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HWP34: Tonney - Palvivaa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mui Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by "Can't Be Touched" by Roy Jones Jr.. Alexander Cage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mui Thai!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Thai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai drops Cage with a beautiful combination! Cage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thai is looking for the KO!
Cage is rocked!
It looks like Alexander Cage has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Cage fights it but they end up in guard.
Thai is looking to stand up but Cage won't let him.
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.
Cage trying to control the position.
Thai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thai scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thai wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Cage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thai thows a big elbow that misses.
Thai pushing down on Cage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thai working over Cage with some ground and pound. Cage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thai winds up and cracks Cage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thai is working away from the top position though.
Thai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Thai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thai pushes Cage off looking to stand but Cage dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cage in particular looking to stall.
Cage wants to take a breather but Thai is having none of it.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him
Thai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Thai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cage wants to control the pace but Thai is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Thai is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Cage has taken his back!
Cage struggling to land strikes to the head as Thai covers up.
Thai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Cage wants to control the position but Thai frees himself and scrambles - Cage manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mui Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thai sprawls well. Thai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Thai throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cage trying to control but Thai postures up.
Thai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thai connects with a nice short shot to Cage's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Thai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thai trying to control the pace.
Thai slips a nice elbow through Cage's hands, connecting with Cage's forehead.
Thai stalling.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thai is working away from the top position though.
Thai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Thai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
Thai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Thai.
Cage darts in trying to clinch
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control.
Cage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thai.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Cage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cage.
Thai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a big right hand that misses.
Thai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage wants to clinch
letting Thai counter with a right hand.
Thai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cage sprawls well initially but Thai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thai is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mui Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cage fails with the takedown
and Thai counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mui Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cage's cut.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Cage fails with the takedown
and Thai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage has his takedown stuffed
and Thai counters with a right hand to the body.
Thai lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage walks into a straight right hand from Thai.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Cage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thai!
Cage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage trying to control but Thai is having none of it.
Cage goes for an armbar but Thai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Thai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thai throws a big right hand that misses.
Thai is in close to Cage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thai is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Thai from controlling successfully.
Thai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to control the position but Thai postures up.
Cage wants to stand up but Thai is controlling him.
Thai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cage tries for a takedown but Thai circles away easily
enabling Thai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thai counters by clinching up.
Thai lands a nice uppercut.
Cage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thai.
Thai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thai.
Thai leaning against his opponent.
Thai pushes Cage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai lands with a right to the head.
Cage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thai is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thai.
Mui Thai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thai is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Alexander Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Thai is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mui Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mui Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gahn Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capelli King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capelli King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gahn Jah!
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, Capelli King!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
King passes Jah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King throwing shots but Jah is blocking nicely.
King is trying to control. Jah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jah looks like he's trying to stand up.
King prevents Jah from improving his position.
King wants to pass to mount but Jah is defending the position.
Jah trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jah has his takedown stuffed
and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gahn Jah has been cut.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands an elbow that stopped Jah in his tracks for a moment.
Jah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gahn Jah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
King jumps guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King looks gassed!
King looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jah is defending well. King quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jah has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! King celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Capelli King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and liu kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove comes to the cage accompanied by little less conversation -Elvis JXL. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Lagove!
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, liu kane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lagove stands up and beckons kane to join him on the feet.
Lagove throws a head kick that misses.
kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sid Lagove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagove closes this distance looking for a takedown but kane circles away.
Lagove shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lagove trying to stand up but can't free himself from kane's guard.
kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lagove is aware though and is defending well.
Lagove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lagove trying to control but kane is working from the bottom.
Lagove stands up over kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lagove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagove is looking to stand up but kane won't let him.
kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kane is trying to keep Lagove in close.
kane has his foot on Lagove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lagove works his way back into a safe position though.
kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lagove has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of kane is proving hard to escape from.
kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lagove wants to control from the top but kane keeps moving.
Lagove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
kane working for a triangle but Lagove defends it easily.
kane looks gassed!
Lagove decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on kane, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around kane's waist but kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagove off to one side.
Lagove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kane.
Nice defenses there by kane.
Lagove throws a sloppy body shot
and kane counters with a two punch combo.
Lagove with a lazy takedown attempt
and kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lagove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kane 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
kane has gone for a leg lock! Lagove slips out almost immediately though and dives into kane's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
kane is working an open guard so Lagove takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lagove tries for a takedown but kane circles away easily
and kane counters with a single leg into guard. Lagove didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kane throwing strikes from guard but Lagove blocks nicely.
Lagove working for a triangle but kane defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagove has his foot on kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Lagove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lagove uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lagove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lagove won't be happy with that.
kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lagove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove sneaks back into half guard.
Lagove actively working from the bottom here.
Lagove tries to roll over but kane keeps him under control.
