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HWP118: Doe vs Couture PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dyords St Pierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Can't Be Touched" by Roy Jones Jr.. Dyords St Pierrez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dyords St Pierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Pierrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierrez is retaining full guard.
Cage has gone for a leg lock! St Pierrez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cage's guard.
St Pierrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierrez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierrez landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierrez lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierrez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cage has eaten all the pies!
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cage wants to sweep here but St Pierrez controlling him for the moment.
St Pierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is trying to keep St Pierrez in close.
St Pierrez stands up over Cage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Pierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierrez throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Pierrez is pressing down on Cage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cage wants to control from the top but St Pierrez keeps moving.
St Pierrez is trying to control the position but Cage postures up.
Cage looks gassed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierrez is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierrez seems keen to control Cage's posture.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
St Pierrez wants to control but Cage postures up.
St Pierrez is looking to reverse the position.
Cage takes a little break here. St Pierrez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
St Pierrez tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
St Pierrez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cage can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierrez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierrez lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierrez is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from St Pierrez.
St Pierrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St Pierrez throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
St Pierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Pierrez is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierrez with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St Pierrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch.
St Pierrez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cage can't get the takedown.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pierrez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dyords St Pierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierrez is pressed up against the cage. Cage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Pierrez down to the mat. St Pierrez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage shoots in and bounces St Pierrez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St Pierrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Cage looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierrez is trying to keep Cage in close.
St Pierrez wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Pierrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierrez's guard now.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierrez is retaining full guard.
Cage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierrez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierrez.
Cage stands up and waves to St Pierrez to follow him.
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.
St Pierrez with a lazy takedown attempt
so Cage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Pierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cage wants to control from the top but St Pierrez keeps moving.
Cage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierrez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cage controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Cage.
St Pierrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a shoot takedown. St Pierrez fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Cage passes St Pierrez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St Pierrez wants to get back to his feet.
Cage not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage passes the guard and advances to mount!
St Pierrez tries to reverse the position but Cage maintains control.
Cage moves to take his opponent's back.
St Pierrez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierrez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cage's guard. Nice work there by St Pierrez.
Cage is trying to control the position but St Pierrez postures up.
Cage keeping full guard, as St Pierrez tries to pass.
St Pierrez postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierrez won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
St Pierrez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierrez as he jumps to the side.
St Pierrez moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierrez tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dyords St Pierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
St Pierrez is looking to control Cage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierrez avoid being mounted?
St Pierrez is looking to improve his position.
Dyords St Pierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierrez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cage is working away from the top position though.
St Pierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierrez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cage!
Cage tries to lock up and control but St Pierrez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Sewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Ryan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Sewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sewell is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sewell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Sewell is avoiding it.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Joshua Sewell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan gets a clinch.
Ryan working Sewell over with knees to the body.
Sewell is breathing heavily.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryan has clasped his hands together around Sewell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Sewell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ryan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sewell prevents Ryan from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ryan advances to full mount.
Sewell really is a fat lump.
Sewell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Taylor Ryan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sewell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ryan! Sewell is out on his feet! Ryan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sewell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sewell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Its goin down. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jack Thompson enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Freeman sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freeman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freeman pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
Thompson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Freeman is just riding it out for now. Thompson eventually gives up the hold.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Freeman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson prevents Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Freeman pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
Freeman taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
Thompson stops Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freeman kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson winds up and cracks Freeman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson stalling.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Freeman to regain full guard.
Freeman wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Freeman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman has his feet on Thompson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thompson 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.
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Freeman was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jack Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson won't allow Freeman to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson prevents Freeman from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
Thompson is keen to just control but Freeman is a slippery customer.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freeman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Thompson working Freeman over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
Freeman pushes Thompson off looking to stand but Thompson dives back in and keeps control.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Freeman has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freeman is looking to escape.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Freeman's hands, connecting with Freeman's forehead.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson moves into full mount! Freeman won't be happy about that!
Freeman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
Thompson working Freeman over with strikes here.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Jake Freeman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Freeman is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thompson landing shots from mount.
Thompson looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
Thompson looking to finish Freeman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Freeman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Freeman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freeman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Freeman is trying to buck Thompson off.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Thompson cracks Freeman with a big right hand but Freeman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Freeman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson controlling the position.
Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson throws an elbow but Freeman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Thompson drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freeman pushes Thompson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thompson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Thompson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thompson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freeman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thompson grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
Thompson trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Freeman down.
Freeman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Freeman!
