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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between johnny Cashier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and deathstreaker von damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von damm has chosen Brother Ali - Uncle Sam Goddamn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. deathstreaker von damm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, johnny Cashier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, deathstreaker von damm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von damm throws a right and a left that both miss.
von damm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cashier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around von damm's waist but von damm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cashier off to one side.
von damm fails to land with a series of punches.
von damm misses with a double jab.
von damm misses with a series of wild punches.
Cashier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
von damm taking some punishment here, with Cashier in his half guard.
Cashier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cashier stalling.
Ground and pound from Cashier.
Cashier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
von damm is trying to escape back to his feet but Cashier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cashier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
von damm pushes Cashier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cashier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
von damm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cashier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cashier lands some shots froms side control.
Cashier working the body and head with strikes.
Cashier advances nicely into full mount.
Cashier scoring with strikes but von damm is staying in there.
Cashier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Cashier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cashier breaks from von damm's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cashier is going olschool here, as he tries to force von damm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so von damm shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cashier with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cashier won't let von damm get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
von damm looks gassed!
Cashier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
von damm is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cashier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
von damm trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cashier lands with some vicious ground and pound - can von damm hang on?
von damm is trying to stand up.
Cashier landing strikes from the mount and von damm is in trouble!
Cashier with good strikes from the mount here!
von damm's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cashier with a couple of short strikes.
Cashier cracks von damm with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cashier controlling from the full mount.
Cashier won't let von damm get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cashier 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cashier.
Cashier lands a big shot there that rocks von damm but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
von damm in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns von damm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cashier working for a guillotine from mount but von damm is in no mood to give up.
von damm is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cashier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
johnny Cashier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
von damm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cashier closes this distance looking for a takedown but von damm circles away.
Cashier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
von damm is trying to get back to his feet.
Cashier scoring with punches and elbows.
Cashier is trying to get an arm triangle but von damm is defending well.
von damm pushes Cashier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cashier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cashier wants to lay and pray for a moment but von damm keeps working.
von damm wants to get back to his feet but Cashier drags him back down.
von damm is not content to let Cashier control the position.
von damm tries to escape but Cashier is in control.
Cashier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
von damm tries to escape but Cashier is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cashier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
von damm tries to escape but Cashier is in control.
von damm bucks up and tries to throw Cashier off but instead Cashier has got his back!
von damm trying to get back to his feet but Cashier is in full control for now.
von damm tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Cashier sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces von damm to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). johnny Cashier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Red Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Red Rage!
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, Kristian Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Rage throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Red Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Red Rage, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Red Rage against the cage but Red Rage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Red Rage is avoiding it.
Red Rage throws a front kick that sends Kelly stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Red Rage.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Red Rage is avoiding it.
Red Rage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Red Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Red Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Rage misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Red Rage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heath Red Rage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Red Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Red Rage misses.
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Red Rage avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Red Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Red Rage.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kelly jumps guard but Red Rage stands there with Kelly around his waist. Kelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Red Rage is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Red Rage tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Red Rage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Red Rage smiles and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Red Rage.
It looks like Kristian Kelly has been cut.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Red Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Red Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Rage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Red Rage throws a shot to the body.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Red Rage is avoiding it.
Heath Red Rage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Red Rage slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kelly looks gassed!
Red Rage is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Red Rage has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Rage is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Red Rage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
Red Rage tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly is going olschool here, as he tries to force Red Rage to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Red Rage shrugs it off.
Kelly looking to secure an arm triangle but Red Rage defends it well.
Red Rage wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Rage has left one of his arms exposed and Kelly doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Red Rage screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristian Kelly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcore Irish is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devil's Dance Floor. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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Great elbows
Good 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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcore Irish is just out of range.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but Hardcore Irish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardcore Irish tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sosa throws the left hand but Hardcore Irish avoids the punch easily.
Hardcore Irish drops Sosa with a beautiful combination! Sosa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardcore Irish is looking for the KO!
It looks like Carlos Sosa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardcore Irish throws a series of punches but Sosa moves out of range.
Hardcore Irish displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardcore Irish cracks Sosa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardcore Irish has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sosa to stand back up!
Sosa is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Hardcore Irish.
Oh Sosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardcore Irish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardcore Irish lands with a big left! Sosa is wobbled badly! Hardcore Irish comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sosa to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amish Hardcore Irish!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Won't Know. Tyler Killsbrough has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killsbrough avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Killsbrough avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killsbrough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Killsbrough scores with a four punch combination!
Killsbrough misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Killsbrough.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Killsbrough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Killsbrough.
Anderson prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson clinches up with Killsbrough and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killsbrough is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Killsbrough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killsbrough controls his hands.
Killsbrough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson rushes Killsbrough and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killsbrough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Killsbrough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson slips under a jab from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Killsbrough looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killsbrough shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Killsbrough takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Killsbrough takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Killsbrough wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killsbrough wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Killsbrough is keeping him busy.
