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EUFC 168 Samba vs.Blockson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barde Mopsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Wapner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barde Mopsi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barde Mopsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Wapner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mopsi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wapner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wapner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mopsi circles away.
Wapner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mopsi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wapner's calf.
Wapner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Wapner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mopsi blocks a head kick by Wapner.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick and Mopsi moves out of range easily.
Wapner misses with a hook. Mopsi ducked under it nicely.
Wapner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wapner clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wapner.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mopsi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mopsi is pushing Wapner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mopsi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mopsi looking to slow down the pace here.
Wapner dodges an elbow strike from Mopsi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wapner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Barde Mopsi has been cut.
Wapner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mopsi is defending well for now.
Wapner avoiding damage as Mopsi throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wapner.
Wapner missing with knees to the body.
Mopsi is looking to control Wapner's arms but Wapner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mopsi has his back to the cage.
Wapner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mopsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but Mopsi blocks with his arms.
Mopsi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mopsi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wapner.
Mopsi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joseph Wapner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wapner 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.
Wapner tries to clinch up.
Mopsi lands with a shot to the body.
Wapner looks to land a right hand but Mopsi moved out of range.
Mopsi throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wapner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mopsi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mopsi rushes Wapner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mopsi.
Wapner misses with an elbow over the top.
Wapner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mopsi is defending well for now.
Wapner with a knee to the head.
Mopsi blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
Mopsi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Joseph Wapner has been cut.
Wapner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Mopsi lands an elbow that stopped Wapner in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Wapner.
Wapner throws an elbow that misses.
Wapner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mopsi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mopsi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mopsi.
Wapner blocks the elbow strike.
Mopsi missing with knees to the body.
Mopsi misses with a punch to the body.
Mopsi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mopsi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wapner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wapner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wapner lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
Wapner lands an elbow just above Mopsi 's eye.
Mopsi is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wapner.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mopsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mopsi obliges.
Wapner misses with an elbow strike.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wapner lands an elbow inside that Mopsi shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mopsi blocks an uppercut.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mopsi lands an elbow that stopped Wapner in his tracks for a moment.
Mopsi blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mopsi avoids it.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wapner working Mopsi over with knees to the body.
Mopsi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mopsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wapner is defending well for now.
Wapner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
Wapner missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mopsi tries to break the clinch but Wapner is controlling the position.
Mopsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mopsi.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Wapner dominated that round.
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.
Wapner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wapner throws a head kick that misses.
Wapner wants to clinch.
Mopsi throws a front kick aimed at Wapner's knee but Wapner avoids it well.
Mopsi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wapner wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wapner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wapner misses with a punch on the inside.
Mopsi dodges an elbow strike from Wapner.
Mopsi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Mopsi in his tracks for a moment.
Mopsi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wapner throws an elbow but misses.
Wapner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mopsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wapner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barde Mopsi's cut is getting worse.
Mopsi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wapner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mopsi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wapner landing knees to the head.
Joseph Wapner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wapner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mopsi dodges an elbow strike from Wapner.
Still in the clinch, Wapner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mopsi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi throws an elbow that misses.
Mopsi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mopsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wapner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mopsi's brow.
Mopsi misses with a knee strike.
Wapner misses with a knee strike.
Mopsi lands a nice elbow.
Mopsi working Wapner over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mopsi.
Mopsi taking a breather.
Mopsi lands with a light punch inside.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mopsi dodges an elbow strike from Wapner.
Mopsi misses with an elbow strike.
Wapner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mopsi has had enough of the clinch but Wapner keeps him there for the moment.
Wapner tries a body shot but Mopsi blocks it.
Wapner misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi scores with a knee to the head.
Wapner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wapner dodges an elbow strike from Mopsi.
Mopsi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mopsi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wapner blocks a body shot from Mopsi.
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Mopsi in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Wapner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wapner takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wapner.
Mopsi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mopsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mopsi stalling in the clinch but Wapner improves position.
Wapner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mopsi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wapner's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mopsi has Wapner pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mopsi throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mopsi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wapner is breathing heavily.
