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MIFC Contenders 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Warlord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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209 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Warlord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warlord counters with a nice kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warlord.
Hardy looks gassed!
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Warlord.
Warlord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warlord connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Warlord needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hardy just on the top of the head. Hardy drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hardy - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cleon Warlord!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Morrison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lee is rocked!
Lee lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brad Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Morrison lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Morrison takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee looks gassed!
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lee sprawling to the canvas! Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Morrison finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison digs a good hook to Lee's body.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrison lands a left and a right that send Lee crashing to the mat, dazed. Morrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lee is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Morrison Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Lee is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Morrison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iztiar Berejemas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guied Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guied Smith looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iztiar Berejemas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guied Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berejemas.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith tries to clinch but Berejemas is having none of it.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Guied Smith has been cut.
Berejemas connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berejemas.
Berejemas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iztiar Berejemas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berejemas.
Berejemas lands a slapping body shot.
Berejemas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Berejemas shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berejemas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berejemas misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Berejemas shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Berejemas on that attempt.
Berejemas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berejemas checks the leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berejemas.
Berejemas working the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berejemas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berejemas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berejemas.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berejemas.
Berejemas 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.
Berejemas thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Berejemas 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.
Berejemas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berejemas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Berejemas winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berejemas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Berejemas.
Berejemas lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Berejemas.
Berejemas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berejemas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berejemas slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Berejemas throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Berejemas working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berejemas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith trying to control but Berejemas postures up.
Berejemas 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.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berejemas.
Berejemas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Berejemas in his half guard.
Berejemas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berejemas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith tries to kick Berejemas off but Berejemas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iztiar Berejemas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guied Smith'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.
Berejemas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berejemas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berejemas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berejemas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berejemas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berejemas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berejemas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berejemas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berejemas postures up.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berejemas postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berejemas is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berejemas thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berejemas.
Berejemas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Berejemas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berejemas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Berejemas is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Berejemas thows a big elbow that misses.
Berejemas postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to control.
Berejemas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berejemas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berejemas with a nice head shot there.
Berejemas postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Berejemas throwing strikes but missing.
Berejemas thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berejemas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berejemas postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas thows a big elbow that misses.
Berejemas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berejemas postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Berejemas postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Berejemas landing some decent shots from guard.
Berejemas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berejemas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berejemas.
Berejemas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berejemas works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Berejemas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berejemas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berejemas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iztiar Berejemas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guied Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berejemas shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Berejemas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berejemas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berejemas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Berejemas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Berejemas working the head with strikes.
Berejemas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Berejemas landing a few strikes.
Berejemas 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.
Berejemas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Berejemas working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berejemas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berejemas cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Berejemas is chipping away with strikes.
Berejemas in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Berejemas in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Berejemas cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Berejemas throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Berejemas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berejemas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
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.
Ground and pound from Berejemas.
Berejemas with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Berejemas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berejemas has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berejemas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berejemas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berejemas throwing strikes but missing.
Berejemas throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berejemas's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Berejemas wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks the strikes from Berejemas.
Smith wants to take a breather but Berejemas is having none of it.
Berejemas landing strikes from the bottom.
Berejemas punching from the bottom.
Berejemas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berejemas gets full guard.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berejemas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iztiar Berejemas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Berejemas moves out of range.
Berejemas scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berejemas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Berejemas persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Berejemas shoots and misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berejemas backs up against the cage.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Berejemas counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berejemas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guied Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iztiar Berejemas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berejemas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iztiar Berejemas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berejemas, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iztiar Berejemas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anders Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Kraiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze Kraiden acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blaze Kraiden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson scores with a body shot.
Kraiden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson lands with a hook. Kraiden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kraiden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraiden.
Kraiden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kraiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Kraiden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eriksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraiden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eriksson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraiden takes a swing at Eriksson's ribcage but misses.
Kraiden misses with a looping right.
Kraiden drops Eriksson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Eriksson looks back up at him and smiles so Kraiden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Eriksson is rocked!
It looks like Anders Eriksson has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kraiden knocks Eriksson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blaze Kraiden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Pansoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Couture!
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, Uncle Pansoy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pansoy cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pansoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Couture napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Couture is not content to let Pansoy control the position.
Couture tries to buck Pansoy off but Pansoy is having none of it.
Pansoy prevents Couture from escaping the position.
Couture sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pansoy wants to pass the guard but Couture is defending well.
Couture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pansoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pansoy's back!
Pansoy avoids the strikes from Couture.
Couture punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pansoy is really stuck here.
Couture missing with strikes from the back.
Couture throwing sloppy strikes.
Couture missing with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
It looks like Uncle Pansoy has been cut.
Pansoy tries to escape but Couture has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Couture.
That has opened up Uncle Pansoy's cut even more.
Pansoy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Couture.
