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HWC 213: Simomaa v Brannigan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Van Slooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedorr CrooCop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Van Slooten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedorr CrooCop!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Slooten. CrooCop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Slooten throws a combination. CrooCop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Slooten throws a shot to the body.
CrooCop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Slooten.
Van Slooten digs a good body shot into CrooCop's ribs.
Van Slooten swings for the body but CrooCop moves out of range.
Van Slooten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
CrooCop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Slooten swivels and escapes.
CrooCop throws a jab when Van Slooten was well out of range.
Van Slooten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CrooCop manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Slooten throws a sloppy body shot
and CrooCop counters with a head kick.
CrooCop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Slooten.
CrooCop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Slooten throws the left hand but CrooCop avoids the punch easily.
Van Slooten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CrooCop was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Slooten.
CrooCop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Slooten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! CrooCop scrambles back to his feet.
CrooCop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
CrooCop ducks under a wild hook from Van Slooten.
CrooCop checks a low kick from Van Slooten.
CrooCop fails in his attempt to clinch.
CrooCop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Van Slooten slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CrooCop misses with a wild combination.
Van Slooten is looking to wear down CrooCop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Slooten blocks a head kick by CrooCop.
CrooCop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinnie Van Slooten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for CrooCop.
Van Slooten throws a right and a left that CrooCop avoids nicely.
Van Slooten throws a leg kick that is checked
and CrooCop counters with a nice uppercut.
CrooCop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Slooten is breathing heavily.
CrooCop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Slooten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
CrooCop swings for the body but Van Slooten moves out of range.
Van Slooten misses the jab.
CrooCop throws a series of punches but Van Slooten avoids them all with ease.
CrooCop throws a big shot that misses.
CrooCop throws a series of punches but Van Slooten moves out of range.
Van Slooten throws a leg kick but CrooCop moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for CrooCop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CrooCop lands a head kick!
CrooCop shoots in for a takedown but Van Slooten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
CrooCop throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CrooCop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vinnie Van Slooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedorr CrooCop.
Van Slooten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CrooCop was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Slooten.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CrooCop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Slooten.
CrooCop throws a push kick but Van Slooten slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedorr CrooCop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Slooten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Slooten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from CrooCop.
Van Slooten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Slooten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of CrooCop's head.
CrooCop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Slooten misses with a body shot
and CrooCop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CrooCop lands a really nice looking cross but Van Slooten seems unphased.
CrooCop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
CrooCop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Slooten throws a body punch but CrooCop moves out of range.
CrooCop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Slooten.
CrooCop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
CrooCop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CrooCop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
CrooCop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
CrooCop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Slooten in his tracks.
Van Slooten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CrooCop tests Van Slooten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Slooten takes a swing at CrooCop's ribcage but misses.
CrooCop lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CrooCop throws a right hand that Van Slooten ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Slooten also avoids with ease.
Van Slooten lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Slooten misses with an uppercut.
CrooCop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Slooten.
CrooCop throws a right and a left that Van Slooten avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Slooten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Slooten lands with a good body shot.
CrooCop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from CrooCop.
Van Slooten cracks a nice hook into CrooCop's ribs.
CrooCop misses with the combination.
Van Slooten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CrooCop scores with a body shot.
Van Slooten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Slooten throws a body punch but CrooCop moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from CrooCop is defended easily by Van Slooten.
Van Slooten takes a swing at CrooCop's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Slooten. CrooCop does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedorr CrooCop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Slooten throws a right hand that misses
and CrooCop counters with a left and a right that stings Van Slooten.
A jab lands there for Van Slooten.
A jab from Van Slooten does it's job there.
CrooCop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CrooCop swings for the body but Van Slooten moves out of range.
Van Slooten lands with a right hand.
CrooCop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Slooten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Slooten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CrooCop.
Van Slooten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Slooten avoids the head kick by CrooCop.
Fedorr CrooCop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Slooten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Slooten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Slooten misses with a wild body shot.
