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GAMMA#183 Ryuu v Itz 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dmitri Mikhailovich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
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, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaminson has Mikhailovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhailovich goes for a takedown attempt but Jaminson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaminson wants to clinch
and Mikhailovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaminson.
It looks like Dmitri Mikhailovich has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaminson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaminson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Mikhailovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhailovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikhailovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaminson.
Mikhailovich throws a shot to the body.
Jaminson throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhailovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaminson wants to clinch but Mikhailovich slips to the side
and Mikhailovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich thows a big elbow that misses.
Jaminson wants to stand and escape but Mikhailovich is having none of it.
Mikhailovich trying to control but Jaminson is working from the bottom.
Jaminson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhailovich on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovichis looking to pass into half guard but Jaminson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jaminson is in guard.
Jaminson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mikhailovich is proving hard to escape from.
Jaminson wants to stand and escape but instead Mikhailovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mikhailovich won't allow Jaminson to get back to his feet.
Jaminson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaminson tries to get out of the position.
Mikhailovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mikhailovich looking to pass the guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control but Jaminson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaminson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich wants to control from the top but Jaminson keeps moving.
Mikhailovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaminson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikhailovich forces his way into half guard.
Mikhailovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jaminson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is trying for a kimura here. Jaminson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mikhailovich wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitri Mikhailovich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Fernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernandez closes the distance but Lawler moves to the side
and Lawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Lawler.
Fernandez tries to move into range but Lawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez misses the target.
Fernandez tries to clinch
letting Lawler counter with a right hand.
Fernandez fails with the takedown
and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler misses with a hook
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawler drops Fernandez with a beautiful combination! Fernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lawler is looking for the KO!
Fernandez is rocked!
It looks like Freddy Fernandez has been cut.
Lawler misses with a double jab
and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
Fernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawler finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez can't get the takedown.
Fernandez gets through Lawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lawler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bob Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
Fernandez drives through and clinches with Lawler against the cage.
Fernandez slows down the pace here.
Fernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandez gets through Lawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is pushing Fernandez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fernandez lands a body shot.
Lawler controlling the action here for a moment.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawler is trying to push Fernandez away but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez looking to throw knees to the head but Lawler is blocking nicely.
Lawler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Lawler is having none of it.
A slow jab from Lawler misses its intended target.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawler thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler moves out of range as Fernandez strikes.
Fernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Lawler. Those never looked like landing.
Lawler misses with a right hand
letting Fernandez counter with a right hand.
Fernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Fernandez lands with a hook. Lawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
Lawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lawler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez tries to control but Lawler wriggling away.
Lawler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernandez with the ground and pound from mount.
Lawler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lawler is squirming around, avoiding Fernandez's attempts to control the action.
Lawler working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddy Fernandez's cut.
That's time! Lawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lawler connects with a body shot.
Fernandez scores with a jab. Lawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawler throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandez.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
Fernandez wants to clinch
letting Lawler counter with a right hand.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler misses with an uppercut. Fernandez saw that one coming.
Lawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez connects with a body shot that sends Lawler's belly button to the back.
Fernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawler misses with a hook
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Fernandez throws a good cross that connects.
Fernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Fernandez.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
Lawler drops Fernandez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fernandez looks back up at him and smiles so Lawler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Lawler circles away easily
and Lawler counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Fernandez falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Lawler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Remy Bonjasky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky misses with a body shot.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Law feints and as Bonjasky raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Law accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Bonjasky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Bonjasky is looking to stand up but Law isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonjasky kicks Law off and gets to his feet.
Law wants to clinch
and Bonjasky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonjasky. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonjasky throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Law lands the left hand.
It looks like Remy Bonjasky has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Law throws out a loose jab but Bonjasky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law wants to clinch
and Bonjasky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Robbie Law has been cut.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonjasky circles away.
Law tries to clinch there but Bonjasky circles away.
Bonjasky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law tries to clinch but Bonjasky is having none of it.
Bonjasky works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonjasky lands a high kick!
