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Lupe 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dywane St Pierre (ranked 4983 p4p, 96 weight class) and Young God (ranked 7020 p4p, 128 weight class). St Pierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Money Team Fyrie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Dywane St Pierre !
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, Young God!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierre is fighting off a takedown attempt but God is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St Pierre to the mat. St Pierre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
God had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
God working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! St Pierre escapes and throws God's legs to the side, diving into side control!
St Pierre lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but God is defending well.
God tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
St Pierre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. God looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing that St Pierre has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
St Pierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as God is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
St Pierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as God is looking to escape.
God working to try and regain half guard.
St Pierre content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
St Pierre working for a guillotine from mount but God is in no mood to give up.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish God?
God is trying to escape the mount.
God is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre 's attempts to control the action.
God is trying to escape the mount.
God wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish God?
St Pierre scoring with strikes but God is staying in there.
St Pierre lands a big elbow.
God tries to reverse the position but St Pierre maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre raining down shots from the mount!
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. God can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
God looks winded!
God is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre 's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre lands a couple of good shots and God has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
St Pierre controlling well, preventing God from escaping the position.
St Pierre struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dywane St Pierre dominated that 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.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts God as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre staying out of range there.
We've been informed that God has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dywane St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre , before circling back to the center of the mat.
God moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that God can do to turn this around?
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - God sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
God swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dywane St Pierre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from God misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts God as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and God counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
God circles away from the clinch attempt
and God counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but God circles away.
St Pierre shoots for a takedown but God saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
God takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
God lands with a good body shot.
St Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
God throws a good cross that connects.
God misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre .
God circles away from the clinch attempt
and God connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
God works the jab nicely.
St Pierre wants to clinch
and God counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
God looks to land a right hand but St Pierre moved out of range.
God throws a jab when St Pierre was well out of range.
St Pierre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and God counters with a left to the body.
St Pierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
God might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
God throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and moves out of range.
St Pierre shoots in for a double leg but God sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
God looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with God but God pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pierre shoots and misses
and God cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with God but God pushes him off and we're back to square one.
God only half commits to the counter leg kick.
God keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
God moves into range and clinches up with St Pierre .
St Pierre looking for a takedown.
God is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Pierre is defending well for now.
God has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but St Pierre regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
God postures up and lands a big shot to St Pierre 's brow.
God throws a sloppy strike and St Pierre has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! God is forced to tap! Great BJJ from St Pierre !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dywane St Pierre !
Dywane St Pierre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 5280 p4p, 612 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 7763 p4p, 712 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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201 lbs
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flavio Lazzarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazzarini.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thermandin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thermandin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Lazzarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thermandin sprawls well. Thermandin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazzarini gets slowly back to his feet.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt - Thermandin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Lazzarini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thermandin defends well and Lazzarini ends up having to push Thermandin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazzarini looks for a takedown but Thermandin sprawls well.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thermandin leaves Lazzarini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a takedown but Thermandin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazzarini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thermandin as he jumps to the side.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini with a poor takedown
and Thermandin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lazzarini wants to control but Thermandin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thermandin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lazzarini dives in for a single leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thermandin swivels and escapes.
Lazzarini shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazzarini fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt - Thermandin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
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.
Lazzarini fails with the takedown
and Thermandin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazzarini's guard.
Lazzarini wants to sweep here but Thermandin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thermandin stands up from Lazzarini's guard - Thermandin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lazzarini has a takedown stuffed.
Thermandin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thermandin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazzarini. Lazzarini gets slowly back to his feet.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lazzarini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thermandin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazzarini somewhat.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini goes for a double leg but Thermandin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thermandin continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Thermandin. No joy for Lazzarini on that attempt.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Lazzarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazzarini fails with the takedown.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini looks for a takedown but Thermandin sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thermandin defends well and Lazzarini ends up having to push Thermandin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazzarini goes for a double leg but Thermandin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thermandin continues to drive forward.
Thermandin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzarini.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lazzarini has his takedown stuffed
and Thermandin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazzarini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thermandin stands up from Lazzarini's guard - Thermandin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lazzarini shoots for a double leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls well. He's pushed Lazzarini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazzarini.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but Thermandin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thermandin but Thermandin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazzarini.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thermandin as he jumps to the side.
Lazzarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thermandin is fending him off so far but Lazzarini persists. Nope, Thermandin circles away and we're back to standing.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
Lazzarini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazzarini shoots in for a double leg but Thermandin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin 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. And we move into the final round!
