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HWP43: Palvivaa vs Zulu(TITLE) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rathman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rathman comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing Else Matters - Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rathman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson stalks Rathman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rathman's face. Rathman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tom Rathman has been cut.
Thompson sends Rathman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thompson is motioning to the referee to let Rathman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rathman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Rathman is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tommy Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Terry Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Terry Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Maia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia fails with the takedown.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up in Maia's guard and throws a big left but Maia blocks it.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Maia is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike but Maia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Maia looks gassed!
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith distracts Maia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Maia's brow.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith is working Maia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maia did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Maia wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith working Maia over with strikes.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Maia's hands, connecting with Maia's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Smith working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith 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.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Maia wants to advance to full mount but Smith doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Maia sits in half guard.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith tries to kick Maia off but Maia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Terry Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maia tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terry Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Smith in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Maia has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Lucifer Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith stands up over Maia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Smith to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Smith in his guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Maia keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Terry Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Hoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Hard To See. JP Hoss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Hughes!
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, JP Hoss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoss misses with a double jab.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like JP Hoss has been cut.
Hoss throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Hoss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoss wants to clinch.
Hoss tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Hughes lands a left and a right that send Hoss crashing to the mat, dazed. Hughes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoss forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.
Hoss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Tommy Hughes has been cut.
Hoss working Hughes over with knees to the body.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hoss keeps control of Hughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Hoss.
Hoss lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Hoss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes is rocked!
Hoss unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Hughes out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Hughes off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). JP Hoss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar comes to the cage accompanied by "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden. The crowd seem to be enjoying Voax's choice of entrance music: The Ripper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
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, Jamie Voax!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar lands with a nice body kick.
Proudstar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Voax's half guard.
Proudstar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Proudstar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Voax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Proudstar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Proudstar trying to mount his opponent but Voax defends it.
Voax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Proudstar is working away from the top position though.
Voax is in trouble now - Proudstar has advanced to mount!
Voax wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Proudstar.
Voax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Proudstar looking to control but Voax is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Proudstar looking to ground and pound but Voax is blocking nicely.
Proudstar throws a sloppy strike and Voax uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Voax has ended up in Proudstar's guard.
Voax working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proudstar 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.
Proudstar is trying to control the position but Voax postures up.
Proudstar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voax's guard.
Proudstar sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Proudstar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Voax has his hands clasped together around Proudstar's back. He's all about the action.
Proudstar stalling.
Voax wants to get back to full guard.
Proudstar controlling the action here.
Voax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar controlling the action here.
Proudstar trying to control the action but Voax is working from the bottom.
Proudstar 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.
Proudstar prevents Voax from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Proudstar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Voax's half guard.
Proudstar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Proudstar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Proudstar.
Proudstar prevents Voax from improving his position.
Proudstar is keen to just control but Voax is a slippery customer.
Proudstar slows the pace down in half guard.
Proudstar thows a huge punch but Voax dodges it nicely.
Voax gets full guard.
Voax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voax looking for a sweep. Not yet Voax, not yet.
Proudstar working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Voax scores with a shot to the body.
Voax connects with a single shot there.
Voax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voax misses with a wild body shot.
Proudstar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Voax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proudstar.
Voax just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudstar misses with a head kick.
Proudstar walks into a left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Voax scores with a four punch combination!
Proudstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voax throws a series of strikes that have Proudstar backpedaling.
Voax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamie Voax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax cracks Proudstar with a nice body shot.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voax avoids it.
Proudstar scores a nice knee to the body.
Voax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Proudstar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Voax is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Voax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Proudstar just leaning against Voax, taking a breather.
Proudstar looking to throw knees to the head but Voax is blocking nicely.
Proudstar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Proudstar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Proudstar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voax.
Proudstar prevents Voax from breaking the clinch.
Voax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Proudstar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voax is trying to keep an underhook but Proudstar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Voax gets full guard.
Proudstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Voax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Voax wants to sweep but no luck.
Voax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Proudstar gets full guard.
Voax throwing strikes from guard but Proudstar blocks nicely.
Proudstar has momentary wrist control but Voax slips an elbow through the middle.
Voax throws a big right hand that misses.
Proudstar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Voax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Proudstar has control of Voax's left arm, preventing Voax from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar is trying to keep Voax in close.