Thompson controlling from mount.
Freeman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thompson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thompson unloading with bombs!
Thompson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Freeman?
Thompson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jake Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Freeman is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between brock lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, brock lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Slice tries to bum rush lesnar with a series of wild strikes but lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
lesnar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slice is in trouble now - lesnar has advanced to mount!
lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
lesnar with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
lesnar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
lesnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slice squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Slice looks gassed!
lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
lesnar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slice looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lesnar raining down shots from the mount!
Slice is rocked!
lesnar drops a big elbow. That's hurt Slice! More shots from lesnar and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). brock lesnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faint. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta wants to clinch.
Huerta misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huerta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huerta moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by Huerta.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong looks for a takedown but Huerta sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Huerta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.
Kong shoots for a takedown but Huerta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Huerta shows good takedown defense.
Huerta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Huerta 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.
A combination from Huerta does no damage.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huerta sprawls well. Huerta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huerta, as that shot connected.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huerta to the mat! Huerta manages to get full guard.
Huerta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.
Huerta looking for a sweep. Not yet Huerta, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kong seems to have locked his on tight now - Huerta screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kong, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). King Kong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colossus Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mussolini comes to the cage accompanied by You gonna git bombed. Duffee has chosen blow me away - breaking benjamin as his entrance music. Colossus Duffee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colossus Duffee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini throws a nice looking combination but Duffee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mussolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mussolini tries to clinch there but Duffee circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duffee is defended easily by Mussolini.
Mussolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mussolini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mussolini throws a head punch that misses.
Duffee stalling.
Mussolini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duffee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mussolini.
Mussolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Duffee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duffee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duffee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mussolini misses with some punches.
Duffee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mussolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mussolini dodges an elbow strike from Duffee.
Mussolini tries to stall but Duffee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffee stalling in the clinch.
Duffee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mussolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mussolini has a couple of punches blocked by Duffee.
Duffee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mussolini up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mussolini.
Duffee is working for takedown but Mussolini is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duffee throws an elbow but misses.
Duffee lands an elbow inside.
It looks like San Lucas Mussolini has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mussolini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mussolini is looking to control Duffee's arms but Duffee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mussolini has his back to the cage.
Duffee throws an elbow that misses.
Mussolini misses with some punches.
Mussolini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mussolini misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffee misses with an elbow strike.
Mussolini trying to control the position but instead, Duffee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mussolini into the cage.
Duffee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini misses with a knee strike.
Mussolini swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffee misses with an elbow over the top.
Duffee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mussolini.
Mussolini tries to break free but Duffee pushes him back against the cage.
Duffee throws an elbow that misses.
Mussolini misses with some punches.
Mussolini working hard to break the clinch.
Mussolini breaks from the clinch.
Duffee moves into range and clinches up with Mussolini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mussolini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Duffee to work.
Mussolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mussolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duffee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mussolini's brow.
Mussolini working hard to break the clinch.
Mussolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mussolini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee controlling the action here for a moment.
Mussolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mussolini.
Duffee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mussolini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Duffee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mussolini's defenses.
San Lucas Mussolini's cut is getting worse.
Mussolini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duffee backwards.
Mussolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mussolini breaks from the clinch.
Mussolini tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duffee moves into the clinch.
Duffee lands an elbow inside that Mussolini shrugs off.
Mussolini is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Mussolini fails to land.
Duffee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mussolini is working Duffee over against the cage.
Mussolini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mussolini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mussolini.
Mussolini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duffee misses with a knee to the head.
Duffee lands an elbow just above Mussolini 's eye.
San Lucas Mussolini's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duffee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duffee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffee.
Mussolini stalling in the clinch but Duffee improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Mussolini fails to land.
Nice elbow from Duffee.
Jeez, San Lucas Mussolini's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mussolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mussolini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mussolini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duffee backwards.
Duffee prevents a body shot from Mussolini.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mussolini - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duffee misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Lucas Mussolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on San Lucas Mussolini's cut.
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.
Mussolini misses the shot to the body.
Duffee rushes Mussolini and presses him up against the cage.
Mussolini is trying to maintain a safe position but Duffee gets an underhook and turns Mussolini into the cage.
Mussolini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duffee throws an elbow that misses.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duffee lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at San Lucas Mussolini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colossus Duffee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemlock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champagneros. Biff Hemlock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Welsh.
Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Hemlock looks to land a combination but Welsh avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Hemlock or perhaps it was just good defense by Welsh which made him look bad.
Hemlock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Welsh swivels and escapes.