Mopsi lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mopsi missing with knees to the body.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Mopsi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wapner avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wapner obliges.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mopsi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mopsi lands an elbow inside that Wapner shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wapner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mopsi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wapner's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mopsi scores with a knee to the head.
Mopsi blocks an elbow strike from Wapner.
Mopsi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mopsi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barde Mopsi will probably get the nod.
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.
Wapner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Wapner misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wapner tries to clinch but Mopsi is having none of it.
Wapner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mopsi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wapner tries to clinch up
and Mopsi counters with a solid body kick.
Wapner tries to clinch but Mopsi moves away
and Mopsi counters with a good low kick that Wapner was not able to check.
Mopsi misses with a head kick.
Mopsi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mopsi forces Wapner back against the cage and clinches.
Wapner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mopsi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mopsi.
Wapner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mopsi's elbow.
Mopsi pushes off an throws an elbow but Wapner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mopsi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mopsi stalling against the cage.
Mopsi avoids the elbow strike from Wapner, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wapner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mopsi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mopsi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wapner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wapner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mopsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mopsi.
Mopsi lands a body punch.
Mopsi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mopsi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mopsi.
Mopsi lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but Mopsi blocks with his arms.
Mopsi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wapner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mopsi avoids a wild elbow strike from Wapner.
Mopsi breaks from the clinch.
Wapner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mopsi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wapner loads up on a big right hand but Mopsi slips the punch.
Mopsi misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mopsi misses with a low kick.
Mopsi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wapner's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Wapner.
Mopsi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wapner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Mopsi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mopsi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wapner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mopsi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wapner tries a head kick but it misses.
Mopsi rushes Wapner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wapner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mopsi blocks it with crossed arms.
Mopsi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mopsi is looking to chop away at Wapner's legs.
Mopsi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mopsi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mopsi.
Mopsi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wapner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wapner looks to clinch
and Mopsi counters with a nice body shot.
Mopsi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wapner eats them both and turns towards Mopsi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wapner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mopsi lands a nice hook to Wapner's body. Wapner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wapner wants to clinch
and Mopsi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wapner wants to clinch.
Wapner moves in looking to clinch but Mopsi pushes him off.
Wapner wants to clinch up but Mopsi keeps it at a distance.
Mopsi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barde Mopsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wapner moves in looking to clinch but Mopsi pushes him off.
Mopsi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mopsi drives through and clinches with Wapner against the cage.
Mopsi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mopsi crunches a lovely knee into Wapner's ribcage.
Mopsi blocks an elbow strike.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
Wapner can't find room to land a body shot as Mopsi controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wapner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mopsi's brow.
Wapner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mopsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mopsi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wapner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wapner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mopsi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wapner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mopsi's defenses.
Barde Mopsi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
Mopsi avoids a wild elbow strike from Wapner.
Wapner managing to block the knees to the body from Mopsi.
Wapner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barde Mopsi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mopsi 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 Stewart Dunkirk 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... Barde Mopsi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floppy McPoppins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floppy McPoppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPoppins misses with a takedown
and Doet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McPoppins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doet counters with a thumping low kick.
McPoppins misses with a takedown attempt
and Doet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floppy McPoppins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McPoppins has managed to free his arm - good work.
McPoppins won't allow Doet to pass to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doet is stalling here. McPoppins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doet seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McPoppins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPoppins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doet keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doet gets back to half guard.
McPoppins trying to control from Doet's half guard. Doet has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Doet is looking for a triangle here but McPoppins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McPoppins scores with punches from side control.
Doet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doet wants to improve his position but McPoppins is controlling well.
McPoppins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doet regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPoppins with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doet looking to control.
McPoppins preventing the sweep.
McPoppins wants to stand but Doet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doet looking to control.
Doet has control of McPoppins's left arm, preventing McPoppins from doing any damage.
Doet has momentary wrist control but McPoppins slips an elbow through the middle.
Doet wants to sweep but no luck.
McPoppins trying to control but Doet is working from the bottom.
Doet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doet holds on and takes a little breather.
Doet has his foot on McPoppins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPoppins works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McPoppins is now in half guard.
Doet manages to get to full guard.
