Dixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dixon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baramari rather than just go for the knockout.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baramari cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baramari throws out a leg kick but Dixon moves out of range and Baramari only half commits.
Dixon darts in and clinches Baramari up against the cage.
Dixon avoiding damage.
Dixon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baramari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baramari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baramari avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Dixon.
Baramari circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Baramari.
A leg kick checked by Baramari.
Dixon lands with an overhand left.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Baramari.
Dixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baramari tries a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
A head kick misses from Baramari.
Baramari scoring well with a low kick there.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baramari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baramari lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Dixon tries to clinch but Baramari moves out of range.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Baramari cracks the inside of Dixon's front leg.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Baramari circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baramari. Baramari obviously looking to wear him down.
Baramari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a chopping leg kick but Baramari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baramari scores with a push kick.
Baramari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Vince Dixon's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Baramari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baramari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Baramari, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Baramari against the cage but Baramari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Baramari.
Dixon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baramari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dixon.
A good leg kick by Baramari.
Baramari swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baramari.
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dixon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baramari. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baramari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. Dixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baramari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baramari. Baramari obviously looking to wear him down.
Baramari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dixon's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Baramari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Dixon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baramari scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari looks to land a body kick but Dixon moved away.
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baramari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baramari moves away.
Baramari lands with a slapping head kick.
Baramari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dixon checks a low kick from Baramari.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baramari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dixon prevents Baramari from improving his position.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Baramari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baramari pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
Baramari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari gets full guard.
Baramari is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Baramari seems keen to control Dixon's posture.
Dixon is standing up over Baramari. Baramari looks to escape but Dixon dives into side control.
Baramari is looking for a sweep.
Baramari pushes Dixon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dixon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baramari wants to control but Dixon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baramari on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Baramari is looking for a sweep.
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baramari struggling a bit here.
Baramari is trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dixon working away.
Baramari taking a bit of punishment here - Dixon scoring with strikes.
Baramari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dixon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dixon lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baramari is trying to improve his position.
Dixon in side control, throwing shots but Baramari defends.
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baramari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dixon lands a big elbow.
Baramari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to secure an arm triangle but Baramari defends it well.
Baramari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baramari doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baramari blocking the ground and pound.
Baramari somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baramari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The cut above Vince Dixon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That kick from Baramari tenderised Dixon's leg. Dixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Baramari moved out of range nicely.
Baramari throws a head kick that Dixon semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vince Dixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baramari.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Baramari misses with a body kick.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Baramari sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baramari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dixon has Baramari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baramari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baramari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baramari manages to break the clinch.
Baramari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baramari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baramari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baramari wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Baramari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baramari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari misses with a low kick.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari connects with a solid leg kick.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Baramari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Dixon.
A lazy left from Baramari finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Baramari saw that one coming.
Baramari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob Baramari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baramari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Baramari is avoiding it.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks Baramari with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Baramari misses.
Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baramari scores with a nice body kick.
Bob Baramari is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baramari. Baramari obviously looking to wear him down.
Baramari cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baramari lands with a slapping head kick.
Vince Dixon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baramari avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Baramari.
Dixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baramari.
Baramari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baramari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baramari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baramari throws a chopping leg kick but Dixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bob Baramari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baramari tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vince Dixon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Baramari!
Bob Baramari is the new heavyweight champion!
Bob Baramari managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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