Lagove blocking the ground and pound attempt from kane.
Lagove wants to get back to his feet.
kane drops an elbow to the side of Lagove's head.
Lagove avoiding damage under a succession of punches from kane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by kane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from kane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lagove is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
liu kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lagove drives through with a takedown into guard.
kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lagove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lagove postures up and lands a big shot to kane's brow.
Lagove with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lagove wants to control from the top but kane keeps moving.
kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lagove defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagove decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on kane, up you get!
Lagove throws the left hand but kane avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from kane is defended easily by Lagove.
kane is breathing heavily.
Lagove throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lagove is looking to clinch but kane is avoiding it.
Lagove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lagove shoots in for a double leg but kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lagove shoots in but kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lagove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
kane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lagove did well to prevent kane getting side control.
kane prevents Lagove from improving his position.
Lagove regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from kane.
kane throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kane wants to pass the guard but Lagove is keeping the position.
Lagove looking for a guillotine here but kane defends easily.
Lagove is looking to stand up but kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Lagove working for a triangle but kane defends it easily.
Lagove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
kane drops back looking for a leg! Lagove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lagove manages to kick kane off! kane jumps back into Lagove's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lagove is on top in guard.
kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lagove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lagove working some strikes from top position.
kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lagove is aware though and is defending well.
Lagove lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lagove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lagove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lagove's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lagove decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lagove fails with the takedown
and kane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by kane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lagove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kane throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
kane is sitting in close to Lagove's body. Lagove has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! kane is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, kane is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lagove.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sid Lagove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley has chosen DMX- Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Jamal Lashley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Hebert's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hebert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hebert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hebert misses with a head kick.
Hebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hebert stalks Lashley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lashley's face. Lashley staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jamal Lashley has been cut.
Hebert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Hebert. No joy for Lashley on that attempt.
Lashley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lashley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hebert. That one must have hurt.
Lashley looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hebert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lashley backs up against the cage.
Hebert lands with a slapping head kick.
Hebert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hebert rushes Lashley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hebert breaks from the clinch.
Hebert has Lashley up against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley is working for takedown but Hebert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sam Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Lashley.
Hebert breaks the clinch.
Hebert's corner calls for a 1-2. Hebert obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hebert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hebert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Hebert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hebert lands a big head kick that sends Lashley tumbling to the mat! Hebert takes a step backwards and waves Lashley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lashley is rocked!
Hebert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Lashley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hebert finish him?
Hebert unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lashley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hebert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hebert leaning against his opponent.
Hebert has Lashley pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lashley is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hebert - that's hurt Lashley badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lashley is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lashley doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sam Hebert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Buck Dich. Antonio Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
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, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira takes one on the button.
It looks like Antonio Nogueira has been cut.
von Herrmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
von Herrmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nogueira doesn't seem bothered though.
von Herrmann tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but von Herrmann circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Herrmann gets the takedown into side control.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Check out the look on von Herrmann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
von Herrmann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nogueira some visible discomfort.
Nogueira defending against the ground and pound.
von Herrmann lands some shots froms side control.
von Herrmann lands a nice forearm strike.
Nogueira is working to avoid the ground and pound but von Herrmann connects with a decent elbow.
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Herrmann wants to stand but Nogueira has his arm trapped.
von Herrmann scores with punches from side control.
von Herrmann is working Nogueira over with some ground and pound from side control.
von Herrmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
von Herrmann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
von Herrmann stands up.
von Herrmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
von Herrmann lands a big right hand that sends Nogueira crashing to the mat! von Herrmann stays standing though and waves Nogueira back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Herrmann moves into the clinch.
von Herrmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
von Herrmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
von Herrmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nogueira's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann thows a huge punch but Nogueira dodges it nicely.
von Herrmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
von Herrmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
von Herrmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
von Herrmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
von Herrmann works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
von Herrmann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by von Herrmann.
von Herrmann lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by von Herrmann.
von Herrmann with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Nogueira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
von Herrmann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nogueira?
Nogueira taking shots to the head.
von Herrmann lands with some strikes.
Nogueira is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Herrmann postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nogueira in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nogueira to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch von Herrmann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eat doodoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). doodoo comes to the cage accompanied by THE GREATEST WARRIOR. Salas has chosen The Prodigy - No Good as his entrance music. Eat doodoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eat doodoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Salas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
doodoo gets a takedown into half guard.
doodoo is keen to just control but Salas is a slippery customer.
Salas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. doodoo is working away from the top position though.
Salas taking some punishment here, with doodoo in his half guard.
Salas is refusing to be controlled, as doodoo sits in half guard.
doodoo misses with a head shot. Salas uses the momentum to regain guard.
doodoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, doodoo has managed to get both his arms back between Salas's legs - danger averted.
Salas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. doodoo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Salas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take doodoo's back instead.