Voax thows a big elbow that misses.
Voax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proudstar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Proudstar pulls Voax in close to his closed guard and prevents Voax from doing any damage or advancing position.
Proudstar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voax manages to get himself to full guard.
Proudstar tries to free his leg and advance position but Voax is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Proudstar trying to control but Voax is working from the bottom.
Proudstar preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voax is on top in guard.
Voax being controlled here momentarily.
Proudstar controls Voax momentarily but Voax frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voax looking to sit in guard and control but Proudstar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Voax being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Voax 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. And we move into the final round!
Voax jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Proudstar tries to clinch there but Voax circles away.
Voax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Voax cracks Proudstar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Proudstar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Voax.
Proudstar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voax tries to bum rush Proudstar with a series of wild strikes but Proudstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voax throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a takedown into side control.
Proudstar trying to control the action but Voax is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voax regains half guard.
Voax is refusing to be controlled, as Proudstar sits in half guard.
Voax is looking to escape.
Voax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Voax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voax.
Proudstar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voax tries to clinch up
and Proudstar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Voax's guard.
Proudstar advances position into side control!
Voax wants to control but Proudstar postures up.
Voax manages to work his way to half guard, despite Proudstar's best efforts.
James Proudstar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Proudstar moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proudstar staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar tries to advance to mount but Voax denies him.
Voax is looking to regain half guard here but Proudstar keeps moving and retains side control.
Proudstar working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee asks Proudstar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Proudstar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Proudstar trying to control the position but Voax is working away.
The ground and pound from Proudstar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Voax slaps away a takedown attempt from Proudstar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jamie Voax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voax works over Proudstar's head and body with a nice combination.
Proudstar blocks a low kick nicely.
Voax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Proudstar scores with a takedown into Voax's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudstar is looking to work some ground and pound but Voax has wrist control.
Voax looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Proudstar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Proudstar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Proudstar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Murvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kernes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kernes has chosen Reign Supreme - Persevere And Overcome as his entrance music. Jay Kernes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Murvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Kernes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murvis lands a jab.
It looks like Jay Kernes has been cut.
Murvis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kernes's hands.
Kernes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murvis as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Murvis as he connects with a hook.
Murvis lands a glancing blow to the side of Kernes's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murvis lands with an overhand left.
Kernes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murvis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murvis waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kernes.
Murvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kernes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murvis prevents it.
Kernes has clasped his hands together around Murvis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Murvis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murvis throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Murvis pushes Kernes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kernes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Murvis is trying to get back to half guard.
Murvis pushes Kernes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kernes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kernes.
Ronald Murvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Kernes.
Kernes fails with a takedown attempt.
Murvis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kernes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murvis fails to land with a series of punches.
Murvis throws a lazy right hand but Kernes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murvis throws a shot from downtown. Kernes moves away and avoids it.
Murvis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kernes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murvis somewhat.
Kernes walks into a straight right hand from Murvis.
That has opened up Jay Kernes's cut even more.
Murvis throws the left hand but Kernes avoids the punch easily.
Murvis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kernes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kernes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murvis.
Murvis slaps away a takedown attempt from Kernes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murvis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murvis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kernes looks gassed!
Murvis throws a jab when Kernes was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murvis lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murvis.
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!
Murvis lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Jay Kernes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murvis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murvis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kernes backs up against the cage.
Murvis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Murvis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kernes walks into a stiff left hand from Murvis.
Jay Kernes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A combination from Kernes does no damage.
Murvis scores with a nice right hand.
Murvis cracks Kernes with an open hand slap.
Murvis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murvis throws a right hand that Kernes ducks under and follows up with a left that Kernes also avoids with ease.
Kernes takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Kernes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronald Murvis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Reeves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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268 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Sosa!
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, Jason Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reeves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sosa is trying to defend but Reeves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reeves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reeves seems to be working for a kimura but Sosa defends the submission attempt.
Sosa looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
Sosa looking for submissions off his back.
Reeves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sosa defends it well.
Sosa actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa actively working from the bottom here.
Reeves is looking for a kimura here.
Sosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
Sosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
Sosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
Sosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reeves pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reeves stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sosa is trying to defend but Reeves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reeves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reeves working for a guillotine from mount but Sosa is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reeves.
