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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemlock's entrance music is Champagneros. A fine choice. The key to victory for Biff Hemlock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta has Hemlock up against the cage in a clinch.
Hemlock avoiding damage as Huerta throws knees to the body.
Huerta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huerta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hemlock's face.
Huerta misses with a knee strike.
Hemlock is looking to break free of the clinch but Huerta has double underhooks.
Huerta connects with a knee to the head.
Hemlock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemlock circles away.
Hemlock tries to score with a low kick but Huerta moves his leg out of the way.
Hemlock looks to land a left hand but Huerta moved out of range nicely.
Huerta blocks a jab.
Hemlock throws an overhand right that lands on Huerta's shoulder, as Huerta tries to avoid the shot.
Biff Hemlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt.
Huerta rushes Hemlock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hemlock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huerta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but Hemlock blocks it.
Huerta lands an elbow that stopped Hemlock in his tracks for a moment.
Huerta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemlock's efforts to push away.
Huerta trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hemlock managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.
Hemlock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but Hemlock blocks it.
Huerta takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Hemlock is leaning against Huerta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hemlock takes an elbow to the temple.
Huerta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hemlock wants to break free but Huerta has control.
Hemlock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huerta backwards.
Huerta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huerta looks gassed!
Hemlock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huerta tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemlock avoids the damage to the body.
Huerta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huerta lands an elbow just above Hemlock 's eye.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huerta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huerta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock avoids the elbow strike from Huerta, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Huerta.
Hemlock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huerta backwards.
Huerta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hemlock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemlock.
Huerta takes a shot to the head.
Come on Hemlock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hemlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hemlock wants to get back to striking at distance but Huerta won't allow it.
Hemlock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huerta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huerta tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemlock avoids the damage to the body.
Huerta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hemlock has Huerta pressed against the cage.
Hemlock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hemlock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huerta did well to prevent Hemlock getting side control.
Hemlock lands with a punch from half guard.
Hemlock is trying to work for a kimura but Huerta is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock is looking to take a break and control but Huerta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemlock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huerta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Huerta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hemlock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Huerta is trying desperately to improve position.
Huerta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hemlock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Huerta is trying to escape the mount.
Hemlock dominating with strikes here.
Huerta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Huerta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huerta wants to hold on but Hemlock pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Hemlock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Huerta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hemlock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huerta.
Huerta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huerta dives in and grabs Hemlock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hemlock pushes down on Huerta's head and hops out.
Hemlock swings for the body but Huerta moves out of range.
Huerta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Huerta as Hemlock shoots in.
Huerta is looking to clinch but Hemlock is avoiding it.
Biff Hemlock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huerta is looking to clinch but Hemlock is avoiding it.
Hemlock lands a high kick!
Huerta wants to clinch.
Huerta tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Hemlock.
A jab lands there for Hemlock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hemlock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Max Huerta's cut even more.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huerta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huerta bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Huerta tries to clinch up.
Hemlock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huerta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hemlock lands a head kick. Huerta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huerta moves into the clinch successfully.
Huerta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hemlock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hemlock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hemlock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Huerta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huerta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huerta gets to his feet - Hemlock follows without any prompting.
Hemlock throws a right hand that Huerta ducks under and follows up with a left that Huerta also avoids with ease.
Huerta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hemlock tries to sprawl out of it but Huerta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hemlock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biff Hemlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Huerta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Max Huerta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hemlock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huerta.
Huerta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Max Huerta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Huerta dodges the punch combination from Hemlock.
Hemlock misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Huerta with that takedown attempt.
Huerta shoots in for a double leg but Hemlock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huerta shoots for a takedown but Hemlock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hemlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hemlock has a takedown stuffed.
Huerta slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemlock circles away.
Hemlock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemlock throws a lazy right hand but Huerta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biff Hemlock is winning the standup battle so far.
Huerta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hemlock swats away the attempt to clinch by Huerta.
