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HWP186: Simomaa vs F PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Forelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thaiday (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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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Forelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thaiday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forelli.
Forelli pushes Thaiday up against the cage in a clinch.
Forelli is stalling here.
Thaiday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Forelli backwards.
Thaiday wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thaiday.
Forelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Thaiday circles away.
Forelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Thaiday ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Forelli misses.
Forelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thaiday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thaiday as he jumps to the side.
Thaiday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thaiday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thaiday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forelli misses with a takedown
and Thaiday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thaiday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Forelli is not content to let Thaiday control the position.
Thaiday with the ground and pound but Forelli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forelli controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thaiday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Forelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Forelli, not yet.
Thaiday stops Forelli from standing up.
Thaiday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Forelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thaiday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forelli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thaiday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forelli is keeping the position for now.
Thaiday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thaiday trying to control but Forelli is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Forelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thaiday preventing the sweep.
Thaiday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Forelli's head.
Thaiday won't allow Forelli to get back to his feet.
Thaiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Forelli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Forelli feints a jab promting Thaiday to slip. Forelli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thaiday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Forelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forelli on the side of the head.
Forelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forelli throws an overhand right that lands on Thaiday's shoulder, as Thaiday tries to avoid the shot.
Forelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thaiday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forelli circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Thaiday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forelli looks to land a combination but Thaiday avoids it well.
Forelli tries for a takedown but Thaiday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Forelli fails with the takedown.
Forelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Thaiday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thaiday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forelli.
Danga de danga de dang - Thaiday scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Gerard Forelli has been cut.
Thaiday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thaiday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Thaiday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forelli tried to score with a low kick but Thaiday checks it.
Sam Thaiday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thaiday lands with a nice body punch.
Forelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thaiday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Forelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thaiday throws a right and a left that Forelli avoids nicely.
Forelli moves into the clinch.
Thaiday is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Forelli.
Thaiday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forelli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forelli.
Forelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thaiday's elbow.
Forelli stops a takedown attempt from Thaiday.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forelli.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thaiday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thaiday prevents the takedown attempt.
Forelli goes for a takedown attempt but Thaiday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Thaiday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forelli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thaiday avoids it really well and circles away.
Thaiday swinging wildly here.
Thaiday circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thaiday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forelli darts in and clinches Thaiday up against the cage.
Forelli can't find room to land a body shot as Thaiday controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Forelli trying to control the position but instead, Thaiday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Forelli into the cage.
Forelli blocking some punches.
Thaiday has Forelli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forelli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Forelli keeps control of Thaiday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Forelli as Thaiday tries to tie him up.
Forelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thaiday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerard Forelli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thaiday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Forelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forelli misses with a takedown attempt - Thaiday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thaiday leaves Forelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thaiday lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thaiday misses its intended target.
Forelli is looking to clinch.
Forelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thaiday.
Forelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thaiday tries to avoid it but Forelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thaiday to the ground. Thaiday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forelli pushes Thaiday up against the cage in a clinch.
Thaiday works on Forelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thaiday goes for a takedown attempt but Forelli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forelli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combo that has Forelli backing up. Forelli nods at Thaiday to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaiday throws a series of punches but Forelli moves out of range.
Thaiday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forelli shoots in for a takedown but Thaiday shows good takedown defense.
Forelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thaiday tries to avoid it but Forelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thaiday to the ground. Thaiday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forelli misses with a jab to the body
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forelli slips a jab and a cross from Thaiday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thaiday fails to land the takedown.
Forelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Thaiday circles away.
Forelli wants to clinch but Thaiday slips to the side
letting Thaiday counter with a right hand.
Thaiday defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Forelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forelli.
Thaiday lands a glancing blow to the side of Forelli's head.
Sam Thaiday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forelli misses with a looping right.
Thaiday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forelli.
Thaiday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forelli.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forelli looks for a takedown but Thaiday sprawls well.