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonjasky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonjasky wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robbie Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Law misses.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonjasky tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonjasky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Law scoring well with a low kick there.
Law blocks a head kick by Bonjasky.
Law closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bonjasky counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law is looking to clinch but Bonjasky is avoiding it.
Bonjasky fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonjasky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonjasky circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Law drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bonjasky follows Law to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Bonjasky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy MacLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLean has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Jesse Venturia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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282 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemmy MacLean!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLean keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLean swings for the body but Venturia moves out of range.
Venturia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venturia wants to clinch.
Venturia misses with a double jab.
Venturia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLean.
A big left from MacLean misses.
MacLean misses with a lunging right hand
and MacLean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lemmy MacLean has been cut.
MacLean throws an off balance right hand
and Venturia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacLean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venturia breaks the clinch.
Venturia needs to keep his hands up - MacLean had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Venturia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venturia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLean.
Venturia throws a head kick but MacLean moves out of range.
A slow jab from MacLean misses its intended target.
MacLean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venturia is looking to clinch.
MacLean misses with an uppercut.
MacLean works Venturia's body with a nice hook.
MacLean is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLean.
MacLean throws a lazy uppercut
and Venturia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacLean just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLean throws a jab but it's blocked by Venturia.
MacLean throws out a powerful jab.
Venturia moves forwards but MacLean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Venturia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLean connects with a nice looking jab.
MacLean misses with a wild body shot.
Venturia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venturia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from MacLean misses.
Venturia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venturia there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacLean just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLean misses with an uppercut.
Venturia tries to clinch up
and MacLean counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLean looks to land a left hand but Venturia moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLean misses with an uppercut
and Venturia counters with a hugh head kick that removes MacLean from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Venturia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrady comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Webster has chosen Guns N' Roses - Dead Horse as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chris Webster enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Webster is looking to clinch.
Webster drives through and clinches with Mcgrady against the cage.
Webster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrady is defending well for now.
Webster is trying to stall.
Mcgrady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Webster missing with knees to the body.
Webster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrady is defending well for now.
Mcgrady scores with a hook to the body.
Mcgrady managing to block the knees to the body from Webster.
Webster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgrady avoids it.
Mcgrady tries to pull guard but Webster won't allow it.
Webster tries to land a knee to the head but Mcgrady blocks with his arms.
Mcgrady manages to break the clinch.
Webster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcgrady scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Webster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady wants to pass to mount but Webster is defending the position.
Mcgrady passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady takes Webster's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Webster is in trouble.
Mcgrady is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Webster defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Webster finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Webster tries to hold on but Mcgrady pushes him away.
Mcgrady trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgrady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgrady jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Webster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Webster and Mcgrady has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Webster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcgrady has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Webster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Webster is pushing Mcgrady's head away, looking to escape. Mcgrady manages to hold on to the position though.
Mcgrady has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Webster holds on to Mcgrady as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mcgrady sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webster can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Webster regains half guard.
Webster is controlling Mcgrady's trapped leg to prevent Mcgrady from advancing to side control.
Mcgrady is keen to just control but Webster is a slippery customer.
Mcgrady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mcgrady missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Mcgrady dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Webster. That's going to slow Mcgrady down.
Webster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgrady's head backwards.
It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
Mcgrady cracks Webster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcgrady misses with an uppercut
and Webster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcgrady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Webster lands a knee to the body.
Mcgrady misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgrady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mcgrady misses with a punch to the body.
Webster scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Webster.
Webster crunches a lovely knee into Mcgrady's ribcage.
Webster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Webster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webster landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster landing knees to the body.
Webster is stalling here.
Webster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgrady or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcgrady won't want to take too many of those.
Webster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcgrady is defending well for now.
Chris Webster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Webster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcgrady in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Webster trying to control the position but instead, Mcgrady has worked for underhooks and has pushed Webster into the cage.
Webster connects with a knee to the head.
Mcgrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webster misses with a knee to the head.
Webster lands a knee to the head.
Mcgrady letting Webster take a breather here.
Webster lands a knee to the head.