Reeves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reeves working for a guillotine from mount but Sosa is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is looking to get to half guard.
Reeves has control of Sosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reeves has hold of Sosa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sosa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sosa working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reeves stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reeves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sosa's guard now.
Sosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reeves is posturing up here but Sosa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reeves tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reeves has to tap! Slick submission there by Sosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Sosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (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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235 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hare!
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, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hare is looking for a kimura here.
Hare wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
Hare wants to free his trapped foot but Overeem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Overeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hare working the head and body with strikes.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Hare wants to free his trapped foot but Overeem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hare stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Overeem to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but Hare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hare scores with a nice strike.
Hare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hare misses with a looping left.
Hare shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Hare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Overeem.
Hare shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Overeem is trying to defend but Hare finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hare is breathing heavily.
Hare wants to pass the guard but Overeem is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hare is working for a kimura but Overeem is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem kicks off Hare and gets to his feet.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hare is having none of it.
Hare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Overeem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hare gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hare trying to mount his opponent but Overeem defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Hare is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Overeem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hare.
Hare takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hare passes to side control.
Hare trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Hare has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hare moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hare moves away
and Hare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Overeem's guard.
Overeem is working an open guard so Hare takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hare dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hare tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Overeem looking to stall.
Hare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but Hare avoids the damage to the body.
Hare has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Overeem clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Overeem preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hare.
Hare is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Overeem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem fending off the submission attempt from Hare.
Overeem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Overeem rolls, trying to escape but Hare keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Overeem covering up well under a series of strikes from Hare.
Overeem preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hare.
Overeem turns into Hare and is now in his guard.
Hare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hare is looking for a triangle but Overeem pushes his legs off easily.
Overeem wants to pass the guard but Hare is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Overeem is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hare Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Overeem's back instead.
Overeem is really stuck here.
Hare looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Overeem trying to control but not successfully.
Hare working for a choke but Overeem is defending well.
Overeem has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Overeem is keeping busy.
Hare looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hare dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hare.
Hare has his takedown stuffed
and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hare gets full guard.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Hare won't let him.
Hare working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Hare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Overeem is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Overeem is proving a slippery customer.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Hare working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem wanted to stand there but Hare had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Overeem is aware though and is defending well.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Hare won't let him.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Hare keeps moving.
Hare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Hare working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hare is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hare has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Overeem doesn't defend quickly enough and Hare has managed to lock this one up! Can Overeem escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hare on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Hare!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goku san (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingle Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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25
235 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goku san!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dingle Berry!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
san shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by san or perhaps it was just good defense by Berry which made him look bad.
No luck for san with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goku san. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Goku san has been cut.
Berry misses with a wild combination.
san takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by san.
Berry is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Berry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
san shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Berry.
Berry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from san.
san is breathing heavily.
Berry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dingle Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Berry as san shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
Berry tries to bum rush san with a series of wild strikes but san uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berry throws a one two combo.
Goku san's cut is getting worse.
Berry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berry throws a right and a left that san avoids nicely.
Berry swinging wilding here.
Berry tries to bum rush san with a series of wild strikes but san uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berry throws a series of punches but san moves out of range.
Berry's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Berry duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry misses with a few strikes there.
Berry throws a right hand that san ducks under and follows up with a left that san also avoids with ease.
san has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Berry stalks san and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into san's face. san staggers backwards, shaken.
san is rocked!
Goku san's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Berry lands a big head kick that sends san to the canvas! Berry follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dingle Berry!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Palvivaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumo Zuluzinio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuluzinio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: zulu vs minowa. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
285 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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24
290 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Palvivaara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sumo Zuluzinio!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palvivaara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Palvivaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zuluzinio's waist but Zuluzinio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palvivaara off to one side.
Zuluzinio misses with a low kick as Palvivaara jumps back.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch up.
Zuluzinio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuluzinio throws a head kick but Palvivaara moves out of range.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch up but Palvivaara circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Palvivaara with that takedown attempt.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palvivaara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Palvivaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Zuluzinio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palvivaara checks it well.
Zuluzinio misses with a leg kick.
Sumo Zuluzinio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuluzinio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zuluzinio.
