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HWP97: Hogin vs Coleman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dreiko Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Dreiko Lao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacek Piotrowski!
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, Dreiko Lao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski avoids them all with ease.
Lao misses with a series of wild punches.
Piotrowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lao tries to avoid it but Piotrowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lao to the ground. Lao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
Piotrowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Piotrowski moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
Piotrowski trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom.
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.
Lao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lao sprawls well. Lao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piotrowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piotrowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a right hand that Piotrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Piotrowski also avoids with ease.
Piotrowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Lao tries to sprawl out of it but Piotrowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacek Piotrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piotrowski dives in and grabs Lao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes down on Piotrowski's head and hops out.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.
Lao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown but Lao shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Lao misses.
That's four 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.
Piotrowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lao misses with a few strikes there.
Lao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Piotrowski.
Lao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski moves out of range.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao throws a right hand that Piotrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Piotrowski also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piotrowski closes the distance and clinches up with Lao, looking for a takedown. Piotrowski pushes Lao against the cage but Lao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Piotrowski slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
Lao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dreiko Lao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Piotrowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piotrowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown but Lao shows good takedown defense.
Lao misses with a series of wild punches.
Lao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piotrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Piotrowski slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piotrowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacek Piotrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piotrowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lao throws a right hand that Piotrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Piotrowski also avoids with ease.
Lao swinging wildly here.
Lao misses with a wild combination.
Piotrowski dives in and grabs Lao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes down on Piotrowski's head and hops out.
Piotrowski slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Piotrowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piotrowski is staying tight to Lao's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piotrowski.
Horrible takedown by Piotrowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Lao which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piotrowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lao misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Lao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lao tries to bum rush Piotrowski with a series of wild strikes but Piotrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piotrowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piotrowski has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Piotrowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lao as he avoids it easily.
Lao throws a nice looking combination but Piotrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piotrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Piotrowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lao misses with a few strikes there.
Jacek Piotrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piotrowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piotrowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dreiko Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Piotrowski dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Piotrowski shoots for a takedown but Lao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piotrowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotrowski shoots in and drives through. Lao sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacek Piotrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao throws a right hand that Piotrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Piotrowski also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Piotrowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Lao which made him look bad.
Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piotrowski slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
Lao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacek Piotrowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao tries to bum rush Piotrowski with a series of wild strikes but Piotrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Piotrowski fails with the takedown.
Lao stalks Piotrowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Piotrowski's face. Piotrowski staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Lao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piotrowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lao is fending him off so far but Piotrowski persists. Nope, Lao circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Lao.
Lao lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Lao.
Piotrowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski avoids them all with ease.
Lao misses with a two punch combination.
Piotrowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lao is fending him off so far but Piotrowski persists. Nope, Lao circles away and we're back to standing.
Lao lands a jab-cross combination.
Lao scores with a one two! Piotrowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Piotrowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
Lao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lao fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a nice looking combination but Piotrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piotrowski shoots in and drives through. Lao sprawls well.
Lao throws a right and a left that Piotrowski avoids nicely.
Lao misses with a few strikes there.
Piotrowski dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Lao throws a one two combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piotrowski shoots for a takedown but Lao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piotrowski shoots in but Lao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacek Piotrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreiko Lao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lao throws a series of punches but Piotrowski avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dreiko Lao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lao 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dreiko Lao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryan tries to circle away but Wells has him pinned against the cage.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wells is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wells.
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Taylor Ryan has been cut.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Wells has double underhooks.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wells avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wells tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Wells throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ryan is looking to control Wells's arms but Wells gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wells has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryan uses from the top position.
Wells is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wells throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Ryan looks gassed!
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Wells improves position.
Ryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wells pulls Ryan into guard.
Wells has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wells tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan wants to clinch but Wells slips to the side
and Wells counters by clinching up.
Ryan looking to slow down the pace here.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wells misses with a knee strike.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wells drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wells blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wells landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan tries to clinch
and Wells counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Wells blocks it.