Webster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcgrady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mcgrady takes a knee to the side of the body.
Webster working Mcgrady over with knees to the body.
Webster scores with a knee to the head.
Webster cracks Mcgrady with a nice body shot.
Webster lands a knee to the head.
Webster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Webster scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Webster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcgrady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcgrady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webster smiles and moves away.
Mcgrady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webster counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popeye Mcgrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady misses with a punch on the inside.
Webster utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Webster on the inside.
Webster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Webster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Webster missing with knees to the body.
Mcgrady gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Webster regains guard.
Mcgradyis looking to pass into half guard but Webster pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Webster is in guard.
Webster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgrady is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgrady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster is posturing up here but Mcgrady has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Webster tries to roll out but it's too tight and Webster has to tap! Slick submission there by Mcgrady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Popeye Mcgrady!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gandhi's choice of entrance music: Hungry Like The Wolf. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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276 lbs
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265 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stone!
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, Mahatma Gandhi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Gandhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sammy Stone has been cut.
Nice shot by Gandhi.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gandhi.
Gandhi misses with a body shot.
Gandhi lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Gandhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Gandhi's shoulder, as Gandhi tries to avoid the shot.
Gandhi misses the shot to the body.
Gandhi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone tries to move into range but Gandhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stone moves away from the strike by Gandhi.
Gandhi misses with a low kick.
Gandhi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gandhi is defended easily by Stone.
Gandhi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gandhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
Sammy Stone's cut is getting worse.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gandhi looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Gandhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gandhi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Gandhi thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gandhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gandhi throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone tries to bum rush Gandhi with a series of wild strikes but Gandhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gandhi throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Gandhi lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gandhi. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gandhi throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Gandhi only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Gandhi swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Gandhi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gandhi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi with the ground and pound but Stone regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gandhi throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gandhi passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gandhi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gandhi tries to pass to full mount but Stone defends it.
Gandhi misses with a head shot. Stone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gandhi throws and elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gandhi's guard. Nice move by Stone!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gandhi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gandhi misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gandhi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Gandhi does no damage.
Gandhi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gandhi walks into a stiff left hand from Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gandhi throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Gandhi lands with a good body shot.
Stone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gandhi misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Mahatma Gandhi's cut even more.
Stone throws a head kick but Gandhi moves out of range.
Nice cross by Stone.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Stone lands a left and a right that send Gandhi crashing to the mat, dazed. Stone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gandhi is rocked!
Stone throws a series of punches but Gandhi avoids them all with ease.
Gandhi is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gandhi falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sammy Stone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Heracles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus Heracles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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273 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zeus Heracles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heracles counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Heracles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heracles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heracles manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Heracles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Heracles has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heracles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendez is on top in guard.
Mendez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heracles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Heracles is retaining full guard.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Heracles has wrist control.
Heracles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heracles trying to control the position.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Heracles has wrist control.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heracles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez throws a strike but Heracles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heracles throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Heracles controlling him for the moment.
Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Heracles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heracles stands and throws Mendez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heracles working away.
Mendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heracles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heracles's back!
Heracles is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mendez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Heracles trying to control the position but Mendez manages to sink in the hooks.
Heracles takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is hanging on to Heracles's back as he tries to escape.
Mendez struggling to land strikes to the head as Heracles covers up.
Mendez lands a shot to the body.
Mendez is punishing Heracles with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mendez is landing with strikes. Heracles can't take much more of this.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mendez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heracles covering up well under a series of strikes from Mendez.
Mendez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mendez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mendez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mendez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mendez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heracles misses with the combination.
Heracles ducks right into an uppercut from Mendez.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Heracles counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez fails with the takedown
and Heracles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heracles's waist but Heracles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
Mendez wants to clinch
and Heracles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendez tries to clinch up
enabling Heracles to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Mendez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Heracles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heracles working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendez is on top in guard.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Heracles has wrist control.
Heracles wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Heracles trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez looks to land a strike but Heracles avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Heracles's brow.
Mendez working some strikes from top position.
Heracles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heracles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendez has Heracles in his guard.