McPoppins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McPoppins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doet sprawls well. Doet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McPoppins gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McPoppins's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doet 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.
McPoppins shoots in looking for a takedown but Doet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McPoppins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Floppy McPoppins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPoppins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McPoppins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doet is fending him off so far but McPoppins persists. Nope, Doet circles away and we're back to standing.
McPoppins tries to clinch but Doet is having none of it.
McPoppins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floppy McPoppins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPoppins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doet is looking for a sweep. McPoppins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doet is refusing to be controlled, as McPoppins sits in half guard.
Doet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doet trying to control from the bottom.
Doet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPoppins pulls his head out easily.
Doet blocking the ground and pound attempt from McPoppins.
Doet wants to control but McPoppins is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doet is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McPoppins jumps into side control!
Doet manages to get back to half guard.
McPoppins is looking to advance position but Doet won't allow it.
McPoppins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doet.
McPoppins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McPoppins has managed to get both his arms back between Doet's legs - danger averted.
Doet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McPoppins throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doet working a defensive guard here.
McPoppins 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.
McPoppins content to stall in guard here.
McPoppins throws a strike but Doet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doet tries to free his leg and advance position but McPoppins is retaining full guard.
Doet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McPoppins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doet off and has taken his back!
McPoppins is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Doet up.
Doet's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling McPoppins's hands.
Doet tries to escape but McPoppins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doet trying to control the position but McPoppins manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Doet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Doet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPoppins sprawls well. McPoppins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doet gets slowly back to his feet.
McPoppins misses with a takedown
and Doet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McPoppins really felt that one!
McPoppins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doet on his heels. He'll look to pass Doet's guard now, I'm sure.
Doet trying to keep a closed guard but McPoppins is proving a slippery customer.
Doet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McPoppins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McPoppins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McPoppins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doet looking for a sweep. Not yet Doet, not yet.
Doet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McPoppins preventing the sweep.
Doet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPoppins trying to control but Doet is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPoppins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McPoppins stopping the sweep attempt from Doet.
Doet working for a triangle but McPoppins defends it easily.
Doet has momentary wrist control but McPoppins slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins wants to control from the top but Doet keeps moving.
Doet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McPoppins tries to free his leg and advance position but Doet is retaining full guard.
John Doet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doet working a defensive guard here.
McPoppins trying to control the position from guard on top but Doet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floppy McPoppins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McPoppins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McPoppins shoots in for a takedown but Doet shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Doet misses
and McPoppins counters with a shoot takedown. Doet fights it but they end up in guard.
Floppy McPoppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doet seems keen to control McPoppins's posture.
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 Floppy McPoppins.
Well Doet 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Emanuel - The Hey Man. Tillman has chosen Here Comes the Boom as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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27
195 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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25
199 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Tillman as he connects with a hook.
Tillman digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Tillman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown staying out of range there.
Tillman lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tillman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Tillman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Tillman digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Tillman throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tillman.
Brown cracks Tillman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Tillman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Tillman swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Tillman throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Tillman scores with a four punch combination!
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tillman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tillman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman content to stall in guard here.
Tillman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pat Tillman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tillman misses with the combination.
Tillman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tillman lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman scores with a shot to the body.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Tillman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tillman.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
A cross from Tillman lands.
Tillman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Tillman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Tillman avoids it.
Tillman throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Tillman.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tillman lands the left hand.
A head kick from Brown lands but Tillman takes it in his stride.
It looks like Pat Tillman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tillman jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tillman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tillman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Tillman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Tillman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tillman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tillman duly obliges.
Brown avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Tillman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tillman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tillman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Tillman cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Tillman throws a one two combo.
Tillman blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tillman connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Tillman connects with a looping right hand.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tillman blocks a head kick by Brown.
Tillman jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tillman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Tillman.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Tillman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown lands a front kick.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Tillman had a free shot at his head there.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tillman throws a shot to the body.
Tillman throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman misses with a body shot
and Brown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tillman is breathing heavily.
Tillman misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Tillman in his tracks momentarily.
Mark Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tillman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Tillman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown has Tillman up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Tillman avoids the damage to the body.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown throws a head kick but Tillman moves out of range.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Tillman does no damage.