Wells wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Wells looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan wants to clinch
and Wells moves into the clinch.
Ryan pulls Wells into guard.
Wells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Wells drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan!
Wells is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Wells is trying to improve his position.
Ryan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Wells can't do much from the bottom here.
Wells wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wells misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Ryan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryan rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wells gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wells.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wells has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Wells blocks with his arms.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Wells in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wells avoids a wild elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wells counters by clinching up.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Wells.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wells's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Wells managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Wells tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ryan is looking to control Wells's arms but Wells gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
Wells throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan is trying to force a seperation but Wells has the dominant position.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Wells, against the cage.
Wells has Ryan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wells pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ryan tumbling to the mat - Wells dives into Ryan's guard.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells pushes Ryan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wells counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
Wells tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan misses with a knee to the head.
Wells avoids a wild elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wells has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan is looking to control Wells's arms but Wells gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryan has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Wells with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wells tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Wells circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wells counters by clinching up.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.
Wells pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Wells avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wells darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Wells comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
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 Ken Wells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wells rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Ryan landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wells tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wells throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Wells.
Ken Wells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wells gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryan regains guard.
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!
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Wells throws a big right hand that misses.
Wells passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wells looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan tries to roll over but Wells keeps him under control.
Wells is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
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.
Wells is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wells.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wells.
Wells is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wells is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wells. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryan looks to clinch
and Wells counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wells.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Wells is fighting to break Ryan's control of his arms but Ryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wells loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wells is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top!
Wells wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
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.
Ryan trying to control but Wells is working from the bottom.
Wells wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
Taylor Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan stays in close to Wells's body and controls the position.
Wells wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Wells showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wells, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Wells!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ced ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buddy Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ced ben!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin checks a leg kick.
ben scores with a head kick.
It looks like Buddy Austin has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by ben.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ben as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin tries for a takedown but ben sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by ben.
Some wild striking there from ben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ben's half guard.
Austin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Austin stops ben from getting back to his feet.
Austin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Austin trying to control the action but ben is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ben defends it well.
Austin is working for a kimura but ben is defending it quite comfortably.
Austin is working for a kimura but ben is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but ben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ced ben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Austin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ben lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
ben looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ben gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Austin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ben is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ben has escaped and now he's on top!
ben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Austin is looking for a triangle but ben pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! ben escapes and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Austin tries to buck ben off but ben is having none of it.
Austin keeps ben under control for a moment.
Austin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
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.
Austin is keen to just control but ben is a slippery customer.
Austin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but ben defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin 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! ben is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddy Austin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Morello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Ralphinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xander Ralphinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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239 lbs
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206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Morello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Ralphinski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralphinski lands a jab to Morello's midsection.
Morello cracks Ralphinski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Morello has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ralphinski to stand back up!
Ralphinski is rocked!
It looks like Xander Ralphinski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ralphinski slips under a jab from Morello.
Good leg kick by Ralphinski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morello is defended easily by Ralphinski.
Ralphinski lands with a slapping head kick.
Ralphinski lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Morello misses.
Morello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ralphinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Morello.
Ralphinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Ralphinski is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Morello doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ralphinski crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ralphinski's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Morello!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardcore Irish's choice of entrance music: Devil's Dance Floor. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Gwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardcore Irish sprawls well. He's pushed Gwar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardcore Irish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gwar.
Gwar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gwar controlling the position from side mount.
Hardcore Irish wants to get back to his feet but Gwar drags him back down.
Gwar working the ground and pound but Hardcore Irish is defending the strikes.
Gwar decides to stand back up. Gwar steps back and let's Hardcore Irish get back to his feet.
Hardcore Irish misses with a low kick.
Gwar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ray Gwar has been cut.
Hardcore Irish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardcore Irish throws a series of punches but Gwar avoids them all with ease.