Hemlock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hemlock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Welsh to score with a decent uppercut.
Welsh throws a leg kick but Hemlock checks it.
Hemlock clinches up with Welsh and pushes him back against the cage.
Welsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Welsh working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Welsh as the two fighters clinch.
Welsh working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Welsh fails to land.
Welsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Welsh is trying to break the clinch but Hemlock is controlling him.
Hemlock looking to stall.
Welsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Hemlock won't allow it.
Welsh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hemlock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hemlock can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Hemlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemlock keeps control of Welsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Welsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemlock dodges the punch combination from Welsh.
Hemlock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Welsh defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Welsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hemlock.
Welsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemlock.
Welsh throws a combination that misses
and Hemlock counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
Hemlock dives in and grabs Welsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Welsh pushes down on Hemlock's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welsh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hemlock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemlock slips a straight right by Welsh.
Hemlock fails to land the takedown.
Welsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hemlock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Welsh misses with a double jab
and Hemlock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Welsh's guard.
Hemlock wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
Welsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hemlock is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Welsh wants to stand but Hemlock is controlling the position.
Welsh pushes Hemlock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Welsh misses the shot to the body.
Hemlock throws a head kick but Welsh moves out of range.
Hemlock lands a jab to Welsh's midsection.
Welsh looks gassed!
Welsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hemlock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hemlock throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh misses with a two punch combination.
Hemlock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hemlock.
Welsh throws a right hand that Hemlock ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemlock also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Hemlock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Welsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hemlock.
Hemlock doesn't manage to clinch there - Welsh circles away.
Welsh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hemlock counters with a head kick. That will keep Welsh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnny Welsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welsh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hemlock counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hemlock. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Hemlock with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Hemlock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Welsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hemlock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Welsh wants to get back to his feet.
Hemlock looking to control but Welsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hemlock landing strikes from the mount.
Hemlock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Welsh has worked his arm free - good work by Welsh!
Welsh wants to get back to his feet but Hemlock drags him back down.
Welsh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock trying to control the action but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Welsh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hemlock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hemlock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hemlock trying to control the position but Welsh is working away.
Hemlock cracks Welsh with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemlock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hemlock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Welsh, who protects the arm well.
Hemlock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Welsh is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Welsh wants to get back to his feet.
Hemlock controls the position.
Welsh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Welsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Hemlock misses.
Welsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Welsh moves out of range as Hemlock strikes.
Welsh throws out a loose jab but Hemlock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biff Hemlock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemlock misses with a two punch combination.
Hemlock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hemlock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welsh manages to avoid it.
Hemlock looks for a takedown but Welsh sprawls well.
Hemlock tries to land a leg kick but Welsh saw it coming and moves away.
Welsh throws a series of punches but Hemlock moves out of range.
Hemlock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Welsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Hemlock's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Hemlock dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hemlock swings for the body but Welsh moves out of range.
Biff Hemlock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemlock misses with an uppercut.
Welsh misses with a double jab
and Hemlock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Welsh connects with a jab.
Welsh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hemlock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hemlock is struggling to control the position.
Welsh is trying to break the clinch but Hemlock is controlling him.
Welsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Welsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hemlock is struggling to control the position.
Welsh tries to circle away but Hemlock has him pinned against the cage.
Welsh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Welsh tries to break the clinch but Hemlock is controlling the position.
Hemlock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Welsh's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Welsh can't break the clinch.
Welsh tries to break free but Hemlock pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Welsh fails to land.
Hemlock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Welsh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hemlock throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Welsh!
Hemlock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemlock controls the position.
Hemlock missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemlock is looking to control Welsh but Welsh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hemlock sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Welsh taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Biff Hemlock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight . Lucio Palhares has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Huxley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares works Huxley's body with a nice hook.
Palhares shoots in and bounces Huxley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palhares trying to control but Huxley is working from the bottom.
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huxley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
Huxley wants to stand and escape but Palhares is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley working a defensive guard but Palhares manages to pass into side control anyway.
Palhares goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Huxley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palhares but great work by Huxley.
Palhares wants to control but Huxley postures up.
Huxley tries to move to mount but Palhares blocks the move with his legs.
Huxley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Palhares is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Palhares manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Huxley defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huxley is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palhares wants to control but Huxley is keeping him busy.
Huxley tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Huxley is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Huxley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huxley is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huxley throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Huxley working the ground and pound but Palhares is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Huxley throws a strike aimed at the side of Palhares's head but Palhares avoids it well.
Huxley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Palhares is trying to control Huxley's posture but Huxley avoids it.
