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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Zoranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Zoranovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoranovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dandas.
Zoranovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoranovic circles away.
Zoranovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Zoranovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Dandas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zoranovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dandas tries to avoid it but Zoranovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dandas to the ground. Dandas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dandas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoranovic pinned against the cage. Zoranovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dandas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zoranovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dandas tries to clinch
and Zoranovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dandas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoranovic.
Dandas wants to control but Zoranovic is keeping busy.
Dandas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dandas.
Dandas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoranovic preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dandas holds on and takes a little breather.
Dandas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dandas trying to strike off his back.
Zoranovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dandas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dandas, not yet.
Dandas trying to strike off his back.
Dandas trying to keep a closed guard but Zoranovic is proving a slippery customer.
Dandas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dandas controls Zoranovic momentarily but Zoranovic frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruce Dandas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandas clinches.
Dandas is pressed up against the cage. Zoranovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dandas down to the mat. Dandas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce Dandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Zoranovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Zoranovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Dandas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dandas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zoranovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Dandas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoranovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoranovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoranovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoranovic stopping the sweep attempt from Dandas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoranovic landing with the ground and pound.
Zoranovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dandas keeping moving, preventing Zoranovic from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dandas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dandas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zoranovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Zoranovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zoranovic shoots for a takedown but Dandas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dandas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dandas fails with the takedown.
Dandas tests Zoranovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Milan Zoranovic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dandas tries to avoid it but Zoranovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dandas to the ground. Dandas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zoranovic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zoranovic!
Dandas trying to control the action but Zoranovic is working from the bottom.
Dandas working the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Zoranovic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dandas is looking to take a break and control but Zoranovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milan Zoranovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dandas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dandas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zoranovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dandas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dandas throwing strikes but Zoranovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dandas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dandas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zoranovic's best efforts.
Dandas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zoranovic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dandas wants to hold on but Zoranovic pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zoranovic landing punches.
Zoranovic trying to control but Dandas is having none of it.
Dandas tries to hold on but Zoranovic postures up.
Zoranovic cracks Dandas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dandas tries to hold on but Zoranovic pushes him away.
Dandas regains half guard.
Zoranovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dandas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milan Zoranovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milan Zoranovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dandas is looking to clinch.
Zoranovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dandas wants to clinch
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zoranovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoranovic passes Dandas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zoranovic is working for an americana but Dandas has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zoranovic was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandas wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dandas is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoranovic is keeping the position for now.
Dandas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dandas passes Zoranovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dandas is working for an americana but Zoranovic has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dandas was thinking about the submission.
Dandas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zoranovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dandas has Zoranovic in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoranovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoranovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zoranovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zoranovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zoranovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dandas is on top in guard.
Dandas wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milan Zoranovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoranovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dandas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoranovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dandas won't allow Zoranovic to sweep him here.
Dandas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zoranovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dandas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zoranovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoranovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoranovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoranovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bruce Dandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoranovic wants to pass the guard but Dandas is defending well.
Dandas looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Zoranovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoranovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Zoranovic!
Milan Zoranovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santo Vaccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santo Vaccaro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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299 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santo Vaccaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valdet Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaccaro closes the distance and clinches.
Vaccaro has hold of one of Berisha's legs. Berisha is fighting the takedown attempt but Vaccaro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Berisha wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaccaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berisha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaccaro is fighting to break Berisha's control of his arms but Berisha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vaccaro wants to control from the top but Berisha keeps moving.
Berisha controls Vaccaro momentarily but Vaccaro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berisha is on top in guard.
Vaccaro controlling Berisha's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaccaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berisha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vaccaro's guard.
Berisha pushes down on Vaccaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berisha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaccaro keeps working.
Vaccaro's coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Berisha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berisha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Berisha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vaccaro tries to get to full guard but Berisha has control of the leg.
Berisha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vaccaro is trying to maintain the position but Berisha is very close to passing his half guard.
Berisha blocks the strikes from Vaccaro.
Vaccaro moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaccaro wants to stand and escape but Berisha is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Vaccaro wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Berisha tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaccaro is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vaccaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Berisha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berisha slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaccaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vaccaro gets a clinch.
Vaccaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berisha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro gets control of Berisha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vaccaro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Vaccaro keeps moving.
Vaccaro is looking for a triangle but Berisha pushes his legs off easily.
Vaccaro working for a triangle but Berisha defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berisha pushing down on Vaccaro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Vaccaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berisha feints and as Vaccaro raises his hands in defense, Berisha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berisha postures up in Vaccaro's guard and throws a big left but Vaccaro blocks it.
Berisha tries to stand but Vaccaro is controlling from the bottom.
Vaccaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vaccaro keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Berisha forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha wants to pass the guard but Vaccaro is defending well.
Vaccaro is trying to stand back up but Berisha is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaccaro tries to roll over but Berisha keeps him under control.
Berisha trying to control from half guard but Vaccaro is working away.
Berisha controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berisha is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berisha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vaccaro defends well and Berisha ends up having to push Vaccaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vaccaro tries to counter by clinching up but Berisha breaks away and moves out of range.
Berisha delivers a nice body kick.
Berisha looking to score a takedown here. Vaccaro is defending well but Berisha drives through and ends up in Vaccaro's guard.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaccaro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berisha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vaccaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berisha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaccaro keeps working.
Berisha works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro is squirming around, avoiding Berisha's attempts to control the action.
Berisha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valdet Berisha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vaccaro has left one of his arms exposed and Berisha doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Vaccaro screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valdet Berisha!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Sandov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fat Joey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandov lunges at Joey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joey's hand.
Joey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sandov lands the left hand.
Sandov lands with a good body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joey.
Sandov wants to control but Joey postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sandov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sandov tries to get out of the position.
Joey stops Sandov from getting back to his feet.
Joey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandov defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sandov has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey trying to control but Sandov is working from the bottom.
Joey stops Sandov from standing up.
Sandov pushes Joey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joey is defended easily by Sandov.
A jab from Sandov misses.
Joey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandov but Sandov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joey or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandov, which made it look bad.
Eugene Sandov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Joey.
Sandov cracks Joey with an open hand slap.
Sandov looks to land a combination. Joey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sandov stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joey.
Sandov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sandov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandov thuds his right hand into Joey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandov scores with a hook.
Joey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joey is rocked!
Joey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandov.
Joey shoots in for a double leg but Sandov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sandov throwing a counter right hand but Joey manages to avoid it.
Sandov lands with a hook. Joey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joey is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandov finish him?
Sandov jabs Joey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joey looks winded!
Sandov fails to land with a series of punches.
Joey seems to have recovered his senses.
Joey walks straight into a right hand from Sandov - that's dropped him! Sandov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joey from any more punishment! Joey complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eugene Sandov!
Eugene Sandov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tj Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Charles Brock'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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas tries to buck Brock off but Brock is having none of it.
Thomas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Black Hand Vegas that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brock avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Brock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thomas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock fails to take his opponent's back.
Poor strikes thrown by Brock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thomas wants to control but Brock is having none of it.
Brock trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Brock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brock with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Brock's body position as best he can.
Brock is working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas frees his head quite easily.
Brock prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thomas is now in Brock's guard. A big mistake from Brock there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brock is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thomas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brock's body to avoid the submission. Brock has instead reached around Thomas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brock arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edward Charles Brock!
Edward Charles Brock opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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16 - 8 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
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, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey throws an off balance right hand
and Asashoryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Sasha Grey has been cut.
Asashoryu connects with a right hand. Grey shakes it off.
Grey closes the distance and pushes Asashoryu back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grey throws an elbow but misses.
Grey misses with an elbow over the top.
Grey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grey lands an elbow just above Asashoryu 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asashoryu is pushing Grey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grey misses with an elbow strike.
Grey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Grey.
Grey breaks the clinch.
Grey moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asashoryu.
Grey pushes off an throws an elbow but Asashoryu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Grey.
Asashoryu trying to control the position but instead, Grey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asashoryu into the cage.
Asashoryu tries to break the clinch but Grey is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asashoryu backwards.
Grey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grey tries to work over Asashoryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey lands a nice uppercut.
