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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breaker Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Breaker Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu II!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and II counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dane throws a shot from downtown. II moves away and avoids it.
Dane misses with a head kick.
Dane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dane tries to advance to mount but II denies him.
II regains half guard.
II wants to improve his position but Dane is controlling well.
II pushes Dane off looking to stand but Dane dives back in and keeps control.
Dane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if II can do anything to dispel that myth.
II is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Dane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
II looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
II tries to kick Dane off but Dane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
II taking some punishment here, with Dane in his half guard.
II trying to hold on to Dane's head to control him but Dane postures up.
Dane works his way into full mount!
Dane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Cu II has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dane landing strikes from the mount and II is in trouble!
That has opened up Cu II's cut even more.
II is squirming around, avoiding Dane's attempts to control the action.
Dane avoids the attempt from II to control.
A nice elbow there by Dane.
The cut above Cu II's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cu II's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Breaker Dane!
Breaker Dane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Burning Fist Apparel 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 Bojangles McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly comes to the cage accompanied by Hillbillies on Speed-Hillbilly Hellcats. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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224 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bojangles McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly forces Snake Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Snake Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McFly misses with a knee to the head.
McFly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snake Hunter avoids the elbow strike from McFly, against the cage.
McFly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snake Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snake Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McFly looking to throw knees to the head but Snake Hunter is blocking nicely.
A short left from Snake Hunter.
McFly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dutch Snake Hunter has been cut.
A short left from McFly.
McFly lands a shoulder strike.
Snake Hunter looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly swings wildly with an uppercut but Snake Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Snake Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
Snake Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
Snake Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snake Hunter is trying to trip McFly. He has hold of a leg but McFly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snake Hunter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McFly looking to control.
Snake Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McFly striking off his back but it's not causing Snake Hunter any problems.
Snake Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but McFly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFly looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snake Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McFly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McFly misses with a lunging right hand
and Snake Hunter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McFly's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes from guard but McFly blocks nicely.
McFly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snake Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands a big shot to McFly's brow.
Snake Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
McFly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snake Hunter wants to pass the guard but McFly is keeping the position.
McFly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
McFly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McFly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFly wants to stand and escape but Snake Hunter is having none of it.
McFly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bojangles McFly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McFly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snake Hunter works over McFly's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bojangles McFly has been cut.
McFly swings widly with a right hand
and Snake Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snake Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFly throws a hook to the side of Snake Hunter's head but Snake Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snake Hunter slips a jab from McFly.
McFly looks to throw the jab but Snake Hunter is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFly!
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!
Snake Hunter gets tackled into the cage by McFly. McFly maintains the clinch.
Snake Hunter drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bojangles McFly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter slips a jab from McFly.
McFly swinging wildly here.
A jab from Snake Hunter does it's job there.
McFly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bojangles McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake Hunter scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
McFly is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Snake Hunter! That's really hurt McFly and he's turned his back - Snake Hunter keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Snake Hunter jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Snake Hunter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murder Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Crazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster comes to the cage accompanied by Dead body disposal- by NECRO. Rickson Crazie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Murder Warmaster's chin.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murder Warmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Crazie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazie tries for a takedown but Warmaster circles away easily
and Warmaster counters with a two punch combo.
Crazie tries for a takedown but Warmaster circles away easily
and Warmaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazie moves away.
Crazie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warmaster counters with a straight right hand.
Murder Warmaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Crazie.
Crazie fails with the takedown
and Warmaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Warmaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warmaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Warmaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warmaster with a nice cross.
Crazie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmaster counters with a left to the body.
Crazie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crazie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warmaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crazie.
Warmaster misses with a double jab.
Warmaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Crazie should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warmaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warmaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Warmaster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warmaster cracks Crazie with an open hand slap.
Crazie fails with the takedown
and Warmaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crazie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Warmaster to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Warmaster.
A nice combination there by Warmaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warmaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Crazie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmaster counters with a left to the body.
Crazie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Warmaster is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crazie.
Warmaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crazie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crazie misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmaster counters with a series of strikes. Crazie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crazie has his takedown stuffed
letting Warmaster counter with a right hand.
Warmaster scores with a jab.
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!
Jab from Warmaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warmaster counters with a three punch combo that has Crazie backing up. Crazie nods at Warmaster to acknowledge the strikes.
Crazie is rocked!
Warmaster is working the combinations to good effect here.
Crazie misses with a takedown
and Warmaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warmaster throws a right hand that Crazie ducks under and follows up with a left that Crazie also avoids with ease.
Warmaster scores with a shot to the body.
Crazie looks gassed!
Crazie walks into a left hand.
Warmaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crazie with a poor takedown
and Warmaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Crazie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warmaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crazie fails with the takedown
and Warmaster counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murder Warmaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Warmaster drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Crazie right on the button. Crazie goes down! Warmaster follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Warmaster gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murder Warmaster!
Murder Warmaster took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You can't tame the beast that is the warmaster!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A good leg kick by Boxer.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boxer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer moves into the clinch.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boxer regains guard immediately.
Boxer wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Boxer trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gigant Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boxer wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Boxer is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Boxer's guard.
Boxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva won't allow Boxer to get back to his feet.
Boxer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Boxer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gigant Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boxer throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Boxer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxer wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Boxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Boxer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer can pounce on him.
Gigant Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Boxer sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Boxer.
Silva moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Boxer sprawls well.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxer is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Boxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva slips a jab from Boxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Boxer dominated that round.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Boxer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva blocks a jab.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer stuffs the takedown.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva looks to land a combination. Boxer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boxer has managed to clinch.
Boxer lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Boxer.
Boxer tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boxer obliges.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Boxer lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Boxer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Boxer.
Boxer lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Boxer.
Boxer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boxer.
Boxer lands a nice elbow.
Boxer pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
Boxer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Boxer gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxer after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Boxer - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boxer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Good body shot from Boxer.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boxer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Boxer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Boxer is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes.
Boxer gets a clinch.
Silva is working for takedown but Boxer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Joe Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
Boxer lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Joe Boxer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Boxer on the inside.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Boxer lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boxer with a knee to the head.
Boxer is working Silva over against the cage.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Boxer.
Boxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Boxer has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Boxer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Boxer gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva wants to stall.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Boxer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boxer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boxer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Boxer connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxer is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Boxer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boxer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Boxer tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boxer lands a head kick!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Joe Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva catches Boxer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxer pinned against the cage. Boxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boxer tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Gigant Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Boxer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Factor comes to the cage accompanied by X. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Factor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Factor's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Factor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mir dives into side control.
Factor regains half guard, as Mir was trying to land strikes.
Ground and pound from Mir.
Mir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Factor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Factor is trying to stand up here but Mir is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Factor won't allow Mir to pass to mount.
Mir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mir postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Factor to stand up.
Max Factor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Factor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Factor tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mir.
Factor tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Max Factor has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir clinches.
Mir is looking for a takedown.
Factor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
A knee to the head by Factor.
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!
Mir wants a takedown but no success here.
Max Factor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Factor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mir successfully pulls guard.
Factor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Factor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mir throws a series of punches but Factor moves out of range.
Factor throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mir tries to clinch there but Factor circles away.
Mir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mir.
Factor wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Mir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Factor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Factor lands a nice shot that snaps Mir's head back.
Factor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Factor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Factor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Factor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Factor has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Factor connects with a knee to the head.
Mir is working Factor over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir avoiding damage as Factor throws knees to the body.
Mir wants a takedown.
A short right from Factor.
Factor tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Factor lands with a left to the head.
Factor can't find room to land a body shot as Mir controls the action.
Mir takes an elbow to the temple.
Factor trying to land knees to the body.
Mir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Factor.
Factor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mir prevents Factor from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir manages to break the clinch.
Factor throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Factor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Factor swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Factor tries to clinch up but Mir circles away and keeps his distance.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Factor scores with the left hand. Mir knows he should have avoided that one.
Mir lands a jab-cross combination.
Factor connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Factor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mir instigates a clinch.
Mir breaks from the clinch.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Factor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Factor!
Nice takedown defense from Factor. No joy for Mir on that attempt.
Factor moves in looking to clinch but Mir pushes him off.
Factor throws a hook but Mir avoids it easily.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt - Factor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max Factor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir clinches with his opponent.
Mir manages to pull guard.
Factor tries to stand but Mir is controlling from the bottom.
Factor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Factor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Factor which made him look bad.
Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Factor circles away quickly and effectively.
Factor scores with a punch to the head.
Factor 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.
A punch combination from Factor misses.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Factor which made him look bad.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mir is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Factor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Factor circles away.
Factor looks to throw the jab but Mir is out of range.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Factor forces Mir back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Factor.
Mir manages to break the clinch.
Max Factor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Factor.
Max Factor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Factor throws out a powerful jab.
Max Factor is winning the standup battle so far.
Factor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor tries to clinch up
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mir is looking to stand up but Factor won't let him.
Mir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Factor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Factor keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Factor avoids it really well and circles away.
Mir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mir lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Factor wants to clinch
and Mir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Factor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Factor wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Factor avoids the head kick by Mir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Factor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Factor tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Factor sizes up Mir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mir feints and as Factor raises his hands in defense, Mir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir postures up in Factor's guard and throws a big left but Factor blocks it.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Factor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Factor wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Factor, pushing him back against the cage.
