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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fred Andersson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Andersson!
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, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hogan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Andersson tries to escape the position.
Hogan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Andersson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Andersson breaks Hogan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hogan looks gassed!
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hogan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andersson.
Hogan wants to control but Andersson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andersson.
Hogan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hogan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan trying to control here.
Andersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andersson leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fred Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andersson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hogan trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Hogan works his way into side control.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hogan tries for a takedown but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersson is defending well.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Andersson is defending well.
Hogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andersson is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hogan did well to prevent Andersson getting side control.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hogan defends it well.
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Andersson is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hogan trying to control but Andersson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hogan has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hogan is tightening it up a little... Andersson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Andersson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Andersson taps out! nice BJJ there by Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hulk Hogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between abc defg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Jenny II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, abc defg!
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, Klas Jenny II!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenny II takes the fight into the clinch.
defg fails to pull guard.
defg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenny II connects with a nasty looking knee right to defg's face.
It looks like abc defg has been cut.
Jenny II lands a damaging elbow.
Jenny II lands an elbow that stopped defg in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on defg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenny II lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
defg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Jenny II.
abc defg's cut is getting worse.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenny II.
Jenny II lands a damaging elbow.
defg is rocked!
Jenny II scores with a knee to the head.
Oh defg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenny II connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked defg badly! defg tumbles to the floor and Jenny II stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Jenny II!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boomer Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Guapo Bandito Salsas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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248 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boomer Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo Bandito Salsas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandito Salsas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandito Salsas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Douglas tries to kick Bandito Salsas off but Bandito Salsas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Douglas is trying is best to control the position here.
Douglas is trying to stand.
Bandito Salsas wants to pass the guard but Douglas is defending well.
Bandito Salsas prevents Douglas from improving his position.
Douglas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bandito Salsas prevents Douglas from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Douglas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Douglas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bandito Salsas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bandito Salsas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bandito Salsas trying to control here.
Douglas stands up from half guard.
Bandito Salsas looks to land a combination but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Bandito Salsas.
Bandito Salsas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bandito Salsas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Douglas is staying active underneath Bandito Salsas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas has hold of Bandito Salsas's hands but Bandito Salsas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet.
Douglas is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandito Salsas from advancing position.
Douglas tries to kick Bandito Salsas off but Bandito Salsas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bandito Salsas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglas sizes up Bandito Salsas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandito Salsas fails to land the takedown.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandito Salsas looks gassed!
Nice jab there from Douglas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas misses with the combination.
Bandito Salsas walks into a jab.
It looks like El Guapo Bandito Salsas has been cut.
Douglas flashes Bandito Salsas a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bandito Salsas's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bandito Salsas crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Douglas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boomer Douglas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul von Konkelberries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Diggsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul von Konkelberries!
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, Travis Diggsby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Konkelberries swings for the body but Diggsby moves out of range.
von Konkelberries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggsby.
Diggsby tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Konkelberries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diggsby somewhat.
Paul von Konkelberries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Konkelberries throws a looping overhand right but Diggsby ducks down to avoid it.
von Konkelberries lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Travis Diggsby has been cut.
von Konkelberries misses with the combination.
Diggsby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from von Konkelberries misses the target.
Diggsby defending well as von Konkelberries loads up on a big left hand.
von Konkelberries misses with a straight left.
von Konkelberries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diggsby moves out of range of the strikes.
von Konkelberries tries to work over Diggsby's front leg with a kick but Diggsby checks it.
von Konkelberries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggsby's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Konkelberries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diggsby blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Konkelberries misses with a low kick.
von Konkelberries throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggsby.
Diggsby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paul von Konkelberries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Diggsby.
von Konkelberries shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by von Konkelberries. That's going to slow Diggsby down.
von Konkelberries misses with a looping left.
von Konkelberries connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diggsby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
von Konkelberries misses with a double jab.
von Konkelberries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by von Konkelberries.
von Konkelberries gets caught flat footed, as Diggsby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
von Konkelberries 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.
von Konkelberries bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diggsby's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Konkelberries trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diggsby's guard.
von Konkelberries has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
von Konkelberries trying to control but Diggsby is working from the bottom.
Diggsby has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think von Konkelberries should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diggsby has tightened it up now! von Konkelberries should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Travis Diggsby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Lesnar Entrance. Aleksandr Karelin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brock Lesnar's chin.
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275 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin punching from the bottom - just letting Lesnar know he's still in a fight.
Karelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karelin misses with a hook.
Karelin drops Lesnar with a big left hand and mounts him. Lesnar is in big trouble!
