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HWP177: Brannigan vs Herrmann PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jair Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakz Skedol (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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277 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakz Skedol!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Skedol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao shoots in looking for a takedown. Skedol tries to sprawl out of it but Lao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skedol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skedol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Skedol - just one landing.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Skedol shows good takedown defense.
Skedol throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jair Lao has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Skedol.
Skedol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lao with a poor takedown
and Skedol counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jair Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skedol was covering up waiting for the punch and Lao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lao looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Skedol's face as Lao controls the position.
Skedol is trying to control Lao's posture but Lao avoids it.
Skedol is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lao is staying active.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Skedol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lao prevents Skedol from escaping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
You can see the frustration on Skedol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skedol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skedol is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skedol scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Skedol shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Skedol.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skedol as he avoids it easily.
Skedol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skedol duly obliges.
Skedol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lao back to the cage. Skedol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skedol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Skedol.
Skedol scores with a nice right hand.
Lao shoots and misses
and Skedol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skedol scores with a sloppy right hand. Lao should have avoided that one.
Skedol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skedol lands with a hook. Lao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skedol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skedol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Skedol.
Danga de danga de dang - Skedol scores with a four punch combination!
Jakz Skedol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skedol drops Lao with a beautiful combination! Lao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skedol is looking for the KO!
Lao is rocked!
Skedol closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lao out cold! Lao corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jakz Skedol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradock Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradock Lao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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209 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradock Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Bradock Lao has been cut.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trudeau instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Trudeau.
A short right from Trudeau on the inside.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Trudeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudeau.
Lao is rocked!
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!
Trudeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trudeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trudeau lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Trudeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trudeau pushes Lao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Trudeau - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Trudeau.
Trudeau works on Lao's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao or not.
Trudeau lands a body shot.
Trudeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lao takes a shot to the head.
Trudeau mutters something to Lao before pushing him back against the cage. As Lao comes back towards him, Trudeau unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Lao clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Trudeau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Bagaganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Birdland as his entrance music. Z Mann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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255 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coconut Bagaganja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagaganja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagaganja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Bagaganja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann pulls Bagaganja in close to his closed guard and prevents Bagaganja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagaganja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bagaganja wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Bagaganja is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann thows a big elbow that misses.
Mann is in close to Bagaganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagaganja controlling the position.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagaganja is retaining full guard.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Bagaganja.
Bagaganja is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann postures up in Bagaganja's guard and throws a big left but Bagaganja blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagaganja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann trying to control but Bagaganja is working from the bottom.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagaganja has wrist control.
Mann being controlled here momentarily.
Bagaganja's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Coconut Bagaganja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagaganja.
Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bagaganja did well to prevent Mann getting side control.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bagaganja wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann lands strikes from half guard.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagaganja keeps working.
Mann working over Bagaganja with some ground and pound. Bagaganja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bagaganja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bagaganja tries to get out of the position.
Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bagaganja sees it coming and defends easily.
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bagaganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagaganja wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann slips a nice elbow through Bagaganja's hands, connecting with Bagaganja's forehead.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bagaganja's head.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagaganja tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Bagaganja is breathing heavily.
Mann throwing shots but Bagaganja is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagaganja keeping control of the position.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mann thows a huge punch but Bagaganja dodges it nicely.
Bagaganja trying to control here.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagaganja looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagaganja regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mann.
Bagaganja looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagaganja, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Z Mann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mann lands in his opponent's guard.
Bagaganja trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagaganja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bagaganja keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagaganja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard.
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann thows a huge punch but Bagaganja dodges it nicely.
Bagaganja tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Bagaganja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bagaganja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Z Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagaganja has wrist control.
Mann being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagaganja working a defensive guard here.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagaganja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagaganja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagaganja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagaganja managing to control the position.
Bagaganja looking to control.
Mann is working Bagaganja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mann throws a strike but Bagaganja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bagaganja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagaganja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Bagaganja lands a couple of elbows.
Bagaganja throws a big right hand that misses.
Bagaganja preventing the sweep.
Bagaganja postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann 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.
