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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Big struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Joe Big looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Sawyer!
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, Joe Big!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Big looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sawyer lands a big uppercut and Big crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Big looks OK. Sawyer waves Big back to his feet!
Big is rocked!
Sawyer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Big takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Sawyer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Big bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Potts (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, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva!
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, Alex Potts!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potts as he jumps to the side.
Potts works the jab nicely.
Potts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Potts tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potts but Potts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Potts looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Potts darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva tries to circle away but Potts has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Potts holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Potts has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva is working an open guard so Potts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Potts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potts misses with a two punch combination.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Potts counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Potts blocks with his arms.
Potts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potts counters with a left to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Potts fails to land with a series of punches.
Potts clinches.
Potts is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Potts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potts clinches up against the cage.
Potts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Potts manages to break the clinch.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Potts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts fails to land with a series of punches.
Potts takes the fight into the clinch.
Potts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potts lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Silva can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Potts and Silva drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Potts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Potts!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Caswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Caswell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caswell did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Caswell is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Caswell's hands, connecting with Caswell's forehead.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Caswell's head.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
Foster prevents Caswell from improving his position.
Foster thows a huge punch but Caswell dodges it nicely.
Caswell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caswell is looking to improve his position.
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
Caswell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caswell is trying to get back to full guard.
Caswell gets back to full guard.
Caswell is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Caswell's brow.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caswell 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caswell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Caswell's legs - danger averted.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caswell 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.
Caswell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.
Caswell looks gassed!
Foster cracks Caswell with a solid left hand.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster is working Caswell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster stands up over Caswell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caswell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster is working Caswell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster landing some decent shots from guard.
Caswell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster trying to control but Caswell is working from the bottom.
Foster cracks Caswell with a solid left hand.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caswell keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caswell is on top in guard.
Caswell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Foster punching from the bottom - just letting Caswell know he's still in a fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Caswell from controlling successfully.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Caswell wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Caswell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caswell throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Caswell fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Caswell is trying to keep an underhook but Foster manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caswell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Caswell working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.
Foster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caswell's head.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.
Caswell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
Foster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caswell!
Caswell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster working Caswell over with strikes here.
Foster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Foster landing punches.
Caswell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Foster working the ground and pound effectively.
Foster prevents Caswell from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Foster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Caswell looks a forlorn figure.
Foster landing strikes from the mount.
Foster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Foster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Foster working Caswell over with strikes here.
Jake Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caswell is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is landing with some decent strikes but Caswell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster lands a heavy elbow.
Foster with good strikes from the mount here!
Foster is landing with some decent strikes but Caswell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Caswell tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
Foster working Caswell over with strikes here.
Caswell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Foster looking for a guillotine from mount but Caswell is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caswell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Foster.
Caswell tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Foster.
Caswell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Caswell has hold of Foster's hands but Foster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Caswell looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foster lands a nice short elbow.
Caswell is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Foster connects with a nice short shot to Caswell's temple.
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster feints and as Caswell raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caswell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caswell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Caswell is retaining full guard.
Foster is working Caswell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Caswell misses with a two punch combination.
Caswell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foster scores a takedown into full mount!
Foster raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caswell working to try and regain half guard.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caswell can do to turn this around?
Foster is landing with some decent strikes but Caswell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Foster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Caswell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foster in his tracks.
Caswell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster working the body and head with strikes.
Caswell is trying to buck Foster off.
Caswell is trying to improve his position.
Foster works to advance to full mount. Caswell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Foster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Foster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Caswell?
Foster with the ground and pound from mount.
Foster landing strikes from the mount and Caswell is in trouble!
Foster raining down shots from the mount!
Foster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Caswell because Foster loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caswell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Caswell is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foster lands a nice short elbow.
Caswell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caswell is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caswell looking for submissions off his back.
Caswell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Caswell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caswell throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caswell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caswell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caswell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caswell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caswell's head.
Foster lands a couple of elbows.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caswell's head.
Caswell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Caswell prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caswell wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Caswell avoids the attempt from Foster to control.
Caswell landing strikes from the mount and Foster is in trouble!