Grey lands a shot to the body.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey has Asashoryu pressed against the cage.
Grey has Asashoryu pushed against the cage.
Grey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Grey's head coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 56 cap] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey gets a clinch.
Grey leaning against his opponent.
Grey has Asashoryu pressed against the cage, preventing Asashoryu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asashoryu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Asashoryu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asashoryu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sasha Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey throws an off balance right hand
and Asashoryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Asashoryu.
Sasha Grey's cut is getting worse.
Jab by Asashoryu.
Sasha Grey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asashoryu.
Grey looks to clinch
and Asashoryu counters with a right hand that sends Grey tumbling to the canvas! Can Asashoryu finish him? He dives into Grey's guard looking to do just that!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sasha Grey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
An out of breath Yokozuna Asashoryu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides has chosen I stand alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Constantinides!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer throws a hook but Constantinides avoids it easily.
Archer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Constantinides.
Constantinides gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Archer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Archer isn't so interested in that idea.
Archer preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantinides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Constantinides strikes from his own guard.
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Constantinides has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Archer checks the leg kick.
Constantinides shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Constantinides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Constantinides checks a low kick from Archer.
Archer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer throws a sloppy head kick and Constantinides moves out of range easily.
Archer digs a good hook to Constantinides's body.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Archer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Constantinides.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Constantinides.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinides off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Archer.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinides scores with a body shot.
Constantinides blocks a jab.
Archer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Constantinides tried to score with a low kick but Archer checks it.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Constantinides.
Archer misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries for a takedown but Constantinides sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Constantinides.
And Constantinides responds with a good body kick, but Archer manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Archer finds it's way through Constantinides's defenses.
Constantinides throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Constantinides lands with a nice combination. Archer backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Constantinides does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer swings for the body but Constantinides moves out of range.
Archer looks to land a combination but Constantinides avoids it well.
Archer gets a double leg takedown into Constantinides's guard.
Constantinides wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer wants to pass the guard but Constantinides is keeping the position.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constantinides does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constantinides is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Constantinides avoid being mounted?
Constantinides looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Constantinides is looking to get back to full guard here but Archer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Archer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Archer working away.
Constantinides is pushing Archer's head away, looking to escape. Archer manages to hold on to the position though.
Constantinides is looking to reverse the position.
Constantinides is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Constantinides struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer 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.
Constantinides wants to clinch.
Archer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Constantinides misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Constantinides wants to sweep but no luck.
Constantinides wants to stand up but Archer is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer lands a couple of digs.
Archer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Archer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Constantinides has tightened it up now! Archer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ares Constantinides!
Ares Constantinides seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaimaa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fatu's choice of entrance music: So Close Now. 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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28
280 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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29
239 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, B A Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaimaa Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ware has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-polar Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Ware missing with a left hand there. Fatu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fatu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ware scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ware swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fatu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fatu throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Ware
and Fatu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ware.
Fatu misses with an uppercut
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ware throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fatu circles away quickly and effectively.
Ware throws a right hand that misses
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Fatu misses its intended target.
Ware takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fatu staying out of range there.
Fatu misses with a wild combination.
Ware scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Fatu misses.
Fatu misses with a right hand
and Ware counters with a three punch combo that has Fatu backing up. Fatu nods at Ware to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Vaimaa Fatu 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!
Ware misses with a hook to the body
and Fatu counters with a one-two to the body.
Ware throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fatu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Ware misses.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware lands with a right hand.
Fatu throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ware misses with an uppercut. Fatu saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Fatu there.
Fatu stuns Ware with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fatu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fatu connects with a body shot that sends Ware's belly button to the back.
Fatu throws a sloppy body shot
and Ware counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ware tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fatu is able to avoid easily.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fatu.
Ware fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fatu is out of range.
Fatu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ware throws a lazy body kick
and Ware takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fatu avoids the head kick by Ware.
Ware throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu avoids the head kick by Ware.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Fatu.
Ware throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatu slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Ware scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ware!
Ware throws a head kick that misses.