Killsbrough blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Killsbrough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Killsbrough dodges it nicely.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Killsbrough's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Killsbrough.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Killsbrough that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Killsbrough is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Killsbrough tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson cracks Killsbrough with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson working Killsbrough over with strikes here.
Anderson working Killsbrough over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killsbrough holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Killsbrough to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Killsbrough shrugs it off.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson lands with some strikes.
Killsbrough is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killsbrough blocking the ground and pound.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Killsbrough lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson catches Killsbrough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Killsbrough looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Killsbrough checks a low kick from Anderson.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Killsbrough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killsbrough.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Killsbrough.
Anderson throws a body punch but Killsbrough moves out of range.
Killsbrough defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
A punch combination from Killsbrough misses.
Killsbrough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killsbrough tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killsbrough swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Killsbrough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyler Killsbrough is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Killsbrough tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson has Killsbrough pressed against the cage, preventing Killsbrough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killsbrough has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killsbrough is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killsbrough has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Will Killsbrough go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson turns into Killsbrough and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands and steps away. Killsbrough gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Killsbrough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Killsbrough slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyler Killsbrough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch but Killsbrough slips to the side
and Killsbrough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killsbrough rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Killsbrough.
Anderson clinches up with Killsbrough and pushes him back against the cage.
Killsbrough manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Killsbrough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killsbrough sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killsbrough some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.
Anderson stands up.
Killsbrough checks a leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Killsbrough misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson dives in and grabs Killsbrough's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killsbrough pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Killsbrough tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killsbrough is working away from the top position though.
Killsbrough trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Killsbrough has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Killsbrough tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Killsbrough circles away.
Killsbrough forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Killsbrough changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killsbrough lands a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Killsbrough.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Killsbrough politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Killsbrough prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Killsbrough keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is staying active underneath Killsbrough, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Killsbrough is controlling him well.
Killsbrough trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killsbrough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killsbrough's corner calls for a 1-2. Killsbrough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson darts in and clinches Killsbrough up against the cage.
Killsbrough has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is trying to drag Killsbrough to the mat but Killsbrough just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killsbrough controls his hands.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killsbrough blocks the elbow strike.
Killsbrough trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killsbrough into the cage.
Anderson prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killsbrough as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Killsbrough breaks from the clinch.
Killsbrough staying out of range there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Killsbrough counters by clinching up.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killsbrough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Killsbrough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyler Killsbrough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Anderson.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killsbrough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killsbrough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Killsbrough shows good takedown defense.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killsbrough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Killsbrough moved out of range nicely.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killsbrough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Killsbrough misses with a straight right.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killsbrough checks it well.
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killsbrough's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killsbrough trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Killsbrough defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Killsbrough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killsbrough 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ortiz's choice of entrance music: Break your Face. Clay French is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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, Clay French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
French blocks a leg kick.
French throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortiz is defended easily by French.
The fight stays on the outside here - French looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
French clobbers Ortiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Clay French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but French checks it.
French lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
French stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French drops Ortiz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ortiz looks back up at him and smiles so French waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz loses concentration momentarily and French pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ortiz crashes face first to the mat, out cold! French finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clay French!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scoop Riggleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Weppin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Weppin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weppin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riggleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riggleman lands with a right hand.
Weppin misses with a series of wild punches.
Riggleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weppin did well to prevent Riggleman getting side control.
Riggleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weppin defending well though.
Riggleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riggleman wants to control but Weppin is keeping him busy.
Riggleman 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.
Weppin pushes Riggleman off and gets back to his feet.
Weppin tries to clinch up but Riggleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Riggleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weppin.
Riggleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riggleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Riggleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riggleman closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weppin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weppin lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman manages to break the clinch.
Riggleman digs a good hook to Weppin's body.
Riggleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riggleman lands with a nice combination. Weppin backs away looking to recover.
Weppin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riggleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weppin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riggleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Weppin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riggleman lands a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weppin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weppin pushes Riggleman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weppin looks gassed!
Riggleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weppin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weppin wants it to stay on the feet.
Weppin ducks right into an uppercut from Riggleman.
Weppin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riggleman scores with the left hand. Weppin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weppin ducks right into an uppercut from Riggleman.
Weppin wants to clinch but Riggleman slips to the side
and Riggleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weppin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riggleman works Weppin's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riggleman.
Weppin darts in trying to clinch
and Riggleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Riggleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riggleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Riggleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weppin's hands.
Riggleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weppin did well to prevent Riggleman getting side control.
Riggleman seems to be working for a kimura but Weppin defends the submission attempt.
Riggleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Weppin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riggleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Aaron Weppin has been cut.
Weppin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riggleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggleman dominating with strikes here.
Riggleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Riggleman is landing with some decent strikes but Weppin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Weppin is rocked!
Riggleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Weppin is still in real trouble! Can Riggleman finish him?