CrooCop with a poor takedown
and Van Slooten counters with a nice double leg into side control. CrooCop won't be happy with that.
CrooCop is trying to improve his position.
Van Slooten working the strikes but CrooCop uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
CrooCop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CrooCop wants to get back to full guard.
Van Slooten is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CrooCop wants to improve his position but Van Slooten is controlling well.
Van Slooten controlling the pace.
Vinnie Van Slooten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vinnie Van Slooten just wasn't active enough.
CrooCop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Slooten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by CrooCop.
Nice defenses there by Van Slooten.
A solid body kick from CrooCop.
CrooCop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Slooten needs to keep his hands up - CrooCop had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from CrooCop misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CrooCop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Slooten pinned against the cage. Van Slooten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vinnie Van Slooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedorr CrooCop.
CrooCop lands the left hand.
Van Slooten misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by CrooCop or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Slooten which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CrooCop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Slooten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fedorr CrooCop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CrooCop moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Vinnie Van Slooten.
I think CrooCop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedorr CrooCop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakson has chosen Thriller as his entrance music. Preuss Belfort has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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279 lbs
10 - 17 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jakson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Preuss Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakson.
Jakson closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Jakson pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort shoots in but Jakson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preuss Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakson throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Jakson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jakson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakson closes the distance and clinches.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Belfort wants to break free but Jakson has control.
Jakson is pushing Belfort up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jakson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belfort backs up against the cage.
It looks like Preuss Belfort has been cut.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort misses with a takedown
and Jakson counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakson rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belfort fails with the takedown
and Jakson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jakson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jakson closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. Jakson pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belfort is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jakson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakson clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jakson has closed the distance and engaged Belfort in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jakson.
Jakson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jakson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jakson.
Jakson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belfort srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jakson is trying to stick to Belfort's back but Belfort is turning into Jakson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jakson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belfort.
Belfort tries to stand but Jakson is controlling from the bottom.
Jakson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jakson can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belfort!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jakson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preuss Belfort's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jakson shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Jakson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jakson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Belfort throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakson's waist but Jakson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belfort off to one side.
Jakson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to avoid it but Jakson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belfort to the ground. Belfort escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Preuss Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jakson.
Belfort shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakson sprawls well. He's pushed Belfort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort dives in and grabs Jakson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jakson pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Jakson drives through and clinches with Belfort against the cage.
Jakson breaks from the clinch.
Jakson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakson pushes Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jakson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Jakson is working Belfort over against the cage.
Belfort being controlled against the cage.
Jakson manages to break the clinch.
Jakson feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Jakson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belfort can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakson controls the pace.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jakson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jakson manages to pass to side control.
Jakson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Michael Jakson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jakson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakson defends it nicely.
Jakson shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jakson moves into the clinch.
Jakson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakson digs a right hand underneath Belfort's ribcage. Belfort let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jakson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort gets caught napping as Jakson dives in and scores a takedown. Belfort manages to retain guard.
Jakson stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jakson pushing down on Belfort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jakson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jakson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jakson controlling from mount.
Belfort holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jakson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jakson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakson breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Belfort?
Jakson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jakson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Preuss Belfort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakson circles away.
Jakson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jakson.
Jakson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preuss Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches up with Jakson, looking for a takedown. Belfort pushes Jakson against the cage but Jakson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jakson clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort is trying to force a seperation but Jakson has the dominant position.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jakson smiles and moves away.
Jakson clinches with his opponent.
Jakson manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Jakson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jakson pushing down on Belfort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jakson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Belfort!
Jakson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jakson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jakson controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Jakson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jakson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jakson showed some decent athleticism there.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
Belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakson throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Preuss Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jakson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jakson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jakson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestler Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland comes into the arena with think you know me blaring out of the sound system. Wrestler Rampage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
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, Wrestler Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rampage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rampage looks to score with a jab to the body but Copeland is just out of range.