Tillman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tillman finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tillman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown tries to clinch there but Tillman circles away.
Tillman thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Tillman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tillman connects with a body shot.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Tillman throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Tillman lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
A combination from Tillman does no damage.
Tillman 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.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tillman lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Tillman.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown is looking to slow Tillman down with leg kicks.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Tillman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Tillman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman scores with a jab.
Brown moves away from the strike by Tillman.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillman looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tillman.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tillman to score with a decent uppercut.
Tillman swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown blocks a jab.
Tillman lands a slapping body shot.
Tillman misses with a wild body shot.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Tillman pushes him off.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tillman lands with a shot to the body.
Tillman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tillman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tillman throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tillman misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tillman misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Tillman's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillman dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Tillman.
I think Tillman 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
An out of breath Pat Tillman 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maek Houzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Merfolk Theme. Maek Houzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
194 lbs
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32
192 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Corrales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maek Houzo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrales's corner calls for a 1-2. Corrales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houzo shoots in for a takedown but Corrales shows good takedown defense.
Corrales moves out of range as Houzo strikes.
Good shot there by Corrales.
Houzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Corrales sprawls well. He's pushed Houzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corrales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houzo throws out the jab.
Houzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corrales.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corrales lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Houzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Houzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Houzo scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corrales cracks Houzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Houzo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corrales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrales fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales stuffs the takedown attempt from Houzo. Houzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chico Corrales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maek Houzo.
Corrales throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Houzo stumbling backwards into the cage! Houzo bounces back off the cage towards Corrales, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Corrales lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Corrales celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chico Corrales!
Chico Corrales bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zook comes into the arena with God's Gonna Cut You Down 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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196 lbs
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200 lbs
11 - 7 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Zook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Vronsky lands.
Vronsky lands a nice hook to Zook's body. Zook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vronsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Zook slips a straight right by Vronsky.
Zook tries to clinch but Vronsky moves out of range.
Zook avoids the body shot from Vronsky.
Zook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vronsky throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Vronsky misses.
Vronsky throws a hook but Zook blocks it.
Vronsky takes a swing at Zook's ribcage but misses.
Zook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vronsky sprawls well. Vronsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zook gets slowly back to his feet.
Vronsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky looks to land a left hand but Zook moved out of range nicely.
Zook shoots in and drives through. Vronsky sprawls well.
Zook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vronsky.
Vronsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zook's head.
Vronsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zook.
Michael Vronsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vronsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Zook counters with a head kick that drops Vronsky!
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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vronsky trying to control the position here.
Zook won't allow Vronsky to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook won't allow Vronsky to get back to his feet.
Zook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vronsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zook wants to stand but Vronsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vronsky is controlling Zook's posture.
Vronsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zook manages to get himself to full guard.
Vronsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook wants to sweep here but Vronsky controlling him for the moment.
Vronsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Zook keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vronsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zook is trying to keep Vronsky in close.
Zook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vronsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook wants to sweep but no luck.
Vronsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zook controls Vronsky momentarily but Vronsky frees himself.
Vronsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vronsky controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vronsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Solomon Zook will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vronsky throws a jab when Zook was well out of range.
Zook avoids the body shot from Vronsky.
Vronsky misses with a straight left.
Vronsky throws a lazy right hand but Zook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vronsky, as that shot connected.
Vronsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zook throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zook.
Vronsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Zook.
Solomon Zook is winning the standup battle so far.
Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Zook's shoulder, as Zook tries to avoid the shot.
Vronsky misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky misses with a left hand
and Zook counters with a flying knee that drops Vronsky!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vronsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vronsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vronsky has his feet on Zook's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vronsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Zook fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vronsky.
Vronsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vronsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vronsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vronsky is thwarting Zook's attempts to control the position.
Vronsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vronsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zook to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zook pulls Vronsky in to control the position.
Vronsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Zook has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Zook keeps moving.
Vronsky preventing the sweep.
Zook wants to stand but Vronsky is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vronsky scores with a sloppy right hand. Zook should have avoided that one.
