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XXVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Jenny II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Swoop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Klas Jenny II's chin.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Jenny II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenny II fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenny II lands with a slapping head kick.
Swoop shoots in but no luck this time.
Jenny II fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swoop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jenny II is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jenny II struggling a bit here.
Swoop lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swoop throws an elbow but Jenny II slips to the side and avoids it well.
Swoop in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swoop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jenny II is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Swoop has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jenny II managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Swoop.
Sloppy strikes there by Swoop.
The strikes coming from Swoop are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jenny II tries to improve position but can't.
Swoop prevents Jenny II from escaping the position.
Swoop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swoop working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swoop looks up at the clock and then as Jenny II takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swoop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swoop cracks Jenny II with a big right hand but Jenny II just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jenny II is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenny II is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Jenny II is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swoop lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Jenny II! Swoop senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Jenny II out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mathew Swoop!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaiser Soze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Brown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Soze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soze throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Soze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Soze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Soze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Soze is controlling him well.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Soze has control of the leg.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Soze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Soze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is not content to let Soze control the position.
Soze slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Soze working Brown over with strikes.
Soze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Soze moves nicely into side control.
Brown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Soze scoring with punches and elbows.
Soze in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soze landing strikes.
Brown is pushing Soze's head away, looking to escape. Soze manages to hold on to the position though.
Soze is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown tries to bench press Soze off him but Soze keeps the position.
Soze advances to mount.
Soze is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Soze's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiser Soze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul von Konkelberries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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212 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul von Konkelberries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - von Konkelberries circles away.
von Konkelberries looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
von Konkelberries jabs Mitchell right on the nose. Mitchell blinks but takes it well.
von Konkelberries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell tries to clinch but von Konkelberries is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but von Konkelberries is avoiding it.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but von Konkelberries circles away.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but von Konkelberries pushes him off.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
von Konkelberries misses with a double jab.
von Konkelberries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Konkelberries fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mitchell checks it well.
von Konkelberries shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell tries to clinch but von Konkelberries is having none of it.
Mitchell walks into a left hand.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but von Konkelberries pushes him off.
von Konkelberries throws a low kick, looking for Mitchell's leg but Mitchell calmly moves out of range.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Konkelberries keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell ducks right into an uppercut from von Konkelberries.
Nice shot lands for von Konkelberries.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but von Konkelberries circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but von Konkelberries pushes him off.
A combination from von Konkelberries does no damage.
von Konkelberries keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Konkelberries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but von Konkelberries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from von Konkelberries misses.
Barry Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by von Konkelberries or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell which made him look bad.
Mitchell tries to clinch but von Konkelberries moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but von Konkelberries circles away and keeps his distance.
von Konkelberries throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell throws a head kick but von Konkelberries moves out of range.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
von Konkelberries is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.
von Konkelberries wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
von Konkelberries takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Paul von Konkelberries has been cut.
von Konkelberries is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.
Mitchell lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Konkelberries is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mitchell.
von Konkelberries is breathing heavily.
Mitchell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paul von Konkelberries's cut is getting worse.
Mitchell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through von Konkelberries's defenses.
Paul von Konkelberries's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mitchell lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through von Konkelberries's defenses.
Mitchell with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Paul von Konkelberries's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mitchell lands an elbow that stopped von Konkelberries in his tracks for a moment.
Mitchell lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul von Konkelberries's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Mitchell!
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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 El Guapo Bandito Salsas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Enlightener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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Brawler
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo Bandito Salsas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Enlightener!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enlightener moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Enlightener throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Guapo Bandito Salsas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito Salsas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandito Salsas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enlightener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bandito Salsas gets a takedown into half guard.
Bandito Salsas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bandito Salsas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito Salsas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Dante Enlightener has been cut.
Bandito Salsas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Enlightener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandito Salsas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bandito Salsas slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enlightener can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enlightener controlling the position well.
Bandito Salsas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas content to control rather than advance.
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. Bandito Salsas connects with a nice short shot to Enlightener's temple.
Bandito Salsas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enlightener keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandito Salsas is nestled in close to Enlightener, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Enlightener has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito Salsas is working away from the top position though.