Heracles slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez trying to hold on to Heracles's head to control him but Heracles postures up.
Heracles seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heracles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heracles's back!
Mendez missing with strikes.
Mendez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mendez looking for the choke but no joy.
Mendez is striking from the back but Heracles escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Mendez is pressing down on Heracles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heracles is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throwing shots but Heracles is blocking nicely.
Heracles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heracles has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heracles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendez throws a strike but Heracles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heracles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Heracles from controlling successfully.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mendez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Heracles suckers Mendez into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Heracles is now in Mendez's guard!
Mendez is looking for a triangle but Heracles pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heracles is aware though and is defending well.
Heracles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
Heracles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heracles trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Heracles drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Heracles off! Heracles jumps back into Mendez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heracles.
Mendez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heracles counters with a nice body shot.
Mendez misses with a body punch
and Heracles counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heracles counters with an outside leg kick.
Mendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heracles quickly recovers to half guard.
Heracles wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Heracles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heracles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heracles trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heracles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Heracles dodges it nicely.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heracles defending well though.
Mendez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tony Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heracles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throws a strike but Heracles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heracles manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heracles keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Heracles working a defensive guard here.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Heracles's brow.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heracles's head.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heracles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heracles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heracles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heracles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendez has Heracles in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heracles is one step ahead there.
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heracles defends it easily.
Heracles trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeus Heracles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heracles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Tony Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Mendez looking to control.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Heracles is now in half guard.
Mendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heracles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heracles's back!
Can Heracles hold on?! Mendez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I would not like to be Heracles right now.
Mendez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Heracles to escape the position.
Mendez has good solid back control here.
Heracles is trying to remain composed but Mendez is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Mendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moose Drool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Nine Inch Nails - Wish. Moose Drool has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
285 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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260 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moose Drool!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drool misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
Drool looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Drool
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drool pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drool attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drool takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Moose Drool has been cut.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Drool keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Drool attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drool will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Drool moved out of range.
Drool misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drool counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammer shoots in and bounces Drool off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drool is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drool wants to stand but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Drool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Drool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer prevents Drool from getting back to his feet.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Drool blocks nicely.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer advances position into side control!
Hammer landing strikes.
Hammer throws an elbow but Drool slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hammer lands some shots froms side control.
Hammer looks up at the clock and then as Drool takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hammer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That has opened up Moose Drool's cut even more.
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.
Drool takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The cut above Moose Drool's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hammer working the ground and pound.
Moose Drool's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moose Drool's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carlson 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Han is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Have a Cigar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles carlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
carlson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
carlson throws a right hand that misses
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
carlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
carlson scores with a nice head shot.
Han scoring well with a low kick there.
Han scores with a kick to the midsection.
Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by carlson .
Han connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Han.
Han scores with a crisp jab that stopped carlson in his tracks.
carlson lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Han looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Han shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in carlson 's guard.
Han drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but carlson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Han has carlson in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson being controlled here momentarily.
carlson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
carlson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
carlson wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
carlson preventing the sweep.
carlson wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
Charles carlson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
carlson with a nice cross.
Han connects with an inside leg kick.
Han tries for a takedown but carlson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han slips a straight right by carlson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has carlson pinned against the cage. carlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Han.
carlson throws a combination that misses
and Han counters with a nice body kick.
Han throws a quick inside leg kick.
Han with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling carlson to score with a decent uppercut.
carlson misses with a combination
and Han counters with a slapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Han.
carlson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Han manages to avoid it.
Han just misses with a punch to the body.
carlson checks a leg kick nicely.
carlson misses with a hook
and Han counters with a nice leg kick.
carlson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
carlson swings for the body but Han moves out of range.
Han walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
carlson loads up on a big right hand but Han slips the punch.
Han takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
carlson misses with a series of wild punches.
Han keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from carlson .
Han shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and carlson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from carlson misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Han.
Han lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Han.
Han will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
carlson misses with a few strikes there.
carlson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Han scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by carlson .