Zook wants to clinch
and Vronsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zook slips a jab from Vronsky.
Zook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vronsky.
Vronsky scores with a three punch combo!
Zook misses with a low kick.
Vronsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zook napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vronsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zook struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Zook dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vronsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Vronsky leaves Zook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Vronsky as Zook shoots in.
Zook tries to clinch but Vronsky moves out of range.
Vronsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vronsky looking to sit in guard and control but Zook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vronsky is pulling down on Zook's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zook prevents Vronsky from getting back to his feet.
Vronsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vronsky wants to stand up but Zook is controlling him.
Vronsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zook's guard.
Zook looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zook can't keep his opponent in guard - Vronsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michael Vronsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook is controlling Vronsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vronsky thows a huge punch but Zook dodges it nicely.
Vronsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michael Vronsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vronsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vronsky not doing much here.
Vronsky is looking to take a break and control but Zook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky wants to pass the guard but Zook is defending well.
Solomon Zook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zook is trying to maintain the position but Vronsky is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vronsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zook to regain full guard.
Vronsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Zook has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook wants to sweep here but Vronsky controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zook holds on and takes a little breather.
Zook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vronsky is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vronsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zook scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vronsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Solomon Zook has been cut.
Vronsky misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Vronsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zook 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Zook!
Solomon Zook managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blast might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Goldfinger - Superman. Gustav Graves has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Blast's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Blast looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Blast clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Blast.
Blast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blast misses the jab.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Blast slips the punch.
Graves is looking to clinch but Blast is avoiding it.
Graves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves is looking to clinch but Blast is avoiding it.
Blast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blast scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Blast is out of range.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Blast moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Blast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blast throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blast misses with a hook.
Graves tried to score with a low kick but Blast checks it.
Blast misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves connects with a leg kick. Blast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Graves lands a head kick!
Jab from Blast.
Graves staying out of range there.
Blast throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blast.
Sloppy strikes from Blast. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blast blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Blast.
Blast throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Blast throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Blast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blast was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Blast throws a big shot that misses.
Graves throws a series of punches but Blast avoids them all with ease.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blast momentarily.
Blast misses with the combination.
Blast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Graves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Graves but great work by Blast.
Blast throwing strikes but Graves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Graves trying to control the position but Blast is working away.
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves trying to control the action but Blast is working from the bottom.
Blast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Blast defends.
Blast being controlled for a moment.
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Blast's shoulder, as Blast tries to avoid the shot.
Blast misses with a straight right.
Blast misses with a looping right.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves working aggressively here.
Blast prevents a body shot from Graves.
Blast misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Graves.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blast's efforts to push away.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves pushes Blast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves is looking for a takedown.
Graves misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast breaks the clinch.
Graves wants to clinch.
Blast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Tim Blast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves wants to land a leg kick but Blast is out of range.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Blast.
Blast tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Blast will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Blast takes one to the chin there.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gustav Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blast scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blast misses.
Blast lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Blast pushes him off.
Gustav Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blast throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Blast misses.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Blast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Blast.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blast was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Blast looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast throws a big shot that misses.
Blast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Blast's head back.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Blast needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Blast misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graves.
Blast misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves throws a series of punches but Blast avoids them all with ease.
Blast moves out of range of the body kick.
Blast looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blast misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a head kick.
Blast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blast blocks a head kick by Graves.
Graves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blast throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Blast misses the target.
Blast swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Blast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves slips under a jab from Blast.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Blast is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Blast misses the target.
Blast misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a thumping low kick.
Graves throws a head kick but Blast moves out of range.
Blast misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blast circles away quickly and effectively.
Blast throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Blast keeps the fight on the outside.
Blast avoids the head kick by Graves.
Blast tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blast leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blast misses with the combination.
Blast missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blast's guard.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Blast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves forces his way into half guard.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gustav Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Graves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Blast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gustav Graves wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blast throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a low kick but Blast avoids it.
Blast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blast looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Blast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tim Blast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a right hand that Blast ducks under and follows up with a left that Blast also avoids with ease.