Bandito Salsas thows a huge punch but Enlightener dodges it nicely.
Bandito Salsas wants to control but Enlightener is keeping him busy.
Bandito Salsas winds up and cracks Enlightener with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandito Salsas working Enlightener over with strikes.
That has opened up Dante Enlightener's cut even more.
Bandito Salsas misses with a head shot. Enlightener uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas is in close to Enlightener's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Enlightener looking for a sweep. Not yet Enlightener, not yet.
Bandito Salsas wants to control from the top but Enlightener keeps moving.
Bandito Salsas stopping the sweep attempt from Enlightener.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandito Salsas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enlightener preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandito Salsas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Enlightener throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener controls Bandito Salsas momentarily but Bandito Salsas frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Bandito Salsas or perhaps it was just good defense by Enlightener which made him look bad.
Bandito Salsas shoots for a double leg takedown but Enlightener sprawls well. He's pushed Bandito Salsas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enlightener shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandito Salsas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandito Salsas wants to get back to his feet but Enlightener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito Salsas keeping moving, preventing Enlightener from controlling successfully.
Enlightener looks gassed!
Bandito Salsas wants to sweep but no luck.
Enlightener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito Salsas has momentary wrist control but Enlightener slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandito Salsas lands a decent shot there.
Bandito Salsas pushes Enlightener off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bandito Salsas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Enlightener tries to clinch up.
Enlightener misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandito Salsas with a poor takedown
and Enlightener counters with a left and a right that stings Bandito Salsas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Guapo Bandito Salsas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito Salsas shoots and misses
and Enlightener counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bandito Salsas's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito Salsas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito Salsas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Enlightener manages to get himself to full guard.
Enlightener is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandito Salsas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo Bandito Salsas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Enlightener's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bandito Salsas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enlightener waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bandito Salsas.
Enlightener looks to clinch
so Bandito Salsas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bandito Salsas throwing strikes but missing.
Bandito Salsas trying to control but Enlightener is working from the bottom.
Bandito Salsas landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandito Salsas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bandito Salsas is in close to Enlightener's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Enlightener is breathing heavily.
Bandito Salsas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlightener moves into the clinch successfully.
Bandito Salsas manages to break the clinch.
Bandito Salsas cracks Enlightener with an open hand slap.
Bandito Salsas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enlightener looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandito Salsas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Enlightener wants to control but Bandito Salsas postures up.
Enlightener is not content to let Bandito Salsas control the position.
Bandito Salsas is chipping away with strikes.
Enlightener takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bandito Salsas is looking to take a break and control but Enlightener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enlightener on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The cut above Dante Enlightener's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito Salsas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bandito Salsas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Enlightener that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bandito Salsas lands a heavy elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dante Enlightener's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). El Guapo Bandito Salsas!
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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 Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjoern Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
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, Asbjoern Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson slips a jab from Karelin.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Karelin scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Asbjoern Andersson has been cut.
Andersson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin connects with a superb combination that knocks Andersson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Karelin before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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 Happy Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundell comes to the cage accompanied by Lundell. Tom has chosen Turbonegro - Wasted Again as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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208 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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 - 5 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Tom!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundell is looking to land body kicks.
Lundell lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Happy Tom has been cut.
Lundell tries to close the distance and clinch but Tom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundell misses with a low kick as Tom jumps back.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tom.
Lundell scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tom.
A big right from Tom misses.
Good exchange - Tom coming out on top.
Lundell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lundell slips a straight right by Tom.
Lundell takes the fight into the clinch.
Tom digs a right hand underneath Lundell's ribcage. Lundell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lundell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tom catches Lundell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tom misses with a few strikes there.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tom and Lundell goes tumbling to the canvas! Tom follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Lundell is rocked!
Lundell is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom trying to control from half guard but Lundell is working away.
Lundell controlling the position well.
Tom is working for a submission of some sort.
Tom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lundell defends it well.
Tom is looking for a kimura but Lundell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tom to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lundell!
Tom is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Tom looks gassed!
Lundell defending well as Tom loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lundell throws a leg kick which misses Tom's front leg but catches the back leg as Tom tries to avoid it.
A combination from Lundell does no damage.
Good leg kick by Lundell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lundell shoots for a takedown but Tom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses.