Han is looking to land body kicks.
carlson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
carlson misses with a straight right.
carlson throws a right hand that misses
and Han counters with a single leg into guard. carlson didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Han showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
carlson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
carlson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Han 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.
Han lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
carlson takes a swing at Han's ribcage but misses.
carlson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Han, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Han.
Hendo Han seems to be getting the better of the standup.
carlson swings for the body but Han moves out of range.
Han connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Han.
carlson checks a leg kick.
carlson throws a poor cross that misses
and Han counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by carlson misses
and Han counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Han shoots for a takedown but carlson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says carlson as he avoids it easily.
carlson misses with a double jab
and Han counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Han.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Han or perhaps it was just good defense by carlson which made him look bad.
Charles carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Han.
That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
carlson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
carlson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
carlson throws out a loose jab but Han uses good head movement to avoid it.
carlson throws a jab when Han was well out of range.
Han lands a nice leg kick that just misses carlson 's sensitive parts.
Charles carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from carlson . Those never looked like landing.
Han scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. carlson doesn't seem bothered though.
Han shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and carlson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Han thumps carlson with a low kick.
Han shoots in looking for a takedown. carlson tries to sprawl out of it but Han keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. carlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
carlson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Han fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson misses with a right hand
and Han counters with a slapping leg kick.
Han fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
carlson lands with a cross.
Han lands a body shot.
carlson cracks a nice hook into Han's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
carlson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Han lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
carlson misses with a combination
and Han counters with a low kick, right behind carlson 's knee.
carlson takes a swing at Han's ribcage but misses.
carlson misses with a looping right.
carlson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
carlson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from carlson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han lets loose with a powerful body kick. carlson will feel that in the morning.
carlson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han counters with a takedown into side control.
Han working away.
Han in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Han wants to control for a moment but carlson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Han content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han trying to mount his opponent but carlson defends it.
carlson is looking to escape.
Han throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Han tries to pass to full mount but carlson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Han 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!
carlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
carlson stalks Han and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Han's face. Han staggers backwards, shaken.
carlson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Han decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in carlson 's guard.
Han is looking to work some ground and pound but carlson has wrist control.
Han is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! carlson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! carlson has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as carlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Han seems keen to control carlson 's posture.
carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Han working a defensive guard here.
carlson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han has control of carlson 's left arm, preventing carlson from doing any damage.
carlson thows a big elbow that misses.
carlson trying to control but Han is working from the bottom.
Han looking for a sweep. Not yet Han, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Han attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
carlson lands a right hook to the body.
carlson throws a lazy uppercut
and Han counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Han has gone for a leg lock! carlson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Han's guard.
carlson landing with the ground and pound.
Han takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson looking to pass the guard.
Han looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
carlson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
carlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
carlson passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
carlson trying to pass the guard but Han defending well.
Han tries to get to full guard but carlson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han is trying to control but can't.
carlson is pressing down on Han's thigh, looking to free his foot. Han is holding on for now.
carlson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Han is looking to control carlson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Han avoid being mounted?
Hendo Han has got the better of the ground game so far.
Han tries to get to full guard but carlson has control of the leg.
carlson trying to pass the guard but Han defending well.
carlson prevents Han from improving his position.
Han moves into full guard.
carlson trying to control but Han is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
carlson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Han is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Han keeping full guard, as carlson tries to pass.
carlson trying to control but Han is working from the bottom.
Charles carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles carlson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
carlson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Han.
Hendo Han is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Han shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with carlson but carlson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
carlson misses with a combination
and Han counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Han.
Han is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles carlson .
Well Han has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Han!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu comes to the cage accompanied by HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme. Itz has chosen do you really want to hurt me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yuudai Ryuu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cheez Itz's chin.
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282 lbs
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283 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu throws a body punch but Itz moves out of range.
Ryuu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryuu closes the distance and clinches.
Ryuu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itz backwards.
Ryuu lands a nice shot to the body.
Itz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itz can't find room to land a body shot as Ryuu controls the action.
Ryuu misses with a body punch.
