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HWP175: Fauatea vs Proudstar PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perfect Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perfect Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerrard sprawls well. He's pushed Mma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mma misses with a hook
and Gerrard counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Perfect Mma has been cut.
Gerrard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mma under the eye.
Mma throws a poor cross that misses
and Gerrard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Gerrard counters with a crisp right that sends Mma to the canvas! Gerrard follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Gerrard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garris has chosen Blowin Money Fast by: Rick Ross as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Garris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garris wants to stand but Andersson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garris tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
Garris content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rex Garris hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Garris blocks with his arms.
Garris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garris managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Garris is blocking nicely.
Garris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Garris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Garris won't want to take too many of those.
Garris looks gassed!
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris missing with knees to the body.
Garris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garris.
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Garris is blocking nicely.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson lands a knee to the body.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Andersson looking to stall.
Garris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andersson smiles and moves away.
Andersson misses with a takedown
and Garris moves into the clinch.
Garris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris has clasped his hands together around Andersson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Garris stands up and beckons Andersson to his feet.
Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Garris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson crunches a lovely knee into Garris's ribcage.
Andersson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andersson to the mat. Andersson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Garris wants to get up but he can't break Andersson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andersson, up you get!
Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Garris.
Andersson stalling in the clinch but Garris improves position.
Garris tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garris tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Garris managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
Garris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersson avoids it.
Garris with a knee to the head.
Andersson is trying to stall.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris landing knees to the head.
Garris missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Garris misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Garris landing knees to the head.
Garris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garris lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Garris on the inside.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
Garris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garris avoids it.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Garris blocks with his arms.
Garris misses with a knee strike.
Andersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Garris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andersson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garris pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A body shot lands from Garris.
Garris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andersson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson wants to stall.
Garris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garris avoids it.
Garris landing knees to the head.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Garris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged Garris in a clinch.
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.
Garris tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Garris blocks with his arms.
Andersson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garris jumps guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garris is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garris is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Garris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andersson is working an open guard so Garris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garris stands and steps away. Andersson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Garris. Garris maintains the clinch.
Garris drags the fight down to the ground.
Garris trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garris has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andersson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garris.
Andersson trying to control the position but Garris is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garris is holding Andersson down, trying to stall.
Garris is looking to reverse the position.
Andersson wants to stand but Garris has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson tries to advance to mount but Garris denies him.
Garris holding on.
Andersson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garris to his feet.
Garris drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Garris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Garris pushes Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garris blocks it with crossed arms.
Garris looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Garris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andersson's face.
Garris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garris misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Garris.
It looks like Asbjoern Andersson has been cut.
Garris misses with a knee to the head.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Garris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Garris landing knees to the head.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garris looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Garris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garris avoids it.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andersson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garris lands a good knee to the midsection. Andersson won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Garris.
Garris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andersson landing knees to the head.
Garris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Andersson can't fight it off and eventually Garris manages to take the fight to the floor. Andersson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andersson's guard.
Garris gets to his feet - Andersson follows without any prompting.
Garris closes the distance and clinches.
Garris landing knees to the head.
Garris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersson avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garris as Andersson tries to tie him up.
Rex Garris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garris throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Garris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garris tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
Garris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Garris tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garris is stalling here.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Garris avoids the damage to the body.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andersson is trying to stall.
Garris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andersson's face.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but Garris blocks it.
Andersson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garris misses with a knee strike.
Rex Garris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Garris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson looking to throw knees to the head but Garris is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garris wants to clinch.
Andersson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garris moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but Garris blocks with his arms.
Garris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garris avoiding damage as Andersson throws knees to the body.
Garris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andersson blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Garris.
Garris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andersson misses with a knee to the head.
Asbjoern Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Garris avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Garris.
Garris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersson avoids it.
Garris tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garris.
Andersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garris is defending well for now.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andersson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Garris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garris 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Garris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kyle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vladamir.
Vladamir keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyle leaves Vladamir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyle with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kyle . No joy for Vladamir on that attempt.