Lesnar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lesnar out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Karelin goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleksandr Karelin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Lundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lundell. 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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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Lundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abbot.
Lundell wants to slow Abbot down by chopping away at his legs.
Abbot throws a one two combo.
Lundell scores with a push kick.
Abbot tries to bum rush Lundell with a series of wild strikes but Lundell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lundell. Lundell obviously looking to wear him down.
Lundell throws a head kick but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot throws a push kick but Lundell slaps the foot to one side.
Lundell instigates a clinch.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch but Lundell keeps him there for the moment.
Lundell scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abbot blocks it with crossed arms.
Lundell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lundell prevents Abbot from breaking the clinch.
Lundell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundell with a knee to the head.
Lundell misses with a knee strike.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundell has Abbot pressed against the cage, preventing Abbot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Lundell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abbot's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Lundell.
Lundell lands a knee to the head.
Lundell is breathing heavily.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch but Lundell keeps him there for the moment.
Lundell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lundell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Lundell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Lundell tries to pull guard but Abbot holds him up against the cage and eventually Lundell drops back down to his feet.
Abbot is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundell has double underhooks.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abbot can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abbot is trying to break free.
Abbot working hard to break the clinch.
Lundell tries for a takedown. No joy.
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.
Abbot wants to break free but Lundell has control.
Abbot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundell has him pressed against the cage.
Abbot can't break the clinch.
Abbot is trying to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling him.
Lundell prevents Abbot from breaking the clinch.
Abbot wants to break free but Lundell has control.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Lundell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lundell.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lundell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lundell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Abbot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundell looking to slow down the pace here.
Lundell is trying to drag Abbot to the mat but Abbot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abbot stops a takedown attempt from Lundell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot tries to break free but Lundell pushes him back against the cage.
Lundell scores with a knee to the head.
Lundell is working for takedown but Abbot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lundell fails to pull guard.
Abbot working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abbot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundell has him pressed against the cage.
Lundell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lundell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abbot can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot is trying to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling him.
Lundell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
Lundell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abbot tries to circle away but Lundell has him pinned against the cage.
Abbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Abbot blocks it.
Lundell keeps control of Abbot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but Abbot blocks with his arms.
Abbot takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abbot is trying to force a seperation but Lundell has the dominant position.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
Abbot tries to circle away but Lundell has him pinned against the cage.
Abbot is trying to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling him.
Abbot is trying to force a seperation but Lundell has the dominant position.
Lundell prevents Abbot from breaking the clinch.
Lundell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abbot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lundell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abbot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundell taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ulf Lundell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lundell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abbot.
Ulf Lundell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbot avoids the head kick by Lundell.
Abbot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lundell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Abbot.
Lundell misses with a hook. Abbot ducked under it nicely.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundell tries to land a leg kick but Abbot saw it coming and moves away.
Abbot lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lundell dodges the punch combination from Abbot.
A head kick misses from Lundell.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lundell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abbot!
Abbot throws a left that rocks Lundell and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Abbot dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lundell regain composure!
Lundell is rocked!
Abbot decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lundell to his feet.
Oh Lundell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lundell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lundell seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lundell slips a jab and a cross from Abbot.
Abbot drops Lundell with a left right combo! Abbot follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot decides to stand back up. Abbot steps back and let's Lundell get back to his feet.
Abbot jabs at Lundell's body.
Abbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lundell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Abbot.
Abbot misses with the combination.
Abbot looks to land a combination. Lundell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Abbot tests Lundell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbot scores with a three punch combo!
Abbot is working the combinations to good effect here.
Abbot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abbot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lundell throws a head kick that Abbot semi-blocks.
Lundell looks to land a body kick but Abbot moved away.
Abbot looks to land a combination. Lundell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot misses with a wild combination.
Abbot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lundell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abbot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lundell trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot pushes Lundell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lundell tries a low kick but Abbot avoids it.
Abbot scores with a nice strike.
Abbot blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Lundell throws a sloppy head kick and Abbot moves out of range easily.
Lundell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abbot misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot sizes up Lundell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lundell throws a head kick but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot swinging wilding here.
Lundell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abbot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lundell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot lands with a nice combination. Lundell backs away looking to recover.
Abbot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Abbot duly obliges.
Frank Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Lundell moves out of range.
Abbot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abbot scores with a three punch combo!
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Abbot scores with a four punch combination!
Abbot blocks the body kick.
Lundell has Abbot up against the cage in a clinch.
Lundell misses with a knee to the head.
