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GAMMA#130 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne De Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leevi Nikkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paranoid. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne De Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Nikkola!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rick lands a jab-cross combination.
De Rick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikkola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Rick to the mat! De Rick manages to get full guard.
Nikkola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikkola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikkola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Rick misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikkola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Rick's half guard.
Well, if Nikkola 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.
Nikkola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Rick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikkola.
Nikkola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rick sprawls well. De Rick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikkola gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikkola looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rick throws a nice looking combination but Nikkola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Rick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikkola.
Arne De Rick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Nikkola.
A punch combination from De Rick misses.
De Rick lands a nice shot that snaps Nikkola's head back.
Nikkola looks for a takedown but De Rick sprawls well.
Nikkola shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rick tries to sprawl out of it but Nikkola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rick throws a series of punches but Nikkola moves out of range.
De Rick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikkola.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Rick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikkola shoots for a takedown but De Rick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Rick, as that shot connected.
Nice sprawl there from De Rick as Nikkola shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rick swinging wildly here.
De Rick lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikkola feints and as De Rick raises his hands in defense, Nikkola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikkola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nikkola is pushing down on De Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Nikkola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nikkola slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rick pushes Nikkola off looking to stand but Nikkola dives back in and keeps control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leevi Nikkola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nikkola feints and as De Rick raises his hands in defense, Nikkola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikkola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nikkola is pushing down on De Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Nikkola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nikkola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkola tries to pass to full mount but De Rick defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nikkola seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Rick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikkola.
De Rick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Rick wants to stand but Nikkola is controlling the position.
Nikkola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikkola.
De Rick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikkola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikkola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rick sprawls well. De Rick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikkola gets slowly back to his feet.
Arne De Rick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Nikkola.
De Rick wants to clinch.
Nikkola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Rick's half guard.
Nikkola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Rick tries to kick Nikkola off but Nikkola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikkola is taking a breather. De Rick 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leevi Nikkola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nikkola slips a jab and a cross from De Rick.
De Rick gets caught flat footed, as Nikkola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nikkola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikkola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Rick lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikkola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Rick is fending him off so far but Nikkola persists. Nope, De Rick circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikkola on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Rick throws the left hand but Nikkola avoids the punch easily.
Leevi Nikkola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikkola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Nikkola seems content to control.
Let's hope that Nikkola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Rick wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Rick misses with the combination.
Nikkola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Rick sprawls well initially but Nikkola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Nikkola 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leevi Nikkola has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leevi Nikkola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nikkola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leevi Nikkola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Raty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Seppo Raty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Seppo Raty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Raty!
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, Nelson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raty is looking to clinch.
Walker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker stays in close to Raty's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Walker advances position into side control!
Raty is trying to get back to his feet.
Raty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raty keeps working.
Walker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raty down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker controlling the position from side mount.
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walker working the strikes but Raty uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Raty throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Raty actively working from the bottom here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Raty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker passes to full mount!
Walker looking to secure an arm triangle but Raty defends it well.
Raty is breathing heavily.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Walker lands with some strikes.
Walker trying to control but Raty is having none of it.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker working for a guillotine from mount but Raty is in no mood to give up.
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.
Walker working for a submission but Raty is keeping him at bay.
Walker lands a big shot there that rocks Raty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker wants to control but Raty has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nelson Walker just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Walker is landing with some decent strikes but Raty 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.
Nelson Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker scores with a takedown into Raty's guard.
Walker passes Raty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker winds up and cracks Raty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Walker there.
Walker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walker wants to free his trapped foot but Raty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker prevents Raty from improving his position.
Walker is trying to control. Raty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raty on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker working Raty over with strikes.
Well, if Walker 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker winds up and cracks Raty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Raty defends the submission attempt.
Walker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker has control of Raty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Raty regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Raty is now in Walker's guard. A big mistake from Walker there, giving up the dominant position!
Walker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Raty!
Walker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a big shot there that rocks Raty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker working for a submission but Raty is keeping him at bay.
Walker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Raty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raty taking some punishment here, with Walker in his half guard.