Jab from Kyle .
It looks like Drako Vladamir has been cut.
Kyle scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vladamir's head.
Vladamir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyle misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Vladamir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vladamir won't allow Kyle to get back to his feet.
Vladamir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vladamir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyle wants to stand but Vladamir is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kyle 's guard.
Vladamir trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vladamir connects with a couple of short punches.
Kyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyle , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vladamir puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vladamir decides to stand and escape the position.
Kyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Vladamir should have avoided that one.
Mike Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Kyle . No joy for Vladamir on that attempt.
Mike Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Vladamir.
Nice uppercut there from Kyle .
Kyle throws a leg kick which misses Vladamir's front leg but catches the back leg as Vladamir tries to avoid it.
Vladamir looks gassed!
Kyle gets tackled into the cage by Vladamir. Vladamir maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vladamir blocks it with crossed arms.
Vladamir can't break the clinch.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyle tries to clinch but Vladamir is having none of it.
Vladamir shoots in for a double leg but Kyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Kyle finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vladamir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kyle connects with the punch.
Vladamir dodges the punch combination from Kyle .
Kyle clinches with his opponent.
Kyle connects with a knee to the head.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle keeps Vladamir at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Kyle .
A slapping body kick lands there for Kyle .
Kyle lands a big head kick that sends Vladamir tumbling to the mat! Kyle takes a step backwards and waves Vladamir back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vladamir is rocked!
Kyle clinches up with Vladamir and pushes him back against the cage.
Vladamir is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kyle pushes Vladamir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vladamir seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyle tries to clinch up.
Kyle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyle .
Kyle forces Vladamir back against the cage and clinches.
Kyle lands a knee to the head.
Kyle 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladamir throws a wild body kick that Kyle sees coming a mile off.
Kyle circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Vladamir drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kyle follows Vladamir 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 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Kyle !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The real American. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pakkaaja!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Pakkaaja.
Hogan walks into a jab.
Pakkaaja throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pakkaaja tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pakkaaja throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pakkaaja throws a combination that misses
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Pakkaaja didn't expect that.
Hogan trying to control but Pakkaaja is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough.
Pakkaaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pakkaaja swinging wildly here.
Pakkaaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pakkaaja misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Hogan misses with the combination.
A jab from Pakkaaja finds it's way through Hogan's defenses.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Pertti Pakkaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Pakkaaja.
A left lands for Pakkaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja swinging wildly here.
Hogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pakkaaja finds it's way round the side to connect with Hogan's head.
Pakkaaja lands an overhand right.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakkaaja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakkaaja misses with the combination.
Pakkaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Pakkaaja which made him look bad.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pakkaaja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan dodges the punch combination from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hogan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Pakkaaja. Those never looked like landing.
Pakkaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakkaaja jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan shoots in but Pakkaaja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pakkaaja misses with a two punch combination.
Pakkaaja misses with a wild combination.
Pakkaaja misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkaaja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hogan back to the cage. Pakkaaja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pakkaaja!
Pakkaaja trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hogan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakkaaja wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pakkaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pakkaaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and Pakkaaja takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pakkaaja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pakkaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Pakkaaja pushes Hogan off looking to stand but Hogan dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is working for a kimura but Pakkaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Pakkaaja kicks Hogan off and gets back to his feet.
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.
Pakkaaja throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pakkaaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Pakkaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Pakkaaja sprawls well.
Pakkaaja throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pakkaaja tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pakkaaja tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pakkaaja to the ground. Pakkaaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pakkaaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogan should have avoided that one.
Pakkaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pakkaaja napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Pakkaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pakkaaja tries to escape but Hogan is in control.
Hogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working the ground and pound but Pakkaaja is defending the strikes.
Pakkaaja wants to get back to his feet but Hogan drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan trying to control the position but Pakkaaja is working away.
Pakkaaja dodges the ground and pound from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pertti Pakkaaja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pakkaaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Pakkaaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pakkaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pakkaaja looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pakkaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Pakkaaja didn't expect that.
Hogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pakkaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Hogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pakkaaja avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogan.
Hogan in side control, throwing shots but Pakkaaja defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Pakkaaja is defending well.
Hogan misses with the ground and pound.
Hogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Pakkaaja is defending well.
Hogan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan wants to control but Pakkaaja is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pakkaaja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pertti Pakkaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Tuckey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuckey comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under - Men at Work. Stoner has chosen Battle Hymn as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
14 - 13 - 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Tuckey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuckey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Tuckey. Beautiful body shot.
Tuckey connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuckey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuckey misses with a body punch
and Stoner counters with a straight right hand.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuckey avoids the body shot from Stoner.
Tuckey cracks a nice hook into Stoner's ribs.
Tuckey is looking to wear down Stoner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoner looks gassed!
Tuckey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tuckey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stoner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuckey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tuckey misses the shot to the body.
Tuckey tries to clinch there but Stoner circles away.
Tuckey lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick from Tuckey lands but Stoner takes it in his stride.
It looks like Thomas Stoner has been cut.
Tuckey's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuckey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoner connects with a right hand. Tuckey shakes it off.
Stoner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tuckey to score with a decent uppercut.
Tuckey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuckey tries to clinch
and Stoner counters with a three punch combo that has Tuckey backing up. Tuckey nods at Stoner to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuckey connects with the punch.
Tuckey lands a leg kick that knocks Stoner off balance momentarily.
Tuckey lands with a straight right. Stoner didn't see that one coming.
Stoner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuckey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tuckey connects with a right hand. Stoner shakes it off.
Tuckey with a jab.
Tuckey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson Tuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuckey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey digs a good hook to Stoner's body.
Tuckey rushes Stoner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuckey cracks Stoner with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Tuckey.
Tuckey lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Tuckey.
Stoner can't break the clinch.
Tuckey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuckey presses Stoner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tuckey lands a right hand.
Tuckey is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Tuckey.
Tuckey gets through Stoner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuckey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuckey stalling.
Tuckey works on Stoner's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Tuckey.
Tuckey presses Stoner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tuckey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoners head.
Tuckey pushes Stoner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoner avoids the body shot from Tuckey.
A shot to the liver by Tuckey. Beautiful body shot.
Tuckey drives through and clinches with Stoner against the cage.
Tuckey works on Stoner's body with a couple of short punches.
Tuckey just leaning against Stoner, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Tuckey.
Tuckey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stoner.
Tuckey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stoner can't find room to land a body shot as Tuckey controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Tuckey.
Stoner misses with a body punch.
Tuckey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
Tuckey digs a right hand into Stoner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoner's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Tuckey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Stoner's cut.
That's time! Tuckey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stoner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoner was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuckey.
Stoner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoner misses with the combination.
Tuckey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tuckey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tuckey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuckey swinging wildly here.
Tuckey misses with a body shot
and Stoner counters with a nice body shot.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but Tuckey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuckey misses with a hook to the body
and Stoner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tuckey thinking.
Stoner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuckey.
Wilson Tuckey is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tuckey throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoner. Tuckey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoner throws a lazy right hand but Tuckey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuckey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoner can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Stoner.
Stoner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuckey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuckey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuckey counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuckey throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Stoner misses
and Tuckey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Tuckey. Beautiful body shot.
Stoner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuckey moves out of range as Stoner strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner misses with a wild body shot.
Tuckey with a nice cross.
Stoner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuckey counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuckey thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuckey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas Stoner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoner swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuckey.
Tuckey throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuckey punishes Stoner's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey digs a good hook to Stoner's body.
Stoner slips a jab and a cross from Tuckey.
Tuckey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tuckey misses with a shot to the body
and Stoner counters with a nice body shot.
Tuckey throws a body punch but Stoner moves out of range.
Stoner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuckey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wilson Tuckey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Stoner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tuckey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stoner eats them both and turns towards Tuckey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stoner with a hook.
Tuckey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuckey moves into the clinch.