Gerard Forelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forelli slips a jab and a cross from Thaiday.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thaiday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thaiday 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thaiday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernado Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hobbs comes to the cage accompanied by Dusk Dismantled. Tavares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All Of The Lights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernado Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hobbs gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobbs presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Fernado Tavares has been cut.
Hobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hobbs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tavares or not.
Hobbs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavares.
A shot in the inside from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobbs.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling him.
Hobbs lands a shot to the body.
Hobbs lands a big right hand that drops Tavares! The killer instinct kicks in and Hobbs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hobbs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Hobbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemlock comes to the cage accompanied by Champagneros. Biff Hemlock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Hardy's chin.
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246 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemlock wants to clinch.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Hemlock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Hemlock counters with a two punch combo.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Hemlock avoids nicely.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Hemlock tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hemlock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hemlock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Hemlock saw that one coming.
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!
Hemlock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hemlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Hemlock circles away.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hemlock counters with a big head kick but Hardy shrugs it off.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hemlock rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
Hardy has clasped his hands together around Hemlock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hardy grinds an elbow into Hemlock's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemlock is looking for a sweep.
Hemlock is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemlock keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hemlock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy tries for a kimura but Hemlock is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries for a kimura but Hemlock is defending well.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hemlock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy tries for a kimura but Hemlock is defending well.
Hemlock is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hemlock, who protects the arm well.
Hemlock gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Hemlock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hemlock is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
Hemlock is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Hemlock dodges it nicely.
Hardy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hemlock to get to his feet.
Hemlock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
It looks like Shane Hardy has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemlock circles away.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hemlock staying out of range there.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hemlock under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemlock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Hemlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemlock swinging wildly here.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Hemlock wants to clinch.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemlock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hemlock thuds his shin into the meat of Hardy's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Hardy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Hemlock counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardy fails to pull guard.
Hemlock taking a breather.
Hemlock is trying to break free.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hemlock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hemlock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hemlock, who protects the arm well.
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hemlock, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy in side control, throwing shots but Hemlock defends.
You can see the frustration on Hemlock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shane Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hemlock is looking for a sweep.
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Hemlock is defending well.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hemlock tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hemlock is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy working for a guillotine from mount but Hemlock is in no mood to give up.
Hardy looking to control but Hemlock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hemlock is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hemlock is surviving well by controlling Hardy's body position as best he can.
Hemlock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hemlock is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hemlock is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardy working for a submission but Hemlock is keeping him at bay.
Hardy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hardy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hemlock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock regains half guard.
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
Hardy is keen to just control but Hemlock is a slippery customer.
Hemlock is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hemlock avoid being mounted?
Hardy wants to control but Hemlock is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy wants to control but Hemlock is keeping him busy.
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Hardy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hemlock throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemlock on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Hemlock.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hemlock gets in close and tags Hardy with a short punch that almost sends Hardy to the mat! Oh Hardy is in big trouble! He turns his back on Hemlock, trying to create some distance but Hemlock rushes him, striking wildly and Hardy goes down! The referee tackles Hemlock into the cage to end the fight! Hemlock is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Hemlock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earth Quake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flipper Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quake comes to the cage accompanied by PRODIGY - RUN WITH THE WOLVES . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earth Quake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flipper Gill!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quake. Quake obviously looking to wear him down.
Quake is looking to clinch but Gill is avoiding it.
Gill with a hook.
It looks like Earth Quake has been cut.
Quake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quake throws a body punch but Gill moves out of range.
Quake gets tackled into the cage by Gill. Gill maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gill is trying to break the clinch but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Gill managing to block the knees to the body from Quake.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quake throws an elbow but misses.
Quake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gill is defending well for now.
Quake lands an elbow that stopped Gill in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Flipper Gill has been cut.
Quake avoiding damage.
Gill takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gill's face.
Gill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gill gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gill!
Gill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quake content just to control the position here.
Gill tries to reverse the position but Quake maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quake content just to control the position here.
Gill is trying to escape the mount.
Quake controlling his opponent.
Gill is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gill wants to hold on but Quake pushes him away.