Copeland shoots for a double leg takedown but Rampage sprawls well. He's pushed Copeland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Rampage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Copeland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Copeland has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rampage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Copeland has tightened it up now! Rampage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Copeland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eino Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivi throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kivi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Eino Kivi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kivi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Kivi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kivi has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Kivi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie works over Kivi with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Kivi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Kivi!
Kivi being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kivi.
Kivi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie has his hands on Kivi's head, controlling the position.
Gracie controls Kivi momentarily but Kivi frees himself.
Kivi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kivi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kivi throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kivi has wrist control.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kivi has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Kivi's brow.
Gracie stands up over Kivi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie works over Kivi with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eino Kivi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kivi.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Kivi is out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kivi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coalman Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a push kick but Kivi slaps the foot to one side.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Kivi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coalman Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Coalman Gracie has been cut.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Kivi blocks the low kick.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Kivi's knee but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Jab, jab by Kivi - just one landing.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Kivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Kivi scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kivi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivi checks it well.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kivi does it's job there.
Eino Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Good work by Kivi as he checks the leg kick.
Kivi throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kivi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kivi's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kivi has wrist control.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kivi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kivi is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kivi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Kivi trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kivi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Kivi from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kivi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kivi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivi is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eino Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kivi swivels and escapes.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Kivi's legs.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kivi tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kivi to the ground. Kivi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coalman Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kivi circles away easily
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivi lands a jab.
Coalman Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Kivi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kivi was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kivi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie works over Kivi with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Kivi has wrist control.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kivi 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.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kivi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kivi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kivi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kivi.
Gracie is pushing down on Kivi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kivi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Coalman Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kivi taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Kivi missing with punches from the bottom.
Kivi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivi.
Kivi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kivi looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie works over Kivi with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie postures up in Kivi's guard and throws a big left but Kivi blocks it.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie is in close to Kivi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kivi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kivi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kivi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kivi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Kivi's temple.
That has opened up Eino Kivi's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is putting a hurting on Kivi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kivi taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Kivi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivi's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throwing shots but Kivi is blocking nicely.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coalman Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coalman Gracie!
Coalman Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes into the arena with The Sharpshooter blaring out of the sound system. Bret Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webcke circles away.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Webcke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Webcke looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Webcke.
Webcke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webcke throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart dives in and grabs Webcke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webcke pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Webcke.
Webcke shoots in and gets a takedown into Hart's guard.
Webcke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webcke postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Webcke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webcke throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webcke with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webcke is looking to work some ground and pound but Hart has wrist control.
Webcke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Webcke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Webcke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Webcke wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping full guard, as Webcke tries to pass.
Webcke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webcke trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Webcke from controlling successfully.
Webcke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Webcke's guard.
Hart won't allow Webcke to sweep him here.
Hart postures up in Webcke's guard and throws a big left but Webcke blocks it.
Webcke working a defensive guard here.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webcke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webcke has his hands on Hart's head, controlling the position.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart landing some decent shots from guard.
Webcke is trying to keep Hart in close.
Hart advances to half guard.
Hart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart throws a strike but Webcke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Webcke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Webcke has wrist control.
Webcke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Webcke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Webcke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown but Webcke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hart is defended easily by Webcke.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webcke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webcke misses with a straight left.
Hart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webcke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Webcke thuds a left hand into Hart's body.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webcke pinned against the cage. Webcke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Webcke lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart dives in and grabs Webcke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webcke pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Webcke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Webcke which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webcke lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Webcke misses.
Webcke connects with the punch.
Webcke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Webcke has wrist control.
Webcke managing to control the position.
Webcke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Webcke looking for a sweep. Not yet Webcke, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart postures up in Webcke's guard and throws a big left but Webcke blocks it.
Hart throws a big elbow that misses.
Webcke controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Webcke has wrist control.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webcke controlling the position.
Hart throws an elbow that misses. Webcke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Webcke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webcke throws an elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webcke's guard. Nice move by Hart!
Hart throws a strike but Webcke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webcke.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webcke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webcke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webcke throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke 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.