Hardcore Irish stalks Gwar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gwar's face. Gwar staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Hardcore Irish throws a series of punches but Gwar moves out of range.
Hardcore Irish throws a shot to the body.
Gwar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gwar is breathing heavily.
Hardcore Irish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gwar checks it well.
Hardcore Irish drops Gwar with a beautiful combination! Gwar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardcore Irish is looking for the KO!
Gwar is rocked!
Hardcore Irish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hardcore Irish.
Hardcore Irish lands a big right hand that sends Gwar crashing to the mat! Hardcore Irish stays standing though and waves Gwar back to his feet!
Oh Gwar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray Gwar's cut is getting worse.
Hardcore Irish cracks Gwar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gwar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hardcore Irish finish him?
Gwar seems to have got his legs back now.
Ray Gwar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gwar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardcore Irish lands a left and a right that send Gwar crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardcore Irish thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A punch combination from Hardcore Irish misses.
Hardcore Irish misses with a wild combination.
Hardcore Irish throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardcore Irish. Gwar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardcore Irish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcore Irish throws a nice looking combination but Gwar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardcore Irish swinging wildly here.
Hardcore Irish's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hardcore Irish duly obliges.
Jeez, Ray Gwar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hardcore Irish fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardcore Irish misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish misses the shot to the body.
Hardcore Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardcore Irish tries to bum rush Gwar with a series of wild strikes but Gwar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardcore Irish throws a series of punches but Gwar avoids them all with ease.
Hardcore Irish throws the left hand but Gwar avoids the punch easily.
Hardcore Irish looks to land a combination. Gwar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gwar misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardcore Irish misses with a wild body shot.
Hardcore Irish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gwar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardcore Irish won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amish Hardcore Irish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Gwar'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.
Hardcore Irish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gwar is out of range.
Hardcore Irish thows a leg kick but Gwar checks it
and Gwar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ray Gwar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardcore Irish misses with a leg kick.
Hardcore Irish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gwar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gwar has gone for a leg lock! Hardcore Irish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gwar's guard.
Gwar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gwar working a defensive guard but Hardcore Irish passes into half guard.
Hardcore Irish is breathing heavily.
Hardcore Irish is thwarting Gwar's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand up but Gwar manages to regain full guard.
Gwar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gwar trying to strike off his back.
Hardcore Irish sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gwar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gwar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gwar working for a triangle but Hardcore Irish defends it easily.
Gwar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardcore Irish defends it easily.
Gwar looking to control.
Hardcore Irish trying to control but Gwar is working from the bottom.
Hardcore Irish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gwar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gwar is trying to keep Hardcore Irish in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Gwar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gwar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardcore Irish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardcore Irish throws a body punch but Gwar moves out of range.
Hardcore Irish misses with a double jab
and Gwar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardcore Irish won't be happy with that.
Gwar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gwar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardcore Irish is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gwar is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gwar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Gwar's cut.
That's time! Gwar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gwar fails to land the takedown.
Hardcore Irish throws a series of punches but Gwar moves out of range.
Hardcore Irish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardcore Irish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardcore Irish throws and low kick but Gwar moves out of range easily.
Hardcore Irish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gwar avoids the body shot from Hardcore Irish.
Gwar moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcore Irish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gwar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardcore Irish sprawls well initially but Gwar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardcore Irish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardcore Irish wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore Irish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwar lands strikes from half guard.
Hardcore Irish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gwar is working for a kimura but Hardcore Irish is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardcore Irish keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gwar not doing much here.
Hardcore Irish looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gwar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwar is looking for a kimura but Hardcore Irish is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gwar to get the leverage.
Gwar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardcore Irish wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcore Irish misses with a combination
and Gwar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gwar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardcore Irish wants to stand but Gwar is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gwar 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Gwar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gwar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Gwar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voax has chosen The Ripper as his entrance music. Jamie Voax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voax defends it nicely.
