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NEFC 32: Pope Vs Matterhorn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Gracie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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275 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, Diesel Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Gracie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Maddox as Gracie Jr shoots in.
Maddox slips under a jab from Gracie Jr.
Maddox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie Jr shoots in but Maddox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maddox connects with a right hand. Gracie Jr shakes it off.
It looks like Jorge Gracie Jr has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox takes a swing at Gracie Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maddox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maddox throws a body punch but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
Gracie Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diesel Maddox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Gracie Jr.
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox lands a jab to Gracie Jr's midsection.
Gracie Jr looks gassed!
Gracie Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Gracie Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox catches Gracie Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Jr moves away.
Gracie Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddox thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox lands a nice shot to the body.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie Jr is just out of range.
Maddox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maddox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Gracie Jr's body. Gracie Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maddox throws a body punch but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
Gracie Jr shoots for a takedown but Maddox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maddox lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox throws a shot to the body.
Jorge Gracie Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Maddox there.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maddox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie Jr at a distance.
Maddox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Jr moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Maddox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Gracie Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maddox.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maddox was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie Jr prevents Maddox from getting back to his feet.
Gracie Jr pushing down on Maddox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maddox is trying to stand.
Maddox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.
Gracie Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maddox!
Gracie Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Maddox defends it well.
You get the feeling that Maddox really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr wants to control the pace but Maddox is squirming around nicely.
Gracie Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Maddox is in no mood to give up.
Gracie Jr working for a submission but Maddox is keeping him at bay.
Maddox wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Maddox defends it well.
Gracie Jr fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr won't let Maddox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie Jr moves to take his opponent's back.
Maddox controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Maddox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie Jr's arms.
Jorge Gracie Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie Jr tightening his grip on Maddox, looking for the choke.
Gracie Jr has his opponent's back but Maddox is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Gracie Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maddox.
Gracie Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maddox is looking to wear down Gracie Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Jr moves away.
Gracie Jr tries for a takedown but Maddox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diesel Maddox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie Jr avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Gracie Jr tries for a takedown but Maddox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maddox cracks a nice hook into Gracie Jr's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel Maddox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Maddox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Gracie Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Maddox's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Gracie Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Gracie Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maddox lands a body shot.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie Jr is just out of range.
Maddox lands a jab to Gracie Jr's midsection.
Diesel Maddox is winning the standup battle so far.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Jr moves away.
Maddox works Gracie Jr's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maddox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maddox lands a jab to Gracie Jr's midsection.
Gracie Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Gracie Jr's body. Gracie Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maddox as he avoids it easily.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie Jr manages to avoid it.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maddox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Maddox. No joy for Gracie Jr on that attempt.
Maddox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maddox lands a body shot.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maddox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracie Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Gracie Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a double leg but Maddox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diesel Maddox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Gracie Jr.
Nice cross by Maddox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox lands a nice hook to Gracie Jr's body. Gracie Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox scores with a hook to the body. Gracie Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maddox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diesel Maddox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarkhan Vol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rambo's choice of entrance music: Basic Thugonomics. This should be fireworks!
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26
265 lbs
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248 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarkhan Vol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vol closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rambo quickly recovers to half guard.
Vol seems to be looking for submissions.
Vol not doing much here.
Vol is stalling here. Rambo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vol seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rambo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rambo with the ground and pound but Vol regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vol gets full guard.
Vol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo trying to control but Vol is working from the bottom.
Vol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there.
Vol trying to control the position.
Vol manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vol controlling from mount.
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.
Vol manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rambo to take his back!
Vol just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vol wants to control the position but Rambo frees himself and scrambles - Vol manages to regain control in side control.
Vol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vol wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Vol controlling from side mount.
Rambo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Vol is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sarkhan Vol wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vol goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rambo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vol's guard! Nice work there by Rambo!
Vol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarkhan Vol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vol.
Rambo swinging wildly here.
Vol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rambo defends it nicely.
Vol looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vol swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
Rambo wants to clinch up but Vol keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rambo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rambo counters with a straight right hand.
Rambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Vol pushes him off.
Vol misses with a takedown attempt
and Rambo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sarkhan Vol has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarkhan Vol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vol.
Vol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rambo sprawls well. Rambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vol gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo slips under a jab from Vol.
Nice sprawl there from Rambo as Vol shoots in.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Rambo coming out on top.
Sarkhan Vol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo shoots in and bounces Vol off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vol has his hands on Rambo's head, controlling the position.
