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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Kendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arshavin has chosen The Arsenal Mastermind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Kendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arshavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kendo shoots in and drives through. Arshavin sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arshavin.
Kendo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrei Arshavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arshavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kendo.
Arshavin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Arshavin.
Arshavin misses with a wild combination.
Kendo shoots in and drives through. Arshavin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Kendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arshavin tries to avoid it but Kendo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arshavin to the ground. Arshavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kendo tries for a takedown but Arshavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arshavin leaves Kendo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arshavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arshavin.
Kendo tries a head kick but it misses.
Arshavin rushes Kendo and presses him up against the cage.
Kendo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kendo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arshavin sprawls well. Arshavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kendo gets slowly back to his feet.
Arshavin lands a slapping body shot.
Kendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arshavin defends it nicely.
Kendo shoots in and drives through. Arshavin sprawls well.
No joy there for Arshavin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arshavin throws a right and a left that Kendo avoids nicely.
Kendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arshavin throws a right and a left that Kendo avoids nicely.
Arshavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kendo feints and as Arshavin raises his hands in defense, Kendo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arshavin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kendo throws a strike but Arshavin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kendo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arshavin pushes Kendo off looking to stand but Kendo dives back in and keeps control.
Kendo wants to free his trapped foot but Arshavin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kendo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arshavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kendo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kendo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arshavin pushes Kendo off looking to stand but Kendo dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Kendo is looking for a kimura but Arshavin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kendo to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arshavin swinging wildly here.
Kendo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arshavin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kendo somewhat.
Kendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arshavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arshavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kendo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arshavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kendo.
Arshavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arshavin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arshavin looks to land a combination but Kendo avoids it well.
Arshavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Arshavin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kendo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arshavin swivels and escapes.
Arshavin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kendo fails with a takedown attempt.
Arshavin misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Arshavin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arshavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Arshavin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mo Kendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kendo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kendo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arshavin is trying to buck Kendo off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kendo is looking to take a break and control but Arshavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Kendo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kendo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kendo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arshavin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kendo's guard! Nice work there by Arshavin!
Arshavin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kendo is proving hard to escape from.
That's two 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.
Kendo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arshavin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arshavin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kendo working a defensive guard here.
Arshavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arshavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kendo trying to keep a closed guard but Arshavin is proving a slippery customer.
Kendo looking for a guillotine here but Arshavin defends easily.
Arshavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Kendo controls Arshavin momentarily but Arshavin frees himself.
Kendo has a closed guard, preventing Arshavin from standing up.
Kendo controls Arshavin momentarily but Arshavin frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kendo is striking but Arshavin is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Kendo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kendo looks for a takedown but Arshavin sprawls well.
Arshavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kendo doesn't seem bothered though.
Arshavin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kendo rather than just go for the knockout.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kendo. Kendo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kendo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arshavin pinned against the cage. Arshavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Kendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kendo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arshavin circles away.
Arshavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arshavin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kendo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arshavin lands a jab to Kendo's midsection.
Arshavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arshavin cracks a nice hook into Kendo's ribs.
Arshavin misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Arshavin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arshavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arshavin digs a good body shot into Kendo's ribs.
Kendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arshavin defends it nicely.
Arshavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrei Arshavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kendo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arshavin misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arshavin. Kendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arshavin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kendo backs up against the cage.
Arshavin punishes Kendo's body with a nice straight punch.
Arshavin scores with a three punch combo!
Arshavin throws a series of punches but Kendo moves out of range.
Kendo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arshavin misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Arshavin misses.
Arshavin lands a jab to Kendo's midsection.
Arshavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kendo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arshavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kendo manages to avoid it.
Arshavin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kendo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arshavin.
Kendo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arshavin wants to get back to his feet.
Arshavin is refusing to be controlled, as Kendo sits in half guard.
Arshavin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kendo.
Kendo tries for a kimura but Arshavin is defending well.
Arshavin prevents Kendo from moving into mount.
Arshavin is trying to buck Kendo off.
Kendo swings around for an armbar but Arshavin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kendo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kendo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arshavin is one step ahead there.
Kendo has his foot on Arshavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arshavin works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arshavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arshavin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Arshavin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanPierre Kusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusela is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paradise Lost - Small Town Boy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piston Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JeanPierre Kusela!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Honda.
Honda moves in looking to clinch but Kusela pushes him off.