Abbot has had enough of the clinch but Lundell keeps him there for the moment.
Lundell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lundell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lundell is looking to control Abbot's arms but Abbot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lundell has his back to the cage.
Abbot tries to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling the position.
Lundell has Abbot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abbot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abbot working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot stops a takedown attempt from Lundell.
Lundell misses with a knee strike.
Lundell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Lundell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lundell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abbot's efforts to push away.
Abbot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lundell misses with a knee to the head.
Abbot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lundell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abbot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abbot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Abbot is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbot stops a takedown attempt from Lundell.
Abbot is trying to force a seperation but Lundell has the dominant position.
Lundell prevents Abbot from breaking the clinch.
Lundell 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A shot to de liver by Abbot. Beautiful body shot.
Abbot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abbot!
Abbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lundell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Lundell avoids them all with ease.
Abbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbot cracks Lundell with a good jab.
Lundell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lundell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundell shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot drops Lundell with a right and a left! Abbot comes rushing in but Lundell regains his composure and manages to keep Abbot in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundell has a closed guard, preventing Abbot from standing up.
Lundell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abbot has passed into half guard!
Lundell is trying to get back to full guard.
Abbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lundell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundell is looking to control Abbot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lundell avoid being mounted?
Lundell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundell tries to get to full guard but Abbot has control of the leg.
Lundell is working hard here to advance position.
Abbot tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lundell controls his leg.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lundell swings for the body but Abbot moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Abbot.
Abbot scores with a sloppy right hand. Lundell should have avoided that one.
Lundell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Lundell moves out of range easily.
Abbot misses with a double jab.
Abbot misses with the combination.
A combination from Abbot does no damage.
Lundell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Abbot.
Abbot throws a combination that misses
and Lundell counters with a head kick. That will keep Abbot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Frank Abbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lundell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Lundell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundell closes the distance and clinches.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell has Abbot pressed against the cage, preventing Abbot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lundell misses with a knee to the head.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abbot blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot can't break the clinch.
Lundell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abbot wants to break free but Lundell has control.
Lundell is pushing Abbot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abbot wants to break free but Lundell has control.
Abbot can't break the clinch.
Lundell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abbot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell has Abbot pressed against the cage, preventing Abbot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lundell tries to score a body lock takedown but Abbot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abbot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundell has him pressed against the cage.
Abbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abbot blocks it with crossed arms.
Abbot is trying to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling him.
Abbot is trying to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling him.
Abbot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lundell has him pressed against the cage.
Lundell keeps control of Abbot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lundell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abbot tries to break free but Lundell pushes him back against the cage.
Lundell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lundell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lundell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abbot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lundell wants to sweep here but Abbot controlling him for the moment.
Abbot stands up and waves to Lundell to follow him.
Abbot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Abbot misses.
Abbot cracks a nice hook into Lundell's ribs.
Lundell throws a wild body kick that Abbot sees coming a mile off.
Abbot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Abbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abbot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Abbot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynjard Tristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Zanotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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209 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brynjard Tristan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Zanotti!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tristan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zanotti defending well as Tristan loads up on a big left hand.
Zanotti forces Tristan back against the cage and clinches.
Tristan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zanotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zanotti moves in looking to clinch but Tristan pushes him off.
Zanotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tristan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tristan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zanotti tries to clinch there but Tristan circles away.
Zanotti is looking to clinch.
Tristan throws a wild body kick that Zanotti sees coming a mile off.
Zanotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tristan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zanotti right on the button. Zanotti goes down! Tristan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tristan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brynjard Tristan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brottar Lasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Niko Tresh 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
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, Brottar Lasse!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasse.
Lasse has a takedown stuffed.
Tresh stuffs the takedown attempt from Lasse. Lasse gets slowly back to his feet.
Niko Tresh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brottar Lasse.
Tresh scores with a nice strike.
Lasse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lasse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lasse drops an elbow to the side of Tresh's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tresh is trying to stand.
Lasse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tresh defending well though.
Tresh punching from the bottom.
Lasse thows a huge punch but Tresh dodges it nicely.
Lasse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tresh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lasse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tresh's head.
Tresh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tresh is staying active underneath Lasse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lasse wants to pass the guard but Tresh is defending well.
Lasse trying to control the action but Tresh is working from the bottom.
Tresh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lasse scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tresh's head.
Lasse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lasse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tresh as he jumps to the side.
Tresh misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Tresh scores with a four punch combination!
Lasse looks gassed!