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazzarini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thermandin circles away.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but Thermandin circles away easily
and Thermandin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazzarini's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Lazzarini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lazzarini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thermandin is fending him off so far but Lazzarini persists. Nope, Thermandin circles away and we're back to standing.
And Thermandin tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzarini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thermandin but Thermandin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thermandin as he jumps to the side.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini misses with a takedown attempt - Thermandin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thermandin with the counter takedown but Lazzarini avoids it easily.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two 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.
Lazzarini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in but Thermandin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazzarini dives in and grabs Thermandin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thermandin pushes down on Lazzarini's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzarini.
Thermandin feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense.
Thermandin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzarini defends it well.
Lazzarini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thermandin tries to avoid it but Lazzarini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thermandin to the ground. Thermandin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thermandin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thermandin pinned against the cage. Thermandin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four 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.
Lazzarini shoots in but no luck this time.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flavio Lazzarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermandin leaves Lazzarini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a takedown but Thermandin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazzarini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazzarini has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazzarini shoots in for a takedown but Thermandin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Lazzarini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twelf Thermandin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermandin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 3352 p4p, 454 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 2873 p4p, 385 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth blocks a jab.
Pederson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
Pederson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pederson quickly recovers to half guard.
Pederson pushes Ruth off and gets back to his feet.
Ruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pederson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norman Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pederson drops his hands momentarily and Ruth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Ruth. No joy for Pederson on that attempt.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Pederson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pederson tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pederson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Pederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pederson throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily.
Pederson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pederson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pederson walks into a jab.
Ruth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson misses with a combination
and Ruth counters with a nice body shot.
Pederson scores with a head kick.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pederson throws out the jab.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Ruth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Ruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Ruth connects with the punch.
Ruth misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Ruth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pederson throws a combination that misses
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth lands the left hand.
Ruth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pederson. Pederson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Pederson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Nice sprawl there from Ruth as Pederson shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pederson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound.
Ruth is working Pederson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Pederson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Pederson is keeping the position.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Pederson is retaining full guard.
Ruth works over Pederson with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth wants to pass the guard but Pederson is keeping the position.
Ruth stands up over Pederson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pederson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pederson.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Pederson seems unphased.
Ruth looking to score a takedown here. Pederson is defending well but Ruth drives through and ends up in Pederson's guard.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pederson 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.
Pederson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pederson's brow.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruth here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ruth pushing down on Pederson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pederson taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pederson's head.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth is working for a kimura here but Pederson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ruth's guard.
Ruth 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.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ruth has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pederson is looking to defend but Ruth has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pederson! Ruth pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pederson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Ruth!
John Ruth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cletus McDonald (ranked 2747 p4p, 371 weight class) and Julian Drotski (ranked 3915 p4p, 494 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Drotski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drotski will feel that in the morning.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Drotski's leg. Drotski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drotski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Drotski off balance momentarily.
McDonald works Drotski's body with a nice hook.
Drotski scores with a body shot.
McDonald feints a jab promting Drotski to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drotski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by McDonald .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Drotski does no damage.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drotski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drotski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drotski throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drotski is trying to keep an underhook but McDonald manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
Drotski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drotski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drotski tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald moves into full mount! Drotski won't be happy about that!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotski is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drotski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Drotski looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drotski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drotski is squirming around, avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is really struggling to control Drotski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Drotski from getting the reversal.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Drotski tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Drotski working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drotski hang on?
McDonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McDonald content just to control the position here.
Drotski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Drotski throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drotski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotski wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald taking a breather here.
Drotski can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands an elbow.
McDonald trying to control the action but Drotski is working from the bottom.
McDonald working away.
McDonald wants to control but Drotski is keeping him busy.
McDonald lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drotski's legs.
Drotski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drotski keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drotski can do to turn this around?
McDonald trying to control the action but Drotski is working from the bottom.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald working away.
Drotski is not content to let McDonald control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drotski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drotski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drotski struggling a bit here.
McDonald trying to control the position but Drotski is working away.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Drotski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McDonald trying to control but Drotski is having none of it.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four 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.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Drotski is working to get back to half guard.
Drotski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Drotski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald is thwarting Drotski's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drotski for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Drotski.
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drotski throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Drotski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drotski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Drotski misses the target.
Drotski tries to sprawl but McDonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Drotski is staying active underneath McDonald , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drotski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drotski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Drotski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Drotski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drotski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Drotski from controlling successfully.
Drotski trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Drotski keeps moving.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drotski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drotski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drotski looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cletus McDonald .