Huerta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hemlock avoids it really well and circles away.
Hemlock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huerta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huerta closes the distance and clinches.
Huerta is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hemlock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Huerta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta scores with a knee to the head.
Huerta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hemlock blocks it with crossed arms.
Hemlock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hemlock has Huerta pushed against the cage.
Hemlock has had enough of the clinch but Huerta keeps him there for the moment.
Huerta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huerta keeps control of Hemlock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huerta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hemlock's efforts to push away.
Hemlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but Hemlock blocks with his arms.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hemlock taking a breather.
Hemlock is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Hemlock managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.
Hemlock tries for a takedown but Huerta manages to get underhooks.
Hemlock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hemlock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Hemlock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Huerta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huerta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hemlock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hemlock lands a jab to the nose.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Huerta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biff Hemlock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pop Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Grecosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pop Jonesy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pentti Grecosaurus's chin.
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210 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pop Jonesy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Grecosaurus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonesy throws a hook but Grecosaurus blocks it.
Grecosaurus has managed to clinch.
Grecosaurus avoiding damage.
Grecosaurus wants a takedown.
Jonesy jumps guard but Grecosaurus stands there with Jonesy around his waist. Jonesy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jonesy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grecosaurus smiles and moves away.
Jonesy scores with a nice strike.
Grecosaurus darts in and clinches Jonesy up against the cage.
Jonesy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grecosaurus walks away with a smile on his face. Jonesy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pop Jonesy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonesy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonesy scores with the left hand. Grecosaurus knows he should have avoided that one.
Jonesy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grecosaurus.
It looks like Pentti Grecosaurus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grecosaurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonesy lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jonesy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jonesy lands a big uppercut and Grecosaurus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Grecosaurus looks OK. Jonesy waves Grecosaurus back to his feet!
Grecosaurus is rocked!
Horrible takedown by Grecosaurus or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonesy which made him look bad.
Grecosaurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonesy finish him?
Jonesy has his takedown stuffed
and Grecosaurus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jonesy's guard now.
Jonesy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grecosaurus manages to get himself to full guard.
Grecosaurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonesy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jonesy wants to pass the guard but Grecosaurus is keeping the position.
Jonesy trying to control but Grecosaurus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus being controlled here, momentarily.
Grecosaurus wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonesy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonesy looking to sit in guard and control but Grecosaurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grecosaurus throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jonesy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grecosaurus momentarily.
Pop Jonesy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonesy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grecosaurus moves out of range as Jonesy strikes.
Jonesy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jonesy with a jab.
Jonesy works the jab nicely.
Jonesy lands a nice hook to Grecosaurus's body. Grecosaurus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Jonesy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonesy scores with a jab to the body.
Jonesy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jonesy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jonesy dives in and grabs Grecosaurus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grecosaurus pushes down on Jonesy's head and hops out.
Jonesy connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonesy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grecosaurus ducks right into an uppercut from Jonesy.
Grecosaurus shoots for a takedown but Jonesy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonesy scores with a jab to the head.
Grecosaurus dodges the punch combination from Jonesy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grecosaurus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jonesy's half guard.
Jonesy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pop Jonesy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Grecosaurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jonesy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jonesy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Grecosaurus stumbling backwards into the cage! Grecosaurus bounces back off the cage towards Jonesy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Jonesy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Jonesy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pop Jonesy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venser Soujourner (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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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Venser Soujourner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Soujourner shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Soujourner shoots in.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Felix Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venser Soujourner.
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez is trying to control. Soujourner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soujourner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzalez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soujourner wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Soujourner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soujourner is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soujourner's head.
Gonzalez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soujourner is just riding it out for now. Gonzalez eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonzalez working over Soujourner with some ground and pound. Soujourner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soujourner wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez is thwarting Soujourner's attempts to control the position.
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Soujourner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soujourner is looking to escape.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Soujourner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soujourner wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez prevents Soujourner from improving his position.