Gill working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gill is squirming around, avoiding Quake's attempts to control the action.
Quake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gill working to try and regain half guard.
Gill gets back to half guard.
Quake is trying to control. Gill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill wants to control but Quake is keeping busy.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Gill is refusing to be controlled, as Quake sits in half guard.
Gill wants to improve his position but Quake is controlling well.
Quake tries to pass to full mount but Gill defends it.
Gill is staying active underneath Quake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Earth Quake.
Nice takedown defense from Quake. No joy for Gill on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quake stuffs the takedown.
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 Earth Quake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt
and Quake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gill avoids the body shot from Quake.
Gill clinches up with Quake and pushes him back against the cage.
Gill tries to break the clinch but Quake is controlling the position.
Gill wants the takedown. Quake is fighting it off but Gill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quake's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quake holds on and takes a little breather.
Quake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flipper Gill has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Earth Quake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Quake slaps away a takedown attempt from Gill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quake throws a lazy right hand but Gill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quake but Quake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Earth Quake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flipper Gill.
Gill pushes Quake up against the cage in a clinch.
Gill wants to break free but Quake has control.
Gill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gill is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Quake.
Quake trying to land knees to the body.
Quake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quake blocks a body shot from Gill.
Quake lands an elbow inside that Gill shrugs off.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but Gill blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gill is keeping busy.
Gill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quake leaning against his opponent.
Quake seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Earth Quake.
Nice defenses there by Quake.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quake tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quake to the ground. Quake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gill looks to land a right hand but Quake moved out of range.
Quake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quake wants it to stay on the feet.
Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quake has Gill pressed against the cage, preventing Gill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill digs a right hand underneath Quake's ribcage. Quake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gill is trying to break the clinch but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Quake is pushing Gill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gill working hard to break the clinch.
Gill tries to score a body lock takedown but Quake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quake obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gill tries to break the clinch but Quake is controlling the position.
Quake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Earth Quake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maybe Quake would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Earth Quake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quake, pushing him back against the cage.
Gill digs a right hand into Quake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quake's gas tank.
Gill tries to break free but Quake pushes him back against the cage.
Gill turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gill in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quake is letting Gill control him for a moment.
Gill is looking to take a break and control but Quake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quake tries to buck Gill off but Gill is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quake, who protects the arm well.
Quake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quake trying his best to control but Gill has mounted him.
Quake really wants to buck Gill off and get back to his feet.
Gill landing punches.
Quake working to try and regain half guard.
Gill is working for a guillotine from mount but Quake frees his head quite easily.
Gill wants to control the pace but Quake is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quake wants to control but Gill is having none of it.
Quake is desperately trying to improve his position but Gill has a good base and remains in mount.
Gill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quake working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Gill connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gill misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Quake can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Quake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gill throwing strikes here but Quake is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Quake is trying to stand up.
Quake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gill on the ground.
Quake working to try and regain half guard.
Quake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gill goes for an armbar but Quake turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill wants to improve his position but instead Quake has moved into half guard.
Flipper Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earth Quake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quake is taking a breather. Gill 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flipper Gill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earth Quake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan has chosen Haka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duncan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Nice defenses there by Duncan.
Duncan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aoki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Duncan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duncan shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoki sprawls well. He's pushed Duncan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duncan wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki cracks Duncan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duncan sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duncan sees it coming and defends easily.
Duncan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duncan tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Duncan gets full guard.
Duncan working a defensive guard here.
Duncan keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duncan holds on and takes a little breather.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aoki swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duncan moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan is trying to stall.
Duncan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Duncan holds him up against the cage and eventually Aoki drops back down to his feet.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aoki is keeping busy.
Duncan effectively controlling the action here.
Duncan has Aoki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aoki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hiro Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Duncan.
Duncan goes for a takedown attempt but Aoki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duncan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiro Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Duncan is looking to clinch.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Duncan moves away and avoids it.
Duncan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Duncan rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan prevents Aoki from breaking the clinch.