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 1748 p4p, 249 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 1165 p4p, 183 weight class). Edmodson comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro - Yee. Michael Edmodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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210 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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfy Iii throws the left hand but Edmodson avoids the punch easily.
Edmodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Farfy Iii throws a jab when Edmodson was well out of range.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmodson cracks Farfy Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edmodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Edmodson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farfy Iii. Farfy Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farfy Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Edmodson.
Edmodson throws a combination that misses
and Farfy Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Edmodson didn't expect that.
My spies in Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs inform me that Farfy Iii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Farfy Iii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edmodson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edmodson has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmodson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farfy Iii is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Edmodson keeps moving.
Farfy Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farfy Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Edmodson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmodson tries to stand but Farfy Iii is controlling from the bottom.
Edmodson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Farfy Iii wants to sweep here but Edmodson controlling him for the moment.
Farfy Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmodson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmodson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farfy Iii has a closed guard, preventing Edmodson from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farfy Iii's guard.
Farfy Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Farfy Iii, not yet.
Edmodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farfy Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmodson has managed to get both his arms back between Farfy Iii's legs - danger averted.
Edmodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farfy Iii's guard.
Edmodson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edmodson stopping the sweep attempt from Farfy Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edmodson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farfy Iii wants to control the position but Edmodson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Farfy Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edmodson is working away from the top position though.
Farfy Iii tries to roll over but Edmodson keeps him under control.
Edmodson tries to stand and escape but Farfy Iii is controlling the position.
Farfy Iii trying to control but Edmodson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmodson wants to stand up but Farfy Iii is controlling the position.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
It looks like Edmodson is going to stand back up.
Farfy Iii is pressing down on Edmodson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farfy Iii's guard.
Farfy Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmodson defends well.
Edmodson gets to his feet - Farfy Iii follows without any prompting.
Edmodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfy Iii is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farfy Iii punishes Edmodson's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmodson throws a series of punches but Farfy Iii avoids them all with ease.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farfy Iii throws a hook to the side of Edmodson's head but Edmodson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Michael Edmodson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Edmodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edmodson takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut.
Edmodson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Edmodson misses with a double jab
and Farfy Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farfy Iii dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
A cross from Farfy Iii lands.
Farfy Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Edmodson throws a nice looking combination but Farfy Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Edmodson.
Edmodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmodson misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmodson misses with a few strikes there.
Edmodson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farfy Iii lands with an overhand left.
Edmodson swings for the body but Farfy Iii moves out of range.
Edmodson throws the left hand but Farfy Iii avoids the punch easily.
Edmodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farfy Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmodson at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson misses with a hook to the body
and Farfy Iii counters with a beautiful punch that sends Edmodson to the canvas!
Edmodson is rocked!
Michael Edmodson's cut is getting worse.
Farfy Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard.
Oh Edmodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johan Farfy Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farfy Iii passes Edmodson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farfy Iii controlling the pace.
Edmodson seems to have got his legs back now.
Farfy Iii is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmodson is keeping the position for now.
Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Farfy Iii from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edmodson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edmodson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edmodson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farfy Iii tries to bench press Edmodson off him but Edmodson keeps the position.
Edmodson wants to stand but Farfy Iii is controlling his arm.
Farfy Iii is looking for a sweep.
Edmodson decides to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Edmodson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edmodson.
Edmodson misses with a left hand
and Farfy Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Farfy Iii slips under a jab.
Edmodson throws a combination that misses
enabling Farfy Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmodson needs to keep his hands up - Farfy Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Michael Edmodson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Edmodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Farfy Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farfy Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii clinches up against the cage.
Farfy Iii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edmodson can't fight it off and eventually Farfy Iii manages to take the fight to the floor. Edmodson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Edmodson is keeping the position.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Edmodson is keeping the position.
Farfy Iii pushes down on Edmodson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edmodson tries to kick Farfy Iii off but Farfy Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Farfy Iii moves nicely into side control.
Farfy Iii has an Americana. Edmodson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Farfy Iii is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Farfy Iii hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Gatt (ranked 20073 p4p, 688 weight class) and Psycho Hobo (ranked 5037 p4p, 491 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Gatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Hobo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hobo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gatt shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Hobo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hobo throws a series of strikes that have Gatt backpedaling.
Hobo throws a right hand that Gatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatt also avoids with ease.
Jordan Gatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatt tries to clinch up but Hobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hobo as Gatt shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Gatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hobo.
Hobo scores with a jab.
Hobo throws the left hand but Gatt avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hobo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobo scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatt walks into a left hand.