Ware showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fatu.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B A Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ware attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ware throws a right hand that Fatu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fatu also avoids with ease.
Vaimaa Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fatu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ware lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fatu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ware throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fatu defending well as Ware loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ware.
A jab from Ware misses.
Ware throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Fatu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fatu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fatu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ware 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 Fatu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fatu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ware thuds a left hand into Fatu's body.
Ware tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatu ducks under a wild hook from Ware.
Fatu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fatu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ware throws the kick towards the body but Fatu avoids it.
Ware cracks the inside of Fatu's front leg.
Ware walks into a left hand.
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fatu can do to turn this around?
Ware tests Fatu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with a kick to the body.
Ware with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ware displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fatu throws out the jab.
Fatu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ware throws out a leg kick but Fatu moves out of range and Ware only half commits.
Fatu throws a low kick but Ware avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Fatu misses the target.
A punch combination from Ware misses.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fatu.
Fatu looks for the body kick but Ware saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Ware.
Fatu throws a right hand that Ware ducks under and follows up with a left that Ware also avoids with ease.
Fatu ducks right into an uppercut from Ware.
Ware misses with a kick to the body.
Ware scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ware throws a front kick that sends Fatu stumbling back into the cage.
B A Ware is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Ware
letting Fatu counter with a right hand.
Ware lands with a cross.
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ware jabs Fatu right on the nose. Fatu blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Vaimaa Fatu's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatu throws a good cross that connects.
Fatu throws a right and a left that Ware avoids nicely.
Ware was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fatu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fatu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Fatu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ware misses the body punch
and Fatu counters by moving into the clinch.
Fatu is trying to break free.
Fatu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ware on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B A Ware dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaimaa Fatu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ware fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ware cracks Fatu with a good jab.
Ware dodges the punch combination from Fatu.
Ware blocks a jab.
Fatu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ware.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware lands a jab to the head.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatu is just out of range.
Fatu blocks a leg kick.
Fatu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
Fatu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ware.
Fatu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ware off the cage and back into range.
Ware takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Ware.
Fatu throws a right and a left that Ware avoids nicely.
Ware throws a head kick but Fatu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Fatu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu sizes up Ware with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ware scores with a jab to the head.
Ware throws a looping overhand right but Fatu ducks down to avoid it.
Ware misses with a body shot
and Fatu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
As Ware backs off Fatu throws a huge counter combo but Ware manages to avoid it all.
Ware has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ware there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ware scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
B A Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a hook but Ware avoids it easily.
Ware looks for the body kick but Fatu saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Ware. Beautiful body shot.
Fatu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fatu misses with the combination.
Ware throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fatu on the side of the head.
Fatu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ware misses the body punch
and Fatu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ware misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Fatu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaimaa Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatu lands with a good body shot.
Ware lands a jab to the nose.
Fatu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu looks to land a right hand but Ware moved out of range.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Fatu.
Fatu throws a chopping leg kick but Ware manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vaimaa Fatu.
I think Ware 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... B A Ware!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ya kuplu tebe dom. Serlal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat . 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
32 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbermat Serlal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sobolev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Serlal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobolev, which made it look bad.
A big left from Sobolev misses.
Sobolev cracks Serlal with an open hand slap.
Sobolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serlal lands a slapping body shot.
Sobolev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Serlal counters with a shoot takedown. Sobolev fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serlal is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobolev has wrist control.
Serlal tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobolev is retaining full guard.
Serlal being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serlal postures up in Sobolev's guard and throws a big left but Sobolev blocks it.
Sobolev keeping full guard, as Serlal tries to pass.
Sobolev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Serlal wants to pass the guard but Sobolev is keeping the position.
Serlal is looking to advance position but Sobolev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serlal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobolev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Serlal?
Sobolev lands a couple of good shots and Serlal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sobolev scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Serlal is looking for a way out.
Serlal is trying to break free.
Sobolev is trying to stick to Serlal's back but Serlal is turning into Sobolev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sobolev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Serlal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolev trying to keep a closed guard but Serlal is proving a slippery customer.