Itz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itz tries to work over Ryuu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryuu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryuu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryuu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryuu digs a right hand into Itz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Itz's gas tank.
Itz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Itz.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryuu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryuu blocks a body shot from Itz.
Itz takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryuu works on Itz's body with a couple of short punches.
Itz looks gassed!
Ryuu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ryuu obliges.
A short body shot lands from Ryuu as the two fighters clinch.
Ryuu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryuu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryuu lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Ryuu to work.
Ryuu misses with a knee to the head.
Ryuu stops a takedown attempt from Itz.
A frustrated look appears on Itz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryuu tries a knee to the head but Itz blocks it.
A hook to the body from Ryuu.
Ryuu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryuu blocks a body shot from Itz.
Ryuu taking a breather.
Ryuu lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryuu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryuu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Itz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryuu scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryuu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryuu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Itz blocks the elbow strike.
Itz misses with a punch to the body.
Ryuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Itz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryuu missing with knees to the body.
Ryuu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryuu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itz is defending well for now.
A short right from Itz.
Itz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Itz is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryuu gets an underhook and turns Itz into the cage.
Itz blocks an elbow strike from Ryuu.
Ryuu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Itz backwards.
Itz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands a body punch.
Ryuu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Itz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryuu.
Ryuu missing with knees to the body.
Itz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryuu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryuu stalling against the cage.
Itz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itz digs a right hand into Ryuu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryuu's gas tank.
Itz tries a body shot but Ryuu blocks it.
Itz being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ryuu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Itz's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Ryuu.
Ryuu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Itz misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itz misses with the head strike.
Ryuu misses with an elbow strike.
Itz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryuu missing with knees to the body.
Itz wants a takedown.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheez Itz.
Itz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itz lands an uppercut.
Ryuu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Itz avoids it.
Ryuu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Itz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Itz.
Ryuu blocks an uppercut.
Ryuu digs a right hand into Itz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Itz's gas tank.
Ryuu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itz misses with a body punch.
Itz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryuu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryuu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryuu throws a punch but it's blocked by Itz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Itz moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryuu just misses with a punch to the body.
Itz misses with a shot to the body
letting Ryuu counter with a right hand.
Cheez Itz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick and Itz moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Itz misses its intended target.
Itz staying out of range there.
Ryuu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Itz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryuu jabs Itz right on the nose. Itz blinks but takes it well.
Ryuu looks to land a left hand but Itz moved out of range nicely.
Itz fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itz misses with a combination
and Ryuu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryuu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryuu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ryuu misses with a double jab
and Itz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Itz misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryuu, as that shot connected.
Jab by Itz.
Cheez Itz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Itz blocks a head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Itz avoids a kick to the body.
Ryuu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Itz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Ryuu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryuu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itz cracks Ryuu with an open hand slap.
Ryuu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Itz counters with a straight right hand.
Itz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuu. That's going to slow Itz down.
Itz tries for a takedown but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryuu looks for the body kick but Itz saw that one coming.
Itz throws an off balance right hand
and Ryuu counters with an outside leg kick.
Ryuu throws a leg kick which misses Itz's front leg but catches the back leg as Itz tries to avoid it.
Yuudai Ryuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryuu counters with a straight right hand.
Itz misses with a body shot.
Ryuu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Itz tries to clinch there but Ryuu circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Itz. Beautiful body shot.
Itz misses the body punch
and Ryuu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Itz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Itz lands a nice shot to the body.
Itz misses with a looping right.
Ryuu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Itz tries to clinch up.
Ryuu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryuu throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Itz blocks a head kick by Ryuu.
Itz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryuu counters with a nice uppercut.
Itz looks to land a combination but Ryuu avoids it well.
Ryuu throws a leg kick which misses Itz's front leg but catches the back leg as Itz tries to avoid it.
Ryuu lands with a cross.
Itz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Itz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryuu throws a looping overhand right but Itz ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ryuu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Itz on the side of the head.
Itz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryuu slaps away a takedown attempt from Itz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryuu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryuu slips a jab and a cross from Itz.