Soujourner wants to get back to his feet.
Soujourner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Soujourner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Soujourner dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Soujourner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soujourner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soujourner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Soujourner has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Soujourner postures up.
Soujourner won't let Gonzalez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Soujourner pushes him away.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Soujourner's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Soujourner maintains control.
Soujourner looking to control but Gonzalez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Soujourner trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is in a horrible position here. Soujourner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzalez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Gonzalez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soujourner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soujourner to the mat! Soujourner manages to get full guard.
Gonzalez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Soujourner is keeping the position.
Soujourner wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Soujourner is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws and elbow that misses. Soujourner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Soujourner!
Soujourner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Soujourner tries to pass.
Soujourner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzalez is trying to keep Soujourner in close.
Gonzalez pushes Soujourner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Soujourner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soujourner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soujourner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Felix Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venser Soujourner.
Gonzalez jumps into guard, dragging Soujourner to the mat.
Soujourner drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick Soujourner off! Soujourner jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
Soujourner trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soujourner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soujourner stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Soujourner slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Soujourner is controlling well.
Soujourner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soujourner is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soujourner seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Soujourner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Soujourner isn't so interested in that idea.
Soujourner slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Soujourner has control of the leg.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
Soujourner wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez wants to control but Soujourner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Soujourner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonzalez wants to control but Soujourner is having none of it.
Felix Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Soujourner maintains control.
Soujourner tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away.
Gonzalez is looking to get to half guard.
Soujourner scoring with strikes but Gonzalez is staying in there.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Soujourner's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Soujourner postures up.
Soujourner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Gonzalez dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Soujourner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soujourner lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Soujourner tries to pass.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Soujourner defends it easily.
Gonzalez 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.
Soujourner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soujourner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzalez sees it coming and defends easily.
Soujourner trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soujourner pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soujourner drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Soujourner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soujourner moves into full mount! Gonzalez won't be happy about that!
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Soujourner has a good base and remains in mount.
Soujourner lands with some strikes.
Soujourner tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soujourner is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Soujourner passes to full mount!
Soujourner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Soujourner pushes him away.
Soujourner prevents Gonzalez from getting the reversal.
Soujourner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soujourner tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away.
Soujourner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soujourner working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez is in no mood to give up.
Gonzalez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Soujourner prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Soujourner sits in half guard.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soujourner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soujourner's back!
Soujourner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Soujourner is having to fend off submission attempts from Gonzalez, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gonzalez doesn't have the hooks in though and Soujourner manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soujourner chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soujourner manages to get himself to full guard.
Soujourner keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Soujourner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez thows a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venser Soujourner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venser Soujourner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzalez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earth Quake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakes has chosen Rock Me Sexy Jesus -Jesus Himself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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226 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earth Quake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Sakes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Sakes.
Quake blocks a head kick by Sakes.
Quake throws a hook but Sakes blocks it.
Donk. Quake catches Sakes right on the button with a cross.
Quake connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quake as he jumps to the side.
Quake missing with a left hand there. Sakes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Earth Quake has been cut.
Quake looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakes is just out of range.
Quake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into Sakes's ribcage.
Quake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quake unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sakes looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake taking a breather.
Quake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quake scores with a knee to the head.
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into Sakes's ribcage.
Quake landing knees to the head.
Quake landing knees to the head.
Quake lands a knee to the head.
Quake misses with a knee strike.
Quake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakes avoids it.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake slows down the pace here.
Quake seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakes up against the cage.
Quake lands an elbow inside.
Quake leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Earth Quake.
Sakes shoots for a takedown but Quake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quake wants to clinch up but Sakes keeps it at a distance.
Sakes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quake.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakes is defended easily by Quake.
Earth Quake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sakes.
Sakes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakes blocks a jab.
Sakes defending well as Quake loads up on a big left hand.
Quake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakes counters with a three punch combo that has Quake backing up. Quake nods at Sakes to acknowledge the strikes.