Hobo throws out a loose jab but Gatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatt slips a jab and a cross from Hobo.
Gatt walks into a stiff left hand from Hobo.
Hobo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hobo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatt shoots for a takedown but Hobo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gatt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hobo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Hobo scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Hobo misses.
Gatt feinted with a counter takedown.
Hobo cracks Gatt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hobo misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hobo. Those never looked like landing.
Gatt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gatt has time to react.
Hobo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hobo lands a two punch combo.
Gatt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatt fails to land the takedown.
Hobo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hobo duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Hobo as Gatt shoots in.
Gatt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Psycho Hobo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Hobo as Gatt shoots in.
Hobo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hobo throws a right and a left that Gatt avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Hobo - just one landing.
Gatt tries to clinch but Hobo moves away
and Hobo counters with a crisp one two that drops Gatt! Hobo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gatt to his feet! Gatt is in big trouble!
Oh Gatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobo is stalking Gatt. Gatt circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hobo, and it's lights out! Gatt really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psycho Hobo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Arnold (ranked 2735 p4p, 309 weight class) and Junior Borg (ranked 2643 p4p, 297 weight class). Borg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Borg Out. Junior Borg struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedict Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Borg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borg! But no joy.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Borg.
Arnold wants to slow Borg down by chopping away at his legs.
Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Borg breaks the clinch.
Arnold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borg.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arnold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borg scrambles back to his feet.
Arnold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borg is able to avoid easily.
Borg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold clinches with his opponent.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borg breaks the clinch.
Arnold darts in and clinches Borg up against the cage.
Borg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borg misses with an uppercut
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Arnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Borg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold misses the shot to the body.
Borg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Borg throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
Borg ducks under a wild hook from Arnold.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arnold.
Arnold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borg! But no joy.
Arnold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arnold throws a jab when Borg was well out of range.
Borg scores with a jab to the body.
Borg instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arnold.
Borg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold prevents Borg from breaking the clinch.
Borg manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Borg.
Borg throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arnold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Borg.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
Nice body kick from Arnold.
Arnold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arnold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borg looks to land a left hand but Arnold moved out of range nicely.
Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borg's elbow.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borg's elbow.
Borg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Arnold counters with a nice body shot.
Borg looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borg is trying to force a seperation but Arnold has the dominant position.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold moves into the clinch.
Borg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arnold has Borg pressed against the cage, preventing Borg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borg is trying to break the clinch but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Borg is trying to push Arnold away but Arnold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arnold tries to work over Borg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg punishes Arnold's body with a nice straight punch.
Borg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnold.
Borg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arnold gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg breaks from the clinch.
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Borg connects with a single shot there.
Borg throws the left hand but Arnold avoids the punch easily.
Arnold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Borg lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Borg misses.
Arnold pushes Borg up against the cage in a clinch.
Borg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arnold prevents Borg from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnold working aggressively here.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borg breaks the clinch.
Borg throws a head kick that misses.
Borg fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Arnold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Borg.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arnold is looking to clinch.
Arnold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borg throws out a counter right but Arnold avoids it with no problem.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Borg.
Arnold doesn't manage to clinch there - Borg circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
Borg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Borg misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold throws a leg kick that is checked
and Borg counters with a head kick.
Junior Borg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Borg momentarily.
Borg loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Borg throws a combination. Arnold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Borg misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Borg in a clinch.
Borg blocks an uppercut.
Borg breaks the clinch.
Borg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Arnold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arnold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arnold.
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Borg blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Borg working hard to break the clinch.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Arnold.
Borg is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a right hand.
Arnold lands an uppercut.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borg can do to turn this around?
A short left from Arnold.
Arnold cracks Borg with a nice body shot.
Arnold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
Borg working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Arnold.
A frustrated look appears on Borg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borg breaks from the clinch.
Arnold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Borg - just one landing.
No joy there for Borg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Borg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arnold pushes Borg up against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Borg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borg's efforts to push away.
Arnold working aggressively here.
Borg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borg clinches.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but Borg blocks it.
Borg has had enough of the clinch but Arnold keeps him there for the moment.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold has Borg pressed against the cage, preventing Borg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Borg is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnold has double underhooks.
Borg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Borg looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
Arnold moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold lands a body punch.
Arnold lands a right hand.
Benedict Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borg is rocked!
Borg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Arnold.
Borg is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Borg to his knees! Arnold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedict Arnold!
During a confident post fight interview, Benedict Arnold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dio (ranked 2613 p4p, 61 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 2365 p4p, 57 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dio jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A big head kick from Smith and Dio is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Dio is rocked!