Caswell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Foster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Foster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Foster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four 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.
Caswell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foster!
Foster prevents Caswell from escaping the position.
Foster is putting a hurting on Caswell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foster trying to control the action but Caswell is working from the bottom.
Foster is chipping away with strikes.
Foster lands an elbow.
Caswell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Foster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Foster lands a few punches from side control.
Nic Caswell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caswell is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Foster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vekkuli Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vekkuli Toveri has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vekkuli Toveri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Toveri regains half guard.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toveri trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Toveri's head.
Toveri looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toveri wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hughes throwing shots but Toveri is blocking nicely.
Hughes is taking a breather. Toveri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Toveri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Toveri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Toveri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toveri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toveri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toveri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toveri keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toveri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Toveri thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Toveri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Toveri keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toveri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes forces Toveri back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes lands a nice knee to the body.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toveri.
Toveri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toveri prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is pressed up against the cage. Toveri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hughes down to the mat. Hughes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toveri looks gassed!
Toveri tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes forces Toveri back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Toveri 's eye.
Toveri breaks the clinch.
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Toveri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Toveri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Toveri avoids the damage to the body.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Toveri manages to get underhooks.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toveri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Toveri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toveri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toveri is trying to break free.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toveri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toveri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toveri tries to circle away but Hughes has him pinned against the cage.
Toveri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toveri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toveri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toveri wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Toveri scores with a nice strike.
Toveri stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toveri shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Toveri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toveri slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toveri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toveri as he jumps to the side.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toveri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toveri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Toveri pushes him off.
Toveri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ryan Hughes has been cut.
Toveri throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vekkuli Toveri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hughes's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toveri lands with an overhand left.
Toveri tries a head kick but it misses.
Vekkuli Toveri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toveri jabs at Hughes's body.
Toveri lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toveri as he jumps to the side.
Toveri lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Toveri lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Toveri takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hughes is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Toveri throws a pinpoint strike between Hughes's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hughes crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Toveri scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vekkuli Toveri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason High!
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, Tony Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by High.
Duncan blocks a head kick by High.
Nice takedown defense from High. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Duncan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duncan lands in his opponent's guard.
Duncan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but High manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duncan has High in his guard.
Duncan looks gassed!
High loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High is fighting to break Duncan's control of his arms but Duncan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
High got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duncan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, High has managed to get both his arms back between Duncan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duncan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duncan is trying to control High's posture but High avoids it.
Duncan is being controlled here.
Duncan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High controlling from side mount.
High working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
High displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duncan.
Jason High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duncan.
Duncan gets caught flat footed, as High shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
High sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan can't keep his opponent in guard - High advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason High dominated that 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.
High has Duncan up against the cage in a clinch.
High has Duncan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. High pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duncan tumbling to the mat - High dives into Duncan's guard.
High wants to get up but he can't break Duncan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. High doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. High manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duncan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. High is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High stays in close to Duncan's body and controls the position.
Duncan looking for a guillotine here but High defends easily.
Duncan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because High has passed into half guard!
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.
Duncan trying to control but High postures up.
Duncan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is not content to let High control the position.
High is controlling the pace.
Duncan trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
High wants to control but Duncan is keeping him busy.
High knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duncan on the ground.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
High trying to control from half guard but Duncan is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Duncan with a poor takedown
and High counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duncan's knee momentarily.
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 Jason High will probably get the nod.
That's time! High's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duncan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
High fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duncan, pushing him back against the cage.
High is trying to drag Duncan to the mat but Duncan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duncan fails to pull guard.
Duncan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. High smiles and moves away.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt
and High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jason High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan has his takedown stuffed
so High counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High wanted to stand there but Duncan had control of the position.
Duncan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing High from controlling successfully.
High has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Duncan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! High is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Duncan pulls down on the head and he's put High to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Duncan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Goodis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Oleander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwight Oleander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, JJ Goodis!
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, Dwight Oleander!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodis tries to clinch but Oleander is having none of it.
Oleander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oleander is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodis defends it well.
Oleander stalling.