Kusela gets the takedown into side control.
Kusela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Honda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Honda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kusela has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Honda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kusela.
Kusela is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusela is staying tight to Honda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda is pushing Kusela's head away, looking to escape. Kusela manages to hold on to the position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Honda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kusela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kusela scores a takedown into full mount!
Kusela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honda is looking to escape.
Honda really wants to buck Kusela off and get back to his feet.
Kusela scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Honda wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kusela is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Honda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kusela lands a big shot there that rocks Honda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kusela throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kusela thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusela won't let Honda get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kusela sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kusela tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kusela's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Honda is trying to stand.
Kusela with a couple of short strikes.
Honda is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Honda trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kusela looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusela is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kusela has control of Honda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Honda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Honda bucks Kusela off and manages to get back to his feet!
Honda forces Kusela back against the cage and clinches.
Honda stops a takedown attempt from Kusela.
Honda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kusela.
Honda manages to break the clinch.
Kusela gets the takedown into side control.
Honda is pushing Kusela's head away, looking to escape. Kusela manages to hold on to the position though.
Kusela is looking to take a break and control but Honda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusela is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Honda is pushing Kusela's head away, looking to escape. Kusela manages to hold on to the position though.
Kusela trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Honda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kusela looks to throw the jab but Honda is out of range.
Kusela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Honda can pounce on him.
Piston Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanPierre Kusela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Honda slaps away a takedown attempt from Kusela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kusela shoots in for a takedown but Honda shows good takedown defense.
Honda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kusela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Honda tries to clinch but Kusela is having none of it.
Honda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda misses with a looping right.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Kusela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kusela swings for the body but Honda moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda tries a low kick but Kusela avoids it.
Kusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda manages to avoid it.
Honda throws a leg kick but Kusela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kusela lands a nice looking body shot.
Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanPierre Kusela.
Honda throws a push kick but Kusela slaps the foot to one side.
Honda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kusela counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Honda keeping full guard, as Kusela tries to pass.
Honda pushes Kusela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Honda tries to clinch up.
Piston Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusela ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Honda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kusela decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honda's guard.
Kusela stops Honda from standing up.
Kusela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
JeanPierre Kusela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kusela thows a big elbow that misses.
Kusela looking to pass the guard.
Kusela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda is looking to stand up but Kusela isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Kusela from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Honda misses with a low kick.
Kusela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Honda is fending him off so far but Kusela persists. Nope, Honda circles away and we're back to standing.
Kusela lands with an overhand left.
Honda doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusela circles away.
Kusela connects with a body shot.
Honda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kusela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Honda wants to get back to his feet.
Kusela trying to pass the guard but Honda defending well.
Kusela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusela 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.
Kusela stops Honda from getting back to his feet.
Kusela trying to pass the guard but Honda defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusela throws a body punch but Honda moves out of range.
Kusela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kusela scores with a decent looking hook.
Kusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda looks to throw a body kick
and Kusela decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honda's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda wants to get back to his feet but Kusela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanPierre Kusela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Honda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kusela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kusela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Honda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kusela is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Honda rather than just go for the knockout.
Kusela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Honda has closed the distance and engaged Kusela in a clinch.
Kusela has hold of one of Honda's legs. Honda is fighting the takedown attempt but Kusela gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kusela wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Kusela won't allow Honda to get back to his feet.
Kusela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kusela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honda wants to stand but Kusela is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kusela tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda is retaining full guard.
Kusela is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honda throws a leg kick but Kusela moved away.
Honda tries to score with a low kick but Kusela moves his leg out of the way.
Honda misses with a low kick.
Honda leaves Kusela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kusela just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda misses with a leg kick.
Honda takes the fight into the clinch.
Honda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kusela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Honda tries to stall but Kusela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Honda lands a nice knee to the body.
Kusela drops down looking for an ankle pick but Honda pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to de liver by Kusela. Beautiful body shot.
Honda misses with a head kick.
Honda scores with a leg kick.
Honda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Honda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kusela is out of range and Honda settles back down.
Honda looks to clinch
and Kusela counters with a right hand to the body.
Kusela misses with a hook. Honda ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JeanPierre Kusela.
Good exchange - Kusela coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Honda.
Honda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kusela counters with a nice body shot.
JeanPierre Kusela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Honda throws a chopping leg kick but Kusela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Honda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Honda misses.