Rambo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo won't allow Vol to sweep him here.
Rambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vol is keeping the position for now.
Rambo trying to control but Vol is working from the bottom.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vol has wrist control.
Vol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rambo.
Rambo trying to control but Vol is working from the bottom.
Rambo scoring with some ground and pound.
Vol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rambo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vol working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Rambo slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Rambo is staying active underneath Vol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vol passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rambo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vol controlling from mount.
Vol punching from mount but Rambo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vol has hold of Rambo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rambo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sarkhan Vol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vol.
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vol pushes down on Rambo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vol wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Vol is working for an americana but Rambo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vol was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vol wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Vol trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vol looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rambo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rambo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rambo distracts Vol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rambo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rambo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Vol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rambo is trying to keep Vol in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vol trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vol with a nice head shot there.
Sarkhan Vol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vol works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vol wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo controlling the position well.
Vol trying to advance position but Rambo counters by regaining guard.
Vol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rambo can't keep his opponent in guard - Vol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarkhan Vol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarkhan Vol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Coutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanovic's entrance music is Rokeri S Moravi - Daj Ribu. A fine choice. Randal Coutour has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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6 - 5 - 1 |
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200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Asanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Coutour!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutour throws a body punch but Asanovic moves out of range.
Coutour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asanovic misses with a double jab.
Asanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coutour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coutour misses with a series of wild punches.
Coutour dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutour chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asanovic can pounce on him.
Asanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Asanovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coutour avoids it.
Asanovic avoiding damage.
Coutour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asanovic crunches a lovely knee into Coutour's ribcage.
Coutour wants to get back to striking at distance but Asanovic won't allow it.
Asanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coutour throws a series of punches but Asanovic moves out of range.
Coutour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Asanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutour gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coutour has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coutour gets control of Asanovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coutour will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Asanovic prevents Coutour from getting back to his feet.
Coutour wants to sweep but no luck.
Asanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coutour controlling the position.
Asanovic pushes down on Coutour's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Asanovic wants to stand up but Coutour is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asanovic decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Coutour.
Coutour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asanovic.
Nikola Asanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Asanovic.
Asanovic shoots in and drives through. Coutour sprawls well.
Asanovic is breathing heavily.
Coutour takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coutour takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Coutour.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coutour throws a right and a left that Asanovic avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Coutour both land. Nice combination.
Coutour chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asanovic can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Coutour misses.
Asanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coutour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coutour takes the fight into the clinch.
Coutour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coutour misses with a wild combination.
Asanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coutour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
Coutour moves out of range as Asanovic throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asanovic looks to clinch
and Coutour counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coutour is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asanovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coutour manages to get himself to full guard.
Coutour wants to stand up but Asanovic is controlling him.
Asanovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coutour moves forwards but Asanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asanovic misses with an uppercut. Coutour saw that one coming.
Asanovic throws a wild body kick that Coutour sees coming a mile off.
Coutour scores with a nice head shot.
Asanovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic misses with a low kick.
Coutour misses with a wild combination.
Coutour clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coutour.
Asanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Coutour coming out on top.
Coutour connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coutour lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Nikola Asanovic has been cut.
Coutour throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asanovic on the side of the head.
Asanovic misses with a double jab
and Coutour counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asanovic throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coutour tries to break free but Asanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Coutour working hard to break the clinch.
Asanovic prevents Coutour from breaking the clinch.
Asanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Coutour leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coutour wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asanovic is working for takedown but Coutour is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Coutour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikola Asanovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coutour digs a good hook to Asanovic's body.
Coutour scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Coutour as he connects with a hook.
Asanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coutour clinches up against the cage.
Coutour wants to break free but Asanovic has control.
Coutour trying to control the position but instead, Asanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coutour into the cage.
Coutour is looking to break free of the clinch but Asanovic has double underhooks.
Asanovic working hard to break the clinch.
Asanovic tries to circle away but Coutour has him pinned against the cage.
Asanovic looking to throw knees to the head but Coutour is blocking nicely.
Coutour scores with a hook to the body.
Asanovic is trying to push Coutour away but Coutour has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asanovic is trying to push Coutour away but Coutour has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Coutour as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coutour is trying to break the clinch but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Coutour is trying to force a seperation but Asanovic has the dominant position.
Coutour tries to break free but Asanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Asanovic lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutour tries to break free but Asanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Asanovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coutour is keeping busy.