Hart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webcke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Webcke is looking to stand up but Hart isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webcke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Webcke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webcke is fending him off so far but Hart persists. Nope, Webcke circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webcke sprawls well. Webcke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Webcke sizes up Hart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webcke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart shoots in but Webcke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hart looks for a takedown but Webcke sprawls well.
Webcke throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Webcke throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Webcke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Webcke finds it's way round the side to connect with Hart's head.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webcke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webcke throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webcke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Webcke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hart's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Webcke.
Webcke trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hart is on top in guard.
Webcke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webcke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hart throws an elbow that misses. Webcke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Webcke!
Webcke throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart is in close to Webcke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart 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.
Webcke looking for a sweep. Not yet Webcke, not yet.
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!
Webcke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hart squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webcke working Hart over with strikes here.
Webcke cracks Hart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hart avoids a series of strikes thrown by Webcke.
Webcke looking to ground and pound but Hart is blocking nicely.
Webcke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Webcke looking to finish with strikes here!
Webcke throwing strikes here but Hart is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webcke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Webcke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webcke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shane Webcke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Webcke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Webcke unloading with bombs!
Webcke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hart because Webcke loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webcke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hart can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Hart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Webcke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Webcke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Webcke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pakkaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pertti Pakkaaja had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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222 lbs
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270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pakkaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakkaaja is just out of range.
A combination from Pakkaaja does no damage.
Pakkaaja scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Holt darts in and clinches Pakkaaja up against the cage.
Holt breaks the clinch.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt closes the distance and clinches up with Pakkaaja, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes Pakkaaja against the cage but Pakkaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakkaaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakkaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Pakkaaja misses with an uppercut.
Pakkaaja moves away from the strike by Holt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pakkaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Holt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pakkaaja.
Holt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pakkaaja.
Pakkaaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Pakkaaja connects with a body shot that sends Holt's belly button to the back.
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Pakkaaja misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pakkaaja lands with an overhand left.
Holt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakkaaja manages to avoid it.
Pertti Pakkaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pakkaaja checks a low kick from Holt.
Holt avoids the body shot from Pakkaaja.
Holt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pakkaaja is looking to stand up but Holt isn't so interested in that idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakkaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holt prevents Pakkaaja from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pakkaaja's head.
Pakkaaja wants to stand and escape but Holt is having none of it.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Pakkaaja has wrist control.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses.
Holt passes Pakkaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holt stops Pakkaaja from getting back to his feet.
Holt is keen to just control but Pakkaaja is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pakkaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakkaaja is trying to stand back up but Holt is controlling him
Holt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Holt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Holt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holt thuds a left hand into Pakkaaja's body.
Holt scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Pertti Pakkaaja has been cut.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt connects with a crisp jab.
Pakkaaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pakkaaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Pakkaaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holt rushes Pakkaaja and presses him up against the cage.
Pakkaaja avoids the elbow strike from Holt, against the cage.
Holt lands a shoulder strike.
Holt floors Pakkaaja with a big punch on the inside! Pakkaaja is trying to recover but Holt dives into side control.
Pakkaaja is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkaaja taking a bit of punishment here - Holt scoring with strikes.
Oh Pakkaaja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pakkaaja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pakkaaja tries to get out of the position.
Pakkaaja parries the strikes from Holt easily there. Holt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pakkaaja to escape.
Holt working the ground and pound from side control.
Manny Holt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holt 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.
Holt in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pakkaaja looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Holt turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Holt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorfinn Oden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oden has chosen Element Eighty-Pancake Land as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
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223 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorfinn Oden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tresh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oden.
Tresh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oden's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oden is on top in guard.
Tresh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tresh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oden sees it coming and defends easily.
Tresh is keen to just control but Oden is a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tresh prevents Oden from standing back up.
Tresh escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tresh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oden under the eye.
Tresh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tresh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oden.
Oden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tresh.
Tresh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tresh connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tresh is able to avoid easily.
Tresh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oden.
Tresh throws a series of punches but Oden avoids them all with ease.