Graves looks to land a combination but Blast avoids it well.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blast.
Graves throws a combination. Blast tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blast takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves defending well as Blast loads up on a big left hand.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Blast checks a leg kick.
Graves tests Blast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Graves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Scheisse misses.
Scheisse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomi swings for the body but Scheisse moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Scheisse as Gomi shoots in.
Scheisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scheisse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scheisse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheisse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scheisse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Scheisse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomi has time to react.
Scheisse lands an overhand right.
Scheisse tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Gomi blocks the body kick.
Michael Scheisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheisse stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomi. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Scheisse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsatsu Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Scheisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Scheisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi is looking to wear down Scheisse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scheisse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gomi with a poor takedown
and Scheisse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Scheisse scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheisse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scheisse's corner calls for a 1-2. Scheisse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scheisse as he jumps to the side.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt - Scheisse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomi checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheisse moves away.
Scheisse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scheisse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gomi is out of range.
Scheisse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scheisse lands with a nice body punch.
Scheisse catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scheisse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scheisse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scheisse tries to avoid it but Gomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scheisse to the ground. Scheisse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scheisse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheisse lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Tsatsu Gomi has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi dodges the punch combination from Scheisse.
Scheisse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Scheisse throws a good cross that connects.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Scheisse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scheisse jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomi.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Scheisse circles away easily
and Scheisse counters with a head kick that drops Gomi to the mat! Gomi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gomi is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheisse seems to be stalking Gomi here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gomi drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Scheisse!
After winning the bout, Michael Scheisse 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 Knyto Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardon has chosen Ameno as his entrance music. Big Hardon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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, Knyto Gruffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gruffo sprawls well. Gruffo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gruffo throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardon counters with a solid body kick.
Gruffo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gruffo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
It looks like Big Hardon has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardon.
Hardon can't get the takedown.
Gruffo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gruffo.
Gruffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruffo misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Gruffo blocks with his arms.
Hardon is working for takedown but Gruffo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knyto Gruffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hardon.
Gruffo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Gruffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon has had enough of the clinch but Gruffo keeps him there for the moment.
Gruffo misses with the head strike.
Gruffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardon.
A body shot lands from Hardon.
Hardon blocks a body shot from Gruffo.
Gruffo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gruffo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gruffo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Knyto Gruffo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruffo tries to work over Hardon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardon breaks from the clinch.
Gruffo throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Hardon fails to land the takedown.
Gruffo scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to clinch
and Gruffo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hardon really felt that one!
Hardon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gruffo tries to avoid it but Hardon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gruffo to the ground. Gruffo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gruffo tries to land a leg kick but Hardon saw it coming and moves away.
Gruffo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gruffo circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruffo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gruffo has Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gruffo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gruffo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardon manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws a low kick but Gruffo avoids it.
Gruffo lands a front kick.
Hardon shoots in but Gruffo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardon looks gassed!
Gruffo misses the jab.
Hardon missing with a left hand there. Gruffo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gruffo misses with a straight left.
Hardon staying out of range there.
Hardon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gruffo throws a front kick aimed at Hardon's knee but Hardon avoids it well.
Gruffo slips a straight right by Hardon.
That's four 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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gruffo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gruffo moves away from the strike by Hardon.
Hardon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gruffo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hardon.
Gruffo is looking to land body kicks.
Gruffo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardon checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruffo.
Hardon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruffo pinned against the cage. Gruffo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gruffo to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardon checks the leg kick.
Gruffo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knyto Gruffo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gruffo throws a leg kick but Hardon moved away.
Hardon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gruffo checks the leg kick.
Gruffo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gruffo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardon shoots in for a takedown but Gruffo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruffo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Big Hardon's cut even more.
Gruffo tries a low kick but Hardon avoids it.
That kick from Gruffo tenderised Hardon's leg. Hardon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruffo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardon. Hardon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gruffo lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hardon crumples to the floor! Gruffo milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Knyto Gruffo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by I am Immortal. This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Jackson cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Wilson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson pushes Wilson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson motions for Jackson to come forward. Wilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Wilson checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson 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.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Wilson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Wilson throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Jackson forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wilson cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson throws Wilson to one side and escapes!