Honda tries to clinch up
and Kusela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kusela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Honda wants to get back to his feet but Kusela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Honda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kusela controls the pace.
Piston Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Honda throws a leg kick but Kusela sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
JeanPierre Kusela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kusela winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JeanPierre Kusela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JARED HART (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JARED HART!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
HART is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradshaw is controlling him.
HART will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradshaw trying to control but HART is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw slips nicely into half guard.
Bradshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and HART defends it well.
HART wants to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw tries to pass to full mount but HART defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw works his way into side control.
HART tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
HART defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bradshaw lands a shot to the body.
HART controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bradshaw is looking for the choke from the back position but HART is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HART covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bradshaw scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bradshaw working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. HART is doing well to defend. Bradshaw seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! HART is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Bradshaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filthy McNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Killed the Pirates. McNasty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Burn it to the ground-Nickelback kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filthy McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
Filthy McNasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNasty is defended easily by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNasty swivels and escapes.
McNasty misses with a two punch combination.
McNasty moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McNasty lands a jab to the nose.
McNasty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broadfoot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McNasty looking for submissions off his back.
McNasty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Broadfoot pulls his head out easily.
Broadfoot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Broadfoot working over McNasty with some ground and pound. McNasty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McNasty taking some punishment here, with Broadfoot in his half guard.
Broadfoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNasty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Broadfoot thows a huge punch but McNasty dodges it nicely.
McNasty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broadfoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broadfoot's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty is hanging on to Broadfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Broadfoot trying to control but not successfully.
Broadfoot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McNasty scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Broadfoot?
McNasty is working for a guillotine from mount but Broadfoot frees his head quite easily.
McNasty unloading with bombs!
McNasty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Broadfoot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McNasty looks gassed!
McNasty working away.
McNasty throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Broadfoot is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Broadfoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot tries to buck McNasty off but McNasty is having none of it.
McNasty tries to score with some ground and pound. Broadfoot controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broadfoot fails to land the takedown.
McNasty lands a head kick. Broadfoot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McNasty misses with the combination.
McNasty has a takedown stuffed.
Peregrin Broadfoot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filthy McNasty.
A telegraphed right hand from Broadfoot misses the target.
Broadfoot feints and as McNasty raises his hands in defense, Broadfoot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McNasty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Broadfoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Broadfoot works over McNasty with some ground and pound from guard.
Broadfoot cracks McNasty with a solid left hand.
Broadfoot working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadfoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broadfoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Broadfoot is pushing down on McNasty's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNasty is fighting to maintain full guard but Broadfoot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Broadfoot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McNasty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McNasty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Broadfoot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McNasty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McNasty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Broadfoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McNasty taking some punishment here, with Broadfoot in his half guard.
Broadfoot 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.
Broadfoot wants to control but McNasty is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McNasty is looking for a triangle but Broadfoot pushes his legs off easily.
Broadfoot lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Broadfoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Broadfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McNasty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Broadfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Broadfoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broadfoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Broadfoot with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadfoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Broadfoot preventing the sweep.
McNasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadfoot defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Broadfoot scores with a takedown into McNasty's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNasty 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.
McNasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadfoot defends it easily.
McNasty is looking for a triangle but Broadfoot pushes his legs off easily.
Broadfoot cracks McNasty with a solid left hand.
Broadfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Broadfoot lands a couple of elbows.
McNasty is breathing heavily.
Broadfoot is working McNasty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Broadfoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNasty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broadfoot has managed to get both his arms back between McNasty's legs - danger averted.
Broadfoot connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot stands up over McNasty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McNasty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broadfoot is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Broadfoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Broadfoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Broadfoot distracts McNasty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Broadfoot lands a couple of elbows.
McNasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadfoot defends it easily.
Broadfoot chips away with some ground and pound.
McNasty working for a triangle but Broadfoot defends it easily.
McNasty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is in close to McNasty's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Broadfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Broadfoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Broadfoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Broadfoot working some strikes from top position.
Broadfoot drops back looking for a leg! McNasty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNasty manages to kick Broadfoot off! Broadfoot jumps back into McNasty's guard.
Broadfoot connects with a couple of short punches.
Broadfoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Broadfoot wants to control from the top but McNasty keeps moving.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty has his foot on Broadfoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadfoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadfoot landing some decent shots from guard.
Broadfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Broadfoot lands a couple of digs.
Broadfoot stopping the sweep attempt from McNasty.
McNasty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Broadfoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McNasty's head.
Broadfoot cracks McNasty with a solid left hand.
Peregrin Broadfoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broadfoot scores a takedown into full mount!
McNasty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Broadfoot lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McNasty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broadfoot looking to finish McNasty with some ground and pound. This is bad for McNasty!
McNasty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot wants to finish this one by submission but McNasty is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Broadfoot.
McNasty is trying desperately to improve position.
Broadfoot unloading with bombs!
Broadfoot landing shots from mount.
Broadfoot with the ground and pound from mount.
McNasty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Broadfoot shoots in but McNasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Broadfoot has a takedown stuffed.
McNasty staying out of range there.
McNasty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Broadfoot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McNasty's guard now.
McNasty working for a triangle but Broadfoot defends it easily.
McNasty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNasty has momentary wrist control but Broadfoot slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadfoot defends it easily.
Broadfoot lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot stopping the sweep attempt from McNasty.
Broadfoot cracks McNasty with a solid left hand.
McNasty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadfoot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McNasty's head.
Broadfoot pushing down on McNasty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Broadfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broadfoot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McNasty is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome To Jamrock. 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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23
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
153 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cal Gehrig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gehrig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gehrig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gehrig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harper misses with a body kick.
Harper feints and then cracks Gehrig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gehrig down.
Gehrig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harper blocks a low kick nicely.
Gehrig lands a jab to the head.
Gehrig misses with a kick to the body
and Harper counters with a big head kick but Gehrig shrugs it off.
Gehrig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cal Gehrig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gehrig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gehrig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harper throws the kick towards the body but Gehrig avoids it.
Gehrig misses with a kick to the body
and Harper counters with a low kick, right behind Gehrig 's knee.
Gehrig throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Harper throws a head kick that misses.
Harper throws a leg kick
and Gehrig counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harper.
Harper throws a leg kick which misses Gehrig's front leg but catches the back leg as Gehrig tries to avoid it.
Gehrig looks gassed!
Harper thumps Gehrig with a low kick.
Gehrig misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harper scoring well with a low kick there.
Harper scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gehrig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gehrig scores with a three punch combo!
Gehrig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Harper.
Harper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harper.
Harper keeps Gehrig at a distance using the push kick.
Harper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harper throws a head kick that misses.
Gehrig misses with a kick to the body
and Harper counters with a big head kick but Gehrig shrugs it off.
Harper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gehrig's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Harper.
Harper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt.
Harper throws a head kick but Gehrig moves out of range.
Harper rushes Gehrig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harper has Gehrig pressed against the cage, preventing Gehrig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
Harper keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gehrig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Harper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gehrig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gehrig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehrig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gehrig is rocked!
Gehrig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gehrig is still on wobbly legs! Can Harper finish him?
Harper misses with a knee strike.
Harper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harper throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harper with a knee to the head.
Harper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harper with a knee to the head.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Gehrig is blocking nicely.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Gehrig blocks it.
Harper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig wants to break free but Harper has control.
Harper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whack! Harper lands a heavy head kick that drops Gehrig. The ref tackles Harper to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gehrig was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ben Harper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanom Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa has chosen Advanced Training! from the movie Kick Boxer as his entrance music. Tanom Jaa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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136 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanom Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa lands a head kick. Herzog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Herzog steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaa. That one must have hurt.
Herzog rushes Jaa and presses him up against the cage.
Herzog blocks an elbow strike from Jaa.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Jaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Jaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Herzog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Herzog blocks it.
Jaa lands an elbow just above Herzog 's eye.
Jaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Herzog avoids the damage to the body.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Herzog in his tracks for a moment.
Jaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herzog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Herzog managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
Herzog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa tries to clinch
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control.
Herzog is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaa is defending well.
Herzog wants to control but Jaa is keeping him busy.
Jaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Herzog.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaa gets back to half guard.
Herzog looks to land a strike but Jaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Jaa in his guard.
Herzog wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Herzog is looking to sweep but instead, Jaa has passed into half guard.
Herzog is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaa wants to pass the guard but Herzog is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herzog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaa won't allow Herzog to sweep him here.
Jaa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog controlling Jaa's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaa looking to pass the guard.
Herzog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaa has passed into half guard!