Mann has his foot on Bagaganja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bagaganja works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagaganja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagaganja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagaganja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bagaganja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Z Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bagaganja keeps the fight on the outside.
Bagaganja misses with a body kick.
Bagaganja connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bagaganja.
Bagaganja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagaganja misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagaganja slips under a jab from Mann.
Bagaganja slips a jab from Mann.
Bagaganja misses with a double jab.
Mann throws a body kick the misses
and Bagaganja counters with a single leg into guard. Mann didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagaganja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagaganja defends it easily.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bagaganja is one step ahead there.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bagaganja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagaganja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bagaganja is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mann has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bagaganja is looking to defend but Mann has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bagaganja! Mann pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bagaganja taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Z Mann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen think you know me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shane Webcke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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269 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webcke connects with the punch.
Copeland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webcke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Webcke looks to land a combination. Copeland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Copeland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Webcke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Copeland counters with a shoot takedown. Webcke fights it but they end up in guard.
Webcke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webcke tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Webcke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webcke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Webcke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webcke keeping moving, preventing Copeland from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Copeland was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Webcke scores with a nice right hand.
Copeland fails with the takedown
and Webcke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Copeland!
Copeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Copeland looks gassed!
Webcke postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Copeland in real trouble here! The ref calls for Copeland to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Webcke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Birk Zeraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeraka comes to the cage accompanied by Most Wanted Cowboy. Birk Zeraka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birk Zeraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kael!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeraka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kael is trying to defend but Zeraka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kael wants to control but Zeraka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeraka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka thows a huge punch but Kael dodges it nicely.
Zeraka is trying to control. Kael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeraka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zeraka prevents Kael from improving his position.
Zeraka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kael defending well though.
Kael is trying to maintain the position but Zeraka is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Zeraka there.
Kael trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zeraka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kael is concentrating on defense, preventing Zeraka from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael pushes Zeraka off and gets back to his feet.
Kael shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kael is trying to work for a kimura but Zeraka is defending well.
Zeraka wants to get back to his feet.
Zeraka is controlling Kael's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kael seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kael is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kael throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kael tries to pass to full mount but Zeraka defends it.
Zeraka is pressing down on Kael's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kael wants to control from the top but Zeraka keeps moving.
Kael must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zeraka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka working a defensive guard here.
Kael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zeraka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kael, into his guard.
Kael is controlling Zeraka's posture.
Zeraka passes into half guard.
Kael wants to control but Zeraka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeraka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kael misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kael throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Zeraka connects with a nice short shot to Kael's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael has his hands clasped together around Zeraka's back. He's all about the action.
Zeraka is trying to control. Kael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeraka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kael punching from the bottom.
Kael looking for submissions off his back.
Zeraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kael's head.
Kael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeraka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kael looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zeraka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kael's head.
Kael is trying to stand up here but Zeraka is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Birk Zeraka dominated that round.
That's time! Zeraka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeraka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kael counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kael shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zeraka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kael is one step ahead there.
Kael wants to control from the top but Zeraka keeps moving.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kael would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeraka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael has gone for a leg lock! Zeraka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kael's guard.
Zeraka wants to control from the top but Kael keeps moving.
Kael wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeraka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeraka being controlled here momentarily.
Kael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kael wants to stand up but Zeraka is controlling him.
Kael working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kael closes the distance and pushes Zeraka back into the cage.
Zeraka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kael fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kael closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zeraka did well to prevent Kael getting side control.
Kael missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kael is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeraka keeps working.
Kael controlling the action here.
Kael wants to work for an arm triangle but Zeraka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeraka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kael controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kael seems to be working for a kimura but Zeraka defends the submission attempt.
Zeraka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zeraka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeraka tries to get out of the position.
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.
Kael tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zeraka controls his leg.
Kael not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kael.
Kael wants to take a breather but Zeraka is having none of it.
Kael is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kael wants to stand up but Zeraka manages to regain full guard.
Kaelis looking to pass into half guard but Zeraka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zeraka is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kael looking to score a takedown here. Zeraka is defending well but Kael drives through and ends up in Zeraka's guard.
Zeraka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeraka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kael controls the pace.
