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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Jaaranen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Blatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lasse Jaaranen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Blatt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blatt avoids the head kick by Jaaranen.
Blatt fails to land the takedown.
Jaaranen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blatt sprawls well. He's pushed Jaaranen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaaranen wants to clinch up but Blatt keeps it at a distance.
Blatt tries to clinch but Jaaranen is having none of it.
Blatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blatt prevents a body shot from Jaaranen.
Jaaranen is working for takedown but Blatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaaranen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jaaranen manages to end up in side control.
Jaaranen trying to control the action but Blatt is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Blatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaaranen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blatt on the ground.
Blatt regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt tries to get to full guard but Jaaranen has control of the leg.
Jaaranen trying to control the action but Blatt is working from the bottom.
Jaaranen wants to stand but Blatt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jaaranen prevents Blatt from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blatt lands a jab to Jaaranen's midsection.
Blatt lands a hook that stumbles Jaaranen back into the cage. Blatt follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jaaranen to the canvas! Blatt pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jaaranen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeff Blatt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vance Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vance Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stern tries to avoid it but Archer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stern to the ground. Stern escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stern.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stern up against the cage.
Archer has Stern pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stern manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer jumps guard but Stern stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vance Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Archer tries to pull guard but Stern won't allow it.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Archer is controlling the position.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stern keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stern wants to break the clinch but can't.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stern walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern throws a right hand that Archer ducks under and follows up with a left that Archer also avoids with ease.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Stern throws a right hand that Archer ducks under and follows up with a left that Archer also avoids with ease.
Stern throws a one two combo.
Archer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stern keeps the fight on the outside.
Stern throws a right hand that Archer ducks under and follows up with a left that Archer also avoids with ease.
Stern looks to land a combination. Archer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stern dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Stern swinging wilding here.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Stern moves out of range as Archer throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stern scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Stern which made him look bad.
Stern scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Archer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
Archer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stern.
Stern throws a right hand that Archer ducks under and follows up with a left that Archer also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Archer backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Archer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stern.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Stern looks for the body kick but Archer saw that one coming.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern swinging wilding here.
Archer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stern is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stern throws a right hand that Archer ducks under and follows up with a left that Archer also avoids with ease.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Stern moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archer.
Stern lands with a nice combination. Archer backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Stern.
Stern throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Stern scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stern.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Archer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A nice combination there by Stern.
Stern tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stern throws a series of strikes that have Archer backpedaling.
Stern misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Archer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stern throws a series of strikes that have Archer backpedaling.
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern stands and steps away. Archer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A left and a right from Stern both land. Nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Archer dodges the punch combination from Stern.
Archer wants to clinch.
Stern lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stern.
Stern lands with a nice combination. Archer backs away looking to recover.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vance Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern swinging wilding here.
Stern stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stern throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stern scores with a takedown into Archer's guard.
Stern decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Archer, up you get!
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern gets to his feet. Archer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stern tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
Archer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern stands up from Archer's guard - Stern perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stern lands with a nice combination. Archer backs away looking to recover.
Stern throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Stern stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stern throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vance Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Archer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Archer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stern pushes Archer off and gets back to his feet.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Archer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Stern looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Stern looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Stern both land. Nice combination.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Archer tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Stern drives through with a takedown into guard.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stern manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stern looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Archer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Stern decides to return to a standing position.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern throws a combination. Archer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stern scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Stern sprawls well.
Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stern working away.
Archer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stern asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Archer is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern stands up and beckons Archer to his feet.
Stern lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
Stern scores with a one two! Archer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stern lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stern.
Stern throws a combination. Archer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stern closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stern throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Archer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stern looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stern as Archer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vance Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stern throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Stern throws a combination. Archer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Stern working away.
Stern decides to stand back up.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Archer's front leg but catches the back leg as Archer tries to avoid it.
Stern is looking to land body kicks.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern pushes Archer away with a front kick.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stern as he avoids it easily.
Stern throws a combination that misses
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stern decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern scores with a one two! Archer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stern fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Archer sprawls well initially but Stern persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stern postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Archer to stand up.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stern circles away.