Nice cross by Voax.
Lesnar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voax scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voax defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voax throws a left that rocks Lesnar and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Voax dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lesnar regain composure!
It looks like Shane Lesnar has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voax cracks Lesnar with a big elbow.
Voax in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lesnar looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Voax turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Voax!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight . Mussolini has chosen You gonna git bombed as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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273 lbs
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264 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mussolini.
Palhares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Palhares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.
Mussolini wants to get back to full guard.
Palhares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mussolini sees it coming and defends easily.
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Mussolini is defending well.
Palhares prevents Mussolini from standing back up.
Mussolini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.
Mussolini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussolini has one foot on Palhares's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mussolini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mussolini gets back to half guard.
Palhares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mussolini is trying to stand up here but Palhares is controlling him well.
Mussolini is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Palhares is taking a breather. Mussolini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Palhares has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mussolini defend it? Palhares steps over the head and cranks it - Mussolini is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Palhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucio Palhares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by go coors!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcgrady's choice of entrance music: Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silverback Lesnar!
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, Popeye Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgrady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgrady lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection.
Mcgrady misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgrady circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgrady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Mcgrady.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Mcgrady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lesnar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgrady throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrady's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mcgrady duly obliges.
Mcgrady walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lesnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgrady cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Mcgrady.
Nice body punch from Mcgrady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Mcgrady. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgrady is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcgrady scores with a shot to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Mcgrady cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Mcgrady lands with a cross.
Mcgrady connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lesnar. Lesnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcgrady thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot.
Mcgrady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgrady is just out of range.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgrady throws a leg kick
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgrady throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
Mcgrady connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Mcgrady scores with a shot to the body.
Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Mcgrady misses the shot to the body.
Mcgrady throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgrady looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Mcgrady misses the jab.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgrady manages to avoid it.
Mcgrady lands a jab.
Silverback Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Mcgrady with a series of wild strikes but Mcgrady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgrady lands a nice looking body shot.
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
Mcgrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lesnar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lesnar.
A short right from Lesnar on the inside.
Mcgrady jumps guard and drags Lesnar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgrady looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgrady, not yet.
Mcgrady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Mcgrady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcgrady wants to hit a switch here but Lesnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcgrady there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgrady tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.
Mcgrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcgrady can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar tries to control but Mcgrady wriggling away.
Mcgrady is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Mcgrady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcgrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgrady's defenses.
It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrady is defending well for now.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.
Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrady is defending well for now.
Lesnar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Popeye Mcgrady's cut even more.
Mcgrady takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Lesnar.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcgrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgrady's defenses.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Popeye Mcgrady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A left hand lands to the body for Lesnar.
Mcgrady is trying to break free.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lesnar lands an elbow inside that Mcgrady shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Lesnar.
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar lands an elbow inside that Mcgrady shrugs off.
Popeye Mcgrady's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lesnar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgrady managing to block the knees to the body from Lesnar.
Mcgrady is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgrady's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lesnar.
Mcgrady lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Lesnar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgrady takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcgrady takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgrady.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady misses with an elbow strike.
Mcgrady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Mcgrady avoids them all with ease.
Mcgrady lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming.
Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely.
Lesnar takes a swing at Mcgrady's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgrady lands with a good body shot.
Mcgrady lands with a right hand.
Mcgrady lands with a shot to the body.
Mcgrady swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgrady.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mcgrady.
Lesnar swings for the body but Mcgrady moves out of range.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Mcgrady.
Lesnar throws a hook but Mcgrady blocks it.
Mcgrady catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Mcgrady has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Mcgrady is predictable there
and Lesnar counters with a one-two to the body.
Mcgrady has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgrady misses with a body punch
and Lesnar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Silverback Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
Mcgrady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgrady's defenses.
Mcgrady misses with a punch on the inside.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrady is defending well for now.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Popeye Mcgrady's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Silverback Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatt Mughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by vid of hot girl stripping. Hatt Mughes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bett Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatt Mughes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mughes.