Walker is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raty is trying to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Raty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walker gets the takedown into side control.
Walker staying calm.
Walker cracks Raty with a big right hand but Raty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Raty is looking to reverse the position.
Walker is staying tight to Raty's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Walker working the ground and pound.
Walker moves into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Raty is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nelson Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christ Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonas Hansson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Hansson!
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, Christ Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson clobbers Molotov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Christ Molotov has been cut.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson swinging wildly here.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Molotov moves out of range.
Molotov shoots in for a double leg but Hansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hansson throws the left hand but Molotov avoids the punch easily.
Molotov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansson feints and as Molotov raises his hands in defense, Hansson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hansson postures up in Molotov's guard and throws a big left but Molotov blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hansson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansson trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Hansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Molotov, not yet.
Molotov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molotov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molotov's head.
Hansson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Molotov, up you get!
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansson misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Hansson misses.
Hansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Molotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Molotov avoids a kick to the body.
Hansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Molotov looks gassed!
Hansson loads up on a big right hand but Molotov slips the punch.
Molotov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansson counters with a good, hard body kick but Molotov shrugs it off.
Jonas Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christ Molotov.
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!
Hansson misses with a wild body shot.
Molotov avoids the body shot from Hansson.
Hansson tries to bum rush Molotov with a series of wild strikes but Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hansson misses.
Hansson misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson looks for the body kick but Molotov saw that one coming.
Molotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansson misses the target.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Hansson misses.
Hansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansson looks to land a combination but Molotov avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hansson throws a body punch but Molotov moves out of range.
Molotov has his takedown stuffed
and Hansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Molotov gets a takedown into half guard.
Hansson punching from the bottom.
Hansson is defending against the submission attempts here by Molotov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansson is controlling Molotov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Hansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christ Molotov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molotov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Hansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansson lands a big head kick that sends Molotov tumbling to the mat! Hansson takes a step backwards and waves Molotov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jonas Hansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Molotov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hansson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Molotov is backing up but Hansson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Molotov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hansson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Hansson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Zarmini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georgio Zarmini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claremont misses with a double jab.
Zarmini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zarmini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claremont sprawls well. Claremont wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zarmini gets slowly back to his feet.
Are you kidding me?! Claremont ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Zarmini clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Claremont!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kain Veldspar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener has chosen Eisblume - Eisblumen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Veldspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Kroener!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroener stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kroener wants it to stay on the feet.
Kroener shoots and misses
and Veldspar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kroener wants to get back to his feet.
Kroener looking for submissions off his back.
Veldspar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroener doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veldspar.
Veldspar wants to advance to full mount but Kroener doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kroener pulls Veldspar in close to prevent any damage.
Veldspar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroener looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veldspar is one step ahead there.
Veldspar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroener is keeping the position for now.
Kroener not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veldspar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroener is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kroener bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kroener content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kroener trying to control the action but Veldspar is working from the bottom.
Kroener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Veldspar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veldspar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroener is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veldspar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kroener looks gassed!
Kroener controlling from side mount.
Veldspar tries to buck Kroener off but Kroener is having none of it.
Veldspar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kroener's best efforts.
Veldspar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kroener stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veldspar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kroener struggling a bit here.
Kroener manages to get back to half guard.
Kroener is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veldspar moves into full mount! Kroener won't be happy about that!
Kroener is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Veldspar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kroener is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kroener is looking to improve his position but Veldspar isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veldspar looking for a guillotine from mount but Kroener is having none of it.
Kroener tries to lock up and control but Veldspar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Veldspar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kroener manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kroener is trying to control Veldspar's posture but Veldspar avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Veldspar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veldspar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kroener counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Veldspar wants to control but Kroener passes easily into half guard.
Kroener content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Veldspar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kroener stands and throws Veldspar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kroener is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veldspar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Veldspar tries to buck Kroener off but Kroener is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroener wants to control but Veldspar is keeping him busy.
Kroener tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kroener wants to control but Veldspar is keeping him busy.
Kroener is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Veldspar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Veldspar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kroener wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veldspar trying to remain calm as Kroener controls from the top position.