Duncan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aoki is trying to keep an underhook but Duncan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duncan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Duncan is controlling his hands well.
Aoki wants to control but Duncan manages to buck him off and is now in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Duncan!
Aoki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
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 Hiro Aoki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duncan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duncan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duncan is in Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Hiro Aoki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Duncan shoots in and bounces Aoki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Duncan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Duncan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Duncan!
Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duncan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aoki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Duncan lands a few punches from side control.
Aoki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aoki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan lands a huge shot from side control! Aoki is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Duncan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Baldado Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thai's choice of entrance music: Town Called Malice. Jose Baldado Jr looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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220 lbs
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249 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Baldado Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldado Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Baldado Jr shoots and misses
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
Baldado Jr is breathing heavily.
Thai scores with a nice body kick.
Thai thumps Baldado Jr with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Baldado Jr tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Baldado Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Baldado Jr is rocked!
It looks like Jose Baldado Jr has been cut.
Thai and Baldado Jr are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thai throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Baldado Jr into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thai knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muay Thai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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271 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tresh swats away the attempt to clinch by Welsh.
Welsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Tresh circles away.
Tresh moves out of range as Welsh strikes.
Tresh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tresh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Welsh sprawls well. Welsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tresh gets slowly back to his feet.
Tresh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Welsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh moves into the clinch.
Welsh pushes Tresh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tresh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tresh dodges an elbow strike from Welsh.
Come on Welsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Welsh on the inside.
Welsh is pressed up against the cage. Tresh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Welsh down to the mat. Welsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Welsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh tried to score with a low kick but Tresh checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tresh.
Welsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tresh manages to avoid it.
Welsh tries to bum rush Tresh with a series of wild strikes but Tresh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Welsh loads up on a big right hand but Tresh slips the punch.
Welsh throws a hook to the side of Tresh's head but Tresh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Welsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tresh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Welsh!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh has given up his back here. Will Tresh look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Welsh is really stuck here.
Well, with Tresh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Welsh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Welsh is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tresh has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Welsh! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tresh gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Tresh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Tuckey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuckey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Land Down Under - Men at Work. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Wilson Tuckey had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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29
285 lbs
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23
275 lbs
16 - 2 - 1 |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Tuckey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fauatea !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuckey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fauatea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Fauatea does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fauatea .
Tuckey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Fauatea is just out of range.
Fauatea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuckey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fauatea misses with a hook.
Tuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fauatea swings for the body but Tuckey moves out of range.
Tuckey works Fauatea 's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauatea clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fauatea fails to land.
Tuckey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fauatea 's elbow.
Fauatea misses with a knee to the head.
Tuckey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fauatea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fauatea has Tuckey pushed against the cage.
Tuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fauatea landing knees to the head.
It looks like Wilson Tuckey has been cut.
Tuckey is breathing heavily.
Tuckey takes a shot to the head.
Fauatea stalling in the clinch but Tuckey improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Tuckey would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauatea .
Fauatea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuckey tries a body shot but Fauatea blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fauatea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fauatea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fauatea throws a head punch that misses.
Tuckey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fauatea backwards.
Fauatea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuckey tries to throw a body punch but Fauatea avoids it by throwing Tuckey back against the cage.
Come on Fauatea - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fauatea pushes Tuckey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuckey.
Fauatea scores a nice knee to the body.
Tuckey letting Fauatea take a breather here.
Tuckey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fauatea backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuckey is keeping busy.
Fauatea blocks a body shot from Tuckey.
Tuckey tries to work over Fauatea 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fauatea lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Fauatea .
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuckey.
A short uppercut from Fauatea .
Tuckey tries to throw a body punch but Fauatea avoids it by throwing Tuckey back against the cage.
Tuckey lands a left hand.
Tuckey is trying to break the clinch but Fauatea has him pressed against the cage.
Tuckey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fauatea landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fauatea .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuckey.
Fauatea prevents a body shot from Tuckey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fauatea .