Factor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mir's elbow.
Mir breaks from the clinch.
Mir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Factor circles away.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Factor tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.
Factor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mir tries to score a body lock takedown but Factor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Max Factor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Factor misses with some punches.
Factor avoiding damage as Mir throws knees to the body.
Mir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Factor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Factor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir tries to clinch up but Factor circles away and keeps his distance.
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Factor instigates a clinch.
Mir tries for a takedown but Factor manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Factor to work.
Factor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir blocking some punches.
Mir is working Factor over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Factor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Factor lands with a right to the head.
Mir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Factor walks away with a smile on his face. Mir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Factor sprawls well. Factor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Factor does no damage.
Jab by Mir.
Factor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Factor tries to close the distance and clinch but Mir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Factor is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Factor circles away and we're back to standing.
Factor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Factor stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Factor misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Factor with a nice cross.
Factor wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Mir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mir is rocked!
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Factor is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Factor circles away and we're back to standing.
Factor is looking to clinch.
Mir wants to stay close but Factor steps back to make room for something. Mir seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Factor and Mir drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Factor!
An out of breath Max Factor 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Down. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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34
282 lbs
17 - 17 - 1 |
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276 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
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!
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Dixon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evans wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans missing with punches from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Dixon pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Evans tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
Evans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dixon's best efforts.
Dixon prevents Evans from standing back up.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans wants to get back to full guard but Dixon has mounted him!
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vince Dixon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Greg Evans has been cut.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dixon trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vince Dixon.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greg Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Evans's guard.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Dixon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vince Dixon.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans scores with a head kick. Dixon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Jab by Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Dixon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Dixon.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greg Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greg Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to kick Dixon off but Dixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vince Dixon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Dixon swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dixon tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon clinches.
Evans tries to circle away but Dixon has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Evans is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dixon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dixon stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dixon with the ground and pound from mount.
Dixon scoring with strikes but Evans is staying in there.
Dixon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Evans's face.
Dixon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Dixon is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon prevents Evans from getting the reversal.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vince Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Evans is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vince Dixon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dixon misses with a head kick.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dixon throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Dixon prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Evans pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
Dixon not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vince Dixon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dixon obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Dixon lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Greg Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dixon lands a nice elbow.
Dixon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Greg Evans's cut is getting worse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Dixon tries to tie him up.
Dixon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dixon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greg Evans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dixon keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Dixon has double underhooks.
Dixon has Evans pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dixon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Evans tumbling to the mat - Dixon dives into Evans's guard.
Dixon pushing down on Evans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon uses his free foot to push down on Evans's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Evans is bucking up trying to escape but Dixon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon prevents Evans from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Dixon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Evans swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Evans is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling from mount.
Dixon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vince Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dixon tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vince Dixon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evans avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Evans misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Dixon!
Vince Dixon made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. Emelianenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Казаки - Ой Да kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Brannigan landing knees to the body.
Brannigan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brannigan stands up and beckons Emelianenko to join him on the feet.
Brannigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brannigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Brannigan is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brannigan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brannigan!
Emelianenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Brannigan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Brannigan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Brannigan defends easily.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brannigan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zapp Brannigan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brannigan moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko letting Brannigan take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Brannigan is controlling him.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zapp Brannigan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brannigan moves into the clinch.
Brannigan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brannigan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Brannigan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zapp Brannigan.
Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Brannigan.
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Brannigan. Brannigan maintains the clinch.
Brannigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Brannigan keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brannigan keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brannigan to score with a decent uppercut.
Brannigan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko throws a jab when Brannigan was well out of range.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brannigan moves away.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Brannigan's head but Brannigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Brannigan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Emelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brannigan finish him?!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Brannigan finish him?
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Emelianenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brannigan needs to keep his hands up - Emelianenko had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but Brannigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brannigan slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko scores with a jab.
Brannigan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Emelianenko crumples to the floor! Brannigan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zapp Brannigan!
After the fight, Zapp Brannigan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ratamahatta. Lipsky has chosen Comme Un Enfante as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Edilson Rubiera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edilson Rubiera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edilson Rubiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubiera moves out of range as Lipsky strikes.
Rubiera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rubiera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lipsky can pounce on him.
Lipsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Rubiera.
Lipsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lipsky.
Rubiera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Lipsky misses.
Rubiera defending well as Lipsky loads up on a big left hand.
Rubiera throws a hook to the side of Lipsky's head but Lipsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Rubiera misses.
Lipsky tried to score with a low kick but Rubiera checks it.
Rubiera throws a low kick but Lipsky moves out of range easily.
Lipsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubiera misses with a takedown
and Lipsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lipsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubiera.