Stern misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stern throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stern falls off balance throwing a combination
and Archer counters with a nice leg kick.
Archer tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
Stern closes the distance and clinches.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vance Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi has chosen Mickey Factz - Rocker as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Zuberi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Zuberi is having none of it.
Evans trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zuberi controlling from the top position.
Evans wants to stand up but Zuberi is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuberi content to stall in guard here.
Evans is looking to stand up but Zuberi isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuberi thows a big elbow that misses.
Zuberi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuberi avoids the head kick by Evans.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
Evans tries to kick Zuberi off but Zuberi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zuberi wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Zuberi is controlling him well.
Evans wants to stand back up but Zuberi manages to pass into side control.
Evans throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zuberi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans swinging wilding here.
Zuberi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuberi shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinton Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Folami Zuberi.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Zuberi on that attempt.
Zuberi looks gassed!
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans scores with a one two! Zuberi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Evans both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuberi throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans closes the distance and clinches.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans rushes Zuberi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zuberi can't get the takedown.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Evans has closed the distance and engaged Zuberi in a clinch.
Zuberi keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zuberi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Zuberi keeps him there for the moment.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Zuberi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Quinton Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuberi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zuberi tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuberi. Zuberi gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuberi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans tries to clinch there but Zuberi circles away.
Evans is looking to clinch but Zuberi is avoiding it.
Zuberi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Zuberi is having none of it.
Evans uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Zuberi.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuberi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evans lands a front kick.
Evans tries to clinch up but Zuberi circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Evans tries to clinch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zuberi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zuberi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zuberi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zuberi raining down shots from the mount!
Zuberi cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuberi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi wants to finish this one by submission but Evans is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zuberi.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Evans that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zuberi landing shots from mount.
Evans is trying to stand up.
Zuberi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Evans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zuberi content just to control the position here.
Zuberi won't let Evans get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zuberi lands a heavy elbow.
Zuberi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans is trying to stand.
Zuberi lands a heavy elbow.
Evans is in a horrible position here. Zuberi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Evans is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zuberi landing strikes from the mount and Evans is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zuberi cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zuberi controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuberi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zuberi dominating with strikes here.
Evans is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zuberi working the ground and pound effectively.
Zuberi controlling from mount.
Evans is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zuberi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Zuberi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans?
Evans is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zuberi controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Zuberi working the ground and pound effectively.
Evans wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuberi with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zuberi with the ground and pound from mount.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Folami Zuberi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zuberi closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Zuberi pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zuberi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zuberi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Zuberi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zuberi distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Zuberi is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuberi is in close to Evans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Zuberi is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuberi tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans thows a body kick. Zuberi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Evans tries to clinch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Quinton Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Folami Zuberi.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zuberi.
Zuberi feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Zuberi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuberi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Zuberi from controlling successfully.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Zuberi is having none of it.
Zuberi controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans wants to stand up but Zuberi is controlling him.
Evans has his feet on Zuberi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Evans.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuberi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quinton Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Zuberi or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
Evans tries to clinch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Zuberi keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans tries to clinch there but Zuberi circles away.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuberi circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuberi scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Zuberi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zuberi won't let Evans get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zuberi content just to control the position here.
Evans bucks Zuberi off and manages to get back to his feet!
Quinton Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuberi looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Zuberi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuberi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans forces Zuberi back against the cage and clinches.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Zuberi.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zuberi prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans wants to break free but Zuberi has control.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans is looking to clinch but Zuberi is avoiding it.
Zuberi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuberi scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Zuberi from controlling successfully.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuberi trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is looking to stand up but Zuberi isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuberi trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuberi is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Folami Zuberi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zuberi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Folami Zuberi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Adelita's Way - Invincible. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Composure-August Burns Red. Mike Bison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Bison!
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, Johnny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bison keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bison!
Johnson is trying to control Bison's posture but Bison avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bison in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Bison tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bison decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bison, as that shot connected.
Bison feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Bison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bison is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison is working to get back to half guard.