Oleander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oleander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oleander passes to side control.
Oleander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goodis struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodis wants to get back to his feet but Oleander drags him back down.
Oleander tries for a kimura but Goodis is defending well.
Oleander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goodis is trying to buck Oleander off.
Oleander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Goodis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oleander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oleander looks gassed!
Oleander tries for a kimura but Goodis is defending well.
Goodis wants to control but Oleander postures up.
Oleander has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Goodis is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oleander yanks on the arm and Goodis is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oleander.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwight Oleander!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and harris stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Hunter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Shane Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, harris stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
stephenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Hunter with a nice cross.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
stephenson staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from stephenson as Hunter shoots in.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. stephenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says stephenson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
stephenson shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
stephenson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
stephenson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no stephenson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
stephenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
stephenson looks gassed!
stephenson seems to be working for a kimura but Hunter defends the submission attempt.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter controls stephenson momentarily but stephenson frees himself.
Hunter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter 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.
stephenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunter is tightening it up a little... stephenson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! stephenson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! stephenson taps out! nice BJJ there by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Hunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeak Rummind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rummind's entrance music is Flaw - Get Up Again . A fine choice. Foster has chosen Friggin In The Riggin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeak Rummind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Foster!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Foster.
Rummind is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rummind gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rummind 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.
Rummind is striking off his back. Foster thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rummind trying to control here.
Rummind has hold of Foster's hands but Foster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rummind looking for submissions off his back.
Rummind is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rummind is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rummind avoid being mounted?
Foster blocks the strikes from Rummind.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Rummind is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster is nestled in close to Rummind, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rummind tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rummind is rocked!
Foster is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rummind is hurt! He's hurt bad - Foster fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rummind from any more punishment! Congratulations to Foster! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Foster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse has chosen Die MF Die as his entrance music. Richard Kuklinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski throws the kick towards the body but Mouse avoids it.
Kuklinski avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Mouse throws a body punch but Kuklinski moves out of range.
Kuklinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mouse is looking to slow Kuklinski down with leg kicks.
A combination from Mouse does no damage.
Mouse swings for the body but Kuklinski moves out of range.
Kuklinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richard Kuklinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinski shoots in for a double leg but Mouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuklinski tries to clinch there but Mouse circles away.
Kuklinski has Mouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski managing to block the knees to the body from Mouse.
Kuklinski misses with a knee strike.
Kuklinski is trying to force a seperation but Mouse has the dominant position.
Kuklinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Mouse has double underhooks.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mouse throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuklinski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mouse trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mouse is controlling him well.
Mouse looks up at the clock and then as Kuklinski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mouse smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuklinski's legs.
Mouse scoring with punches from side control.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Mouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Mouse controlling him for the moment.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse postures up in Kuklinski's guard and throws a big left but Kuklinski blocks it.
Kuklinski 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.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski wants to stand up but Mouse is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuklinski is looking to land body kicks.
Kuklinski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuklinski throws a wild body kick that Mouse sees coming a mile off.
Kuklinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouse lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski blocks a head kick by Mouse.
Mouse tries to bum rush Kuklinski with a series of wild strikes but Kuklinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinski throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mouse.
Kuklinski throws a head kick that misses.
Kuklinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuklinski is breathing heavily.
Mouse avoids a kick to the body.
Kuklinski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mouse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mouse lands with a punch from half guard.
Mouse winds up and cracks Kuklinski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mouse is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mouse works his way into side control.
Mouse lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuklinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mouse decides to stand back up.
Kuklinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuklinski moves away.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuklinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuklinski.
Mouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuklinski circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuklinski throws a push kick but Mouse slaps the foot to one side.
Mouse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuklinski throws the kick towards the body but Mouse avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Mouse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuklinski moves in looking to clinch but Mouse pushes him off.
Kuklinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuklinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouse leaves Kuklinski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Mouse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuklinski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches up with Mouse, looking for a takedown. Kuklinski pushes Mouse against the cage but Mouse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mouse.
Mouse digs a good hook to Kuklinski's body.
Mouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouse scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuklinski's calf.