Stoner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuckey has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tuckey.
Nice body punch from Tuckey - that landed with a thud.
Tuckey gets through Stoner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuckey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tuckey lands a shoulder strike.
Tuckey lands with a left to the head.
Tuckey cracks Stoner with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuckey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuckey lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoners head.
Tuckey cracks Stoner with a nice body shot.
Tuckey is working Stoner over against the cage.
Tuckey manages to break the clinch.
Tuckey tries to clinch but Stoner moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tuckey.
Stoner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuckey thows a body shot but no joy.
Stoner throws a right and a left that Tuckey avoids nicely.
Tuckey throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Stoner.
Tuckey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoner counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuckey cracks Stoner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoner misses with an uppercut. Tuckey saw that one coming.
Tuckey misses the body punch
and Stoner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuckey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tuckey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tuckey loads up on a big right hand but Stoner slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey throws a combination that misses
and Stoner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuckey's head.
Stoner misses with a left hand
and Tuckey counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Stoner misses
and Tuckey counters with a nice body shot.
Tuckey misses with a double jab.
Stoner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuckey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stoner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoner misses the shot to the body.
Stoner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuckey lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas Stoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuckey throws a hook but Stoner avoids it easily.
Stoner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson Tuckey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stoner misses with a double jab
and Tuckey counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tuckey.
Tuckey looks to throw the jab but Stoner is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuckey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuckey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Tuckey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuckey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Tuckey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between So Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that So Nasty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily So Nasty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, So Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mousasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nasty uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mousasi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Mousasi slips a jab and a cross from Nasty.
Mousasi looks for a takedown but Nasty sprawls well.
Nasty tries to clinch up but Mousasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mousasi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nasty's half guard.
Nasty is trying to stand.
Nasty kicks Mousasi off and gets back to his feet.
Nasty rushes Mousasi and presses him up against the cage.
Mousasi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nasty kicks Mousasi off and gets to his feet.
Mousasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasty counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mousasi's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty stops Mousasi from standing up.
Nasty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nasty trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Mousasi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nasty pulls his leg out and moves away.
So Nasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nasty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nasty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mousasi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nasty.
Nasty prevents Mousasi from standing back up.
Nasty 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nasty connects with a nice short shot to Mousasi's temple.
Mousasi tries to kick Nasty off but Nasty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nasty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mousasi kicks off Nasty and gets to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mousasi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty throws Mousasi to one side and escapes!
Mousasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Nasty is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
Mousasi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nasty to stand up.
Nasty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Nasty circles away easily
and Mousasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasty misses with a double jab
so Mousasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mousasi stands up from Nasty's guard - Mousasi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nasty scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nasty tries to sprawl out of it but Mousasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nasty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Nasty. No joy for Mousasi on that attempt.
Mousasi shoots in for a double leg but Nasty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nasty feints and as Mousasi raises his hands in defense, Nasty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mousasi's guard.
Nasty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nasty is looking to advance position but Mousasi won't allow it.
Nasty prevents Mousasi from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mousasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Mousasi looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Nasty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up with Nasty, looking for a takedown. Mousasi pushes Nasty against the cage but Nasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Nasty circles away easily
and Nasty counters with a takedown into side control.
Mousasi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mousasi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nasty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mousasi's guard.
Nasty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mousasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nasty has Mousasi in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mousasi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nasty's guard.
Nasty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mousasi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Mousasi circles away easily
and Mousasi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nasty's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty is working an open guard so Mousasi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mousasi gets a double leg takedown into Nasty's guard.
Mousasi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mousasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasty counters with a left and a right that stings Mousasi.
So Nasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Mousasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasty swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nasty.
Nasty working the head and body with strikes.
So Nasty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mousasi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nasty has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nasty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nasty goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mousasi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nasty's guard! Nice work there by Mousasi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi stops Nasty from standing up.
Nasty is working an open guard so Mousasi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty tries to sprawl but Mousasi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mousasi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nasty tries to clinch there but Mousasi circles away.