Pansoy is taking damage to the body and head.
Pansoy is rocked!
The cut above Uncle Pansoy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Couture is raining down hard shots and and Pansoy has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy Couture!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Jennsensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennsensen has chosen Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Jennsensen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jennsensen. Stann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jennsensen tries to bum rush Stann with a series of wild strikes but Stann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jennsensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jennsensen pushing down on Stann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stann pushes Jennsensen off and gets back to his feet.
Jennsensen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stann lands a couple of digs.
Jennsensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stann manages to get himself to full guard.
Jennsensen prevents Stann from getting back to his feet.
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.
Jennsensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jennsensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jennsensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stann is keeping the position for now.
Stann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jennsensen passes into half guard.
Stann pushes Jennsensen off and gets back to his feet.
Jennsensen misses with a few strikes there.
Stann misses with the combination.
Stann lands a lovely overhand right.
Stann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jennsensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann wants to clinch.
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jennsensen counters with a low kick, right behind Stann 's knee.
Stann stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennsensen. Jennsensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jennsensen shoots in and drives through. Stann sprawls well.
Dan Stann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jennsensen counters with a good low kick that Stann was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan Stann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johann Jennsensen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jennsensen is defended easily by Stann.
Stann gets caught napping as Jennsensen dives in and scores a takedown. Stann manages to retain guard.
Stann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stann has an active guard here but Jennsensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jennsensen stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Stann is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jennsensen wants to pass to mount but Stann is defending the position.
Jennsensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stann wants to get back to his feet.
Stann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jennsensen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann kicks off Jennsensen and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stann. No joy for Jennsensen on that attempt.
Jennsensen staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jennsensen.
Jennsensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jennsensen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stann misses with a combination
and Jennsensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jennsensen stops Stann from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jennsensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stann tries to get out of the position.
Stann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jennsensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jennsensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennsensen won't allow Stann to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jennsensen passes into side control.
Jennsensen looks up at the clock and then as Stann takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jennsensen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jennsensen prevents Stann from escaping the position.
Jennsensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jennsensen tries for a kimura but Stann is defending well.
Jennsensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jennsensen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennsensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stann wants to get back to his feet but Jennsensen is dominant here and he's now got Stann's back!
Stann showing good submission defense here.
Stann turns into Jennsensen and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stann is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jennsensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stann's face.
Jennsensen has control of Stann's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stann regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stann wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stann working to try and regain half guard.
Stann wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jennsensen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jennsensen cracks Stann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stann is pushing Jennsensen's head away, looking to escape. Jennsensen manages to hold on to the position though.
Stann stops Jennsensen from passing to mount.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jennsensen prevents Stann from escaping the position.
Stann tries to buck Jennsensen off but Jennsensen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Jennsensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jennsensen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jennsensen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jennsensen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stann as he jumps to the side.
Stann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennsensen.
Jennsensen lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennsensen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennsensen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stann winds up and cracks Jennsensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennsensen has hold of Stann's hands but Stann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jennsensen actively working from the bottom here.
Stann lands strikes from half guard.
Stann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stann decides to stand up.
Stann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jennsensen is looking to improve his position but Stann isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Stann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann lands a big shot there that rocks Jennsensen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jennsensen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jennsensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jennsensen controls his leg.
Stann misses with a head shot. Jennsensen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jennsensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennsensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jennsensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stann is in close to Jennsensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stann with a nice head shot there.
Stann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stann is in close to Jennsensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jennsensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stann prevents Jennsensen from getting back to his feet.
Stann stands up and waves to Jennsensen to follow him.
Jennsensen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann scores with a takedown into Jennsensen's guard.
Stann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jennsensen has momentary wrist control but Stann slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jennsensen working for a triangle but Stann defends it easily.
Johann Jennsensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stann scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Carwreck 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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwreck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Zero!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwreck throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
Zero gets the takedown into side control.
Carwreck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zero is controlling him well.
Zero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Carwreck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zero on the ground.
Carwreck wants to get back to his feet but Zero drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero grinds an elbow into Carwreck's temple.
It looks like Shane Carwreck has been cut.
Zero throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carwreck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carwreck is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zero is working Carwreck over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwreck defending against the ground and pound.
Carwreck wants to get back to his feet but Zero drags him back down.
Check out the look on Zero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zero is putting a hurting on Carwreck here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Zero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shane Carwreck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Check out the look on Zero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jeez, Shane Carwreck's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Carwreck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent Zero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khairi Fortt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Demon Hunter - Storm The Gates Of Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Castle!
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, Khairi Fortt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Fortt.
Castle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fortt closes the distance and clinches.
Castle is looking to break free of the clinch but Fortt has double underhooks.
Fortt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fortt tries to escape but Castle is in control.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortt keeps working.