Kroener decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Veldspar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kroener did well to prevent Veldspar getting side control.
Kroener looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Veldspar tries to pass to full mount but Kroener defends it.
Kroener trying to control but Veldspar postures up.
Kroener looking for submissions off his back.
Kroener trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroener is trying to get back to full guard.
Veldspar tries to pass to full mount but Kroener defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kroener shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kroener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veldspar is looking to escape.
Sascha Kroener has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veldspar is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veldspar is working hard here to advance position.
Kroener trying to control but Veldspar is having none of it.
Veldspar is trying to escape the mount.
Kroener controlling his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Kroener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kroener!
Veldspar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kroener counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kroener won't allow Veldspar to sweep him here.
Veldspar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kroener thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kroener trying to control but Veldspar is working from the bottom.
Kroener keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veldspar's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veldspar working for a triangle but Kroener defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veldspar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kroener defends well.
Kroener sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Veldspar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kroener counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Veldspar's guard now.
Veldspar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veldspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroener wants to control from the top but Veldspar keeps moving.
Kroener lying in Veldspar's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Veldspar decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kroener taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kain Veldspar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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240 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Bonjasky won't allow it.
Bonjasky wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Bonjasky defends it.
Bonjasky tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anderson manages to move to mount!
Bonjasky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bonjasky is trying to stand.
Bonjasky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Remy Bonjasky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonjasky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bonjasky tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bonjasky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bonjasky shrugs it off.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonjasky's face.
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anderson landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonjasky tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Bonjasky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonjasky looks gassed!
Bonjasky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson looking to control but Bonjasky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bonjasky is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bonjasky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bonjasky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bonjasky shrugs it off.
Bonjasky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Bonjasky is squirming around nicely.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson looking to control but Bonjasky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bonjasky trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson trying to control but Bonjasky is having none of it.
Anderson cracks Bonjasky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonjasky wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bonjasky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bonjasky shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonjasky is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bonjasky is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anderson breaks from Bonjasky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson has control of Bonjasky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonjasky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonjasky's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonjasky trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bonjasky tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Bonjasky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonjasky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonjasky can do to turn this around?
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonjasky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Bonjasky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bonjasky keeps moving.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonjasky's head.
Bonjasky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonjasky has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonjasky wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Bonjasky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bonjasky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Remy Bonjasky's cut even more.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonjasky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Wanderlei Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bonjasky?
Bonjasky is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anderson working Bonjasky over with strikes here.
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!
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bonjasky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bonjasky is in a horrible position here. Anderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Bonjasky taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson scoring with strikes but Bonjasky is staying in there.
Bonjasky is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson looking to control but Bonjasky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bonjasky seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Bonjasky is having none of it.
Bonjasky is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Anderson looking to control but Bonjasky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bonjasky is trying to stand.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Bonjasky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Bonjasky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Bonjasky really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remy Bonjasky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson looks for a takedown but Bonjasky sprawls well.
Bonjasky throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjasky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonjasky wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonjasky lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonjasky tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bonjasky wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson trying to control but Bonjasky is working from the bottom.
Bonjasky wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonjasky can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bonjasky pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonjasky is trying to stand.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Bonjasky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson dives in and grabs Bonjasky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonjasky pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bonjasky. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Bonjasky lands a high kick!
Bonjasky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bonjasky tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bonjasky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bonjasky tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bonjasky, who protects the arm well.
Anderson cracks Bonjasky with a big elbow.
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonjasky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Bonjasky!
Bonjasky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Bonjasky's knee but Bonjasky avoids it well.
Remy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bonjasky.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonjasky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson tries to work over Bonjasky's front leg with a kick but Bonjasky checks it.
Bonjasky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bonjasky.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Bonjasky connects with the punch.
Bonjasky lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Bonjasky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bonjasky.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjasky.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonjasky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Remy Bonjasky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson won't allow Bonjasky to get back to his feet.
Anderson passes Bonjasky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonjasky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Lawler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanner backs up against the cage.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawler wants to stand and escape but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawler wants to stand but Tanner is controlling the position.