Fauatea lands a shoulder strike.
Fauatea throws an elbow that misses.
Tuckey misses with the head strike.
Tuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Fauatea .
Tuckey has Fauatea pressed against the cage.
Fauatea lands a right hand.
Fauatea pushes Tuckey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fauatea gets through Tuckey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuckey as Fauatea tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fauatea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauatea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fauatea .
Tuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fauatea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Tuckey'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.
Fauatea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fauatea misses with a two punch combination.
Tuckey tries to keep at a distance but Fauatea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuckey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fauatea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuckey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominic Fauatea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuckey throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauatea .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fauatea .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuckey throws a head punch that misses.
Fauatea lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuckey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fauatea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuckey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckey gets through Fauatea 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fauatea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuckey's elbow.
Fauatea landing knees to the body.
Fauatea lands with a left to the head.
Fauatea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fauatea wants to stall.
Tuckey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Fauatea .
A nice left hand lands by Fauatea .
Come on Fauatea - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fauatea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fauatea 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuckey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fauatea with a knee to the head.
Fauatea scores with a shot to the side of Tuckey's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fauatea .
Fauatea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuckey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tuckey swings wildly with an uppercut but Fauatea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fauatea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckeys head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fauatea blocks an uppercut.
Fauatea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuckey backwards.
Fauatea gets through Tuckey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fauatea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fauatea lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuckey takes a shot to the head.
Fauatea lands with a left to the head.
Fauatea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fauatea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuckey backwards.
Fauatea lands with a right to the head.
Tuckey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fauatea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tuckey is rocked!
The referee calls for Fauatea to work.
Oh Tuckey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fauatea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fauatea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea lands a shot to the body.
Fauatea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fauatea lands a left hand.
Fauatea pushes Tuckey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea lands a shoulder strike.
Fauatea just leaning against Tuckey, taking a breather.
Fauatea lands a big knee to the head and Tuckey goes down! Fauatea pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fauatea !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. Justice has chosen Justice as his entrance music. Jonas Justice acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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252 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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Justice!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
Brannigan blocks a leg kick.
Justice scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Justice both land. Nice combination.
Justice thumps Brannigan with a low kick.
Brannigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brannigan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Justice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brannigan shoots in but Justice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannigan moves out of range of the leg kick from Justice.
Brannigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brannigan needs to keep his hands up - Justice had a free shot at his head there.
Brannigan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brannigan. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Justice.
Justice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Justice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justice lands a nice hook to Brannigan's body. Brannigan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Justice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brannigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jonas Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brannigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice throws a front kick aimed at Brannigan's knee but Brannigan avoids it well.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Brannigan misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
Brannigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
Justice connects with a solid leg kick.
Justice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Brannigan misses
and Justice counters with an outside leg kick.
Justice lands a nice shot to the body.
Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
Justice motions for Brannigan to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brannigan. That did some damage!
Jonas Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Justice. That's going to slow Brannigan down.
Brannigan is breathing heavily.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Justice.
Brannigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justice throws a leg kick which misses Brannigan's front leg but catches the back leg as Brannigan tries to avoid it.
Brannigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
Brannigan swings widly with a right hand
and Justice counters with a leg kick.
Justice lands a nice shot to the body.
Brannigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Justice to score with a decent uppercut.
Justice lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brannigan will feel that in the morning.
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!
Justice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brannigan at a distance.
Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brannigan.
Justice connects with a jab.
Justice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Justice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brannigan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brannigan takes one to the chin there.
Justice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Justice throws a series of punches but Brannigan avoids them all with ease.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justice lands a leg kick that knocks Brannigan off balance momentarily.
Brannigan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justice pushes Brannigan away with a front kick.
Brannigan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brannigan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Justice.
Brannigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Justice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brannigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brannigan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Justice works Brannigan's body with a nice hook.
Justice slips a jab and a cross from Brannigan.
Good exchange - Justice coming out on top.
Nice body kick there by Justice.