Zeraka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kael. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kael wanted to stand there but Zeraka had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kael gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraka trying to control here.
Kael is just content to waste time from the top position. Zeraka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zeraka 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.
Kael throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeraka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeraka keeping full guard, as Kael tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zeraka has a closed guard, preventing Kael from standing up.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeraka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zeraka tries to keep at a distance but Kael has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kael digs a right hand into Zeraka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeraka's gas tank.
Kael has Zeraka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kael pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zeraka tumbling to the mat - Kael dives into Zeraka's guard.
Zeraka is trying to keep Kael in close.
Kael won't allow Zeraka to sweep him here.
Kael with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeraka is keeping the position for now.
Zeraka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kael.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kael with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kael thows a big elbow that misses.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kael wanted to stand there but Zeraka had control of the position.
Kael trying to control but Zeraka is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kael 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kael!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Neruda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neruda comes to the cage accompanied by powermad - nice dreams . Paulo Neruda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Neruda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neruda lands with a cross.
Neruda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neruda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deschain wants to clinch.
Deschain throws a front kick that sends Neruda stumbling back into the cage.
Deschain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neruda is fending him off so far but Deschain persists. Nope, Neruda circles away and we're back to standing.
Neruda misses with a combination
and Deschain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Neruda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deschain slips a jab and a cross from Neruda.
Deschain lands a big head kick that sends Neruda tumbling to the mat! Deschain takes a step backwards and waves Neruda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Deschain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neruda is breathing heavily.
Deschain doesn't manage to clinch there - Neruda circles away.
Nice body kick there by Deschain.
Deschain lands a big head kick that sends Neruda tumbling to the mat! Deschain takes a step backwards and waves Neruda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Neruda is rocked!
Neruda gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roland Deschain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Never Faulter has chosen Fire it up by Modest Mouse as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Never Faulter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kumsaloti pinned against the cage. Kumsaloti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Never Faulter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kumsaloti manages to avoid it.
Kumsaloti throws a jab when Never Faulter was well out of range.
Never Faulter misses with a right hand
and Kumsaloti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Never Faulter throws a lazy uppercut
and Kumsaloti counters with a left to the body.
Walter Never Faulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Never Faulter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kumsaloti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Walter Never Faulter has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Never Faulter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Never Faulter throws a poor cross that misses
and Kumsaloti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumsaloti swinging wildly here.
Kumsaloti looks to land a left hand but Never Faulter moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kumsaloti misses with a lunging right hand
and Never Faulter counters with a single leg into guard. Kumsaloti didn't expect that.
Never Faulter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumsaloti has wrist control.
Never Faulter connects with a couple of short punches.
Kumsaloti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Never Faulter passes into half guard.
Never Faulter throwing shots but Kumsaloti is blocking nicely.
Kumsaloti actively working from the bottom here.
Kumsaloti is looking for a sweep. Never Faulter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Never Faulter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kumsaloti trying to control but Never Faulter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter lands strikes from half guard.
Kumsaloti taking some punishment here, with Never Faulter in his half guard.
Never Faulter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Never Faulter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Never Faulter is nestled in close to Kumsaloti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Never Faulter is nestled in close to Kumsaloti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Never Faulter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Never Faulter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kumsaloti tries to roll over but Never Faulter keeps him under control.
Never Faulter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kumsaloti's head.
Kumsaloti punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti wants to control but Never Faulter is keeping busy.
Kumsaloti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Never Faulter pulls his head out easily.
Never Faulter works his way into full mount!
Never Faulter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Never Faulter looking to control but Kumsaloti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Never Faulter breaks from Kumsaloti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kumsaloti working to try and regain half guard.
Never Faulter with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumsaloti tries to reverse the position but Never Faulter maintains control.
Never Faulter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Never Faulter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kumsaloti's face.
Kumsaloti is rocked!
It looks like Manny Kumsaloti has been cut.
Never Faulter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kumsaloti turns into him and now he's in Never Faulter's guard.
Never Faulter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Never Faulter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Never Faulter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kumsaloti's guard.
Never Faulter throws and elbow that misses. Kumsaloti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Never Faulter's guard. Nice move by Kumsaloti!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Never Faulter 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!