Quake tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quake just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Quake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quake misses with a body shot.
Quake misses with a low kick.
Quake slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakes throws a head kick that Quake semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Quake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quake wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quake as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earth Quake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earth Quake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Quake misses.
Sakes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sakes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakes is defended easily by Quake.
A big right from Quake misses.
Quake misses with an uppercut. Sakes saw that one coming.
Sakes stalks Quake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quake's face. Quake staggers backwards, shaken.
Quake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quake throws a hook but Sakes blocks it.
Quake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Earth Quake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakes is breathing heavily.
Sakes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quake throws the kick towards the body but Sakes avoids it.
Quake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quake misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quake has a closed guard, preventing Sakes from standing up.
Sakes has gone for a leg lock! Quake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sakes's guard.
Sakes keeping full guard, as Quake tries to pass.
Sakes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quake is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quake.
Quake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakes on the ground.
Sakes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakes keeping moving, preventing Quake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quake looking to pass the guard.
Sakes keeping moving, preventing Quake from controlling successfully.
Quake wants to pass the guard but Sakes is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quake trying to control but Sakes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Earth Quake is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quake.
Sakes checks the leg kick.
Quake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quake tries to clinch
and Sakes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quake trying to control here.
Quake tries to roll over but Sakes keeps him under control.
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 Earth Quake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Earth Quake'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. This is the final round!
Quake misses with a straight left.
Sakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quake pinned against the cage. Quake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakes shoots in but Quake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakes misses with a few strikes there.
Sakes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakes walks into a left hand.
Sakes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quake misses with a wild combination.
Sakes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quake but Quake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Earth Quake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sakes.
Quake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Quake.
A head kick by Quake misses
and Sakes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakes throws a strike but Quake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakes keeping moving, preventing Quake from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quake slips nicely into half guard.
Jesus Sakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakes wants to improve his position but Quake is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sakes uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Quake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Quake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quake pushes down on Sakes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quake trying to control the action but Sakes is working from the bottom.
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.
Quake moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sakes.
Quake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sakes misses with a combination
and Quake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quake.
Earth Quake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Quake.
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into Sakes's ribcage.
Quake landing knees to the head.
Quake scores with a knee to the head.
Sakes lands with a right to the head.
Quake taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earth Quake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earth Quake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eetu Rauhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salas has chosen The Prodigy - No Good as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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25
226 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetu Rauhanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Salas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salas shoots in for a takedown but Rauhanen shows good takedown defense.
Salas tries to clinch up but Rauhanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Salas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rauhanen's waist but Rauhanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salas off to one side.
Rauhanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Salas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rauhanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salas somewhat.
Eetu Rauhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Salas.
Rauhanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rauhanen scores with a nice head shot.
Rauhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauhanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salas checks a leg kick.
Rauhanen blocks a leg kick.
Rauhanen swinging wildly here.
Rauhanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rauhanen has time to react.
Salas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rauhanen leaves Salas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rauhanen's waist but Rauhanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salas off to one side.
Eetu Rauhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauhanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rauhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salas.
Rauhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauhanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salas just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rauhanen.
Rauhanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rauhanen on the side of the head.
It looks like Eetu Rauhanen has been cut.
Rauhanen throws a nice looking combination but Salas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauhanen missing with a left hand there. Salas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rauhanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Salas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rauhanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salas fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauhanen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Salas misses
and Rauhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rauhanen is not content to let Salas control the position.
Salas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rauhanen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salas's guard! Nice work there by Rauhanen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salas controls Rauhanen momentarily but Rauhanen frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Eetu Rauhanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eetu Rauhanen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left and a right from Rauhanen both land. Nice combination.
Salas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rauhanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rauhanen cracks the inside of Salas's front leg.
Salas throws a head kick that misses.
Rauhanen misses with the combination.
Rauhanen throws a leg kick but Salas moved away.
