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HWP217: Samurai v Simomaa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestler Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakson comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller. The key to victory for Michael Jakson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jakson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestler Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jakson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rampage tries to improve position but can't.
Rampage throws a few strikes from the bottom but Jakson takes advantage and mounts!
Rampage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rampage really wants to buck Jakson off and get back to his feet.
Jakson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rampage is bucking up trying to escape but Jakson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakson blocks Rampage's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jakson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rampage tries to reverse the position but Jakson maintains control.
Jakson landing shots from mount.
Rampage is rocked!
Jakson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Jakson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Narcaleptic Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by zzzzzzzz. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narcaleptic Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Arlovski.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Arlovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thaiday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arlovski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thaiday.
Thaiday moves out of range of the body kick.
Arlovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arlovski has his takedown stuffed
and Thaiday counters with a one-two to the body.
Thaiday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thaiday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arlovski.
Arlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Arlovski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaiday scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thaiday shoots in and gets a takedown into Arlovski's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thaiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arlovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thaiday wants to pass the guard but Arlovski is keeping the position.
Arlovski is looking to stand up but Thaiday isn't so interested in that idea.
Arlovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thaiday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thaiday postures up in Arlovski's guard and throws a big left but Arlovski blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thaiday throws a big right hand that misses.
Arlovski looking to control.
Thaiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thaiday is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovski has wrist control.
Thaiday drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Thaiday off! Thaiday jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Thaiday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Arlovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlovski has Thaiday pulled in close to control his posture.
Thaiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thaiday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thaiday sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thaiday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arlovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arlovski misses with a body shot
and Thaiday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlovski thinking.
Arlovski misses with a low kick.
Thaiday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Thaiday counters with a two punch combo.
Thaiday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thaiday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arlovski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a front kick that sends Thaiday stumbling back into the cage.
Arlovski lands a head kick. Thaiday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Narcaleptic Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Arlovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
Thaiday misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt - Thaiday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thaiday thuds his right hand into Arlovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thaiday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Narcaleptic Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thaiday blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Arlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thaiday.
Thaiday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arlovski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arlovski throws a wild body kick that Thaiday sees coming a mile off.
Arlovski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arlovski throws a front kick that sends Thaiday stumbling back into the cage.
Arlovski fails with the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcaleptic Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arlovski.
Thaiday swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Arlovski.
Thaiday works over Arlovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Arlovski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arlovski darts in and clinches Thaiday up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arlovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski pushes Thaiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thaiday looking to stall.
Arlovski pulls Thaiday into guard.
Arlovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thaiday forces his way into half guard.
Thaiday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thaiday is looking to pass Arlovski's guard but actually Arlovski recovers to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thaiday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narcaleptic Arlovski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thaiday. Arlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thaiday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaiday avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Thaiday.
Arlovski fails with the takedown
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combo that has Arlovski backing up. Arlovski nods at Thaiday to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Narcaleptic Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Thaiday throws a lazy right hand but Arlovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Thaiday pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arlovski walks into a stiff left hand from Thaiday.
Thaiday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thaiday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arlovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thaiday takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Arlovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arlovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thaiday.
Arlovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Arlovski tenderised Thaiday's leg. Thaiday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arlovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski staying out of range there.
Arlovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arlovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thaiday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arlovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcaleptic Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arlovski duly obliges.
Thaiday throws out a loose jab but Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thaiday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thaiday tries to keep at a distance but Arlovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arlovski as Thaiday tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arlovski.
Thaiday has hold of one of Arlovski's legs. Arlovski is fighting the takedown attempt but Thaiday gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlovski looking for a guillotine here but Thaiday defends easily.
Thaiday throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a couple of digs.
Arlovski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thaiday frees his head nicely. Oh but Arlovski has switched to an armbar! Thaiday is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Narcaleptic Arlovski!
A very excited looking Narcaleptic Arlovski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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266 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung stuffs the takedown attempt from Out. Out gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Out.
Out has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsung can pounce on him.
Tsung lands a brutal head kick. Out looks out on his feet and Tsung throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Shang Tsung!
Shang Tsung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sharpshooter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fertit's choice of entrance music: Roots Bloody Roots. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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32
228 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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273 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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 - 16 - 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart looking to score a takedown here. Fertit is defending well but Hart drives through and ends up in Fertit's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hart preventing the sweep.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fertit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hart distracts Fertit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fertit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fertit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fertit 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.
Fertit is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fertit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fertit looking for a sweep. Not yet Fertit, not yet.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fertit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart postures up.