Tresh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lasse on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tresh Rushes Lasse and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lasse is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Tresh Piles on the pressure and Lasse crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Tresh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Magass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaylord Von Kockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kockstein has chosen Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know? as his entrance music. Peter Magass had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Magass!
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, Gaylord Von Kockstein!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magass tries to clinch up.
Magass throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kockstein moves out of range easily.
Peter Magass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kockstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magass throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kockstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Kockstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Kockstein blocks a head kick by Magass.
Von Kockstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magass's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kockstein looking to pass the guard.
Magass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Kockstein on the ground.
Magass keeping moving, preventing Von Kockstein from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kockstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Kockstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kockstein drops back looking for a leg! Magass is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magass manages to kick Von Kockstein off! Von Kockstein jumps back into Magass's guard.
Von Kockstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Kockstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Magass.
Magass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Kockstein has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Kockstein throws and low kick but Magass moves out of range easily.
Magass throws a leg kick but Von Kockstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magass misses with a head kick.
Von Kockstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magass is fending him off so far but Von Kockstein persists. Nope, Magass circles away and we're back to standing.
Magass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Kockstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magass is pulling down on Von Kockstein's head to control his posture.
Von Kockstein stopping the sweep attempt from Magass.
Magass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kockstein is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magass is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Von Kockstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magass keeping moving, preventing Von Kockstein from controlling successfully.
Von Kockstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kockstein stopping the sweep attempt from Magass.
Von Kockstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Kockstein is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magass wants to slow Von Kockstein down by chopping away at his legs.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Kockstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magass tries to clinch there but Von Kockstein circles away.
Magass throws a leg kick
and Von Kockstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magass's guard.
Von Kockstein advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magass trying to control but Von Kockstein postures up.
Magass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magass keeping moving, preventing Von Kockstein from controlling successfully.
Von Kockstein stops Magass from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Von Kockstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magass tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Kockstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magass won't be happy with that.
Magass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Kockstein is trying to get an arm triangle but Magass is defending well.
Magass can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Kockstein trying to control the action but Magass is working from the bottom.
Von Kockstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Kockstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magass, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magass manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Kockstein wants to pass the guard but Magass is defending well.
Magass tries to roll over but Von Kockstein keeps him under control.
Magass is trying to maintain the position but Von Kockstein is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Kockstein wants to control but Magass is keeping him busy.
Magass trying to control here.
Magass is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kockstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kockstein's back!
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.
Magass controlling well, preventing Von Kockstein from escaping the position.
Von Kockstein tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Magass is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Magass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Magass misses
and Von Kockstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magass lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Magass.
Magass throws a lazy head kick
and Von Kockstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magass throws a sloppy head kick
so Von Kockstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Kockstein's guard.
Magass wants to control from the top but Von Kockstein keeps moving.
Von Kockstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magass's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kockstein wants to pass the guard but Magass is keeping the position.
Von Kockstein postures up.
Magass keeping full guard, as Von Kockstein tries to pass.
Von Kockstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Kockstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Magass pulls Von Kockstein in to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Von Kockstein shoots for a takedown but Magass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magass misses with a leg kick
and Von Kockstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kockstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Kockstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magass is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Kockstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magass is looking to improve his position.
Magass is trying to stand up here but Von Kockstein is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kockstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magass's head.
Magass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Kockstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magass 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Von Kockstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magass throws a lazy head kick
and Von Kockstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Kockstein advances to half guard.
Von Kockstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magass controlling the position well.
Magass wants to improve his position but Von Kockstein is controlling well.
Von Kockstein moves into full mount! Magass won't be happy about that!
Gaylord Von Kockstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Kockstein moves to the back position.
Von Kockstein trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Magass right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magass is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Kockstein throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Von Kockstein sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Magass taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaylord Von Kockstein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY. James Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lang did well to prevent Assassin getting side control.
Assassin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lang defends it well.
Assassin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Assassin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Assassin.
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
Assassin seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
Lang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lang tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is pressing down on Lang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lang is holding on for now.
Assassin thows a huge punch but Lang dodges it nicely.
Assassin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Assassin is trying to work for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
Assassin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.
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.
Assassin is trying to work for a kimura but Lang is defending well.
Assassin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang wants to control but Assassin is keeping busy.
Assassin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lang is defending against the submission attempts here by Assassin.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Assassin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Assassin.
Assassin looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
Lang jabs at Assassin's body.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Assassin. Assassin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assassin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lang drops Assassin with a naaaaasty hook - Assassin is in real trouble here! Lang dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang!
James Lang is the new light heavyweight champion!
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