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Oh Dio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dio seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a strike but Dio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dio postures up.
Dio preventing the sweep.
Dio throwing strikes but missing.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dio lands with an overhand left.
Dio darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Dio wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
Dio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Dio can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dio is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 John Dio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dio wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Dio is looking to clinch.
Dio doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Dio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dio postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dio throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dio trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Dio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Dio throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
John Dio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Smith is pulling down on Dio's head. It's preventing any offense from Dio, at least for the moment.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it.
Dio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Dio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dio postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four 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.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dio throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith distracts Dio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dio 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.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dio!
Dio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is not content to let Dio control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Dio does it's job there.
Dio tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dio lands with a right to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith looking for a takedown.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Dio tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dio pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dio with a jab.
Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dio sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dio slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dio lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Dio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dio tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dio to the ground. Dio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dio.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Dio.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dio wants to break free but Smith has control.
Dio tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Dio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dio blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dio regains guard immediately.
Dio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith cracks Dio with a solid left hand.
Dio 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.
Dio looking to control.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio is working hard here to advance position.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dio looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Dio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Dio.
Dio wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 3019 p4p, 66 weight class) and Butch Hoffman (ranked 2367 p4p, 58 weight class). Hoffman has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Man lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Hoffman.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Man throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
Man has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hoffman keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hoffman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffman digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoffman looking to stall.
Hoffman gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Man scores with a shot to the side of Hoffman's head.
Man is working Hoffman over against the cage.
Hoffman looks winded!
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man tries to work over Hoffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Man is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoffman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Man avoiding damage as Hoffman throws knees to the body.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands a right hand.
Man works on Hoffman's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Hoffman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman takes a shot to the head.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man misses with a body kick.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Hoffman is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man 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.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoffman scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man feints and then cracks Hoffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoffman down.
Hoffman rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Man tries to work over Hoffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Super Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Hoffman.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Hoffman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Man.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Man.
Man turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands an elbow.
Man grinds an elbow into Hoffman's temple.
Hoffman is trying to escape the position but Man is controlling the position.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoffman to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man staying calm.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoffman some visible discomfort.
Man trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hoffman's face as Man controls the position.
Hoffman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
Hoffman manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is controlling Man's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man passes to side control.
Hoffman is not content to let Man control the position.
An elbow from Man crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man scores with a jab. Hoffman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoffman works Man's body with a nice hook.
Hoffman has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoffman.
Man blocking some punches.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Man.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoffman or not.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with a body punch.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Hoffman misses with the head strike.
Man lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man digs a right hand into Hoffman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoffman's gas tank.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoffman wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Butch Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hoffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man controlling the pace.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Super Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Man wants to take a breather but Hoffman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Man.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Hoffman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man is working Hoffman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoffman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Man won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
Super Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock The Beast (ranked 8296 p4p, 218 weight class) and Mike Havasu (ranked 20188 p4p, 705 weight class). The Beast's entrance music is The Next Big Thing. A fine choice. Brock The Beast has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock The Beast!
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, Mike Havasu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havasu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havasu looking to score a takedown here. The Beast is defending well but Havasu drives through and ends up in The Beast's guard.
Havasu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Havasu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Havasu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Havasu wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Havasu.
The Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Havasu wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havasu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Beast seems keen to control Havasu's posture.
Havasu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast keeping moving, preventing Havasu from controlling successfully.
The Beast pulls Havasu in close to his closed guard and prevents Havasu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Havasu trying to control but The Beast is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Beast seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havasu is defended easily by The Beast.
Havasu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Beast defends well and Havasu ends up having to push The Beast into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Beast seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Havasu enables The Beast to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Havasu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Havasu trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast postures up and lands a big shot to Havasu's brow.
Havasu wants to sweep but no luck.
The Beast stands up over Havasu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Havasu looking to control.
The Beast lands a couple of digs.
The Beast wants to control from the top but Havasu keeps moving.
Havasu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havasu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Beast defends well.
The Beast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Beast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havasu's head.
The Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Havasu.
The Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Havasu looking for a sweep. Not yet Havasu, not yet.
Havasu looks winded!
The Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Havasu keeping moving, preventing The Beast from controlling successfully.
The Beast is really struggling to control Havasu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Beast is in close to Havasu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Beast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Beast trying to control but Havasu is working from the bottom.
The Beast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Beast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Beast stands up over Havasu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Beast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Havasu is rocked!
The Beast arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Havasu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock The Beast!
Brock The Beast decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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