Coutour blocks an elbow strike.
Asanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coutour has had enough of the clinch but Asanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Coutour takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coutour is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asanovic tries to throw a body punch but Coutour avoids it by throwing Asanovic back against the cage.
Coutour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Coutour.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coutour, as that shot connected.
Coutour scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Coutour misses.
Coutour connects with a right hand. Asanovic shakes it off.
Coutour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randal Coutour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Asanovic misses.
Asanovic throws a one two combo.
Coutour closes the distance and clinches up with Asanovic, looking for a takedown. Coutour pushes Asanovic against the cage but Asanovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikola Asanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coutour is out of range and Asanovic settles back down.
A punch combination from Coutour misses.
Asanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Coutour moves out of range easily.
Coutour gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coutour blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coutour working hard to break the clinch.
Coutour tries to break free but Asanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Coutour prevents the takedown attempt.
Coutour tries to circle away but Asanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Asanovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Coutour has double underhooks.
Coutour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Asanovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coutour in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asanovic misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coutour - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coutour breaks the clinch.
Coutour slips a jab and a cross from Asanovic.
Coutour scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coutour throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coutour blocks a head kick by Asanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coutour darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coutour shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randal Coutour.
Coutour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coutour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coutour.
Asanovic misses with a takedown
and Coutour counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asanovic looks to land a combination but Coutour avoids it well.
Coutour closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coutour on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coutour working hard to break the clinch.
Asanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coutour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coutour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coutour lands with a right to the head.
Asanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coutour lands with an overhand left.
Asanovic throws a head kick but Coutour moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coutour looks for a takedown but Asanovic sprawls well.
Coutour scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asanovic takes one to the chin there.
Asanovic misses with a combination
and Coutour counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coutour lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Asanovic does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Asanovic.
Coutour rushes Asanovic and presses him up against the cage.
Coutour wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coutour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Coutour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Asanovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coutour can't break the clinch.
Asanovic keeps control of Coutour as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coutour is trying to break the clinch but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Coutour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikola Asanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asanovic, as that shot connected.
Asanovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coutour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coutour blocks a head kick by Asanovic.
Coutour throws a series of strikes that have Asanovic backpedaling.
Coutour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coutour dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutour instigates a clinch.
Coutour can't break the clinch.
Asanovic can't break the clinch.
Coutour blocks an elbow strike.
Asanovic taking a breather.
Coutour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coutour lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Coutour.
Asanovic tries to clinch
and Coutour counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coutour stands up and beckons Asanovic to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coutour feints and as Asanovic raises his hands in defense, Coutour changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanovic keeping full guard, as Coutour tries to pass.
Asanovic has a closed guard, preventing Coutour from standing up.
Asanovic wants to sweep here but Coutour controlling him for the moment.
Coutour prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Coutour stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coutour 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asanovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutour wants to control from the top but Asanovic keeps moving.
Asanovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coutour trying to control but Asanovic is working from the bottom.
Randal Coutour has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Coutour drives through and clinches with Asanovic against the cage.
Asanovic has Coutour pressed against the cage, preventing Coutour from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asanovic breaks the clinch.
Asanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coutour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asanovic.
Coutour throws a body punch but Asanovic moves out of range.
Asanovic walks into a left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Asanovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asanovic misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutour misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asanovic wants to clinch
and Coutour counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asanovic pushes Coutour off and gets back to his feet.
Coutour lands a jab-cross combination.
Asanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coutour counters with a right hand to the body.
Coutour misses with a hook. Asanovic ducked under it nicely.
Nikola Asanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Coutour lands with a good body shot.
Coutour moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coutour tries to clinch but Asanovic moves out of range.
Asanovic gets a clinch.
Asanovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Coutour avoids the damage to the body.
Randal Coutour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coutour wants to break free but Asanovic has control.
Asanovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coutour has had enough of the clinch but Asanovic keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asanovic misses with a double jab
and Coutour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coutour rushes Asanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asanovic scores with a shot to the side of Coutour's head.
Coutour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Asanovic has Coutour pressed against the cage, preventing Coutour from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coutour backwards.
Asanovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coutour blocks it with crossed arms.
Asanovic tries to land a knee to the head but Coutour blocks with his arms.
Coutour breaks the clinch.
Asanovic throws a wild body kick that Coutour sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutour forces Asanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Coutour stalls.
Asanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Coutour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coutour 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Coutour!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is looking to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phenomenon throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Phenomenon throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis catches Phenomenon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Phenomenon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phenomenon.
Davis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Phenomenon moved away.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phenomenon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Phenomenon counters with a two punch combo.
Phenomenon misses with a low kick.
Phenomenon lands a jab.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Phenomenon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phenomenon misses with a body kick.
Phenomenon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phenomenon throws a low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phenomenon scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Phenomenon misses with a body shot.
Phenomenon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phenomenon scrambles back to his feet.
Phenomenon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phenomenon blocks a low kick nicely.
Phenomenon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Decent striking displayed by Davis there.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Phenomenon.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Phenomenon quickly recovers to half guard.
Phenomenon gets back to full guard.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phenomenon is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis won't allow Phenomenon to get back to his feet.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phenomenon's head.
Phenomenon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Phenomenon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phenomenon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working Phenomenon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phenomenon wants to sweep but no luck.
Phenomenon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Phenomenon has wrist control.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phenomenon is keeping the position for now.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phenomenon controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phenomenon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Phenomenon sees coming a mile off.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Phenomenon throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phenomenon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis tries to clinch up
and Phenomenon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Phenomenon pushes him off.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis avoids the attempt from Phenomenon to control.
Phenomenon working to try and regain half guard.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis with shots to the head and body - Phenomenon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phenomenon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phenomenon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phenomenon is rocked!
Davis lands a big elbow - Phenomenon is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Phenomenon is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is e Lane. Brokki Leboswski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montana is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leboswski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Montana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leboswski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Montana connects with a decent elbow.
Montana misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leboswski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Montana has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Montana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leboswski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Montana has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leboswski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leboswski sneaks out the side door and pushes Montana away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leboswski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leboswski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Montana staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leboswski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Montana won't allow Leboswski to get back to his feet.
Leboswski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Montana controls the pace.
Montana throwing strikes from guard but Leboswski blocks nicely.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Montana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leboswski wants to stand but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana throws a strike but Leboswski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Montana looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski is looking to stand up but Montana won't let him.
Montana pulls Leboswski in to control the position.
Montana controls Leboswski momentarily but Leboswski frees himself.
Leboswski wanted to stand there but Montana had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montana trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tank Montana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Montana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Leboswski throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Montana staying out of range there.
Montana 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.
Leboswski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Montana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leboswski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Montana, into his guard.
Montana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leboswski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montana, up you get!
Montana dives in and grabs Leboswski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leboswski pushes down on Montana's head and hops out.
Montana shoots for a double leg takedown but Leboswski sprawls well. He's pushed Montana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Leboswski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leboswski's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Montana manages to pass to side control.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana is looking to take a break and control but Leboswski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montana prevents Leboswski from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana thows a huge punch but Leboswski dodges it nicely.
Leboswski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Montana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leboswski misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montana.
Montana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leboswski pinned against the cage. Leboswski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana fails with the takedown.
Tank Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Leboswski as Montana shoots in.
Montana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leboswski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leboswski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leboswski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Leboswski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski throws a big shot that misses.
Montana closes the distance and clinches up with Leboswski, looking for a takedown. Montana pushes Leboswski against the cage but Leboswski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Montana here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Tank Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leboswski throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Leboswski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leboswski defends it nicely.
Montana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leboswski misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Leboswski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leboswski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
Montana blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leboswski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Leboswski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leboswski as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Leboswski.
Montana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leboswski.
Leboswski throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Leboswski lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Montana with that takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Leboswski.
Montana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leboswski swivels and escapes.
Leboswski missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana slips a straight right by Leboswski.
Leboswski lands with an overhand left.
Leboswski stalks Montana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Montana's face. Montana staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski throws a big shot that misses.
Montana slips under a jab.
Montana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leboswski but Leboswski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leboswski throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montana.
Leboswski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Leboswski cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leboswski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leboswski wants it to stay on the feet.
Leboswski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leboswski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montana moves in looking to clinch but Leboswski pushes him off.
Montana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leboswski defends it nicely.
Leboswski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leboswski connects with a right hand. Montana shakes it off.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Leboswski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leboswski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Montana is looking to clinch but Leboswski is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montana.
Leboswski misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Leboswski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye.
Leboswski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
Montana tries to clinch but Leboswski moves out of range.