Bison wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bison hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Bison working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Bison frees his head quite easily.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bison turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Bison counters with a nice uppercut.
Bison tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Bison counters with a takedown into side control.
Bison advances to mount.
Bison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Bison looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to hold on but Bison pushes him away.
Bison controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bison.
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.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Bison has taken his back!
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bison.
Bison scores with strikes from the back.
Bison avoiding Johnson 's attempts to control his hands.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bison is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
Bison trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bison gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bison lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Bison wants to control the position but Johnson frees himself and scrambles - Bison manages to regain control in side control.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bison has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bison swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bison's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bison dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Bison trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Bison just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bison swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bison.
Johnson wants to control but Bison postures up.
Bison tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson is trying to control Bison's posture but Bison avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Bison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Bison wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bison wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bison has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johnson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bison is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johnson pulls down on the head and he's put Bison to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Bodyrock. The key to victory for Brian Edgar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range.
Edgar rushes Dux and presses him up against the cage.
Edgar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Edgar lands with a short shot to the head.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edgar prevents it.
Edgar is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edgar down to the mat. Edgar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brian Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Edgar instigates a clinch.
Edgar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edgar misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edgar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar tries to improve position but can't.
Edgar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dux is trying to get an arm triangle but Edgar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Edgar is trying to escape and Dux transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Edgar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dux! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Palvivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roof Masada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Masada's choice of entrance music: Dark Tranquility;Terminus. Jarmo Palvivaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Palvivaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roof Masada!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palvivaara gets the takedown into side control.
Masada gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palvivaara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Roof Masada has been cut.
Palvivaara lands a big shot to the head and Masada winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarmo Palvivaara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drunk Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Odrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott comes to the cage accompanied by turn that off im getting aroused. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunk Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Odrick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott thows a body shot but no joy.
Odrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Odrick.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Jared Odrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Odrick as he checks the leg kick.
Odrick connects with a jab.
Odrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Odrick.
Odrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Odrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Odrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott misses with a leg kick.
Odrick scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Abbott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odrick scores with a jab.
Abbott throws a shot from downtown. Odrick moves away and avoids it.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Odrick lands with a shot to the body.
Abbott tries to clinch up but Odrick circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odrick slips a straight right by Abbott.
Abbott throws the left hand but Odrick avoids the punch easily.
Odrick lands a jab to Abbott's midsection.
Odrick slips under a jab.
Odrick throws out a powerful jab.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Odrick moved out of range nicely.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Odrick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odrick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Odrick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Odrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Odrick throws a right and a left that Abbott avoids nicely.
Odrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abbott tries to avoid it but Odrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abbott to the ground. Abbott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drunk Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Odrick.
Odrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Odrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abbott swivels and escapes.
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.
Abbott is looking to clinch.
Abbott avoids the body shot from Odrick.
Odrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbott.
Abbott misses with a looping right.
Odrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abbott swivels and escapes.
Odrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Abbott's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Abbott throws a hook but Odrick blocks it.
Odrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbott's head backwards.
Abbott forces Odrick back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Odrick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abbott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odrick.
Odrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Odrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Odrick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abbott's guard.
Abbott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odrick stopping the sweep attempt from Abbott.
Abbott is trying to keep Odrick in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odrick is looking to stand up but Abbott won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odrick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbott has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott stays in close to Odrick's body and controls the position.
Abbott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Odrick on the ground.
Odrick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Odrick is adopting a defensive guard.
Odrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Odrick keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Odrick is on top in guard.
Odrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odrick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Odrick passes Abbott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Odrick prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Odrick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Odrick wants to take a breather but Abbott is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odrick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Odrick prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Odrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abbott trying to control here.
Odrick trying to mount his opponent but Abbott defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Odrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Odrick misses with a wild body shot.
Odrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abbott rather than just go for the knockout.
Abbott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Odrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odrick thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Odrick misses the target.
Abbott misses with a shot to the body
and Odrick counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott takes a swing at Odrick's ribcage but misses.
Odrick misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Abbott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott slips under a jab.
Odrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abbott swivels and escapes.
Odrick misses the shot to the body.