Never Faulter misses with a body shot
and Never Faulter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kumsaloti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter shoots and misses
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kumsaloti stuffs the takedown.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Never Faulter.
Nice straight punches there by Never Faulter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Never Faulter.
Never Faulter throws a lazy uppercut
and Kumsaloti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Never Faulter tries to clinch there but Kumsaloti circles away.
Never Faulter staying out of range there.
Never Faulter misses the body punch
and Kumsaloti counters with an inside leg kick.
Never Faulter tries for a takedown but Kumsaloti circles away easily
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Never Faulter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter checks a leg kick nicely.
Never Faulter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kumsaloti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Never Faulter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Never Faulter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kumsaloti rather than just go for the knockout.
Kumsaloti throws a shot from downtown. Never Faulter moves away and avoids it.
Kumsaloti throws a right hand that misses
and Never Faulter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti shows good takedown defense.
Kumsaloti thuds a left hand into Never Faulter's body.
Kumsaloti scores with a punch to the head.
Kumsaloti misses with a right hand
and Never Faulter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Never Faulter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kumsaloti.
Never Faulter misses with an uppercut
and Never Faulter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kumsaloti misses.
Never Faulter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Never Faulter misses with a right hand
and Kumsaloti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kumsaloti throws a big shot that misses.
Kumsaloti misses with an uppercut.
Kumsaloti throws a hook but Never Faulter blocks it.
Kumsaloti lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Never Faulter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter looks for a takedown but Kumsaloti sprawls well.
Kumsaloti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Never Faulter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Never Faulter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kumsaloti throws out the jab.
Never Faulter is looking to clinch.
Never Faulter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kumsaloti wants to sweep here but Never Faulter controlling him for the moment.
Kumsaloti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti wants to sweep here but Never Faulter controlling him for the moment.
Kumsaloti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Never Faulter throws a strike but Kumsaloti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kumsaloti tries to free his leg and advance position but Never Faulter is retaining full guard.
Kumsaloti throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumsaloti throwing strikes from guard but Never Faulter blocks nicely.
Kumsaloti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Never Faulter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Kumsaloti dominated that second 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Never Faulter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kumsaloti counters with a nice uppercut.
Never Faulter takes a swing at Kumsaloti's ribcage but misses.
Never Faulter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Never Faulter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kumsaloti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumsaloti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Never Faulter throws a poor cross that misses
and Kumsaloti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumsaloti slaps away a takedown attempt from Never Faulter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Never Faulter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Never Faulter.
Never Faulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Never Faulter shoots for a takedown but Kumsaloti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kumsaloti to counter with a crisp jab.
Kumsaloti misses with a double jab.
Kumsaloti throws a right and a left that Never Faulter avoids nicely.
Kumsaloti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kumsaloti swings widly with a right hand
and Never Faulter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kumsaloti's guard now.
Never Faulter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Never Faulter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kumsaloti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumsaloti trying to keep a closed guard but Never Faulter is proving a slippery customer.
Never Faulter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter throws a big right hand that misses.
Never Faulter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kumsaloti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kumsaloti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kumsaloti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Never Faulter is aware though and is defending well.
Never Faulter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumsaloti has wrist control.
Never Faulter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kumsaloti is trying to keep Never Faulter in close.
Kumsaloti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Never Faulter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kumsaloti thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Never Faulter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumsaloti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumsaloti has an active guard here but Never Faulter has managed to pass into half guard.
Walter Never Faulter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Never Faulter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Never Faulter is nestled in close to Kumsaloti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Never Faulter moves nicely into side control.
Never Faulter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kumsaloti to see if he's OK.
Never Faulter working the body and head with strikes.
Kumsaloti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kumsaloti tries to buck Never Faulter off but Never Faulter is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kumsaloti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumsaloti tries to improve position but can't.
Never Faulter landing strikes.
Never Faulter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Never Faulter moves into full mount!
Kumsaloti taking shots to the head.
Kumsaloti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Never Faulter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Never Faulter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Never Faulter unloading with bombs!