Huxley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huxley trying to control the action but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Palhares can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Huxley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Palhares 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.
Huxley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palhares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huxley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huxley connects with a couple of short punches.
Huxley wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares trying to keep a closed guard but Huxley is proving a slippery customer.
Huxley trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Huxley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares controls Huxley momentarily but Huxley frees himself.
Huxley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palhares is keeping the position for now.
Huxley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Palhares misses the target.
Huxley throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares throws a series of punches but Huxley moves out of range.
Huxley with a poor takedown
and Palhares counters with a left and a right that stings Huxley.
Huxley throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Huxley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palhares counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ben Huxley has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Huxley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palhares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palhares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huxley defends it easily.
Huxley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palhares is keeping the position for now.
Huxley passes Palhares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palhares moves into full guard.
Huxley looking to pass the guard.
Palhares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huxley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Huxley trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Huxley won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.
Huxley trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Huxley trying to move into half guard but instead Palhares has managed to sweep!
Huxley keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Huxley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huxley postures up in Palhares's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
Huxley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Huxley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Huxley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huxley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huxley lands in his opponent's guard.
Huxley throws and elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huxley's guard. Nice move by Palhares!
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huxley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Huxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huxley is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares advances position into side control!
Huxley gets back to half guard.
Huxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palhares is trying to control. Huxley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huxley is holding on to half guard well.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Palhares seems content to control.
Huxley is staying active underneath Palhares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huxley controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is keen to just control but Huxley is a slippery customer.
Ben Huxley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palhares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Huxley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huxley is trying to maintain the position but Palhares is very close to passing his half guard.
Huxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huxley has his takedown stuffed
and Palhares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ben Huxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huxley throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Palhares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huxley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palhares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Huxley loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Palhares throws a right hand that Huxley ducks under and follows up with a left that Huxley also avoids with ease.
Lucio Palhares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares swinging wildly here.
Huxley with a poor takedown
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Palhares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huxley has his takedown stuffed
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucio Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Huxley.
Palhares throws the left hand but Huxley avoids the punch easily.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Huxley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Palhares looking to control.
Huxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Palhares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Palhares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Murvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by Set to Fail - Lamb of God. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Murvis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Ronald Murvis has been cut.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Murvis moves out of range.
Reeves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reeves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reeves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reeves just misses with a punch to the body.
Reeves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reeves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Reeves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Reeves misses.
Reeves swinging wildly here.
Murvis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves lands with an overhand left.
Murvis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reeves.
Murvis throws a lazy right hand but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Murvis moves out of range.
Reeves lunges at Murvis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murvis's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murvis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reeves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murvis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reeves.
It looks like Jacob Reeves has been cut.
Murvis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murvis misses the jab.
Reeves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murvis lands with a kick to the temple. Reeves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reeves!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murvis doesn't seem bothered though.
Reeves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeves looks to land a combination but Murvis avoids it well.
Reeves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murvis throws a body punch but Reeves moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Murvis. That snapped Reeves's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Reeves misses the target.
Reeves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeves connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a double jab.
Murvis misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Murvis misses.
Murvis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murvis counters with a nice body shot.
Murvis throws a combination. Reeves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Reeves misses the target.
Reeves misses with a combination
and Murvis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacob Reeves's cut is getting worse.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murvis counters with a right hand to the body.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Murvis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reeves throws a combination that misses
and Murvis counters with a straight right hand.
Murvis scores with a nice strike.
Reeves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murvis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacob Reeves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jeez, Jacob Reeves's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Murvis lands with a straight right. Reeves didn't see that one coming.
Reeves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murvis.
Murvis drops Reeves with a beautiful combination! Reeves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murvis is looking for the KO!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacob Reeves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronald Murvis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by whatsername, and does she remember my name?. Doe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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245 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the natural Couture!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Doe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Couture.
Donk. Couture catches Doe right on the button with a cross.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doe was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Doe throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Doe staying out of range there.
Doe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Doe.
Doe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture misses with a straight left.
the natural Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scores with a shot to the body.
Couture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doe was covering up waiting for the punch and Couture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Couture throwing strikes from guard but Doe blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
Doe checks the leg kick.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Couture throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a two punch combo.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Doe pushes him off.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe moves out of range.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Couture postures up.
Couture is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doe's head.
Couture trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Couture won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doe is trying to keep Couture in close.
Couture postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Doe seems keen to control Couture's posture.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Couture misses with a shot to the body
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Doe seems unphased.