Salas has managed to slip his arm under doodoo's chin. This could be all over... yep, doodoo is tapping out! Submission win for Salas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Salas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radoslav Konstantin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gortoz a Ran. Gino Napolitano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Radoslav Konstantin's chin.
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248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Radoslav Konstantin!
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, Gino Napolitano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantin misses with a two punch combination.
Konstantin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Gino Napolitano has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Napolitano.
Konstantin cracks Napolitano with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Konstantin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Napolitano to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napolitano misses with a kick to the body.
Napolitano 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.
Konstantin lands an uppercut, right on the button! Napolitano tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radoslav Konstantin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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232 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Wells!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Wells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells throws a head kick that misses.
Wells is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Wells drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wells obliges.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dux up against the cage.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells is stalling here.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Dux in his tracks for a moment.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wells landing knees to the head.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dux letting Wells take a breather here.
Wells lands an elbow inside that Dux shrugs off.
Wells lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dux being controlled against the cage.
Wells lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wells taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wells receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Wells lands a nice knee to the body.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.
Wells stalling the fight.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Wells.
Wells landing knees to the head.
Dux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wells.
Wells crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells taking a breather.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dux looking for a takedown.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells prevents the takedown attempt.
Wells lands an elbow that stopped Dux in his tracks for a moment.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dux takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wells prevents the takedown attempt.
Wells scores with a knee to the head.
Wells is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wells down to the mat. Wells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wells clinches with his opponent.
Dux wants a takedown.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells slows down the pace here.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Wells.
Wells is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wells down to the mat. Wells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wells avoids it really well and circles away.
Wells slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wells is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux shoots in but Wells avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wells swivels and escapes.
Ken Wells is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells moves into the clinch.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wells landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dux takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Wells's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wells has managed to clinch.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Wells prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells tries to stall but Dux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wells - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wells lands a good knee to the midsection. Dux won't want to take too many of those.
Wells stalling.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Wells.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ken Wells seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wells crunches a lovely knee into Dux's ribcage.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wells fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dux tries for a takedown but Wells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Wells, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Wells against the cage but Wells circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Wells has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dux has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Wells - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wells gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dux is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells lands a knee to the head.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells avoiding damage.
Wells gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Wells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Wells gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Wells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Wells landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wells lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Dux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Wells.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wells can't fight it off and eventually Dux manages to take the fight to the floor. Wells looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wells looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wells looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wells!
Dux is trying to work for a sweep but Wells has mounted him!
Dux tries to reverse the position but Wells maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Wells.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wells circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Knees to the body from Wells.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wells prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wells tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wells as he jumps to the side.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wells avoids it really well and circles away.
Wells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Wells closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Wells.
Dux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wells is stalling here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells lands a nice elbow.
Wells gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells lands an elbow just above Dux 's eye.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wells has Dux pushed against the cage.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wells pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wells lands a knee to the body.
Wells working Dux over with knees to the body.
Wells using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wells obliges.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dux goes for a takedown attempt but Wells pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Dux tries to keep at a distance but Wells has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Wells.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wells gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Wells looking to slow down the pace here.
Wells is pressed up against the cage. Dux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wells down to the mat. Wells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wells moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
Wells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dux's face.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wells pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wells tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Wells.
Wells rushes Dux and presses him up against the cage.
Wells with a knee to the head.
Wells is pushing Dux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wells with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dux is trying to drag Wells to the mat but Wells just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells scores with a knee to the head.
Wells lands a damaging elbow.
Wells gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Wells connects with a knee to the head.
Wells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wells with a knee to the head.
Dux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wells landing knees to the body.
Wells creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.
Dux misses with a knee strike.
Wells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wells wants to stall.
Wells is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dux is defending well for now.
Wells leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Wells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wells 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Wells!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Palvivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Tonney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Tonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Palvivaara!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palvivaara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palvivaara is stalling in the full guard.
Palvivaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palvivaara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palvivaara trying to control but Tonney is working from the bottom.
Palvivaara throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonney working a defensive guard but Palvivaara passes into half guard.
Tonney pushes Palvivaara off looking to stand but Palvivaara dives back in and keeps control.
Palvivaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palvivaara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Palvivaara shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonney throws an overhand right that lands on Palvivaara's shoulder, as Palvivaara tries to avoid the shot.
Palvivaara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tonney is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Palvivaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palvivaara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Palvivaara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonney is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Palvivaara.
Palvivaara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tonney because Palvivaara loaded up on that one.
Tonney wants to hold on but Palvivaara pushes him away.
Palvivaara cracks Tonney with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like James Tonney has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palvivaara landing punches.
James Tonney's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonney is in a horrible position here. Palvivaara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tonney is rocked!
James Tonney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarmo Palvivaara!
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