Abbott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abbott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Odrick tries to score a body lock takedown but Abbott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abbott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jared Odrick has been cut.
Odrick blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abbott throws an elbow that misses.
Abbott throws an elbow that misses.
Abbott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abbott lands an elbow that stopped Odrick in his tracks for a moment.
Abbott lands an elbow just above Odrick 's eye.
That has opened up Jared Odrick's cut even more.
Odrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abbott smiles and moves away.
Drunk Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Odrick.
A jab from Odrick finds it's way through Abbott's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odrick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odrick postures up.
Odrick looking to pass the guard.
Abbott keeping moving, preventing Odrick from controlling successfully.
Abbott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Odrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abbott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odrick wants to get up but he can't break Abbott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Odrick stands and throws Abbott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Odrick tries to move to mount but Abbott blocks the move with his legs.
Drunk Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Abbott as Odrick shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Odrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Odrick 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Odrick!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubiao Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco has chosen Burning Heart as his entrance music. Jon Doe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rubiao Macarenco's chin.
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245 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rubiao Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarenco throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
Doe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doe knocks Macarenco to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Macarenco being controlled for a moment.
Macarenco tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Doe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macarenco's body.
Macarenco is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Doe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco holding both Doe 's hands and preventing any damage.
Doe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Macarenco.
Macarenco trying to get back to his feet but Doe is in full control for now.
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.
Macarenco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doe.
Macarenco is trying to get back to his feet but Doe has full control of the position and if anything, Macarenco has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Doe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Macarenco's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jon Doe just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Macarenco misses with a hook.
Macarenco throws a hook to the side of Doe's head but Doe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doe works Macarenco's body with a nice hook.
Macarenco looks gassed!
Macarenco throws a hook to the side of Doe's head but Doe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macarenco.
Doe closes the distance and clinches.
Doe prevents Macarenco from breaking the clinch.
Doe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Doe.
Doe decides to pull guard.
Doe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macarenco manages to get himself to full guard.
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
Macarenco wants to stand up but Doe is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Doe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doe happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe moves into full mount!
Macarenco is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Macarenco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe won't let Macarenco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Doe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jon Doe just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Macarenco lands a body shot.
Macarenco lands a jab.
Doe takes the fight into the clinch.
Doe jumps guard and drags Macarenco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doe's guard.
Macarenco is breathing heavily.
Doe controlling Macarenco's posture.
Macarenco preventing the sweep.
Doe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doe tries to get out of the position.
Macarenco tries to stand but Doe is controlling from the bottom.
Doe is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macarenco!
You get the feeling that Macarenco really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Doe content just to control the position here.
Macarenco wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macarenco really wants to buck Doe off and get back to his feet.
Doe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Doe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Macarenco throws a hook but Doe blocks it.
Macarenco misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Macarenco misses the target.
Macarenco misses the body punch
and Doe counters with a shoot takedown. Macarenco fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jon Doe just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Macarenco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Doe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macarenco looks to throw the jab but Doe is out of range.
Macarenco misses with a hook.
Macarenco swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Macarenco misses with a body shot.
Macarenco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doe closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Macarenco out cold! Macarenco corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Doe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin comes to the cage accompanied by real american. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Tonney!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin lands a right hook to the body.
Hogin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonney.
Tonney throws a right and a left that Hogin avoids nicely.
Tonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogin.
Tonney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogin thows a body shot but no joy.
Tonney throws a right and a left that Hogin avoids nicely.
Hogin scores with a jab to the body.
Tonney looks gassed!
Tonney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogin.
It looks like James Tonney has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hogin with a nice cross.
Hogin has managed to clinch.
Tonney is trying to break the clinch but Hogin has him pressed against the cage.
Hogin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonney's defenses.
Hogin digs a right hand underneath Tonney's ribcage. Tonney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hogin lands an elbow that stopped Tonney in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hogin.
Hogin lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up James Tonney's cut even more.
Hogin lands an elbow just above Tonney 's eye.
Hogin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above James Tonney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hogin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hogin lands a damaging elbow.
James Tonney's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonney backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Tonney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Hogin!
Hulk Hogin retains his heavyweight title!
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