Salas tries to clinch but Rauhanen moves away
and Rauhanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rauhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eetu Rauhanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salas lands a head kick. Rauhanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas tries to clinch
and Rauhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salas thinking.
Salas misses with a takedown attempt - Rauhanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salas darts in trying to clinch
letting Rauhanen counter with a right hand.
Rauhanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salas motions for Rauhanen to come forward. Salas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salas darts in trying to clinch
and Rauhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauhanen looks to land a combination but Salas avoids it well.
Salas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rauhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eetu Rauhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Salas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas darts in trying to clinch
and Rauhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Salas misses.
Salas wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salas is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Salas misses
and Rauhanen counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rauhanen is out of range.
Rauhanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rauhanen counters with a series of strikes. Salas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rauhanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marco Salas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salas walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salas tries for a takedown but Rauhanen circles away easily
and Rauhanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Rauhanen.
Salas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rauhanen counters with a left and a right that stings Salas.
Salas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rauhanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salas is rocked!
Salas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rauhanen swivels and escapes.
Rauhanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Salas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rauhanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rauhanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauhanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rauhanen.
Rauhanen misses with the combination.
Rauhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salas misses with a takedown attempt - Rauhanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Rauhanen.
Salas misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eetu Rauhanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eetu Rauhanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Rauhanen there.
Rauhanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salas tries to clinch up
and Rauhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauhanen throws out a leg kick but Salas moves out of range and Rauhanen only half commits.
Salas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rauhanen counters with a head kick.
Rauhanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salas.
Salas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rauhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas misses with a takedown attempt
and Salas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eetu Rauhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Salas.
Salas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rauhanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rauhanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rauhanen cracks Salas with an open hand slap.
Salas tries to clinch up
and Rauhanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rauhanen throws a nice looking combination but Salas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauhanen misses with the combination.
Rauhanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salas shoots and misses
and Salas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eetu Rauhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen lands a head kick!
Salas closes the distance but Rauhanen moves to the side
and Rauhanen counters with a series of strikes. Salas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rauhanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salas moves out of range of the leg kick from Rauhanen.
Rauhanen throws a series of punches but Salas avoids them all with ease.
Salas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rauhanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Salas's head.
Salas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rauhanen but Rauhanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rauhanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salas shoots and misses
and Rauhanen counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rauhanen counters with a two punch combo.
Rauhanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rauhanen scores with a head kick.
Salas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rauhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marco Salas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauhanen tries to bum rush Salas with a series of wild strikes but Salas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rauhanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salas can do to turn this around?
Rauhanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salas.
Rauhanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to de liver by Rauhanen. Beautiful body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rauhanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rauhanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salas's hands.
Salas misses with a combination
and Rauhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rauhanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rauhanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salas wants to clinch but Rauhanen slips to the side
and Rauhanen counters with a good low kick that Salas was not able to check.
Salas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rauhanen as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauhanen connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauhanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Rauhanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salas doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eetu Rauhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rauhanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eetu Rauhanen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonesy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CASH MONEY. Dominic Fauatea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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253 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jonesy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Fauatea !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonesy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jonesy tries to move into range but Fauatea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonesy shoots in but no luck this time.
Fauatea throws a head kick but Jonesy moves out of range.
Fauatea stuffs the takedown.
Fauatea connects with a jab.
Fauatea feints and then cracks Jonesy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jonesy down.
The fighters circling - Jonesy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fauatea lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fauatea lands a head shot.
Fauatea throws a head kick but Jonesy moves out of range.
Fauatea scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Fauatea . No joy for Jonesy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Jonesy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonesy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fauatea as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonesy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fauatea as he jumps to the side.
Jonesy is breathing heavily.
Fauatea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jonesy. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fauatea .
Fauatea jabs Jonesy right on the nose. Jonesy blinks but takes it well.
Fauatea connects with a high kick.
It looks like David Jonesy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fauatea . That's going to slow Jonesy down.