Herzog wants to get back to full guard but Jaa has passed into side control.
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 Viktor Herzog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaa swinging wildly here.
Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaa.
A jab from Jaa misses.
Tanom Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa throws a body punch but Herzog moves out of range.
Jaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaa tries to clinch up
and Herzog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herzog.
Herzog thows a big elbow that misses.
Herzog trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herzog, into his guard.
Herzog 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.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herzog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaa defends well.
Jaa preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herzog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herzog 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.
Jaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herzog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herzog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herzog.
Jaa wants to clinch but Herzog slips to the side
and Herzog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jaa's guard now.
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herzog trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Jaa keeping full guard, as Herzog tries to pass.
Jaa pulls Herzog in close to his closed guard and prevents Herzog from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Jaa in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing Jaa from controlling successfully.
Herzog looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Herzog 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!
Jaa wants to clinch but Herzog slips to the side
and Herzog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jaa's guard now.
Herzog advances position into side control!
Jaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herzog wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Herzog landing a few strikes.
Jaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog.
Herzog is looking to pass Jaa's guard but actually Jaa recovers to full guard.
Jaa is pulling down on Herzog's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog being controlled here momentarily.
Viktor Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Herzog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Herzog postures up in Jaa's guard and throws a big left but Jaa blocks it.
Tanom Jaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaa trying to control the position.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herzog scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herzog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Jaa trying to control the position.
Jaa is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaa working a defensive guard but Herzog manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jaa parries the strikes from Herzog easily there. Herzog is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jaa to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaa thumps Herzog with a low kick.
Jaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaa lands with a shot to the body.
Tanom Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Herzog moves out of range as Jaa throws a body kick.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa tries a low kick but Herzog avoids it.
Jaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaa darts in trying to clinch
and Herzog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaa thinking.
Herzog instigates a clinch.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Herzog blocks it.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herzog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Herzog avoids the damage to the body.
Herzog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Herzog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herzog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaa cracks Herzog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Herzog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herzog, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Herzog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis comes to the cage accompanied by And Then Comes Jason. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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216 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeleanenkis shoots in and bounces Liddell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liddell wriggles free and stands up.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emeleanenkis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emeleanenkis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emeleanenkis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feder Emeleanenkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emeleanenkis is breathing heavily.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Emeleanenkis avoids it well.
Liddell throws the left hand but Emeleanenkis avoids the punch easily.
Liddell throws a shot from downtown. Emeleanenkis moves away and avoids it.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two 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.
Liddell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emeleanenkis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
Emeleanenkis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emeleanenkis throws a sloppy body shot
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Emeleanenkis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emeleanenkis tries for a takedown but Liddell circles away easily
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emeleanenkis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell works over Emeleanenkis's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liddell punishes Emeleanenkis's body with a nice straight punch.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Liddell throws out a powerful jab.
Emeleanenkis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liddell lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell lands a head shot.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to de liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
Emeleanenkis blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.
Emeleanenkis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liddell throws a right hand that Emeleanenkis ducks under and follows up with a left that Emeleanenkis also avoids with ease.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Emeleanenkis avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emeleanenkis avoids the head kick by Liddell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
Emeleanenkis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liddell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Emeleanenkis thows a body shot but no joy.
Chuck Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liddell scores with a push kick.
Liddell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell throws an overhand right that lands on Emeleanenkis's shoulder, as Emeleanenkis tries to avoid the shot.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emeleanenkis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liddell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emeleanenkis fails with the takedown
and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Emeleanenkis is just out of range.
Emeleanenkis fails with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Emeleanenkis will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feder Emeleanenkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Liddell. That snapped Emeleanenkis's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Emeleanenkis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emeleanenkis.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Liddell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Liddell dips to his left and cracks Emeleanenkis with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emeleanenkis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liddell throws out the jab.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Emeleanenkis seems unphased.
Liddell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
Liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell throws the kick towards the body but Emeleanenkis avoids it.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Emeleanenkis avoids it well.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emeleanenkis with a poor takedown
and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emeleanenkis walks into a stiff left hand from Liddell.
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Emeleanenkis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Emeleanenkis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liddell cracks Emeleanenkis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Emeleanenkis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liddell drops Emeleanenkis with a beautiful combination! Emeleanenkis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liddell is looking for the KO!