Horrible takedown by Palvivaara or perhaps it was just good defense by Zuluzinio which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo Palvivaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palvivaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Palvivaara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zuluzinio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palvivaara checks it well.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch there but Palvivaara circles away.
Palvivaara tries for a takedown but Zuluzinio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zuluzinio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palvivaara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palvivaara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zuluzinio is controlling Palvivaara's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palvivaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palvivaara throwing strikes from guard but Zuluzinio blocks nicely.
Zuluzinio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palvivaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palvivaara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palvivaara throws a big right hand that misses.
Palvivaara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palvivaara wants to control from the top but Zuluzinio keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palvivaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zuluzinio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palvivaara controls the pace.
Zuluzinio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zuluzinio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palvivaara trying to control but Zuluzinio is working from the bottom.
Zuluzinio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palvivaara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zuluzinio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuluzinio throws a low kick but Palvivaara avoids it.
Zuluzinio wants to clinch up but Palvivaara keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Zuluzinio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zuluzinio misses with a low kick.
Palvivaara blocks a head kick by Zuluzinio.
Palvivaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zuluzinio. Zuluzinio obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuluzinio tries to land a leg kick but Palvivaara saw it coming and moves away.
Palvivaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuluzinio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zuluzinio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sumo Zuluzinio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zuluzinio throws a head kick that misses.
Zuluzinio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuluzinio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palvivaara is out of range.
Palvivaara connects with a single shot there.
Palvivaara connects with a crisp jab.
Zuluzinio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palvivaara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuluzinio sprawls well. Zuluzinio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palvivaara gets slowly back to his feet.
Palvivaara misses with an uppercut. Zuluzinio saw that one coming.
Zuluzinio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuluzinio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinio throws a sloppy head kick and Palvivaara moves out of range easily.
Zuluzinio wants to clinch up but Palvivaara keeps it at a distance.
Zuluzinio throws a leg kick that misses.
Palvivaara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zuluzinio circles away.
Palvivaara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zuluzinio backs up against the cage.
Sumo Zuluzinio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch but Palvivaara is having none of it.
Zuluzinio throws a head kick but Palvivaara moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Palvivaara blocks the leg kick.
Palvivaara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zuluzinio throws a chopping leg kick but Palvivaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palvivaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuluzinio.
Zuluzinio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palvivaara looks for a takedown but Zuluzinio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo Palvivaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palvivaara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Palvivaara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zuluzinio is trying to improve his position.
Palvivaara 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.
The ground and pound from Palvivaara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Palvivaara.
Palvivaara grinds an elbow into Zuluzinio's temple.
Palvivaara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zuluzinio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palvivaara grinds an elbow into Zuluzinio's temple.
Zuluzinio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palvivaara.
Palvivaara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Palvivaara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zuluzinio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Palvivaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuluzinio keeps working.
Palvivaara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Palvivaara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palvivaara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zuluzinio is trying to buck Palvivaara off.
Zuluzinio is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch up but Palvivaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuluzinio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palvivaara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Palvivaara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Palvivaara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palvivaara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Palvivaara fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarmo Palvivaara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zuluzinio misses with a low kick.
Zuluzinio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuluzinio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palvivaara is able to avoid easily.
Palvivaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palvivaara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuluzinio throws a low kick, looking for Palvivaara's leg but Palvivaara calmly moves out of range.
Zuluzinio doesn't manage to clinch there - Palvivaara circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuluzinio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zuluzinio tries to clinch but Palvivaara is having none of it.
Zuluzinio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zuluzinio throws and low kick but Palvivaara moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palvivaara looks for a takedown but Zuluzinio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo Palvivaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palvivaara scores a takedown into full mount!
Palvivaara working the ground and pound effectively.
Zuluzinio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Palvivaara lands with some strikes.
Zuluzinio is bucking up trying to escape but Palvivaara cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palvivaara throws some wild stikes that Zuluzinio manages to avoid easily.
Palvivaara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zuluzinio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palvivaara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zuluzinio because Palvivaara loaded up on that one.
Zuluzinio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palvivaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zuluzinio tries to reverse the position but Palvivaara maintains control.
Palvivaara unloading with bombs!
Palvivaara looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zuluzinio covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarmo Palvivaara!
Jarmo Palvivaara is the new heavyweight champion!
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