Jackson has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson slips a straight right by Jackson.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Wilson connects with the punch.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Blockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samba has chosen Bezerker by Love Among Freaks as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nisse Blockson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockson needs to keep his hands up - Samba had a free shot at his head there.
Blockson checks a leg kick.
Blockson misses with a low kick.
Samba moves away from the strike by Blockson.
Samba scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blockson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samba looks to land a left hand but Blockson moved out of range nicely.
Blockson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Samba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blockson thuds his shin into the meat of Samba's side.
Samba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samba scores with a takedown into Blockson's guard.
Samba throws a big elbow that misses.
Blockson wriggles free and stands up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samba throws a chopping leg kick but Blockson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samba misses with a low kick as Blockson jumps back.
Samba tries to score with a low kick but Blockson moves his leg out of the way.
Blockson lands with an uppercut that bounces Samba off the cage and back into range.
Nisse Blockson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blockson moves out of range of the leg kick from Samba.
Samba throws a right hand that Blockson ducks under and follows up with a left that Blockson also avoids with ease.
Samba throws a lazy right hand but Blockson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samba checks a low kick from Blockson.
Samba throws a body kick that misses.
Samba throws an overhand right that lands on Blockson's shoulder, as Blockson tries to avoid the shot.
Blockson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blockson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samba throws a looping overhand right but Blockson ducks down to avoid it.
Samba blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blockson.
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!
Samba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blockson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samba checks a leg kick.
Samba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blockson throws a hook to the side of Samba's head but Samba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blockson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samba.
Blockson scores with a nice head shot.
Samba throws a right hand that misses
and Blockson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockson takes the fight into the clinch.
Blockson throws a head punch that misses.
Samba swings wildly with an uppercut but Blockson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blockson misses with some punches.
Samba blocking some punches.
Blockson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blockson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blockson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blockson tries to avoid it but Samba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blockson to the ground. Blockson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samba throws a body punch but Blockson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba checks a low kick from Blockson.
Donk. Blockson catches Samba right on the button with a cross.
Blockson wants to clinch.
Blockson swings for the body but Samba moves out of range.
Samba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Blockson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Samba is predictable there
and Blockson counters with a nice uppercut.
Christopher Samba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blockson clobbers Samba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samba loads up on a big right hand but Blockson slips the punch.
Samba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blockson.
Blockson moves in looking to clinch but Samba pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher Samba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blockson ducks under a wild hook from Samba.
Christopher Samba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blockson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blockson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samba misses with a hook
and Blockson counters with a right hand to the body.
Blockson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blockson scores with a spinning back 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!
Blockson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Blockson.
Blockson throws a good cross that connects.
Blockson throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blockson.
It looks like Christopher Samba has been cut.
Samba is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blockson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blockson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba misses with a right hand
and Blockson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samba's knee momentarily.
Blockson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blockson.
Blockson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samba has time to react.
Samba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blockson finds it's way round the side to connect with Samba'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!
Blockson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Samba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blockson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samba doesn't seem bothered though.
Blockson scores with a three punch combo!
Samba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blockson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blockson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Samba misses with a hook
and Blockson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Samba! Blockson lets Samba back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Samba swings widly with a right hand
and Blockson counters with a nice right hand that sends Samba toppling to the canvas! Samba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blockson finish him?!
Samba is rocked!
Blockson closes the distance and clinches.
Samba is still on wobbly legs! Can Blockson finish him?
Blockson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blockson lands with a short shot to the head.
Samba managing to block the knees to the body from Blockson.
Samba seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Blockson.
Samba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samba.
Blockson drops Samba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Blockson lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blockson obliges.
Blockson pushes off an throws an elbow but Samba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blockson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Blockson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blockson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blockson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blockson connects with a solid leg kick.
Blockson scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Blockson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blockson cracks Samba with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Samba falls to his knees and Blockson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nisse Blockson!
Nisse Blockson is the new heavyweight champion!
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