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fertit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Fertit's legs - danger averted.
Fertit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Fertit has wrist control.
Fertit wants to sweep but no luck.
Fertit trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fertit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Fertit's legs - danger averted.
Fertit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fertit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fertit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fertit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fertit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is working Fertit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart cracks Fertit with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Fertit is retaining full guard.
Fertit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fertit looking to control.
Hart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fertit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fertit trying to control the position.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hart landing with the ground and pound.
Fertit trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart distracts Fertit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fertit wants to sweep but no luck.
Fertit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fertit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fertit wants to control the pace but Hart is squirming around nicely.
Fertit 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit controlling the pace for now.
Fertit lands a heavy elbow.
Fertit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fertit breaks from Hart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Fertit's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fertit thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bret Hart will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fertit shoots in but no luck this time.
Fertit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart feints and as Fertit raises his hands in defense, Hart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fertit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fertit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart distracts Fertit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fertit controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
Hart scoring with some ground and pound.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fertit is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
Fertit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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!
Hart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fertit trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Fertit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fertit scores a takedown into full mount!
Fertit is trying to control here but Hart has managed to regain half guard.
Fertit with the ground and pound but Hart uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart pulls Fertit in to control the position.
Fertit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.
Fertit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fertit has Hart in his guard.
Hart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fertit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fertit working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fertit managing to control the position.
Hart postures up in Fertit's guard and throws a big left but Fertit blocks it.
Fertit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.
Fertit has momentary wrist control but Hart slips an elbow through the middle.
Fertit is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit 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.
Fertit is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
Fertit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart postures up and lands a big shot to Fertit's brow.
Hart scoring with some ground and pound.
Hart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fertit's head.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Fertit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fertit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hart works over Fertit with some ground and pound from guard.
Hart is working Fertit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart postures up in Fertit's guard and throws a big left but Fertit blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fertit has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fertit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hart postures up.
Fertit 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fertit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fertit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart with a nice head shot there.
Hart throws a big elbow that misses.
Fertit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hart misses with a takedown
and Fertit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fertit as he avoids it easily.
Fertit forces Hart back against the cage and clinches.
Fertit pulls guard.
Fertit looking to control.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fertit trying to control the position here.
Fertit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fertit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fertit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fertit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fertit's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is in close to Fertit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hart stands up over Fertit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fertit is adopting a defensive guard.
Hart working some strikes from top position.
Hart works over Fertit with some ground and pound from guard.
Fertit trying to control the position.
Hart postures up in Fertit's guard and throws a big left but Fertit blocks it.
Hart throws an elbow that misses. Fertit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Fertit!
Fertit looking to sit in guard and control but Hart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart works over Fertit with some ground and pound from guard.
Fertit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fertit controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
Fertit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fertit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fertit trying to control the position.
Fertit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fertit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart stands up over Fertit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hart is in close to Fertit's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hart is working Fertit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hart postures up in Fertit's guard and throws a big left but Fertit blocks it.
Fertit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.
Hart looking to control.
Fertit scoring with some ground and pound.
Fertit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fertit trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fertit is one step ahead there.
Dante Fertit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fertit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bret Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fertit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Everybody Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulcher slips a jab from Evans.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Fulcher moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
It looks like Berry Fulcher has been cut.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fulcher counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at Fulcher to acknowledge the strikes.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fulcher looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Evans! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Greg Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by system of a down - violent pornography. 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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197 lbs
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233 lbs
18 - 11 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michaels can pounce on him.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Silva shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels looking to control.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michaels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva 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.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is holding on to half guard well.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michaels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Michaels reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Michaels just wasn't active enough.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Michaels shoots in.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michaels walks into a jab.
Michaels tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michaels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Michaels connects with a high kick.
It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels misses with a takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Brock Michaels has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michaels gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Michaels manages to retain guard.
Silva postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Michaels has wrist control.
Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michaels is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michaels has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva is controlling Michaels's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brock Michaels wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michaels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michaels with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michaels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva is trying to control Michaels's posture but Michaels avoids it.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Michaels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Rickson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michaels.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michaels backs up against the cage.
Brock Michaels's cut is getting worse.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michaels's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michaels is rocked!
Brock Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands a head shot.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva drops Michaels with a naaaaasty hook - Michaels is in real trouble here! Silva dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent, Inc.™ 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose comes into the arena with Powerthirst blaring out of the sound system. Welsh has chosen Wicked as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
289 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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29
265 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overdose stuffs the takedown attempt from Welsh. Welsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overdose thows a body shot but no joy.
Welsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overdose.
Welsh misses with the combination.
Overdose ducks under a wild hook from Welsh.
Overdose goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Johnny Welsh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Welsh's waist but Welsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overdose off to one side.
Overdose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Welsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Welsh throws a sloppy head kick and Overdose moves out of range easily.
Overdose moves out of range of the leg kick from Welsh.
Overdose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Welsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Welsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Welsh looks gassed!
Welsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overdose.
Overdose connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Welsh to the floor! Overdose dives in looking for the finish!
Welsh is rocked!
Overdose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overdose works his way into side control.
Welsh is still in real trouble! Can Overdose finish him?
A big shot lands for Overdose! That's hurt Welsh! Will he recover? Overdose fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overdose!
Our winner, Alistair Overdose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul von Konkelberries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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215 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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul von Konkelberries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Activin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Konkelberries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
von Konkelberries lands a left and a right that send Activin crashing to the mat, dazed. von Konkelberries thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Activin is rocked!
It looks like George Activin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Konkelberries swings widly with a right hand
and Activin counters with a nice uppercut.
von Konkelberries digs a good hook to Activin's body.
Activin thows a body shot but no joy.
von Konkelberries scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Activin looks gassed!
von Konkelberries flashes Activin a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Activin's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Activin crumples to the floor! He's out cold! von Konkelberries punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul von Konkelberries!
An out of breath Paul von Konkelberries thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki cracks the inside of Breaker's front leg.
Aoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Breaker's head backwards.
It looks like J Breaker has been cut.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Breaker clobbers Aoki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Breaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
Aoki pushes off an throws an elbow but Breaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aoki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aoki pushes off an throws an elbow but Breaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki can't break the clinch.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Breaker.
Breaker tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Breaker back against the cage.
Breaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Breaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breaker avoids the elbow strike from Aoki, against the cage.
Breaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breaker manages to break the clinch.
Breaker rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to break free but Breaker pushes him back against the cage.
Breaker blocks the elbow strike.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Breaker pushes Aoki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Breaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Breaker lands with a light punch inside.
Breaker tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Breaker has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Breaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aoki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Breaker breaks the clinch.
Breaker looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
A left lands for Aoki.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoki looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Breaker moved out of range.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Breaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooh!!! Breaker has knocked Aoki down with a huge combo! Breaker steps away and waves a wobbly Aoki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Hiro Aoki has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Aoki crashing down! Aoki tries to stagger back to his feet but Breaker just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Aoki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J Breaker!
J Breaker took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afro Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai's entrance music is Sad memory. A fine choice. Isto Benson Simomaa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afro Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simomaa is looking to clinch.
Samurai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simomaa's head.
Simomaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simomaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samurai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samurai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Samurai misses.
Afro Samurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samurai loads up on a big right hand but Simomaa slips the punch.
Samurai tries to keep at a distance but Simomaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simomaa throws an elbow but misses.
Simomaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simomaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai tries to work over Simomaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samurai stalling against the cage.
Samurai dodges an elbow strike from Simomaa.
Samurai lands with a short shot to the head.
Samurai avoids a wild elbow strike from Simomaa.
Samurai is trying to break free.
Samurai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simomaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Samurai throws a punch but it's blocked by Simomaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simomaa.
Samurai lands with a right to the head.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samurai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samurai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simomaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samurai's brow.
Simomaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Samurai pushes Simomaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simomaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simomaa misses with an elbow strike.
Simomaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samurai working aggressively here.
Simomaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Simomaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Simomaa.
Samurai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simomaa misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simomaa.
A shot in the inside from Simomaa.
Samurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simomaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samurai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simomaa doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Samurai. Beautiful body shot.
Simomaa looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simomaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Samurai.
Samurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samurai clobbers Simomaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Samurai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Samurai.
Samurai throws a shot to the body.
Samurai lands a front kick.
Samurai lands a big head kick that sends Simomaa tumbling to the mat! Samurai takes a step backwards and waves Simomaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Isto Benson Simomaa has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samurai cracks Simomaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simomaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samurai works Simomaa's body with a nice hook.
Samurai scores with a nice strike.
Samurai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simomaa is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Samurai.
Samurai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BAM! Samurai delivers a spinning backfist that drops Simomaa like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Afro Samurai!
During a confident post fight interview, Afro Samurai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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