Fauatea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jonesy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fauatea .
David Jonesy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauatea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fauatea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jonesy's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonesy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fauatea . That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fauatea . That's going to slow Jonesy down.
Dominic Fauatea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fauatea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jonesy. That did some damage!
Fauatea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jonesy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fauatea sizes up Jonesy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fauatea lands a big head kick that sends Jonesy tumbling to the mat! Fauatea takes a step backwards and waves Jonesy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
An inside leg kick lands from Fauatea .
Fauatea connects with a solid leg kick.
Fauatea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fauatea .
Fauatea lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea throws a right hand that Jonesy ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonesy also avoids with ease.
Fauatea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fauatea cracks the inside of Jonesy's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fauatea .
Fauatea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fauatea lands a big head kick that sends Jonesy tumbling to the mat! Fauatea takes a step backwards and waves Jonesy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jonesy is rocked!
Fauatea clinches up with Jonesy and pushes him back against the cage.
Fauatea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fauatea drops Jonesy with a beautiful combination! Jonesy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fauatea is looking for the KO!
Oh Jonesy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fauatea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonesy seems to have got his legs back now.
Fauatea cracks a nice hook into Jonesy's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Fauatea ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dominic Fauatea !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Buck Dich. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoner's choice of entrance music: Battle Hymn. Thomas Stoner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoner tests von Herrmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from von Herrmann.
Stoner throws a body punch but von Herrmann moves out of range.
von Herrmann looks for a takedown but Stoner sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch von Herrmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but von Herrmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoner swinging wildly here.
von Herrmann shoots for a takedown but Stoner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
von Herrmann throws a series of punches but Stoner avoids them all with ease.
von Herrmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoner tries to avoid it but von Herrmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoner to the ground. Stoner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoner throws a low kick, looking for von Herrmann's leg but von Herrmann calmly moves out of range.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoner as he jumps to the side.
Stoner jabs at von Herrmann's body.
von Herrmann is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Herrmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from von Herrmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoner.
Stoner sizes up von Herrmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoner stuns von Herrmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoner throws a series of strikes that have von Herrmann backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but von Herrmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stoner misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Stoner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but von Herrmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for von Herrmann. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
von Herrmann misses with an uppercut. Stoner saw that one coming.
Stoner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoner throws a right hand that von Herrmann ducks under and follows up with a left that von Herrmann also avoids with ease.
Stoner misses with a wild combination.
von Herrmann misses with a wild body shot.
von Herrmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner misses with a two punch combination.
Stoner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down von Herrmann rather than just go for the knockout.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stoner controls von Herrmann momentarily but von Herrmann frees himself.
von Herrmann distracts Stoner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
von Herrmann throws a strike but Stoner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Herrmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
von Herrmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stoner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stoner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on von Herrmann, up you get!
Stoner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
von Herrmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoner.
von Herrmann cracks Stoner with a right hand to the side of the head.
von Herrmann throws a looping overhand right but Stoner ducks down to avoid it.
von Herrmann cracks Stoner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
von Herrmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stoner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
von Herrmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Stoner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
von Herrmann lands a nice forearm strike.
Stoner is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on von Herrmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
von Herrmann landing strikes.
Stoner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Herrmann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stoner taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stoner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but von Herrmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
von Herrmann working away.
von Herrmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
von Herrmann landing a few strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stoner dodges the ground and pound from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Herrmann throws a strike aimed at the side of Stoner's head but Stoner avoids it well.
Stoner taking a bit of punishment here - von Herrmann scoring with strikes.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound.
von Herrmann lands an elbow.
von Herrmann in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Stoner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
von Herrmann tries for a takedown but Stoner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
von Herrmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
von Herrmann misses with a low kick.
von Herrmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from von Herrmann.
Butch von Herrmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoner lands with an overhand left.
Stoner stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Stoner misses.