Fortt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fortt is pushing Castle's head away, looking to escape. Castle manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt is looking to get back to his feet here but Castle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fortt's back.
I really don't envy Fortt right now.
Fortt wants to get back to his feet.
Castle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Castle is trying to stick to Fortt's back but Fortt is turning into Castle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Castle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fortt.
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.
Castle has his foot on Fortt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortt works his way back into a safe position though.
Castle looking for a guillotine here but Fortt defends easily.
Fortt wants to stand but Castle is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortt is one step ahead there.
Castle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fortt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castle looking to control.
Fortt stands and steps away. Castle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castle moves into range and clinches up with Fortt.
Fortt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries to pull guard but Fortt won't allow it.
Fortt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castle has a couple of punches blocked by Fortt.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
Fortt scores with a hook to the body.
Castle trying to land knees to the body.
Fortt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortt lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortt.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Castle wants a takedown.
Castle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Fortt cracks Castle with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Fortt - that landed with a thud.
Castle is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khairi Fortt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortt takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortt prevents the takedown attempt.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Fortt blocks with his arms.
Castle tries to stall but Fortt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castle.
Castle misses with a knee to the head.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Fortt pushes Castle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Eric Castle has been cut.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Fortt blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fortt prevents Castle from breaking the clinch.
Fortt gets through Castle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortt scores with a hook to the body.
Castle is trying to push Fortt away but Fortt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castle has had enough of the clinch but Fortt keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle looking to slow down the pace here.
Fortt lands an uppercut.
Fortt lands a body punch.
Fortt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle stalling in the clinch.
Castle takes a shot to the head.
Fortt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle trying to control the position but instead, Fortt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castle into the cage.
A short uppercut from Fortt.
Fortt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortt lands a left hand.
Fortt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castle.
Fortt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortt scores with a shot to the side of Castle's head.
Fortt digs a right hand underneath Castle's ribcage. Castle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortt lands with a left to the head.
Fortt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castles head.
Castle is rocked!
Fortt is working Castle over against the cage.
Fortt cracks Castle with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle tries to work over Fortt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khairi Fortt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortt.
Fortt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortt lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Fortt.
Fortt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fortt.
Oh Castle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortt pushes Castle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fortt.
Castle seems to have got his legs back now.
Fortt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortt.
Fortt creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Castle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Castle drops to his knees and Fortt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khairi Fortt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keenan Lazzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Dalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenan Lazzar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzar throws the kick towards the body but Dalit avoids it.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Dalit counters with a straight right hand.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Dalit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lazzar wants to get back to full guard.
Lazzar trying to get back to full guard but Dalit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar wants to control but Dalit is having none of it.
Lazzar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two 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.
Lazzar tries to roll over but Dalit keeps him under control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lazzar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dexter Dalit just wasn't active enough.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dalit counter with a right hand.
Lazzar swings widly with a right hand
and Dalit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazzar misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lazzar's guard now.
Lazzar looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dalit!
Lazzar thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar trying to control but Dalit is having none of it.
Lazzar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazzar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalit is looking to escape.
Lazzar working Dalit over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit 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.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Dalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazzar misses with a combination
enabling Dalit to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Keenan Lazzar has been cut.
Lazzar throws a combination. Dalit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dexter Dalit has been cut.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazzar's guard.
Dalit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazzar on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzar looking to control.
Lazzar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dalit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dexter Dalit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazzar trying to hold on to Dalit's head to control him but Dalit postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit prevents Lazzar from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keenan Lazzar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lazzar tries to bum rush Dalit with a series of wild strikes but Dalit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazzar throws a right hand that misses
and Dalit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lazzar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalit is one step ahead there.
Lazzar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalit manages to get himself to full guard.
Lazzar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit keeping full guard, as Lazzar tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazzar throwing strikes from guard but Dalit blocks nicely.
Lazzar trying to control but Dalit is working from the bottom.
Lazzar wants to stand but Dalit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lazzar wants to pass the guard but Dalit is keeping the position.
Lazzar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazzar wants to control from the top but Dalit keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Keenan Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lazzar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazzar scores with a body shot.
Lazzar looks to throw the jab but Dalit is out of range.
Lazzar thows a body shot but no joy.
Keenan Lazzar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lazzar misses.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Dalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dalit misses with a wild body shot.
Lazzar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lazzar swings widly with a right hand
and Dalit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lazzar's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazzar wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalit's guard.
Lazzar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazzar looking to pass the guard.
Lazzar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lazzar trying to control but Dalit is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keenan Lazzar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dalit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dalit shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazzar tries to sprawl out of it but Dalit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazzar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazzar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalit misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lazzar to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lazzar misses.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalit counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Dalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Lazzar.