Kumsaloti is looking to improve his position but Never Faulter isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Never Faulter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Never Faulter 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Never Faulter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Baldado Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Baldado Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Baldado Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Hague !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hague changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baldado Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baldado Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Baldado Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The ground and pound from Hague seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hague is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baldado Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hague working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hague has an Americana. Baldado Jr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hague is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hague hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim Hague !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. von Herrmann has chosen Rammstein - Buck Dich as his entrance music. Butch von Herrmann has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan misses with a takedown attempt
and von Herrmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
von Herrmann with the ground and pound but Brannigan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann throws and elbow that misses. Brannigan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Brannigan!
von Herrmann looking to control.
Brannigan is fighting to break von Herrmann's control of his arms but von Herrmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butch von Herrmann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brannigan misses with a takedown
and von Herrmann counters with a single leg into guard. Brannigan didn't expect that.
von Herrmann cracks Brannigan with a solid left hand.
von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Brannigan wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brannigan is adopting a defensive guard.
von Herrmann with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann landing with the ground and pound.
Brannigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Herrmann throwing strikes from guard but Brannigan blocks nicely.
Brannigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Herrmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brannigan has his hands on von Herrmann's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brannigan has wrist control.
Brannigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Herrmann throws and elbow that misses. Brannigan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Brannigan!
Brannigan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann wants to sweep but no luck.
von Herrmann has a closed guard, preventing Brannigan from standing up.
von Herrmann has Brannigan pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Zapp Brannigan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
von Herrmann lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann staying out of range there.
Brannigan throws a head kick but von Herrmann moves out of range.
von Herrmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
von Herrmann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brannigan is pressing down on von Herrmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brannigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Herrmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brannigan to the ground. von Herrmann is now in Brannigan's guard.
von Herrmann throws a strike but Brannigan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Herrmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Butch von Herrmann.
von Herrmann misses with a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
von Herrmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brannigan counters with a head kick that drops von Herrmann to the mat! von Herrmann scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Herrmann throws a hook but Brannigan avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a poor cross that misses
and von Herrmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
von Herrmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
von Herrmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Herrmann prevents Brannigan from standing back up.
Brannigan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but von Herrmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
von Herrmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brannigan defending well though.
von Herrmann with the ground and pound but Brannigan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
von Herrmann landing with the ground and pound.
von Herrmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brannigan has wrist control.
Brannigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Herrmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells von Herrmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butch von Herrmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
von Herrmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brannigan's head.
von Herrmann throws and elbow that misses. Brannigan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in von Herrmann's guard. Nice move by Brannigan!
Brannigan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
von Herrmann seems keen to control Brannigan's posture.
Brannigan stopping the sweep attempt from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann has control of Brannigan's left arm, preventing Brannigan from doing any damage.
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 Zapp Brannigan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brannigan misses with a takedown attempt
so von Herrmann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
von Herrmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
von Herrmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
von Herrmann preventing the sweep.
von Herrmann thows a big elbow that misses.
von Herrmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann throws a big right hand that misses.
von Herrmann connects with a couple of short punches.
von Herrmann throws a strike but Brannigan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Herrmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan won't allow von Herrmann to sweep him here.
von Herrmann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zapp Brannigan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
von Herrmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brannigan is out of range and von Herrmann settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
von Herrmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Brannigan sprawls well. He's pushed von Herrmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for von Herrmann with that takedown attempt.
von Herrmann shoots and misses
and Brannigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapp Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch von Herrmann.
von Herrmann misses with a right hand
enabling Brannigan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann slips a jab from Brannigan.
von Herrmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
von Herrmann throws a lazy right hand but Brannigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapp Brannigan is winning the standup battle so far.
von Herrmann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brannigan!
von Herrmann thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann unloads with some shots from mount but Brannigan bucks and avoids them well.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound effectively.
Brannigan is trying to stand up.
von Herrmann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
von Herrmann landing strikes from the mount and Brannigan is in trouble!
von Herrmann looking to finish Brannigan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brannigan!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannigan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
von Herrmann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brannigan looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan is bucking up trying to escape but von Herrmann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brannigan is rocked!
von Herrmann unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brannigan wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! von Herrmann celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch von Herrmann!
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