Oden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Niko Tresh has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tresh is not content to let Oden control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tresh is looking to reverse the position.
Tresh is trying to control Oden's posture but Oden avoids it.
Oden trying to control the action but Tresh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oden throws a strike aimed at the side of Tresh's head but Tresh avoids it well.
Tresh struggling a bit here.
Tresh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tresh is not content to let Oden control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tresh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oden trying to control the position but Tresh is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oden tries to move to mount but Tresh blocks the move with his legs.
Oden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tresh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tresh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tresh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oden drops back looking for a leg! Tresh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tresh manages to kick Oden off! Oden jumps back into Tresh's guard.
Tresh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tresh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oden throws a big right hand that misses.
Oden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oden drops back looking for a leg! Tresh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tresh manages to kick Oden off! Oden jumps back into Tresh's guard.
Oden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oden forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oden wants to take a breather but Tresh is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorfinn Oden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Tresh'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.
Tresh tries to work over Oden's front leg with a kick but Oden checks it.
Oden connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oden.
Oden 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.
Oden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tresh was covering up waiting for the punch and Oden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tresh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tresh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oden is aware though and is defending well.
Oden wants to control from the top but Tresh keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tresh's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oden working over Tresh with some ground and pound. Tresh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tresh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tresh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oden throwing strikes from guard but Tresh blocks nicely.
Oden trying to control but Tresh is working from the bottom.
Tresh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tresh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tresh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oden tries to free his leg and advance position but Tresh is retaining full guard.
Oden wants to control from the top but Tresh keeps moving.
Tresh can't keep his opponent in guard - Oden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tresh has his hands clasped together around Oden's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tresh is defending against the submission attempts here by Oden.
Tresh is refusing to be controlled, as Oden sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Oden there.
Oden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oden seems to be looking for submissions.
Oden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oden lands strikes from half guard.
Tresh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oden is working away from the top position though.
Tresh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oden pulls his head out easily.
Oden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oden working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tresh turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Oden off and cradles Tresh's limp body as Oden celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thorfinn Oden!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thorfinn Oden waved his t-shirt featuring Springfield HW Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes into the arena with Town Called Malice blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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249 lbs
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270 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, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai delivers a nice body kick.
Thai feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jack Thompson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson looks gassed!
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai.
A head kick from Thai lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
Thai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thai throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thai throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Thai slams his shin into Thompson's torso.
Thai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thai cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Thai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Thai.
Thai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Thompson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thai.
Thai lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Thai feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thai lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Thai.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thai. That one must have hurt.
Thai connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thai - that will leave a mark!
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
Thai lands an overhand right.
Thai cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Thai punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson is rocked!
Thai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Thompson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thompson tries to avoid it.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thai has cracked Thompson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thai lands another huge swinging hook and Thompson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Thompson, before Thai can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muay Thai!
Muay Thai very nearly forgot to thank Springfield HW Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Herrmann comes into the arena with Rammstein - Buck Dich blaring out of the sound system. Hobbs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dusk Dismantled kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luke Hobbs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and von Herrmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Hobbs misses with a hook. von Herrmann ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? von Herrmann is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, von Herrmann circles away and we're back to standing.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown but von Herrmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from von Herrmann.
Hobbs throws the left hand but von Herrmann avoids the punch easily.
Hobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hobbs blocks the low kick.
Hobbs doesn't manage to clinch there - von Herrmann circles away.
von Herrmann looking to score a takedown here. Hobbs is defending well but von Herrmann drives through and ends up in Hobbs's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hobbs has momentary wrist control but von Herrmann slips an elbow through the middle.
Hobbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hobbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Herrmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hobbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
von Herrmann connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Herrmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hobbs can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Herrmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann throwing strikes from guard but Hobbs blocks nicely.
von Herrmann stops Hobbs from standing up.
Hobbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Herrmann throwing strikes but missing.
von Herrmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hobbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Herrmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hobbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Herrmann.