Lawler pushes Tanner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lawler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tanner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawler to the mat! Lawler manages to get full guard.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Tanner tries to pass.
Lawler wants to stand and escape but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanner 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.
Lawler wants to stand up but Tanner is controlling him.
Tanner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawler wants to stand up but Tanner is controlling him.
Tanner landing with the ground and pound.
Tanner connects with a couple of short punches.
Tanner 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.
Lawler kicks Tanner off and gets to his feet.
Lawler stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanner. Tanner gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawler. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawler cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawler!
Bob Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Lawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Lawler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Lawler both land. Nice combination.
Tanner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
Lawler lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanner.
Tanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawler lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawler as he connects with a hook.
Lawler digs a good body shot into Tanner's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawler.
Tanner takes one on the button.
Lawler 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.
Lawler drops Tanner with a beautiful combination! Tanner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lawler is looking for the KO!
Tanner is rocked!
Lawler fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tanner out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bob Lawler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borje Cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borje Cuba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry tries to clinch up.
Berry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuba.
Berry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cuba is able to avoid easily.
Berry is looking to slow Cuba down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Berry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry is looking to advance position but Cuba won't allow it.
Cuba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuba's head.
Berry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cuba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Cuba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry stands up and beckons Cuba to join him on the feet.
Good work by Cuba as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berry.
Cuba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cuba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a takedown into side control.
Cuba is not content to let Berry control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry cracks Cuba with a big elbow.
Berry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berry throws an elbow but Cuba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Berry is working Cuba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuba is looking to regain half guard here but Berry keeps moving and retains side control.
Berry is putting a hurting on Cuba here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cuba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cuba looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba parries the strikes from Berry easily there. Berry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cuba to escape.
Berry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cuba has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berry working the head and body with strikes.
Berry lands some shots froms side control.
Cuba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berry wants to stand back up but Cuba manages to pass into side control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cuba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Berry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cuba dodges the punch combination from Berry.
Berry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuba fails with the takedown
and Berry counters with a shoot takedown. Cuba fights it but they end up in guard.
Cuba is breathing heavily.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cuba keeps moving.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cuba is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuba is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cuba.
Cuba avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a one two combo.
Cuba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuba can do to turn this around?
Cuba fails with the takedown
and Berry counters with a single leg into guard. Cuba didn't expect that.
John Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borje Cuba.
Cuba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuba is retaining full guard.
Berry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuba's head.
Berry thows a big elbow that misses.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cuba is trying to keep Berry in close.
Cuba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Berry dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Berry misses with a few strikes there.
Cuba has his takedown stuffed
and Cuba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cuba.
John Berry is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a single leg into guard. Cuba didn't expect that.
Cuba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berry working some strikes from top position.
Cuba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuba controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cuba keeps moving.
Berry postures up and lands a big shot to Cuba's brow.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cuba works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
John Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuba on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berry is keen to just control but Cuba is a slippery customer.
Berry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cuba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Cuba is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Cuba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John Berry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cuba's thigh. Cuba counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borje Cuba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Berry just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Berry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Berry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Berry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Arsene Peroche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Deal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction. Peroche has chosen Down with the sickness as his entrance music. Al Deal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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245 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Arsene Peroche!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peroche.
Peroche waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Deal. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Deal to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Peroche wants to pass the guard but Deal is keeping the position.
Peroche won't allow Deal to sweep him here.
Deal is trying to hold Peroche in close to prevent damage but Peroche has managed to pass into half guard.
Peroche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deal actively working from the bottom here.
Deal wants to get back to full guard.
Deal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peroche is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deal throws a head kick but Peroche moves out of range.
Peroche shoots in looking for a takedown. Deal tries to sprawl out of it but Peroche keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal looks to land a combination but Peroche avoids it well.
Peroche throws a shot from downtown. Deal moves away and avoids it.
Deal shoots and misses
and Peroche counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deal!
Deal working to try and regain half guard.
Deal really wants to buck Peroche off and get back to his feet.
Peroche with shots to the head and body - Deal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deal is rocked!
Peroche postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Deal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Deal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Arsene Peroche!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thijs Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thijs Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webster was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Meyer tries to score with a low kick but Webster moves his leg out of the way.