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick and Itz moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Itz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yuudai Ryuu is winning the standup battle so far.
Itz misses with a double jab
and Ryuu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Itz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Itz wants to clinch but Ryuu slips to the side
and Ryuu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itz misses with a body shot
and Ryuu counters with a thumping low kick.
Itz checks a leg kick nicely.
Ryuu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryuu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Itz is looking to clinch but Ryuu is avoiding it.
Itz has his takedown stuffed
and Ryuu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryuu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuu cracks the inside of Itz's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ryuu.
Ryuu lands an overhand right.
Itz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryuu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryuu thows a body kick. Itz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ryuu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryuu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryuu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands with a good body shot.
Ryuu scores with a leg kick.
Ryuu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Itz tries to clinch
and Ryuu counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ryuu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Ryuu coming out on top.
Ryuu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryuu circles away.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheez Itz.
Ryuu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Itz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryuu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryuu. That snapped Itz's head back.
Itz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryuu is pulling down on Itz's head to control his posture.
Itz throws and elbow that misses. Ryuu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Itz's guard. Nice move by Ryuu!
Ryuu postures up.
Itz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ryuu being controlled here momentarily.
Ryuu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Itz can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu postures up.
Itz is looking to sweep but instead, Ryuu has passed into half guard.
Itz is looking to improve his position.
Ryuu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Ryuu wants to take a breather but Itz is having none of it.
Ryuu not doing much here.
Ryuu trying to control from half guard but Itz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yuudai Ryuu.
Ryuu misses with a wild combination.
Ryuu misses with an uppercut
and Itz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Itz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryuu counters with a leg kick.
Ryuu fakes the leg kick and cracks Itz in the body.
Ryuu lands with a nice body punch.
Itz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Itz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryuu's hands.
Itz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itz scores with a one two! Ryuu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Itz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itz is trying to ground and pound but Ryuu uses the momentary lack of control by Itz to regain half guard.
Itz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryuu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itz wants to control from the top but Ryuu keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu had his way with Cheez Itz in 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. This is the final round!
Itz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryuu. Ryuu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryuu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryuu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itz misses with a jab to the body
and Ryuu counters with a low kick, right behind Itz 's knee.
Itz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryuu counters with a nice body shot.
Ryuu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Itz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ryuu walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itz misses with a body shot
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryuu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Itz lands a body shot.
Itz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryuu counters with a good low kick that Itz was not able to check.
Itz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a nice body shot.
Ryuu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Ryuu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Itz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cheez Itz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryuu is looking to land body kicks.
Itz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryuu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryuu has managed to clinch.
Ryuu taking a breather.
Ryuu gets through Itz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ryuu.
Yuudai Ryuu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Itz tries to break the clinch but Ryuu is controlling the position.
A short left from Ryuu.
Ryuu lands a body punch.
Ryuu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itz backwards.
Good body shot from Ryuu.
Ryuu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ryuu lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itz can't find room to land a body shot as Ryuu controls the action.
A short right from Ryuu on the inside.
Ryuu scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryuu pushes Itz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryuu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryuu just leaning against Itz, taking a breather.
Ryuu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryuu blocks a body shot from Itz.
Ryuu lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ryuu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Itz is working Ryuu over against the cage.
Ryuu missing with knees to the body.
Ryuu misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Itz.
Itz is pushing Ryuu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Itz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuudai Ryuu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itz takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Itz.
A short body shot lands from Ryuu as the two fighters clinch.
Itz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryuu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ryuu.
Ryuu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ryuu pushes Itz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryuu presses Itz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryuu.
Ryuu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itz takes a shot to the head.
Ryuu prevents a body shot from Itz.
Ryuu slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryuu stalling in the clinch.
Ryuu pushes Itz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Itz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ryuu blocking some punches.
Ryuu leaning against his opponent.
Itz lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuudai Ryuu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryuu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuudai Ryuu!
Yuudai Ryuu retains his heavyweight title!
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