Kuklinski dodges the punch combination from Mouse.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuklinski counters with a head kick. That will keep Mouse thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuklinski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mouse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuklinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mouse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouse feints and then cracks Kuklinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuklinski down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Richard Kuklinski has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mouse.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Mouse lands a lovely overhand right.
Mouse throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mouse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuklinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mouse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mouse throws a nice head kick!
Kuklinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Mouse.
Mouse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuklinski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mouse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mouse misses with the combination.
Richard Kuklinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse works over Kuklinski's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse misses with a wild combination.
Kuklinski ducks right into an uppercut from Mouse.
Mouse avoids a kick to the body.
Mouse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuklinski shoots in and drives through. Mouse sprawls well.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Mouse keeps the fight on the outside.
Mouse cracks Kuklinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouse.
Mouse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuklinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mouse connects with the punch.
A shot to de liver by Mouse. Beautiful body shot.
Mouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinski throws a body kick that misses.
Mouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kuklinski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mouse thuds his shin into the meat of Kuklinski's side.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Kuklinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mouse throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mouse thumps Kuklinski with a low kick.
Mouse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuklinski moves out of range as Mouse throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mouse. That's going to slow Kuklinski down.
Mouse throws a leg kick which misses Kuklinski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuklinski tries to avoid it.
Mouse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuklinski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mouse throws a head kick but Kuklinski moves out of range.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Kuklinski moved away.
Mouse lands a jab.
Kuklinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuklinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mouse.
Mouse has managed to clinch.
Mouse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuklinski tries to circle away but Mouse has him pinned against the cage.
Mouse trying to land knees to the body.
Kuklinski landing knees to the body.
Kuklinski avoiding damage as Mouse throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuklinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Mouse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mouse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuklinski's thigh. Kuklinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mouse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuklinski's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuklinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mouse is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
Mouse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuklinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouse trying to keep a closed guard but Kuklinski is proving a slippery customer.
Kuklinski stops Mouse from standing up.
Mouse is trying to control the position but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mouse throwing short punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mouse looks to land a combination but Kuklinski avoids it well.
Mouse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuklinski checks it well.
Mouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski misses with the body kick
and Mouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuklinski throws a front kick that sends Mouse stumbling back into the cage.
Kuklinski throws a head kick that misses.
Kuklinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuklinski tries to clinch but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Kuklinski.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski throws a body kick that misses.
Kuklinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski moves in looking to clinch but Mouse pushes him off.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuklinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Kuklinski tries to move into range but Mouse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mouse digs a good body shot into Kuklinski's ribs.
Mouse throws a low kick, looking for Kuklinski's leg but Kuklinski calmly moves out of range.
Kuklinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mouse counters with a body kick.
Mouse clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mouse missing with knees to the body.
Kuklinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuklinski's efforts to push away.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Kuklinski manages to get underhooks.
Kuklinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuklinski avoiding damage as Mouse throws knees to the body.
Mouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuklinski's efforts to push away.
Mouse lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mouse turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mouse manages to end up in side control.
Mouse is chipping away with strikes.
Mouse tries to advance to mount but Kuklinski instead regains half guard.
Kuklinski tries to kick Mouse off but Mouse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuklinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouse.
Mouse lands with a punch from half guard.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Mouse keeps him under control.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Micky Mouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuklinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mouse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mouse's back!
Mouse defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuklinski's arms.
Kuklinski avoiding Mouse 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuklinski is trying to stick to Mouse's back but Mouse is turning into Kuklinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kuklinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mouse.
Mouse trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mouse wants to slow Kuklinski down by chopping away at his legs.
Mouse instigates a clinch.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mouse lands a nice hook to Kuklinski's body. Kuklinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Kuklinski does no damage.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Kuklinski.
Mouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuklinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouse misses with a low kick.
Mouse jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuklinski wants to clinch.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mouse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinski tries to clinch but Mouse moves out of range.
Kuklinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuklinski moves out of range of the body kick from Mouse.
Kuklinski darts in and clinches Mouse up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Mouse.
Mouse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuklinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mouse lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuklinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Mouse.
Mouse can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinski controls the action.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch.