Couture connects with a single shot there.
Couture shoots in and bounces Doe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
Doe wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture misses with a hook.
Doe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Doe slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Couture wants to clinch.
That's eight 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.
Couture tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
Doe keeps the fight on the outside.
Doe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Doe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Couture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doe rather than just go for the knockout.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Doe blocks the low kick.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jon Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the natural Couture.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doe. That did some damage!
Couture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doe was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Doe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doe keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Doe.
Doe throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doe.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Couture finds it's way through Doe's defenses.
Couture lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Jon Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doe's calf.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doe did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture 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.
Doe has hold of Couture's hands but Couture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Couture.
Couture wants to take a breather but Doe is having none of it.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Couture is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe trying to control here.
Doe is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.
Couture missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture throws a series of punches but Doe moves out of range.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the natural Couture.
Couture connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Doe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doe slips under a jab.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
Doe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couture to score with a decent uppercut.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Doe counters with a head kick. That will keep Couture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Doe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Doe pushes him off.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couture tries to clinch up
and Doe counters with a big head kick but Couture shrugs it off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to clinch up but Doe circles away and keeps his distance.
Doe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doe ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doe counters with a two punch combo.
Doe walks into a straight right hand from Couture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Doe moved out of range nicely.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doe.
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Doe as Couture shoots in.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doe tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doe to the ground. Doe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doe leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
A big right from Couture misses.
Couture scores with a jab.
Doe ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
the natural Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doe defends it nicely.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doe throws the kick towards the body but Couture avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Doe misses with a two punch combination.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doe.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Doe's head but Doe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the natural Couture.
Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Couture won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Doe has wrist control.
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Couture!
Doe avoids the attempt from Couture to control.
Doe prevents Couture from getting the reversal.
Doe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couture is in all sorts of trouble 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.
Doe wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Doe tries to push Couture's head away but Couture is holding on tight.
Doe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Couture wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Couture is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doe tries to control but Couture wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doe controlling his opponent.
Couture is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Couture is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Couture tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doe is thwarting Couture's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doe controlling the action here.
Couture trying to control here.
Doe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture controlling the position well.
the natural Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doe throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture throws a leg kick which misses Doe's front leg but catches the back leg as Doe tries to avoid it.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Doe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doe avoids the body shot from Couture.
A big right from Couture misses.
A head kick misses from Couture.
Couture misses with the combination.
Doe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Doe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture throws a right and a left that Doe avoids nicely.
Doe keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture thows a leg kick but Doe checks it
and Doe counters with a straight right hand.
Doe throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture tests Doe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.
Couture lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Couture.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Doe moved out of range.
Doe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doe moves away.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Doe moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a hook.
Couture misses with a hook.
Doe throws a nice head kick!
Doe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick
and Couture counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doe momentarily.
Couture lands a nice shot that snaps Doe's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Doe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doe wants it to stay on the feet.
Doe takes one to the side of the head.
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doe. Doe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
Doe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a leg kick
letting Doe counter with a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Doe misses with a looping right.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Couture tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
Couture tries for a takedown but Doe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the natural Couture.
Couture throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Couture.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Doe, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Doe against the cage but Doe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Couture is looking to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doe sprawls well. Doe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt - Doe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Doe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Doe as Couture shoots in.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Doe counters with a head kick. That will keep Couture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doe was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Doe throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doe pinned against the cage. Doe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture clinches but Doe breaks the clinch
and Doe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doe ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couture feints and as Doe raises his hands in defense, Couture changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Doe had his way with the natural Couture in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doe on the side of the head.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Doe as he checks the leg kick.
Couture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Doe pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doe was covering up waiting for the punch and Couture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doe wants to control but Couture passes easily into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Couture prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
Doe has hold of Couture's hands but Couture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doe wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Doe is looking for a sweep. Couture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Couture throws a strike but Doe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Couture won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Couture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doe keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Couture buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Couture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
Doe throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe moves out of range of the leg kick from Couture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a nice inside leg kick.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Doe.
Doe moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doe is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couture throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Couture misses with the ground and pound.
Couture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Doe can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doe throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Couture scores with a jab to the body.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Couture scores with a nice strike.
That's eight 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.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Doe moves out of range of the strikes.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doe avoids it really well and circles away.
Doe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to clinch up but Doe keeps it at a distance.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Couture tries to clinch up but Doe circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doe.
Couture misses the jab.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Doe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Couture is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
the natural Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... the natural Couture!
the natural Couture is the new heavyweight champion!
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