Rubiera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lipsky throws out the jab.
Rubiera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubiera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rubiera throws a right hand that Lipsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Lipsky also avoids with ease.
Rubiera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matt Lipsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lipsky lands a nice hook to Rubiera's body. Rubiera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lipsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipsky pushes Rubiera away with a front kick.
Matt Lipsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lipsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky lands the left hand.
It looks like Edilson Rubiera has been cut.
Lipsky throws a wild body kick that Rubiera sees coming a mile off.
Lipsky blocks a head kick by Rubiera.
Lipsky lands with a straight right. Rubiera didn't see that one coming.
Lipsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lipsky jabs at Rubiera's body.
Lipsky tries to clinch up but Rubiera circles away and keeps his distance.
Lipsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubiera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Lipsky.
Lipsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lipsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubiera circles away quickly and effectively.
Lipsky throws a push kick but Rubiera slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky rushes Rubiera and presses him up against the cage.
Rubiera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lipsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lipsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Rubiera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lipsky lands a knee to the head.
Edilson Rubiera's cut is getting worse.
Lipsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Rubiera won't want to take too many of those.
Rubiera is breathing heavily.
Lipsky gets through Rubiera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lipsky lands an elbow inside that Rubiera shrugs off.
Lipsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubiera backwards.
Lipsky lands a knee to the body.
Rubiera can't find room to land a body shot as Lipsky controls the action.
Lipsky lands a nice uppercut.
Rubiera is rocked!
Edilson Rubiera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lipsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Rubiera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lipsky creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rubiera with a big uppercut! Rubiera tries to clinch up but Lipsky pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rubiera to the mat! Rubiera covers up and Lipsky unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Lipsky!
Matt Lipsky made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. van Greeven has chosen Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dick van Greeven will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Greeven throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from van Greeven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
van Greeven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hogan struggling a bit here.
van Greeven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hogan has escaped the position, nice work there.
van Greeven throwing strikes but Hogan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
van Greeven tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
van Greeven tries to hold on but Hogan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan prevents van Greeven from getting the reversal.
van Greeven tries to lock up and control but Hogan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
van Greeven wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven is trying to escape the mount.
Hogan controlling the position easily from mount.
van Greeven is trying to reverse the position but instead Hogan has taken his back - oops!
van Greeven tries to roll but Hogan sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan controls the action.
van Greeven wants to control his opponent's hands but Hogan gets his hands free.
Hogan is riding his opponent, not letting van Greeven buck him off.
van Greeven rolls, trying to escape but Hogan keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
van Greeven trying to control the position but Hogan manages to sink in the hooks.
Hogan punches van Greeven on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick van Greeven will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
van Greeven ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
van Greeven tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from van Greeven.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogan leaves van Greeven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick van Greeven.
van Greeven slips a jab from Hogan.
van Greeven shoots and misses
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan darts in trying to clinch
and van Greeven counters with a single leg into guard. Hogan didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
van Greeven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
van Greeven doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
van Greeven throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogan but Hogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick van Greeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Greeven misses the shot to the body.
Hogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogan but Hogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from van Greeven is defended easily by Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by van Greeven.
van Greeven fails with a takedown attempt.
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hogan lands a jab to the nose.
van Greeven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but van Greeven ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven dives in and grabs Hogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes down on van Greeven's head and hops out.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch but van Greeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but van Greeven moved out of range.
Hogan moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Hogan gets through van Greeven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by van Greeven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
van Greeven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but van Greeven avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan wants to stall.
Hogan gets through van Greeven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for van Greeven with that takedown attempt.
van Greeven shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan throws a hook but van Greeven blocks it.
van Greeven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
van Greeven closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. van Greeven pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick van Greeven.
Hogan slips under a jab from van Greeven.
Hogan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
van Greeven throws an off balance right hand
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hulk Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from van Greeven.
van Greeven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from van Greeven.
Dick van Greeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for van Greeven with that takedown attempt.
van Greeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as van Greeven shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as van Greeven shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan stuffs the takedown attempt from van Greeven. van Greeven gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. van Greeven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
van Greeven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hogan defends it nicely.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
van Greeven moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
van Greeven has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
van Greeven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a hook. van Greeven ducked under it nicely.
Hogan lands with a straight right. van Greeven didn't see that one coming.
van Greeven blocks a jab.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
van Greeven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
van Greeven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
van Greeven fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws the left hand but van Greeven avoids the punch easily.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Hogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van Greeven shoots in looking for a takedown but Hogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing van Greeven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogan avoids the body shot from van Greeven.
Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from van Greeven.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven slips under a jab from Hogan.
Hogan misses the jab.
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt
and Hogan moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hogan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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