Sobolev is adopting a defensive guard.
Serlal stopping the sweep attempt from Sobolev.
Serlal is looking to pass into half guard but Sobolev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sobolev is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobolev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Serlal pulls Sobolev in close to his closed guard and prevents Sobolev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serlal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing that Sobolev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Serlal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobolev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serlal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serlal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobolev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Serlal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobolev connects with a couple of short punches.
Serlal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sobolev can't keep his opponent in guard - Serlal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sobolev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serlal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sobolev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobolev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobolev controlling Serlal's posture.
Sobolev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serlal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serlal is looking to pass into half guard but Sobolev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sobolev is in guard.
Sobolev postures up.
Sobolev works over Serlal with some ground and pound from guard.
Serlal is controlling Sobolev's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Sobolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serlal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobolev lands a really nice looking cross but Serlal seems unphased.
Sobolev shoots for a takedown but Serlal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Serlal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Serlal defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Serlal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sobolev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobolev wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobolev goes for a double leg but Serlal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Serlal continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serlal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobolev on the side of the head.
Sobolev fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serlal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serlal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Serlal to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a takedown. Serlal tries to sprawl out of it but Sobolev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serlal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobolev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sobolev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serlal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobolev somewhat.
Serlal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Serlal defends it nicely.
Serlal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sobolev tries to move into range but Serlal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev shoots in but Serlal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Serlal lands with a straight right. Sobolev didn't see that one coming.
Serlal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sobolev sprawling to the canvas! Sobolev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Serlal finish him?!
Sobolev is rocked!
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!
Serlal ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sobolev's jaw. Sobolev's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Serlal does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zbermat Serlal!
Zbermat Serlal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Potz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
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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
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Potz !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potz throws a right hand that Yuber ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuber also avoids with ease.
Yuber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potz rushes Yuber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuber looking for a takedown.
Potz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Potz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yuber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Potz to the mat. Potz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Potz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Potz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuber is fighting to break Potz 's control of his arms but Potz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yuber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Potz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yuber, into his guard.
Yuber being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potz trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Yuber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Potz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Potz stopping the sweep attempt from Yuber.
Yuber working a defensive guard here.
Yuber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potz preventing the sweep.
Yuber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuber is looking for a triangle but Potz pushes his legs off easily.
Yuber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yuber controls Potz momentarily but Potz frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Potz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potz is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuber working a defensive guard here.
Yuber is really struggling to control Potz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Yuber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Potz misses.
Potz takes the fight into the clinch.
Potz is pressed up against the cage. Yuber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potz down to the mat. Potz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Potz .
Yuber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Craig Potz has been cut.
Yuber drops Potz with a beautiful combination! Potz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yuber is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Yuber with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Potz misses.
Yuber sends Potz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yuber is motioning to the referee to let Potz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Craig Potz 's cut even more.
Yuber wants to clinch up but Potz keeps it at a distance.
Yuber is looking to clinch but Potz is avoiding it.
Potz throws a hook to the side of Yuber's head but Yuber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potz lands with a shot to the body.
Yuber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potz .
Potz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potz takes a swing at Yuber's ribcage but misses.
Ivan Yuber is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Potz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuber circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Potz does no damage.
Potz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Potz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yuber lands a big right hand that sends Potz crashing to the mat! Yuber stays standing though and waves Potz back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Potz misses its intended target.
Yuber has his takedown stuffed
and Potz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Potz misses the target.
Yuber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Potz avoiding damage as Yuber throws knees to the body.
Yuber manages to break the clinch.
Potz lands a right hook to the body.
Potz throws a hook but Yuber avoids it easily.
Potz gets tackled into the cage by Yuber. Yuber maintains the clinch.
Potz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber prevents a body shot from Potz .
Potz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuber's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Potz fails to land.
Yuber gets control of Potz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yuber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yuber trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Potz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yuber controlling Potz 's posture.
Yuber trying to keep a closed guard but Potz is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Yuber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yuber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potz can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yuber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Craig Potz 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Potz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Craig Potz 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Potz 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Yuber!
Ivan Yuber retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Yuber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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