Justice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brannigan is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brannigan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Brannigan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Justice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). F comes to the cage accompanied by shortest man in world. Isto Benson Simomaa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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264 lbs
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283 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
27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F misses with a looping right.
F thows a body shot but no joy.
Professor F seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
F tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simomaa looks to score with a jab to the body but F is just out of range.
F's corner calls for a 1-2. F obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
F blocks a jab.
Simomaa forces F back against the cage and clinches.
F blocks an elbow strike.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
F stalling in the clinch.
Simomaa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simomaa tries to get to full guard but F has control of the leg.
F thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simomaa's head.
F moves nicely into side control.
F scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
F throws a strike aimed at the side of Simomaa's head but Simomaa avoids it well.
F scoring with punches from side control.
F throws an elbow but Simomaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
F is chipping away with strikes.
Simomaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but F wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
F working the ground and pound.
Simomaa pushes F away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, F gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
F in side control, throwing shots but Simomaa defends.
F creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simomaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
F throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
F 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.
F throwing strikes but Simomaa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Simomaa tries to move to mount but F blocks the move with his legs.
F is looking to regain half guard here but Simomaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Simomaa stands up.
F shoots in and drives through. Simomaa sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F rushes Simomaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
F can't find room to land a body shot as Simomaa controls the action.
F takes an elbow to the temple.
Simomaa being controlled against the cage.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Simomaa lands an elbow inside that F shrugs off.
It looks like Professor F has been cut.
F avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on F - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
F manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
F is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Professor F.
F tries to close the distance and clinch but Simomaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Simomaa misses.
F shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simomaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simomaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor F dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor F's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simomaa moves out of range as F strikes.
F tries to clinch but Simomaa moves away
and Simomaa moves into the clinch.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simomaa prevents a body shot from F.
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simomaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing F up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simomaa.
F is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F being controlled against the cage.
F blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from F.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.
F pushes Simomaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
F avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa lands an elbow that stopped F in his tracks for a moment.
Simomaa misses with an elbow over the top.
F blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simomaa stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards F's brow.
Isto Benson Simomaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
F misses with a punch to the body.
F trying to control the position but instead, Simomaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed F into the cage.
F blocks an elbow strike.
F misses with a body punch.
F changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simomaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
F shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simomaa as he jumps to the side.
F lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F slips under a jab.
F misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Simomaa lands.
Simomaa misses with a left hand
and F counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simomaa's guard now.
F throws a strike but Simomaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
F is looking for a triangle but Simomaa pushes his legs off easily.
Simomaa stays in close to F's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
F working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simomaa has passed into half guard!
Simomaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but F keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
F tries to get to full guard but Simomaa has control of the leg.
F regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simomaa's guard.
F scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Professor F will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Professor F'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simomaa misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by F.
Simomaa ducks under a wild hook from F.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from F is defended easily by Simomaa.
F uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simomaa.
F throws the left hand but Simomaa avoids the punch easily.
F doesn't manage to clinch there - Simomaa circles away.
Simomaa moves into the clinch.
Simomaa misses with an elbow over the top.
F blocks the elbow strike.
Simomaa has F pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simomaa's elbow.
Simomaa taking a breather.
F avoids the elbow strike from Simomaa, against the cage.
Simomaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning F up against the cage.
Simomaa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
F tries to stall but Simomaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
F blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
F avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Isto Benson Simomaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
F taking a breather.
Simomaa lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
F wants a takedown.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simomaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
F blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Simomaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards F's brow.
F is trying to stall.
Simomaa wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F wants to stall.
F seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Simomaa is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
F has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simomaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor F. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
F trying to control the position but instead, Simomaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed F into the cage.
Simomaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
F blocks an elbow strike from Simomaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
F is stalling here.
Simomaa stalling.
F is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simomaa is keeping busy.
Simomaa throws an elbow that misses.
F dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Professor F.
F scores with a takedown into Simomaa's guard.
F landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Professor F.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for F, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor F!
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