Webster stuffs the takedown.
Meyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webster is fending him off so far but Meyer persists. Nope, Webster circles away and we're back to standing.
Webster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Webster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Webster thows a leg kick but Meyer checks it
and Meyer counters with a nice body shot.
Webster lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Meyer.
Meyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meyer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Webster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Meyer connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Webster has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Webster is avoiding damage well.
Meyer trying to control the position but Webster is working away.
Webster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meyer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Webster prevents Meyer from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Webster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meyer but great work by Webster.
Webster working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyer is trying to improve his position.
Webster trying to control the action but Meyer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meyer thows a leg kick but Webster checks it
and Webster counters with an inside leg kick.
Meyer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meyer wants to take a breather but Webster is having none of it.
Webster won't allow Meyer to pass to mount.
Meyer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Webster to regain full guard.
Webster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Meyer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webster counters with a leg kick.
Webster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Webster cracks the inside of Meyer's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer misses with a hook to the body
and Webster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Meyer really felt that one!
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Webster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Webster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Webster digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Webster. That's going to slow Meyer down.
Webster thows a body kick. Meyer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Webster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Webster.
Webster throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meyer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Webster scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Webster, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Webster. That's going to slow Meyer down.
Webster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Webster thumps Meyer with a low kick.
Webster connects with a single shot there.
Webster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Webster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster drives through and clinches with Meyer against the cage.
Meyer avoiding damage as Webster throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Meyer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webster smiles and moves away.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Webster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thijs Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Webster.
Webster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meyer's sensitive parts.
Webster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster working Meyer over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webster with a knee to the head.
Webster scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thijs Meyer has been cut.
Webster lands a good knee to the midsection. Meyer won't want to take too many of those.
Webster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Webster.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meyer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Webster - the referee stops the clock and Meyer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Webster. Meyer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick from Webster lands but Meyer takes it in his stride.
Thijs Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Webster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Webster throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webster sprawls well. Webster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thijs Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster feints and then cracks Meyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meyer down.
Webster misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Webster scores with a leg kick.
Webster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Webster scores with a kick to the body.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Webster. Webster obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webster throws a leg kick which misses Meyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Meyer tries to avoid it.
Webster is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Webster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meyer is out of range and Webster settles back down.
Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Webster misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a head kick that half lands.
Meyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Webster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Webster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Webster thumps Meyer with a low kick.
Webster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Webster is looking to slow Meyer down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Webster - that will leave a mark!
Webster thows a body kick. Meyer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Webster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webster throws a front kick aimed at Meyer's knee but Meyer avoids it well.
Webster throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
Meyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thijs Meyer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Webster.
Both fighters circling a little - Webster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Webster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Webster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Webster scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webster scores with a leg kick.
Webster lands a head kick. Meyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Webster keeps Meyer at a distance using the push kick.
Meyer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Webster. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Webster.
Nice body kick there by Webster.
Webster scoring well with a low kick there.
Webster fakes the leg kick and cracks Meyer in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Meyer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Webster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster looks to land a body kick but Meyer moved away.
Meyer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Meyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Webster scores with a spinning back kick!
Webster delivers a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meyer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Webster - the referee stops the clock and Meyer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Webster. Meyer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Webster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meyer's calf.
Webster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Webster. Webster obviously looking to wear him down.
Webster connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Webster.
Meyer is looking to wear down Webster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Webster delivers a nice body kick.
Meyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Webster scores with a spinning back kick!
Meyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Webster scores with a leg kick.
Meyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Meyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Webster.
Meyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster is looking to slow Meyer down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Webster.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Webster.
Webster scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Webster misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.
Webster lands with a kick to the temple. Meyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chris Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyer misses with a hook to the body
and Webster counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Webster.
Webster pushes Meyer away with a front kick.
Webster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Webster is looking to clinch.
Webster feints and then cracks Meyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meyer down.
Webster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Meyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Webster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Webster.
Webster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Webster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Webster.
Webster lands a front kick.
Crunch! Webster slams his shin into Meyer's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Webster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Webster!
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