Lazzar misses with a shot to the body
and Dalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazzar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalit counters with a single leg into guard. Lazzar didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazzar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazzar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Keenan Lazzar.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Dalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Dalit counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazzar misses with a hook
and Dalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dalit.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lazzar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Dalit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dalit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Dalit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Hull has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Hull seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
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, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Hull circles away.
Hull throws a push kick but Rapp slaps the foot to one side.
Rapp moves into the clinch successfully.
Rapp throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Rapp lands an elbow inside that Hull shrugs off.
Hull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hull manages to break the clinch.
Hull swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapp.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hull 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 Rapp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull tries a head kick but it misses.
Hull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hull wants it to stay on the feet.
Hull throws a low kick but Rapp avoids it.
Rapp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
Hull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rapp blocks a head kick by Hull.
Hull throws a leg kick but Rapp moved away.
Rapp tries to clinch up but Hull circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapp wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp tries to clinch but Hull moves away
and Hull counters with a big head kick but Rapp shrugs it off.
Rapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapp tries to bum rush Hull with a series of wild strikes but Hull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hull misses with a low kick.
A big left from Rapp misses.
Mike Hull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hull, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull blocks an elbow strike from Rapp.
Rapp pushes Hull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapp misses with an elbow over the top.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hull working hard to break the clinch.
Hull dodges an elbow strike from Rapp.
Rapp trying to land knees to the body.
Rapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hull is trying to break free.
Rapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hull takes an elbow to the temple.
Hull avoids a wild elbow strike from Rapp.
Hull tries to break free but Rapp pushes him back against the cage.
Rapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hull is defending well for now.
Rapp throws an elbow that misses.
Rapp misses with an elbow strike.
Rapp lands a nice elbow.
Hull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Hull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rapp does no damage.
Rapp moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hull misses with a head kick.
Rapp checks a leg kick.
Hull throws a lazy body kick
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rapp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
Hull tries to land a leg kick but Rapp saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hull.
Rapp has Hull up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rapp.
Hull takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Rapp throws an elbow that misses.
Hull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hull moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hull counters with a body kick that stops Rapp in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hull wants to land a leg kick but Rapp is out of range.
Hull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hull misses with a low kick.
Rapp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Hull lands but Rapp takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Rapp'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.
Rapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hull counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice uppercut there from Rapp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull blocks a jab.
Hull keeps Rapp at a distance using the push kick.
Rapp looks to throw a body kick
and Hull counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mike Hull is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapp throws a hook but Hull avoids it easily.
Hull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp lands a nice elbow.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapp lands a body shot.
Rapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Rapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Hull has had enough of the clinch but Rapp keeps him there for the moment.
Rapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hull's defenses.
Rapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hull dodges an elbow strike from Rapp.
Rapp working aggressively here.
Hull breaks from the clinch.
Rapp is looking to clinch but Hull is avoiding it.
Hull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mike Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapp throws an off balance right hand
and Hull counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rapp is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hull misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Rapp.
Hull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapp checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp moves out of range of the body kick.
Hull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rapp's calf.
Hull throws a head kick but Rapp moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hull.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Hull is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mike Hull did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mitch Rapp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rapp's calf.
Hull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rapp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rapp avoids the head kick by Hull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp is looking to clinch.
Hull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hull 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 Rapp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hull throws a sloppy head kick and Rapp moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull staying out of range there.
Rapp tries to bum rush Hull with a series of wild strikes but Hull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hull misses with a low kick.
Hull throws a head kick that half lands.
Hull moves away from the strike by Rapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rapp throws a head kick that misses
and Hull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rapp really felt that one!
Hull keeps the fight on the outside.
Hull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull throws a low kick but Rapp moves out of range easily.
Rapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapp avoids the head kick by Hull.
Hull wants to land a leg kick but Rapp is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hull had his way with Mitch Rapp in that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Rapp'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. This is the final round!
Rapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Hull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapp closes the distance and clinches.
Hull breaks from the clinch.
Hull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapp.
Hull does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rapp blocks the body kick.
Rapp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull misses with a low kick.
Hull moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Hull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapp throws a lazy head kick
and Hull counters with an inside leg kick.
Hull throws a head kick that misses
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp clinches with his opponent.
Rapp prevents Hull from breaking the clinch.
Hull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapp has him pressed against the cage.
Rapp lands an elbow just above Hull 's eye.
Hull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapp has him pressed against the cage.
Rapp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hull takes an elbow to the temple.
Rapp throws an elbow but it misses.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rapp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rapp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapp checks a leg kick.
Hull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitch Rapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hull throws a head kick but Rapp moves out of range.
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.
Rapp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hull counters with a low kick, right behind Rapp 's knee.
Rapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hull. Hull obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Rapp blocks the low kick.
Rapp looks to throw a body kick
and Hull counters with a big head kick but Rapp shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hull, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hull!
Mike Hull is the new heavyweight champion!
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