Leboswski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leboswski's corner calls for a 1-2. Leboswski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leboswski misses with a hook.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brokki Leboswski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Leboswski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leboswski stuffs the takedown attempt from Montana. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
Montana closes the distance and clinches up with Leboswski, looking for a takedown. Montana pushes Leboswski against the cage but Leboswski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana scores with a takedown into Leboswski's guard.
Leboswski wants to stand and escape but Montana is having none of it.
Leboswski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leboswski wants to stand but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana is working Leboswski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leboswski wants to get back to his feet but Montana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leboswski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Leboswski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski has momentary wrist control but Montana slips an elbow through the middle.
Leboswski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montana is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montana trying to control but Leboswski is working from the bottom.
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leboswski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana 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.
Montana wants to control from the top but Leboswski keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leboswski is looking to stand up but Montana isn't so interested in that idea.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana prevents Leboswski from getting back to his feet.
Montana throwing strikes from guard but Leboswski blocks nicely.
Montana stops Leboswski from standing up.
Montana advances to half guard.
Montana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leboswski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Montana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leboswski is bucking up trying to escape but Montana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Montana dominating with strikes here.
Leboswski is rocked!
Montana working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Leboswski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Montana! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tank Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flowers comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Tiger Style. Happy Flowers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flowers.
Flowers moves out of range of the leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay is looking to land body kicks.
Flowers moves out of range as Vandelay throws a body kick.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
Vandelay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flowers blocks a low kick nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vandelay enables Flowers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vandelay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flowers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vandelay's head.
Flowers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandelay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vandelay keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
Vandelay has his hands on Flowers's head, controlling the position.
Flowers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandelay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers throwing strikes but missing.
Vandelay has his hands on Flowers's head, controlling the position.
Vandelay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Art Vandelay wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vandelay misses with a low kick as Flowers jumps back.
Vandelay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flowers lands a jab.
Flowers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vandelay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flowers misses with the combination.
Vandelay staying out of range there.
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.
Flowers checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandelay. That's going to slow Flowers down.
Vandelay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flowers is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Flowers blocks the low kick.
Vandelay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flowers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flowers blocks a low kick nicely.
Vandelay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flowers. That did some damage!
Flowers is breathing heavily.
Vandelay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandelay wants to slow Flowers down by chopping away at his legs.
Vandelay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flowers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vandelay connects with a high kick.
It looks like Happy Flowers has been cut.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Vandelay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandelay throws a solid leg kick but Flowers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vandelay.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flowers lands a nice shot that snaps Vandelay's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay lands a big head kick that sends Flowers tumbling to the mat! Vandelay takes a step backwards and waves Flowers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Some bone on bone action there as Flowers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flowers's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Vandelay lands but Flowers takes it in his stride.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
Vandelay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flowers's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Flowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flowers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vandelay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flowers checks it well.
Flowers misses with a straight left.
Flowers moves out of range of the body kick from Vandelay.
Flowers moves out of range of the body kick.
Vandelay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a leg kick but Flowers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vandelay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flowers throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Good work by Flowers as he checks the leg kick.
Flowers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flowers.
Vandelay tries a head kick but it misses.
Vandelay scores with a leg kick.
Flowers checks a low kick from Vandelay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vandelay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Flowers'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.
Some bone on bone action there as Flowers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vandelay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Flowers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vandelay scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Art Vandelay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vandelay lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Vandelay lands but Flowers takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vandelay!
Flowers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vandelay. Vandelay obviously looking to wear him down.
Vandelay lands a head kick!
Vandelay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flowers checks a leg kick nicely.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vandelay throws a push kick but Flowers slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay motions for Flowers to come forward. Vandelay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vandelay tries to land a front kick but Flowers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vandelay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flowers ducks right into an uppercut from Vandelay.
An inside leg kick from Vandelay misses.
Flowers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandelay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vandelay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Flowers blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flowers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandelay was well out of range. Poor timing from Flowers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandelay. That's going to slow Flowers down.
Flowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flowers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vandelay throws a front kick that sends Flowers stumbling back into the cage.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flowers's sensitive parts.
Flowers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vandelay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
Vandelay throws out a leg kick but Flowers moves out of range and Vandelay only half commits.
Vandelay connects with a right hand. Flowers shakes it off.
Vandelay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vandelay tries to land a front kick but Flowers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Flowers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flowers down.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Flowers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vandelay can pounce on him.
Flowers slips a jab from Vandelay.
Flowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vandelay is looking to slow Flowers down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandelay tries to score with a low kick but Flowers moves his leg out of the way.
Vandelay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandelay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flowers checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Flowers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Flowers checks the leg kick.
Vandelay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flowers is out of range.
Flowers blocks the body kick.
Flowers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
Flowers moves out of range of the leg kick from Vandelay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flowers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vandelay thumps Flowers with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Good leg kick by Vandelay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vandelay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Flowers's cut.
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!
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flowers's sensitive parts.
Vandelay looks to land a body kick but Flowers moved away.
Vandelay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flowers checks a low kick from Vandelay.
Flowers moves out of range as Vandelay throws a body kick.
Flowers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vandelay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vandelay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vandelay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a sloppy head kick and Flowers moves out of range easily.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Flowers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flowers down.
Vandelay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flowers's calf.
That kick from Vandelay tenderised Flowers's leg. Flowers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandelay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flowers. That did some damage!
Vandelay throws a wild body kick that Flowers sees coming a mile off.
Flowers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flowers misses with a straight right.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Vandelay misses with a hook.
Vandelay misses with a leg kick.
Vandelay throws out a leg kick but Flowers moves out of range and Vandelay only half commits.
Vandelay wants to slow Flowers down by chopping away at his legs.
Flowers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vandelay tries to score with a low kick but Flowers moves his leg out of the way.
Vandelay wants to slow Flowers down by chopping away at his legs.
Vandelay moves out of range as Flowers strikes.
Happy Flowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flowers.
Vandelay misses with a body kick.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Flowers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vandelay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flowers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vandelay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flowers is able to avoid easily.
Vandelay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flowers avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay staying out of range there.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Flowers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vandelay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flowers.
Vandelay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flowers.
Flowers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vandelay is looking to improve his position.
Flowers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flowers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vandelay's head.
Vandelay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flowers.
Flowers is thwarting Vandelay's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vandelay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flowers is stalling here. Vandelay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flowers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vandelay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vandelay wants to control but Flowers is keeping him busy.
Flowers tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vandelay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandelay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Experimental Drugabuser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drugabuser's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not Afraid- Eminem. Nasty has chosen Wiz Khalifa Black And Yellow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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235 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Experimental Drugabuser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugabuser throws a leg kick which misses Nasty's front leg but catches the back leg as Nasty tries to avoid it.
Drugabuser fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nasty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nasty looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drugabuser throws a leg kick but Nasty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drugabuser.
Nasty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick from Drugabuser.
Drugabuser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nasty counters with a one-two to the body.
Drugabuser cracks Nasty with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Drugabuser has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nasty to stand back up!
Nasty is rocked!
It looks like Buck Nasty has been cut.
Drugabuser throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Nasty crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Experimental Drugabuser!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Siro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kojo Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarpong has chosen HellRazor as his entrance music. Kojo Sarpong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Siro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kojo Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siro's sensitive parts.
Siro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siro avoids a kick to the body.
Sarpong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Siro is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Sarpong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Siro takes one to the chin there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarpong controlling the action here for a moment.
Sarpong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarpong is working Siro over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarpong avoiding damage as Siro throws knees to the body.
Siro is breathing heavily.
Siro misses with some punches.
Siro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siro.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarpong's brow.
Siro lands a shoulder strike.
Sarpong throws a head punch that misses.
Sarpong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Sarpong fails to land.
Siro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarpong digs a right hand into Siro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siro's gas tank.
Sarpong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sarpong blocks an elbow strike from Siro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarpong.
Sarpong is trying to stall.
Siro blocking some punches.
Sarpong gets through Siro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarpong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarpong lands with a left to the head.
Sarpong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarpong lands a nice uppercut.
Siro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarpong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarpong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siro blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sarpong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sarpong swings wildly with an uppercut but Siro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarpong lands a left hand.
Sarpong taking a breather.
Sarpong blocks a body shot from Siro.
A body shot lands from Sarpong.
Sarpong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the side of Siro's head.
Sarpong lands a shoulder strike.
Sarpong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siro or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Sarpong.
Sarpong is leaning against Siro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sarpong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siro is rocked!
Sarpong pushes Siro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Siro blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sarpong.
Sarpong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Siro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarpong misses with the head strike.
Siro seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarpong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siro.
Sarpong scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarpong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Siro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sarpong is unloading with more strikes now! Siro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kojo Sarpong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anti Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anti Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simomaa throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Simomaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Simomaa.