Hobbs is trying to keep von Herrmann in close.
von Herrmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
von Herrmann postures up in Hobbs's guard and throws a big left but Hobbs blocks it.
von Herrmann is pushing down on Hobbs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hobbs is fighting to maintain full guard but von Herrmann has managed to sneak the leg through.
von Herrmann trying to control from half guard but Hobbs is working away.
Nice strikes from von Herrmann there.
von Herrmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hobbs defending well though.
von Herrmann 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.
Hobbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
von Herrmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hobbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Herrmann.
Hobbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Herrmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Herrmann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
von Herrmann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Herrmann with a couple of short strikes.
Hobbs is in all sorts of trouble here.
von Herrmann throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
von Herrmann working the ground and pound effectively.
von Herrmann loads up with a big shot that hurts Hobbs! He's pulled von Herrmann in close but von Herrmann has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hobbs survive? More strikes from von Herrmann and Hobbs is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Butch von Herrmann!
After winning the bout, Butch von Herrmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan has chosen Jackyl -- The Lumberjack as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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283 lbs
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245 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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World class 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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Simomaa misses its intended target.
Simomaa closes the distance and pushes Brannigan back into the cage.
Brannigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Simomaa on the inside.
Simomaa is looking to control Brannigan's arms but Brannigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simomaa has his back to the cage.
Brannigan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brannigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannigan pushes Simomaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannigan breaks from the clinch.
Brannigan ducks under a wild hook from Simomaa.
Simomaa swings for the body but Brannigan moves out of range.
Simomaa loads up on a big right hand but Brannigan slips the punch.
Simomaa blocks a head kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brannigan tries to keep at a distance but Simomaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Zapp Brannigan has been cut.
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Simomaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simomaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brannigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simomaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simomaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simomaa has Brannigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simomaa.
Brannigan misses with a punch to the body.
Simomaa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simomaa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brannigan digs a right hand into Simomaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simomaa's gas tank.
Brannigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simomaa avoids the elbow strike from Brannigan, against the cage.
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Simomaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brannigan misses with a low kick.
Brannigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simomaa.
Simomaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simomaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brannigan is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa avoids the head kick by Brannigan.
Simomaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Brannigan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brannigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brannigan lands a head shot.
It looks like Isto Benson Simomaa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simomaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brannigan manages to avoid it.
Simomaa moves in looking to clinch but Brannigan pushes him off.
Simomaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simomaa avoids the head kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan looks for the body kick but Simomaa saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
Isto Benson Simomaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brannigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Brannigan. That snapped Simomaa's head back.
Brannigan tries to land a front kick but Simomaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brannigan scores with a decent looking hook.
Simomaa misses with a wild body shot.
Brannigan connects with a leg kick. Simomaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brannigan fakes the leg kick and cracks Simomaa in the body.
Brannigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zapp Brannigan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Simomaa walks into a left hand.
Simomaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brannigan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan cracks the inside of Simomaa's front leg.
Brannigan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brannigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Brannigan looks for a takedown but Simomaa sprawls well.
Simomaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Brannigan counters with a nice body kick.
Brannigan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brannigan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapp Brannigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simomaa is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simomaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simomaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brannigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simomaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simomaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Brannigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simomaa.
Brannigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simomaa throws a body punch but Brannigan moves out of range.
Brannigan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brannigan motions for Simomaa to come forward. Brannigan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Isto Benson Simomaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan lands with a slapping head kick.
Brannigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brannigan is looking to score with low kicks.
Brannigan throws a head kick but Simomaa moves out of range.
Simomaa blocks the body kick.
Simomaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brannigan looks to land a body kick but Simomaa moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brannigan lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Brannigan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan blocks an elbow strike.
Zapp Brannigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brannigan. That's going to slow Simomaa down.
Brannigan lands a big head kick that sends Simomaa tumbling to the mat! Brannigan takes a step backwards and waves Simomaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Isto Benson Simomaa's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannigan jabs Simomaa right on the nose. Simomaa blinks but takes it well.
Simomaa is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Brannigan Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Simomaa is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zapp Brannigan!
Zapp Brannigan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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