Stoner slips a straight right by von Herrmann.
von Herrmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by von Herrmann.
von Herrmann misses with a body shot
and Stoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas Stoner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Herrmann manages to avoid it.
von Herrmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stoner can't do much from the bottom here.
von Herrmann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stoner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann is putting a hurting on Stoner here, landing some big shots from side control.
von Herrmann lands some shots froms side control.
Stoner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but von Herrmann has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner sneaks back into half guard.
Stoner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stoner blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann working Stoner over with strikes.
Stoner is trying to get back to full guard.
Stoner is trying to stand back up but von Herrmann is controlling him
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stoner has hold of von Herrmann's hands but von Herrmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
von Herrmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
von Herrmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Stoner is blocking nicely.
von Herrmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
von Herrmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoner trying to control but von Herrmann postures up.
von Herrmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Stoner is blocking nicely.
Stoner tries to roll over but von Herrmann keeps him under control.
Butch von Herrmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
von Herrmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Herrmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
von Herrmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from von Herrmann there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stoner blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann trying to pass the guard but Stoner defending well.
von Herrmann working over Stoner with some ground and pound. Stoner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stoner is trying to stand back up but von Herrmann is controlling him
von Herrmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stoner pushes von Herrmann off looking to stand but von Herrmann dives back in and keeps control.
von Herrmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Herrmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Stoner is blocking nicely.
von Herrmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stoner is looking to escape.
von Herrmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoner defending well though.
Stoner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stoner is refusing to be controlled, as von Herrmann sits in half guard.
Stoner trying to hold on to von Herrmann's head to control him but von Herrmann postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
von Herrmann lands strikes from half guard.
Stoner blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Herrmann.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
von Herrmann swings for the body but Stoner moves out of range.
von Herrmann throws a hook but Stoner avoids it easily.
Stoner moves away from the strike by von Herrmann.
Stoner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
von Herrmann feints and as Stoner raises his hands in defense, von Herrmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stoner wants to stand and escape but von Herrmann is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Herrmann is in close to Stoner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stoner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst von Herrmann is controlling him.
von Herrmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
von Herrmann misses with the combination.
von Herrmann misses with a hook to the body
and Stoner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Butch von Herrmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoner misses with a few strikes there.
von Herrmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stoner counters with a left to the body.
Stoner misses with the combination.
Stoner throws a series of punches but von Herrmann avoids them all with ease.
Stoner throws a front kick aimed at von Herrmann's knee but von Herrmann avoids it well.
von Herrmann misses with a wild body shot.
von Herrmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stoner counters with a one-two to the body.
von Herrmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoner tries to sprawl out of it but von Herrmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
von Herrmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stoner's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Herrmann trying to control but Stoner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner wants to stand but von Herrmann is controlling the position.
von Herrmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
von Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoner looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoner, not yet.
von Herrmann connects with a couple of short punches.
von Herrmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from von Herrmann misses.
von Herrmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoner.
von Herrmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
von Herrmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoner manages to avoid it.
von Herrmann misses with a shot to the body
and Stoner counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas Stoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
von Herrmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoner defending well as von Herrmann loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
von Herrmann scores with the left hand. Stoner knows he should have avoided that one.
von Herrmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch von Herrmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Herrmann misses with a straight left.
von Herrmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but von Herrmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoner punishes von Herrmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoner - that will leave a mark!
von Herrmann throws a shot from downtown. Stoner moves away and avoids it.
Stoner scores with a one two! von Herrmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stoner fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from von Herrmann misses.
von Herrmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
von Herrmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoner misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Stoner is blocking nicely.
von Herrmann throwing shots but Stoner is blocking nicely.
Stoner has one foot on von Herrmann's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
von Herrmann misses with a series of wild punches.
von Herrmann lands a slapping body shot.