Hero with a hook.
It looks like Isto Benson Simomaa has been cut.
Hero throws a jab when Simomaa was well out of range.
Simomaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hero throws a hook but Simomaa blocks it.
Simomaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Simomaa misses.
Simomaa throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simomaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero throws a leg kick but Simomaa checks it.
Hero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Simomaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simomaa looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simomaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hero. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Simomaa moved out of range.
Hero is looking to chop away at Simomaa's legs.
Simomaa blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simomaa's calf.
Simomaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hero throws a shot to the body.
Hero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hero lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws the left hand but Simomaa avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Simomaa misses.
Hero cracks the inside of Simomaa's front leg.
Simomaa moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero dips to his left and cracks Simomaa with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hero.
Hero is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simomaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hero.
Hero lands a jab.
Hero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simomaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Hero misses.
Simomaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simomaa's sensitive parts.
A big right from Hero misses.
Hero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simomaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simomaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simomaa avoids the head kick by Hero.
Hero throws a hook but Simomaa blocks it.
Simomaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Hero.
Hero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hero scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hero scores with a leg kick.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Hero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isto Benson Simomaa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simomaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Hero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simomaa's calf.
Hero lands with a nice body kick.
Simomaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Simomaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simomaa can do to turn this around?
Hero lands a head kick!
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!
Simomaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simomaa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa blocks the body kick.
Hero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simomaa tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hero.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simomaa.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simomaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simomaa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
Simomaa throws a big shot that misses.
Simomaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simomaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simomaa scrambles back to his feet.
Hero feints and then cracks Simomaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simomaa down.
Hero throws out a loose jab but Simomaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simomaa blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Hero scores with a head kick.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simomaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hero counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simomaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a nice looking body kick.
Hero scores with a head kick. Simomaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Isto Benson Simomaa's cut even more.
Simomaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hero. That one must have hurt.
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Hero thumps Simomaa with a low kick.
Simomaa slips a jab from Hero.
Nice shot lands for Hero.
Simomaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero lands with a slapping head kick.
Simomaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simomaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simomaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Simomaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero scores with a nice strike.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simomaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hero misses with a leg kick.
Simomaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hero misses with a looping right.
Hero scores with a head kick. Simomaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Hero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isto Benson Simomaa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hero looks to land a left hand but Simomaa moved out of range nicely.
Simomaa blocks a jab.
Anti Hero is winning the standup battle so far.
Simomaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simomaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simomaa, as that shot connected.
Simomaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Simomaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa drives through and clinches with Hero against the cage.
Simomaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hero trying to stall but Simomaa improves his position.
A body shot lands from Hero.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hero as Simomaa tries to tie him up.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hero effectively controlling the action here.
Simomaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Hero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Hero is trying to maintain a safe position but Simomaa gets an underhook and turns Hero into the cage.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch.
Hero misses with a low kick as Simomaa jumps back.
Simomaa is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Simomaa's shoulder, as Simomaa tries to avoid the shot.
Isto Benson Simomaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simomaa's head.
Simomaa blocks a leg kick.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero scores with a nice right hand.
Simomaa takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero slips under a jab.
Simomaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simomaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simomaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Simomaa.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero scores with a head kick.
Simomaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simomaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Hero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hero.
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!
Hero throws a low kick, looking for Simomaa's leg but Simomaa calmly moves out of range.
Simomaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Simomaa avoids the head kick by Hero.
Simomaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.
A slow jab from Hero misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simomaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero throws a right and a left that Simomaa avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero works Simomaa's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simomaa. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Hero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hero 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Hero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Barney Stinson is Awesome kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands a body shot.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Matterhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Matterhorn.
Pope throws a head kick but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Matterhorn throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Matterhorn misses with an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn closes the distance and clinches up with Pope, looking for a takedown. Von Matterhorn pushes Pope against the cage but Pope circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Matterhorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pope circles away.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but Pope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Matterhorn throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Matterhorn.
Pope is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Matterhorn. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope slips a jab from Von Matterhorn.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Matterhorn closes the distance and clinches up with Pope, looking for a takedown. Von Matterhorn pushes Pope against the cage but Pope circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trent Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Matterhorn throws out the jab.
Von Matterhorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Von Matterhorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but Von Matterhorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trent Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Matterhorn circles away.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Matterhorn.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Matterhorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Matterhorn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Matterhorn somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pope blocks the low kick.