Riggleman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Riggleman with shots to the head and body - Weppin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Riggleman with a couple of short strikes.
Riggleman postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Weppin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Riggleman goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scoop Riggleman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sully Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Papercut as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sully Griffen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffen throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Griffen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Griffen with a hook.
Shamrock shoots in but Griffen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griffen works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Griffen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamrock.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Griffen keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffen.
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!
Griffen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock dives in and grabs Griffen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffen pushes down on Shamrock's head and hops out.
Sully Griffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Shamrock.
Shamrock looks gassed!
Griffen catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shamrock is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shamrock.
Griffen gets underhooks to prevent Shamrock's takedown attempt.
Griffen avoids the elbow strike from Shamrock, against the cage.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffen's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries to stall but Griffen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffen avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffen's brow.
Griffen is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Griffen tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Griffen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffen tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Griffen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffen has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffen tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Griffen working hard to break the clinch.
Griffen wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shamrock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffen tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Griffen has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffen avoids it.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Griffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffen is trying to break free.
Griffen wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Griffen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shamrock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Griffen to the mat. Griffen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffen looking to control.
Shamrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffen lands an upkick as Shamrock stands over him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamrock is one step ahead there.
Shamrock postures up in Griffen's guard and throws a big left but Griffen blocks it.
Shamrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffen is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffen looks to land a combination. Shamrock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Griffen swinging wilding here.
Griffen cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffen scores with a jab to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shamrock.
Griffen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shamrock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffen defending well though.
Griffen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Griffen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffen wants to improve his position but Shamrock is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamrock thows a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffen scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Griffen as Shamrock shoots in.
Nice cross by Griffen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffen.
Griffen lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Griffen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griffen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griffen tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffen sprawls well. He's pushed Shamrock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffen lands a jab to the head.
Griffen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffen cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffen catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sully Griffen dominated that round.
That's time! Griffen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Griffen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffen misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Griffen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Griffen circles away.
Griffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Griffen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffen.
Nice jab there from Griffen.
Griffen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily.
Sully Griffen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Griffen.
Shamrock shoots in for a double leg but Griffen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Griffen.
Griffen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sully Griffen is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffen connects with a body shot.
Griffen throws out a powerful jab.
Griffen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffen's waist but Griffen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side.
Griffen lands with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Griffen.
Griffen works over Shamrock's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock walks into a left hand.
Sully Griffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffen tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffen lands with a cross.
Sully Griffen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffen, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffen lands a jab to the nose.
A left and a right from Griffen both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt - Griffen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sully Griffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Shamrock.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Griffen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffen lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Griffen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Griffen finds it's target.
Griffen cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffen scores with a three punch combo!
Griffen looks to land a combination. Shamrock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffen!
Griffen scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Griffen lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffen thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Griffen back into the cage.
Griffen trying to stall but Shamrock improves his position.
Shamrock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Griffen striking from the bottom.
Shamrock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffen defending well though.
Griffen punching from the bottom.
Shamrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shamrock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffen's head.
Griffen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griffen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shamrock connects with a decent elbow.
Griffen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamrock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shamrock working the ground and pound.
Griffen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shamrock.
Griffen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamrock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffen is working hard here to advance position.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffen down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock landing strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Griffen both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sully Griffen 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griffen scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Griffen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffen tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Griffen regains guard.
Griffen wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shamrock works over Griffen with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffen with a jab.
Griffen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Griffen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffen misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Griffen is having none of it.
Griffen stuffs the takedown.
Griffen jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffen. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Griffen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffen connects with the punch.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Griffen.
Griffen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Griffen is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamrock landing strikes from the mount and Griffen is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to finish Griffen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffen!
Griffen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shamrock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shamrock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shamrock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griffen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock.
Griffen is trying to control but can't.
Griffen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shamrock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shamrock thows a huge punch but Griffen dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffen defends it nicely.
Griffen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shamrock throwing strikes from guard but Griffen blocks nicely.
Shamrock works over Griffen with some ground and pound from guard.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Griffen is keeping the position.
Griffen trying to control the position.
Griffen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffen wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shamrock showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffen landing rabbit punches to the side of Shamrock's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Shamrock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shamrock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Shamrock there.
Nice strikes from Shamrock there.
Frank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sully Griffen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffen wants to control but Shamrock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffen sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sully Griffen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rod Rico!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rico misses with a straight left.
Rico slips under a jab from Bronson.
Rico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rico dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
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!
Bronson misses with a hook.
A big right from Rico misses.
Rico misses with a double jab.
Rico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Rico moved out of range nicely.
Rico throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Rico drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Rod Rico has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rico.
A jab from Rico does it's job there.
Bronson is rocked!
Rico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson loses concentration momentarily and Rico pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bronson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rico finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rod Rico! Rod Rico retains his heavyweight title!
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