Kuklinski is looking to clinch.
Mouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Kuklinski as Mouse shoots in.
Kuklinski lands a front kick.
Kuklinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouse checks a leg kick.
Mouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuklinski connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski lands with a kick to the temple. Mouse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuklinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuklinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mouse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuklinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuklinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mouse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Mouse breaks the clinch.
Mouse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuklinski is looking to clinch but Mouse is avoiding it.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Kuklinski throws the kick towards the body but Mouse avoids it.
Mouse clinches up with Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Mouse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mouse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mouse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mouse misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mouse on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mouse stalling against the cage.
Kuklinski working hard to break the clinch.
Mouse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mouse has clasped his hands together around Kuklinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mouse creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kuklinski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Mouse misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mouse controlling the position from side mount.
Mouse in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kuklinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mouse off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tightening his grip on Mouse, looking for the choke.
Mouse preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kuklinski.
Mouse looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mouse wants to escape the position.
Kuklinski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kuklinski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mouse defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinski is trying to control but Mouse is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Micky Mouse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kuklinski throws a lazy body kick
and Mouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuklinski avoiding damage as Mouse throws knees to the body.
Kuklinski tries to pull guard but Mouse won't allow it.
Mouse breaks the clinch.
Kuklinski throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Kuklinski walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuklinski is defended easily by Mouse.
Mouse throws a right hand that Kuklinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuklinski also avoids with ease.
Mouse throws a good cross that connects.
Kuklinski tries to clinch up
and Mouse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuklinski's guard.
Mouse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mouse wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Mouse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuklinski has wrist control.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Kuklinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuklinski has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Mouse gets to his feet. Kuklinski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mouse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuklinski at a distance.
Mouse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mouse lands a really nice looking cross but Kuklinski seems unphased.
Mouse lands with a nice combination. Kuklinski backs away looking to recover.
Mouse gets a takedown into half guard.
Mouse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuklinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mouse working the head and body with strikes.
Mouse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuklinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mouse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuklinski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse working the head and body with strikes.
Kuklinski kicks off Mouse and gets to his feet.
Kuklinski closes the distance but Mouse moves to the side
and Mouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuklinski tries to bum rush Mouse with a series of wild strikes but Mouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Mouse misses.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mouse napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mouse struggling a bit here.
Mouse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuklinski tries to kick Mouse off but Mouse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mouse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kuklinski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kuklinski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mouse pushes Kuklinski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuklinski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mouse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mouse can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard Kuklinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micky Mouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Mouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mouse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Mouse! Micky Mouse retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Check Mong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I aint never scared. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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273 lbs
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244 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Check Mong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter throws a head kick that misses.
Lecter defending well as Mong loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter throws a nice head kick!
Mong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lecter's guard.
Mong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mong prevents Lecter from getting back to his feet.
Mong 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.
Mong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mong works over Lecter with some ground and pound from guard.
Mong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lecter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter is trying to force a seperation but Mong has the dominant position.
Mong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mong misses with a straight right.
Mong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lecter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Mong tries to pass.
Mong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Mong looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lecter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lecter is trying to defend but Mong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Mong.
Lecter pushes Mong off looking to stand but Mong dives back in and keeps control.
Mong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lecter is staying active underneath Mong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mong wants to free his trapped foot but Lecter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mong lands strikes from half guard.
Mong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lecter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lecter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lecter defending well though.
Mong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mong 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.
Mong wants to take a breather but Lecter is having none of it.
Lecter won't allow Mong to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lecter keeps working.
Mong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lecter's head.
Mong wants to pass the guard but Lecter is defending well.
Mong lands with a punch from half guard.
Mong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lecter sees it coming and defends easily.
Mong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lecter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Check Mong 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.
Lecter throws a wild body kick that Mong sees coming a mile off.
Mong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lecter walks into a stiff left hand from Mong.
It looks like Hannibal Lecter has been cut.
Mong avoids a kick to the body.
Mong closes the distance and clinches.
Lecter prevents the takedown attempt.
Mong blocks an elbow strike from Lecter.