Lundell moves into the clinch successfully.
Lundell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lundell looking to throw knees to the head but Tom is blocking nicely.
Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tom can't break the clinch.
Tom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lundell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tom just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Lundell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but Tom blocks with his arms.
Lundell misses with a knee to the head.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but Tom blocks with his arms.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Tom blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lundell is defending well for now.
Tom misses with the head strike.
Tom working hard to break the clinch.
Tom is trying to break the clinch but Lundell is controlling him.
Lundell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tom tries to land knees in the clinch but Lundell avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Lundell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lundell wants to stand and escape but Tom is having none of it.
Lundell looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundell, not yet.
Tom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lundell is trying to control the position but Tom postures up.
Lundell 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lundell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Tom misses
and Lundell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but Tom blocks with his arms.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tom.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Tom blocks it.
Lundell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Lundell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Tom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tom misses with a straight right.
Tom swings for the body but Lundell moves out of range.
Lundell misses with a head kick.
Lundell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Tom.
Tom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lundell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lundell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tom swivels and escapes.
Lundell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tom's sensitive parts.
Tom moves out of range as Lundell throws a body kick.
Tom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tom throws a right and a left that Lundell avoids nicely.
Lundell shoots in and drives through. Tom sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Tom.
Lundell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Tom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ulf Lundell is winning the standup battle so far.
Tom scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom connects with the punch.
Tom lands with a cross.
Tom knocks Lundell to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh Lundell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lundell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lundell seems to have got his legs back now.
Lundell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lundell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tom has Lundell in his guard.
Lundell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tom keeping moving, preventing Lundell from controlling successfully.
Tom wants to sweep here but Lundell controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell wants to control from the top but Tom keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lundell.
Tom throws out a loose jab but Lundell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tom throws a nice looking combination but Lundell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tom moves out of range of the body kick from Lundell.
Lundell is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lundell.
Lundell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tom's calf.
Lundell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lundell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lundell looks for the body kick but Tom saw that one coming.
Lundell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tom was covering up waiting for the punch and Lundell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundell advances position into side control!
Tom is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundell trying to control the action but Tom is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lundell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lundell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tom, who protects the arm well.
Tom is looking to regain half guard here but Lundell keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Tom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Tom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lundell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tom is fending him off so far but Lundell persists. Nope, Tom circles away and we're back to standing.
Tom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tom.
Good shot there by Lundell.
Jab, jab by Tom - just one landing.
Lundell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tom manages to avoid it.
Lundell throws a head kick that misses.
Tom throws out a loose jab but Lundell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tom throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundell.
Nice takedown defense from Tom. No joy for Lundell on that attempt.
Tom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lundell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tom scores with a three punch combo!
Tom moves out of range of the body kick from Lundell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tom lands with a straight right. Lundell didn't see that one coming.
Lundell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Tom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tom blocks a head kick by Lundell.
Lundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lundell moves out of range as Tom throws a body kick.
Tom thuds his right hand into Lundell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lundell looks for a takedown but Tom sprawls well.
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 head kick but it misses.
A big right from Tom misses.
Lundell throws a sloppy head kick and Tom moves out of range easily.
Lundell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lundell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tom. Tom obviously looking to wear him down.
Lundell avoids the head kick by Tom.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lundell - the referee stops the clock and Tom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lundell. Tom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lundell throws a lazy head kick
and Tom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lundell shoots in for a takedown but Tom shows good takedown defense.
Happy Tom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundell misses with a head kick.
Tom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lundell gets a takedown into half guard.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom wants to get back to full guard.
Lundell is pressing down on Tom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tom is holding on for now.
Tom actively working from the bottom here.
Lundell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lundell is keen to just control but Tom is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tom misses with a body kick.
Tom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lundell is out of range and Tom settles back down.
Tom connects with a solid leg kick.
Lundell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ulf Lundell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Tom finds it's way through Lundell's defenses.
Lundell walks into a jab.
Tom cracks Lundell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lundell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Tom misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lundell!
Lundell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tom lands with a kick to the temple. Lundell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab by Tom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tom.
Tom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lundell connects with a solid leg kick.
Lundell thows a body shot but no joy.