Emeleanenkis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Oh Emeleanenkis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emeleanenkis seems to have got his legs back now.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Emeleanenkis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell feints and then cracks Emeleanenkis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emeleanenkis down.
Liddell throws out a powerful jab.
Emeleanenkis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell lands a left and a right that send Emeleanenkis crashing to the mat, dazed. Liddell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Good exchange - Liddell coming out on top.
Liddell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Liddell as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emeleanenkis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emeleanenkis takes one on the button.
Emeleanenkis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Liddell.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emeleanenkis has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Emeleanenkis moves out of range easily.
Emeleanenkis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emeleanenkis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emeleanenkis avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emeleanenkis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddell throws a hook but Emeleanenkis avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a kick to the body.
Emeleanenkis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emeleanenkis fails with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Emeleanenkis backing up. Emeleanenkis nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emeleanenkis.
Liddell throws a head kick but Emeleanenkis moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emeleanenkis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liddell.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Emeleanenkis avoids them all with ease.
Feder Emeleanenkis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emeleanenkis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grand Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Kreator - Extreme Aggressions as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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192 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Flash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Flash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson feints a jab and as Flash dips his head, Thompson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Flash right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Flash falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thompson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Nog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Little Nog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
Atom lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Atom.
Nog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atom's elbow.
Nog lands a right hand.
Atom blocks a body shot from Nog.
Atom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atom receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Atom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Atom.
Knees to the body from Atom.
Nog is breathing heavily.
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!
Come on Atom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atom continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nog tries a body shot but Atom blocks it.
Atom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atom works on Nog's body with a couple of short punches.
Atom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Atom cracks Nog with a nice body shot.
Atom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Atom.
Atom pushes Nog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Atom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Atom fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Atom with good strikes from the mount here!
Atom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nog hang on?
Nog is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Atom.
Nog taking shots to the head.
Atom dominating with strikes here.
Nog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atom looking to finish Nog with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nog!
BOOM! Atom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Atom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nog looks a forlorn figure.
Atom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nog's face.
Atom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nog looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atom tries to control but Nog wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Atom.
Nog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Atom lands a big elbow.
Atom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Atom lands a nice shot to the head.
Nog tries to hold on but Atom pushes him away.
Atom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Atom trying to control but Nog is having none of it.
Nog is trying desperately to improve position.
Atom with good strikes from the mount here!
Atom lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Atom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Atom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nog bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Atom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Atom looking to control.
Atom wants to sweep here but Nog controlling him for the moment.
Nog forces his way into half guard.
Nog prevents Atom from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Atom is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Nog!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flave comes to the cage accompanied by Momma said Tap you Out. Jose Alberto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Alberto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flave lands the left hand.
Alberto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flave.
Alberto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flave punishes Alberto's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Alberto misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Alberto scores with a four punch combination!
Alberto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flave lands a nice hook to Alberto's body. Alberto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alberto.
Alberto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flave.
Flave misses with a looping right.
Flave throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alberto on the side of the head.
Alberto misses with a combination
and Flave makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flave scores with a nice right hand.
Flave works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flave scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alberto doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flave misses the jab.
Flava Flave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Flave as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave misses with an uppercut. Alberto saw that one coming.
Alberto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flave.
Flave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flave misses with a looping left.
Flave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alberto.
Alberto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alberto circles away quickly and effectively.
Flave jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flave throws a jab but it's blocked by Alberto.
Flave lunges at Alberto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alberto's hand.
Alberto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alberto thinking.
Alberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alberto misses with a double jab
and Flave counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flave getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flave connects with a body shot.
Flave just misses with a punch to the body.
Flave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flave counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flave connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alberto momentarily.
Flave just misses with a punch to the body.
Flave swings for the body but Alberto moves out of range.
No joy there for Alberto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flave lands a jab to Alberto's midsection.
Alberto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flave connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flave catches Alberto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flave lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alberto was well out of range. Poor timing from Flave.
Flave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flave is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flave throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alberto looks gassed!
Flave throws a good cross that connects.
Flave catches Alberto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Flave.
Alberto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto misses with a double jab
and Alberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flave lands with a shot to the body.
Alberto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flave connects with the punch.
Flave fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alberto on the side of the head.
Alberto is rocked!
Flave walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Alberto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Flave swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Alberto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flava Flave!
Flava Flave is the new super heavyweight champion!
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