Nasty stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasty wants to clinch up but Mousasi keeps it at a distance.
Nasty misses with a series of wild punches.
Mousasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nasty!
Nasty is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mousasi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mousasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nasty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mousasi is in Nasty's guard.
Mousasi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nasty leaves Mousasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mousasi walks into a left hand.
Nasty closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mousasi did well to prevent Nasty getting side control.
Nasty is looking to take a break and control but Mousasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nasty is looking for a kimura but Mousasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nasty to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
Nasty 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.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
Nasty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mousasi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mousasi 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!
Mousasi dodges the punch combination from Nasty.
Mousasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nasty!
You get the feeling that Nasty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nasty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mousasi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Mousasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mousasi stands up and beckons Nasty to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Nasty there.
Mousasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasty's waist but Nasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mousasi off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nasty throws a combination. Mousasi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nasty!
Mousasi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nasty with a jab.
Nasty throws a series of punches but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nasty is looking to stand up but Mousasi isn't so interested in that idea.
Nasty is wriggling around but Mousasi manages to pass to half guard.
Mousasi prevents Nasty from standing back up.
Mousasi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nasty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nasty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mousasi is controlling him well.
Nasty can't do much from the bottom here.
Mousasi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nasty to his feet.
Mousasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousasi tries to stand and escape but Nasty is controlling the position.
Nasty pushes Mousasi off and gets back to his feet.
Nasty swings for the body but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mousasi gets to his feet - Nasty follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi has his takedown stuffed
and Nasty moves into the clinch.
Mousasi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mousasi is trying to trip Nasty. He has hold of a leg but Nasty is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mousasi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mousasi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nasty wriggles free and stands up.
Nasty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Mousasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mousasi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nasty misses with an uppercut
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mousasi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nasty's half guard.
Mousasi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mousasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mousasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nasty was covering up waiting for the punch and Mousasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mousasi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nasty tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
Mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into Nasty's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mousasi wants to stand but Nasty has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nasty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mousasi's guard.
Nasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mousasi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mousasi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's entrance music is Let it Ride. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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235 lbs
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211 lbs
12 - 10 - 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Assassin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zimmerman swivels and escapes.
Zimmerman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assassin.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Assassin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assassin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Zimmerman tenderised Assassin's leg. Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assassin misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Assassin misses the target.
Assassin fails with the takedown
and Zimmerman moves into the clinch.
Levi Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Assassin.
Zimmerman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zimmerman.
It looks like Ninja Assassin has been cut.
Zimmerman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Zimmerman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin avoids the elbow strike from Zimmerman, against the cage.
Zimmerman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Assassin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zimmerman as Assassin tries to tie him up.
Zimmerman crunches a lovely knee into Assassin's ribcage.
Assassin looks gassed!
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zimmerman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zimmerman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zimmerman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman with a knee to the head.
Assassin is rocked!
Zimmerman pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Assassin! Zimmerman unloads with more strikes and Assassin sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hytten comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. Brannigan has chosen Jackyl -- The Lumberjack as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Zapp Brannigan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kent Hytten's chin.
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Hytten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Hytten lands but Brannigan takes it in his stride.
Kent Hytten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan looks gassed!
Hytten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brannigan is able to avoid easily.
Hytten throws a head kick but Brannigan moves out of range.
Brannigan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hytten tries to avoid it but Brannigan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hytten to the ground. Hytten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brannigan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hytten throws a solid leg kick but Brannigan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hytten.
Hytten connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hytten with a nice cross.
Hytten throws a head kick that Brannigan semi-blocks.
Hytten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brannigan's hands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hytten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brannigan. That did some damage!
Brannigan fails with a takedown attempt.
Kent Hytten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan ducks right into an uppercut from Hytten.
Hytten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hytten scores with a one two! Brannigan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hytten scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hytten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brannigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hytten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brannigan.
Hytten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hytten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hytten connects with a nice looking jab.
Hytten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hytten connects with a high kick.
Brannigan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hytten is looking to slow Brannigan down with leg kicks.
Brannigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Hytten dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hytten tries to close the distance and clinch but Brannigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hytten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hytten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brannigan will feel that in the morning.
Brannigan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hytten throws a series of strikes that have Brannigan backpedaling.
Brannigan is breathing heavily.
Hytten throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten connects with a body shot that sends Brannigan's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hytten.
Hytten feints and then cracks Brannigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brannigan down.
Hytten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hytten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brannigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hytten is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hytten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brannigan.
Hytten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brannigan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hytten.
Hytten moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Hytten.
Brannigan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brannigan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hytten scores with a jab.
Hytten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hytten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brannigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hytten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brannigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hytten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hytten lands with a nice body kick.
Brannigan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Hytten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brannigan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hytten misses with a body shot.
Brannigan ducks right into an uppercut from Hytten.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hytten.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hytten.
Brannigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hytten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hytten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brannigan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Hytten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hytten. That's going to slow Brannigan down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hytten, right into the meat.
Zapp Brannigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hytten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brannigan back to the cage. Hytten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hytten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hytten connects with the punch.
Hytten throws a low kick, looking for Brannigan's leg but Brannigan calmly moves out of range.
Kent Hytten is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brannigan. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hytten.
Nice uppercut there from Hytten.
Brannigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hytten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kent Hytten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hytten.
Brannigan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hytten cracks Brannigan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hytten.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brannigan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hytten has got the better of the exchanges.
A punch combination from Hytten misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Hytten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hytten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Hytten!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar has chosen "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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23
275 lbs
15 - 1 - 1 |
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25
278 lbs
20 - 12 - 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
15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fauatea !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Proudstar blocks the leg kick.
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a good low kick that Fauatea was not able to check.
Proudstar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fauatea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proudstar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Proudstar.
Jab by Fauatea .
Dominic Fauatea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauatea misses with a combination
and Proudstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Proudstar to counter with a crisp jab.
Proudstar throws a poor cross that misses
and Fauatea counters with a low kick, right behind Proudstar 's knee.
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Proudstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fauatea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Proudstar counters with a nice uppercut.
Proudstar throws a hook but Fauatea blocks it.
Fauatea throws a head kick that misses
and Proudstar counters with a thumping low kick.
Fauatea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Proudstar's calf.
Fauatea throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fauatea misses
and Proudstar counters with a one-two to the body.
Fauatea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Proudstar's head.
Proudstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fauatea throws a lazy head kick
and Proudstar counters with a low kick, right behind Fauatea 's knee.
Fauatea scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fauatea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Fauatea misses
and Proudstar counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fauatea . Proudstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudstar delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fauatea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Proudstar is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Proudstar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fauatea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
James Proudstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Proudstar misses with a kick to the body
and Fauatea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Proudstar's knee momentarily.
Proudstar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Proudstar looks to throw a body kick
and Fauatea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Proudstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fauatea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Fauatea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea throws a lazy body kick
and Proudstar counters with a good low kick that Fauatea was not able to check.
Fauatea swings for the body but Proudstar moves out of range.
Proudstar throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Proudstar, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea thows a leg kick but Proudstar checks it
and Proudstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proudstar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fauatea cracks Proudstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Fauatea is predictable there
and Proudstar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fauatea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea catches Proudstar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Proudstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fauatea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudstar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fauatea is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fauatea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fauatea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fauatea .
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fauatea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a straight right hand.
Proudstar misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Proudstar's calf.
Proudstar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fauatea tries to move into range but Proudstar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fauatea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Proudstar counters with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Proudstar blocks the low kick.
Proudstar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudstar counters with a head kick.
Fauatea misses with a series of wild punches.
Fauatea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Fauatea misses
and Proudstar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fauatea fails to land with a series of punches.
Fauatea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Proudstar's sensitive parts.
Proudstar moves out of range of the body kick from Fauatea .
Fauatea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Proudstar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudstar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proudstar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Proudstar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fauatea .
Fauatea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudstar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Fauatea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fauatea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Fauatea !
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