Stoner avoids a kick to the body.
von Herrmann throws a nice looking combination but Stoner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stoner misses with a two punch combination.
von Herrmann dives in and grabs Stoner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoner pushes down on von Herrmann's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Stoner both land. Nice combination.
von Herrmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
von Herrmann throws a jab when Stoner was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to de liver by von Herrmann. Beautiful body shot.
von Herrmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
von Herrmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
von Herrmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoner throws a combination that misses
enabling von Herrmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Excellent takedown into side control there by von Herrmann.
Stoner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by von Herrmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Herrmann looks up at the clock and then as Stoner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, von Herrmann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
von Herrmann cracks Stoner with a big right hand but Stoner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stoner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of von Herrmann.
von Herrmann prevents Stoner from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Stoner.
I think Stoner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Stoner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reach Disadvantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and stephen gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach Disadvantage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Disadvantage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, stephen gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disadvantage ducks under a wild hook from gerrard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Disadvantage cracks gerrard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
gerrard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Disadvantage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
gerrard throws the left hand but Disadvantage avoids the punch easily.
gerrard throws out a loose jab but Disadvantage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Disadvantage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from gerrard.
Disadvantage works the jab nicely.
gerrard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Disadvantage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Disadvantage.
gerrard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Disadvantage lands a jab.
stephen gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Disadvantage lands but gerrard takes it in his stride.
Disadvantage scores with a head kick.
gerrard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
gerrard throws the left hand but Disadvantage avoids the punch easily.
gerrard tries to move into range but Disadvantage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Disadvantage connects with the punch.
gerrard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disadvantage lets loose with a powerful body kick. gerrard will feel that in the morning.
gerrard is still on wobbly legs! Can Disadvantage finish him?
Disadvantage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from gerrard.
Disadvantage scores with a punch to the head.
Disadvantage drops gerrard with a straight right hand, right on the button! Disadvantage follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reach Disadvantage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). F comes to the cage accompanied by shortest man in world. Hogin has chosen real american as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hulk Hogin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogin throws a jab but it's blocked by F.
Hogin throws a jab but it's blocked by F.
F throws a body punch but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin misses with an uppercut.
Hogin lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Hogin blocks the leg kick.
Hogin misses the jab.
F throws a looping overhand right but Hogin ducks down to avoid it.
Hogin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by F.
Hogin misses with a series of wild punches.
F scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hogin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hogin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but F moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogin throws a looping overhand right but F ducks down to avoid it.
F avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogin throws a jab but it's blocked by F.
Hogin tries to bum rush F with a series of wild strikes but F uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hogin lands a glancing blow to the side of F's head.
Hogin takes one on the button.
Hogin misses with a two punch combination.
Hogin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogin tries to bum rush F with a series of wild strikes but F uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Hogin misses.
Hogin avoids the body shot from F.
Hogin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by F.
F slips a jab and a cross from Hogin.
Hogin looks to throw the jab but F is out of range.
F jabs at Hogin's body.
Hogin throws a right and a left that F avoids nicely.
F showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogin.
Hogin fails to land with a series of punches.
F throws a hook but Hogin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
F avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
F misses with a takedown attempt - Hogin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
F throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
F ducks right into an uppercut from Hogin.
Hogin fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogin misses the target.
A combination from Hogin does no damage.
Hogin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
F ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
F fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
F tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogin swivels and escapes.
A combination from Hogin does no damage.
F misses with a series of wild punches.
Hogin throws a hook but F avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin throws a jab when F was well out of range.
Hogin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogin 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.
Hogin lands with a nice combination. F backs away looking to recover.
F is looking to wear down Hogin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hogin falls off balance throwing a combination
and F counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogin misses with a double jab
and F counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but F moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
F shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hogin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and F pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hogin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
F working Hogin over with strikes here.
Hogin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
F lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Hulk Hogin has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
F is landing with some decent strikes but Hogin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hogin is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
F putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hogin is rocked!
F loads up with a big shot that hurts Hogin! He's pulled F in close but F has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hogin survive? More strikes from F and Hogin is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Professor F!
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