Lundell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
Tom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lundell clinches up against the cage.
Lundell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tom smiles and moves away.
Lundell throws a sloppy head kick
and Tom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lundell misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Tom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A combination from Tom does no damage.
Lundell throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundell moves into the clinch successfully.
Tom tries to work over Lundell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundell tries a knee to the head but Tom blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lundell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Tom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tom 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Tom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Abbot (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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Assassin with that takedown attempt.
Abbot swinging wilding here.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
Assassin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abbot to score with a decent uppercut.
Assassin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin is really struggling to control Abbot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbot is looking to stand up but Assassin isn't so interested in that idea.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Assassin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assassin somewhat.
Frank Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abbot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assassin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Abbot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assassin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
Abbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin wants to pass the guard but Abbot is keeping the position.
Abbot is looking to stand up but Assassin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looking to pass the guard.
Assassin forces his way into half guard.
Abbot won't allow Assassin to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Assassin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abbot is fending him off so far but Assassin persists. Nope, Abbot circles away and we're back to standing.
Abbot looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Abbot waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Assassin.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Assassin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assassin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abbot defends it nicely.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abbot as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Abbot. No joy for Assassin on that attempt.
Assassin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abbot tries to escape but Assassin is in control.
Assassin tries to advance to mount but Abbot denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Assassin trying to control the position but Abbot is working away.
Abbot throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Assassin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abbot pushes Assassin off and gets back to his feet.
Assassin misses with a takedown attempt - Abbot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
Assassin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assassin.
Assassin fails to land the takedown.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Assassin shoots in and drives through. Abbot sprawls well.
Abbot tries to bum rush Assassin with a series of wild strikes but Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Assassin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Assassin is controlling him.
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 Ninja Assassin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abbot looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Assassin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abbot is trying to defend but Assassin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abbot tries to kick Assassin off but Assassin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assassin wants to take a breather but Abbot is having none of it.
Assassin uses his free foot to push down on Abbot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abbot.
Assassin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Assassin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abbot is on top in guard.
Abbot wanted to stand there but Assassin had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abbot won't allow Assassin to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot swinging wilding here.
Abbot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assassin looks for a takedown but Abbot sprawls well.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbot pinned against the cage. Abbot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Abbot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assassin tries for a takedown but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abbot cracks a nice hook into Assassin's ribs.
Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abbot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abbot throws a right hand that Assassin ducks under and follows up with a left that Assassin also avoids with ease.
Abbot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assassin's hands.
Abbot throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assassin moves forwards but Abbot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assassin takes one on the button.
Assassin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assassin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assassin wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin moves into full mount! Abbot won't be happy about that!
Assassin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbot wants to get back to his feet.
Assassin looking to finish with strikes here!
Assassin controlling the pace for now.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Abbot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assassin is able to avoid easily.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Assassin moves out of range.
Abbot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assassin.
Abbot misses with a two punch combination.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbot sprawls well. Abbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Assassin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abbot keeping moving, preventing Assassin from controlling successfully.
Assassin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbot is keeping the position for now.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
Assassin pushes down on Abbot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Assassin wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ninja Assassin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Assassin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assassin.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot lunges at Assassin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assassin's hand.
Abbot scores with a one two! Assassin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abbot with a nice cross.
Abbot misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assassin scores with a takedown into Abbot's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbot keeping full guard, as Assassin tries to pass.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin prevents Abbot from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Abbot blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abbot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assassin 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin gets a takedown into half guard.
Assassin stops Abbot from getting back to his feet.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but Abbot defending well.
Assassin not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looks to land a strike but Abbot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Assassin is having none of it.
Assassin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Assassin prevents Abbot from getting back to his feet.
Assassin stays in close to Abbot's body and controls the position.
Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Assassin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assassin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ninja Assassin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynjard Tristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYs3wtIMRqY. Tristan has chosen Hunnerkongens Sorgsvarte Ferd Over Steppene as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
6 - 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, Brynjard Tristan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a series of strikes that have Tristan backpedaling.
It looks like Brynjard Tristan has been cut.
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tristan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tristan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tristan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tristan looking to pass the guard.
Tristan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tristan works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Tristan is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tristan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brynjard Tristan!
Brynjard Tristan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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