Mong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Mong scores with a four punch combination!
Mong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lecter sprawls well initially but Mong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lecter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lecter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mong is pressing down on Lecter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lecter is holding on for now.
Mong throwing shots but Lecter is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mong trying to control from half guard but Lecter is working away.
Mong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mong is keen to just control but Lecter is a slippery customer.
Check Mong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lecter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Mong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lecter as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lecter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lecter tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Check Mong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lecter is trying to defend but Mong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lecter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Check Mong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lecter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lecter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mong.
Mong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mong moves out of range as Lecter throws a body kick.
Mong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lecter on the side of the head.
Lecter drives through and clinches with Mong against the cage.
Mong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lecter or not.
Mong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lecter's efforts to push away.
Mong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lecter is trying to keep an underhook but Mong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mong passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Mong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mong throws an elbow but Lecter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lecter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mong working the body and head with strikes.
Lecter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mong.
Mong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mong lands an elbow.
Mong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lecter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Check Mong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lecter was covering up waiting for the punch and Mong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mong advances to half guard.
Mong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lecter keeps working.
Lecter won't allow Mong to pass to mount.
Lecter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mong throws a strike but Lecter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mong throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lecter looks to land a body kick but Mong moved away.
Lecter throws a head kick but Mong moves out of range.
Lecter leaves Mong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mong is keen to just control but Lecter is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mong is looking for a kimura but Lecter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mong to get the leverage.
Lecter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mong throws a strike but Lecter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lecter defending against the ground and pound.
Mong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet.
Mong working the head with strikes.
Mong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lecter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mong is trying to ground and pound but Lecter uses the momentary lack of control by Mong to regain half guard.
Mong trying to pass the guard but Lecter defending well.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet.
Mong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mong throwing shots but Lecter is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Check Mong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter's cut.
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.
Lecter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mong's waist but Mong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lecter off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Mong as he connects with a hook.
Mong fails to land with a series of punches.
Check Mong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lecter throws a wild body kick that Mong sees coming a mile off.
Mong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lecter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lecter taking a bit of punishment here - Mong scoring with strikes.
Mong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lecter, who protects the arm well.
Lecter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mong throws a strike aimed at the side of Lecter's head but Lecter avoids it well.
Lecter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lecter is trying to get back to his feet.
Mong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lecter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lecter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mong working the head with strikes.
Lecter regains half guard.
Mong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Mong slips a nice elbow through Lecter's hands, connecting with Lecter's forehead.
Lecter trying to control but Mong postures up.
Mong passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mong working the ground and pound but Lecter is defending the strikes.
Mong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lecter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lecter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mong throws a strike aimed at the side of Lecter's head but Lecter avoids it well.
Mong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lecter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mong's guard! Nice work there by Lecter!
Lecter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Mong keeps moving.
Mong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Check Mong had his way with Hannibal Lecter in that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lecter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mong somewhat.
Lecter throws a body punch but Mong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lecter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lecter pushes Mong off looking to stand but Mong dives back in and keeps control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mong thows a huge punch but Lecter dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Mong there.
Mong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lecter defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mong misses with a head shot. Lecter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mong trying to move into half guard but instead Lecter has managed to sweep!
Lecter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lecter scoring with some ground and pound.
Lecter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lecter has managed to get both his arms back between Mong's legs - danger averted.
Mong wants to sweep here but Lecter controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lecter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lecter.
Mong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mong 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.
Lecter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lecter postures up in Mong's guard and throws a big left but Mong blocks it.
Mong working for a triangle but Lecter defends it easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lecter throws a front kick that sends Mong stumbling back into the cage.
Lecter throws a push kick but Mong slaps the foot to one side.
Mong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mong looking to control but Lecter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lecter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lecter!
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Mong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lecter postures up.
Lecter stopping the sweep attempt from Mong.
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.
Lecter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Check Mong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mong trying to keep a closed guard but Lecter is proving a slippery customer.
Lecter stopping the sweep attempt from Mong.
Lecter stands up over Mong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hannibal Lecter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mong is taking a breather. Lecter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Check Mong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Check Mong!
Check Mong is the new heavyweight champion!
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