Mughes looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers gets a takedown into half guard.
Mughes is looking to escape.
Mughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Mughes wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mughes is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mughes slips under a jab from Rogers.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Mughes connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Rogers misses with a looping right.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Mughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Mughes moves away and avoids it.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Mughes throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Mughes is out of range.
Rogers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mughes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mughes lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Mughes takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bett Rogers has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mughes throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Mughes throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mughes ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Mughes slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers misses the jab.
Mughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers checks a low kick from Mughes.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers throws a hook but Mughes avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a hook but Mughes blocks it.
Mughes staying out of range there.
Mughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Mughes.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Mughes misses.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Mughes.
Mughes throws a leg kick but Rogers moved away.
Mughes throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Rogers blocks the low kick.
Mughes moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mughes.
Mughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mughes slips under a jab from Rogers.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Mughes's defenses.
Mughes throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Mughes stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mughes tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Mughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mughes swinging wildly here.
Mughes connects with a high 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Mughes's shoulder, as Mughes tries to avoid the shot.
Mughes throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Bett Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mughes slips a straight right by Rogers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatt Mughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bett Rogers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Mughes moved out of range nicely.
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mughes wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mughes parries the strikes from Rogers easily there. Rogers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mughes to escape.
Rogers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mughes is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
Mughes is trying to buck Rogers off.
Mughes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Rogers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Mughes is defending the strikes.
Rogers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mughes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rogers controls the position.
Rogers tries to move to full mount but Mughes actually manages to regain half guard.
Mughes is not content to let Rogers control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mughes is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mughes avoid being mounted?
Mughes is looking to escape.
Mughes is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Mughes does no damage.
Rogers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mughes tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mughes is looking to escape.
Mughes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mughes is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mughes. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Mughes moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Rogers misses with a hook. Mughes ducked under it nicely.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Mughes slips a jab from Rogers.
Mughes throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Mughes throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Mughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogers throws a hook but Mughes avoids it easily.
Hatt Mughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mughes.
Hatt Mughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Mughes ducks down to avoid it.
Mughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bett Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bett Rogers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mughes looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Mughes.
Mughes slips under a jab from Rogers.
Some wild striking there from Mughes.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Mughes moved out of range.
Mughes ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Mughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mughes moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Mughes.
Mughes misses the shot to the body.
Mughes takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Mughes is out of range.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Mughes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Mughes's shoulder, as Mughes tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Mughes's head but Mughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mughes throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Mughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Mughes throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Mughes misses.
Mughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Mughes moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Mughes misses.
Mughes slips under a jab.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Mughes.
Mughes throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Mughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Mughes slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mughes tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Mughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mughes throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Mughes with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Mughes throws a head kick that misses.
Mughes slips under a jab.
Mughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Mughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers misses with a hook. Mughes ducked under it nicely.
Mughes walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
Mughes throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mughes.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Mughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Mughes is out of range.
Rogers misses the jab.
Mughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers scores with a takedown into Mughes's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mughes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers passes Mughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers throwing shots but Mughes is blocking nicely.
Rogers is thwarting Mughes's attempts to control the position.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mughes is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bett Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bett Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin comes into the arena with real american blaring out of the sound system. Coleman has chosen We right here! as his entrance music. Hulk Hogin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman slips under a jab from Hogin.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Hogin misses with a looping right.
Hogin misses with a looping left.
Hogin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Hogin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Hogin as Coleman shoots in.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Hogin catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
Hulk Hogin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman works over Hogin's head and body with a nice combination.
Coleman thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Hogin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogin.
Hogin throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogin moves away.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogin.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Hogin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hogin.
Hogin misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hogin's guard now.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogin is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman is posturing up here but Hogin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Coleman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Coleman has to tap! Slick submission there by Hogin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hulk Hogin!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
90% |
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