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Pope manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Matterhorn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Matterhorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Von Matterhorn takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Matterhorn will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Von Matterhorn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pope rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pope.
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Von Matterhorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope tries to clinch there but Von Matterhorn circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Pope dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy body shot
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Matterhorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an outside leg kick.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Matterhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Matterhorn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Matterhorn shoots for a double leg takedown but Pope sprawls well. He's pushed Von Matterhorn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Von Matterhorn was not able to check.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Matterhorn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pope is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Matterhorn gets an underhook and turns Pope into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pope throws an elbow but misses.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Matterhorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pope up against the cage.
Pope misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pope.
Pope connects with a nasty looking knee right to Von Matterhorn's face.
It looks like Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has been cut.
Von Matterhorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pope.
Von Matterhorn stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope is pressed up against the cage. Von Matterhorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pope down to the mat. Pope avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trent Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pope was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Matterhorn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pope wants to get back to his feet but Von Matterhorn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Matterhorn prevents Pope from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Von Matterhorn.
Trent Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook.
Von Matterhorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope counters by clinching up.
Pope manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Pope dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Von Matterhorn's cut.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a takedown. Pope tries to sprawl out of it but Von Matterhorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Matterhorn loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Matterhorn lands with a nice body punch.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pope counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Matterhorn's knee momentarily.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a left and a right that stings Von Matterhorn.
Pope moves out of range as Von Matterhorn strikes.
Von Matterhorn closes the distance and clinches up with Pope, looking for a takedown. Von Matterhorn pushes Pope against the cage but Pope circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trent Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Von Matterhorn dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Von Matterhorn's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Pope.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy body shot
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope scores with a jab to the head.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook to the body
and Pope finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Von Matterhorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pope counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Matterhorn's knee momentarily.
Von Matterhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Matterhorn shoots in and drives through. Pope sprawls well.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pope counters with a low kick, right behind Von Matterhorn 's knee.
Von Matterhorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Matterhorn misses with a hook.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body punch
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Pope staying out of range there.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot
and Pope counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pope fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Matterhorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Von Matterhorn misses
and Pope counters with a body kick that stops Von Matterhorn in his tracks momentarily.
Pope moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pope.
Von Matterhorn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Matterhorn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pope prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Pope clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Von Matterhorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pope works over Von Matterhorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Matterhorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Matterhorn throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Von Matterhorn lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Von Matterhorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
Von Matterhorn throws a push kick but Pope slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope counters with a body kick that stops Von Matterhorn in his tracks momentarily.
Von Matterhorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope avoids the body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with a left and a right that stings Von Matterhorn.
Pope is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Von Matterhorn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pope lands with a hook. Von Matterhorn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Matterhorn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn shoots in looking for a takedown. Pope tries to sprawl out of it but Von Matterhorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Matterhorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Von Matterhorn throws a sloppy body shot
and Pope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Von Matterhorn back to the cage. Pope follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pope.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Matterhorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Matterhorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope counters with a good, hard body kick but Von Matterhorn shrugs it off.
Pope connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Matterhorn shoots in and drives through. Pope sprawls well.
Trent Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Pope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Pope had his way with Lorenzo Von Matterhorn in that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Von Matterhorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Matterhorn can do to turn this around?
Von Matterhorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Pope misses.
Pope thumps Von Matterhorn with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pope tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope tries to clinch there but Von Matterhorn circles away.
Von Matterhorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope counters with a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pope counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Matterhorn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Von Matterhorn thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Matterhorn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pope blocks a jab.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pope fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Matterhorn.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Von Matterhorn.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Pope slips under a jab from Von Matterhorn.
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Von Matterhorn.
A hook to the body from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch to the body.
Von Matterhorn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pope pushes Von Matterhorn off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pope counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Matterhorn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Matterhorn fails with the takedown.
Trent Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot
and Pope counters with a leg kick.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pope is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Matterhorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Matterhorn throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pope as he jumps to the side.
Von Matterhorn misses the body punch
and Pope counters with a body kick.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Matterhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Matterhorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope walks into a left hand.
Von Matterhorn misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Matterhorn's knee momentarily.
Von Matterhorn misses with a looping left.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot
and Pope counters with a solid body kick.
Pope moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trent Pope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Matterhorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Pope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pope, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Pope!
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