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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharius Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zacharius Pendragon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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253 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
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharius Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pendragon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mercier on his heels. He'll look to pass Mercier's guard now, I'm sure.
Pendragon wants to stand but Mercier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pendragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercier keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully.
Mercier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pendragon defends it easily.
Pendragon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mercier, up you get!
Pendragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pendragon lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pendragon wants to stand but Mercier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mercier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pendragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mercier has Pendragon pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mercier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pendragon has Mercier in his guard.
Mercier works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Pendragon wants to stand up but Mercier is controlling him.
Pendragon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mercier stacks Pendragon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mercier!
Pendragon is not content to let Mercier control the position.
Pendragon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier wants to control but Pendragon is keeping him busy.
Mercier tries for a kimura but Pendragon is defending well.
Pendragon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pendragon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mercier.
Nice strikes from Pendragon there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercier trying to control here.
Pendragon prevents Mercier from improving his position.
Mercier landing a few short strikes.
Mercier is refusing to be controlled, as Pendragon sits in half guard.
Mercier controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pendragon tries to stand and escape but Mercier is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendragon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mercier to get to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
Mercier throws a right and a left that Pendragon avoids nicely.
Pendragon feints and as Mercier raises his hands in defense, Pendragon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pendragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercier is keeping the position for now.
Mercier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercier is keeping the position for now.
Pendragon wants to stand and escape but instead Mercier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pendragon is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercier looking for a triangle here. Pendragon is fighting it but it looks tight! Mercier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pendragon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reynald Mercier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammadpourkarkarragh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dictator - Mohammadpourkarkarragh Motherfucker. The key to victory for Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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288 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Henderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammadpourkarkarragh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Henderson sprawling to the canvas! Henderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mohammadpourkarkarragh finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohammadpourkarkarragh did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammadpourkarkarragh tries to get out of the position.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Mohammadpourkarkarragh defending well.
Henderson is keen to just control but Mohammadpourkarkarragh is a slippery customer.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Mohammadpourkarkarragh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson just content to control the position.
Henderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henderson advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mohammadpourkarkarragh is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a big shot there that rocks Mohammadpourkarkarragh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Henderson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Henderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mohammadpourkarkarragh is looking to escape.
Henderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Mohammadpourkarkarragh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mohammadpourkarkarragh.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh lands a jab to the nose.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mohammadpourkarkarragh wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson dives in and grabs Mohammadpourkarkarragh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mohammadpourkarkarragh pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Henderson.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mohammadpourkarkarragh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Henderson right on the button. Henderson goes down! Mohammadpourkarkarragh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mohammadpourkarkarragh gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh!
Saeid Mohammadpourkarkarragh 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between African Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hype Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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292 lbs
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299 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, African Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hype Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Samurai. Samurai gets slowly back to his feet.
Samurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Samurai slips under a jab from Fighter.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Samurai ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samurai moves away.
Samurai tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Samurai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samurai looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Samurai swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fighter has eaten all the pies!
Samurai throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samurai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samurai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws a low kick, looking for Samurai's leg but Samurai calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samurai momentarily.
Samurai lands with a nice combination. Fighter backs away looking to recover.
Samurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samurai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter 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.
An inside leg kick from Fighter misses.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Samurai slips the punch.
Samurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter connects with a right hand. Samurai shakes it off.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Fighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fighter.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samurai.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samurai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a hook but Samurai blocks it.
Samurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samurai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Samurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samurai misses the body punch
and Fighter counters with a left to the body.
Samurai tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Samurai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for African Samurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Samurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter cracks Samurai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samurai.
Samurai fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samurai wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Samurai shoots for a takedown but Fighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samurai moves away.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter lands a jab to Samurai's midsection.
Fighter takes a swing at Samurai's ribcage but misses.
Samurai throws a leg kick that misses.
Fighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Samurai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samurai.
Fighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samurai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samurai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter misses with a kick to the body.
Samurai lands a slapping body shot.
Samurai is looking to wear down Fighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samurai looks to clinch
and Fighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samurai wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Samurai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samurai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Fighter 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.
Samurai tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Samurai moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Samurai.
Samurai moves to clinch but Fighter breaks away
and Fighter counters with a nice body shot.
Samurai has a takedown stuffed.
Samurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hype Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Samurai is just out of range.
Samurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Samurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Samurai's body.
Samurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Samurai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Samurai throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped Samurai's head back.
Samurai misses with the combination.
Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Samurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Samurai thows a body shot but no joy.
Samurai moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
Samurai throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Samurai's ribs.
Fighter throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samurai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samurai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Samurai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Samurai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fighter looking to slow down the pace here.
Fighter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Samurai taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Samurai has him pressed against the cage.
Samurai is trying to break the clinch but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Samurai prevents Fighter from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fighter continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hype Fighter.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Samurai's belly button to the back.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Samurai.
Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samurai takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Samurai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for African Samurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samurai clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Samurai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Samurai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter, pushing him back against the cage.
Samurai manages to break the clinch.
Fighter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samurai.
Samurai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Samurai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samurai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samurai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter throws the left hand but Samurai avoids the punch easily.
Samurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Samurai is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai looks to clinch
and Fighter counters with a two punch combo.
Fighter wants to slow Samurai down by chopping away at his legs.
Samurai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter as he jumps to the side.
Fighter connects with a body shot.
Samurai misses the body punch
and Fighter counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Samurai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter swings for the body but Samurai moves out of range.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Samurai lands a body shot.
Fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Samurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samurai misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter punishes Samurai's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter tries to work over Samurai's front leg with a kick but Samurai checks it.
Fighter throws a shot to the body.
Fighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samurai's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fighter.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samurai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samurai takes one to the side of the head.
Samurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hype Fighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Samurai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samurai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samurai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samurai moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Samurai blocks the leg kick.
Samurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fighter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samurai swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Samurai is just out of range.
A slow jab from Samurai misses its intended target.
Hype Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Samurai slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samurai on the side of the head.
Samurai moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
Samurai wants to clinch.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samurai moves away.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Samurai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Samurai's head.
Fighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samurai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samurai thows a body shot but no joy.
African Samurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samurai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hype Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hype Fighter!
A victorious Hype Fighter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Kronik as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
13 - 19 - 0 |
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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
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta tries to clinch up
and Adams counters with a crisp one two that drops Huerta! Adams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Huerta to his feet! Huerta is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Adams.
A shot to the body from Adams misses
and Huerta counters with a head kick. That will keep Adams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huerta.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huerta looks to move to half guard but instead Adams has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta wants to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams content just to control the position here.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Adams is looking to work his way around to Huerta's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Huerta can't escape the position.
Adams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Max Huerta's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams content just to control the position here.
Huerta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Adams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Max Huerta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Huerta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eder Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hypertrophic Beatdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hypertrophic Beatdown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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235 lbs
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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eder Jones!
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, Hypertrophic Beatdown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beatdown lands a right hook to the body.
Hypertrophic Beatdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beatdown.
Beatdown cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Beatdown lands a nice looking body shot.
Beatdown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beatdown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beatdown is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Beatdown circles away and we're back to standing.
Beatdown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beatdown throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Beatdown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beatdown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Beatdown throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beatdown throws out the jab.
Beatdown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Beatdown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beatdown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Beatdown misses.
Beatdown lands the left hand.
Beatdown looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Beatdown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Beatdown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beatdown.
Beatdown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beatdown throws out the jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Beatdown.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Beatdown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beatdown connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Beatdown misses.
Beatdown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Beatdown misses with a two punch combination.
Hypertrophic Beatdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beatdown misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Beatdown is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is working for a kimura but Beatdown is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beatdown wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Beatdown is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beatdown is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beatdown is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hypertrophic Beatdown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beatdown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beatdown scores with a nice strike.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Beatdown.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beatdown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Beatdown.
Beatdown misses with the combination.
Beatdown misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatdown lands a jab to the nose.
Beatdown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beatdown throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Beatdown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Beatdown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones slips a straight right by Beatdown.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beatdown stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beatdown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Beatdown misses.
Beatdown lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Beatdown which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beatdown.
Sloppy strikes from Beatdown. Those never looked like landing.
Beatdown scores with a body shot.
Beatdown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Eder Jones has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Beatdown lands a jab.
Beatdown throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Beatdown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beatdown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beatdown. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beatdown's corner calls for a 1-2. Beatdown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beatdown misses with a few strikes there.
Beatdown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown fails to land with a series of punches.
Beatdown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Beatdown looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Beatdown's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beatdown looking for a sweep. Not yet Beatdown, not yet.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beatdown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beatdown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Beatdown is breathing heavily.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hypertrophic Beatdown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eder Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beatdown works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Eder Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Beatdown. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beatdown. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beatdown.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beatdown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beatdown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Beatdown looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatdown loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Beatdown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Beatdown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beatdown scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Beatdown misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Beatdown.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beatdown.
Beatdown misses with a looping right.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones moves out of range as Beatdown strikes.
No joy there for Beatdown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown lands a nice shot to the body.
Beatdown misses with a double jab.
Beatdown misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Beatdown misses with a body shot.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Beatdown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beatdown enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beatdown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beatdown has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beatdown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones 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.
Beatdown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beatdown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beatdown wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Beatdown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones passes Beatdown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Beatdown is defending well.
Beatdown is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beatdown gets full guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Beatdown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beatdown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beatdown wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Beatdown still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Beatdown has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Beatdown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beatdown's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hypertrophic Beatdown.
I've got Beatdown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hypertrophic Beatdown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Komissarov (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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274 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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245 lbs
5 - 4 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bam Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Komissarov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn gets caught flat footed, as Komissarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Dunn working a defensive guard here.
Komissarov slips nicely into half guard.
Komissarov is working for a kimura but Dunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Dunn wants to improve his position but Komissarov is controlling well.
Komissarov moves into full mount! Dunn won't be happy about that!
Komissarov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dunn is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Komissarov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan comes to the cage accompanied by Haka . Proudstar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Proudstar has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Proudstar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
280 lbs
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30
278 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan misses with a double jab.
Proudstar looks gassed!
Proudstar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proudstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duncan has closed the distance and engaged Proudstar in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan lands a nice uppercut.
Duncan lands a body shot.
Duncan lands an elbow just above Proudstar 's eye.
It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
A short right from Duncan on the inside.
Proudstar is rocked!
Proudstar takes an elbow to the temple.
Proudstar is still on wobbly legs! Can Duncan finish him?
Proudstar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Duncan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Proudstar to the mat. Proudstar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duncan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Proudstar covers up, he's hurt! Duncan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Duncan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Duncan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Duncan!
Tom Duncan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recksun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stroke kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hugh Recksun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Gaston's chin.
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255 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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston lands a big head kick that sends Recksun tumbling to the mat! Gaston takes a step backwards and waves Recksun back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hugh Recksun has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Recksun moves out of range as Gaston throws a body kick.
Gaston tries to clinch up.
Gaston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Recksun moves away.
That kick from Gaston tenderised Recksun's leg. Recksun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaston has closed the distance and engaged Recksun in a clinch.
Recksun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Recksun.
Recksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaston doesn't manage to clinch there - Recksun circles away.
Gaston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Recksun.
Recksun slips a jab and a cross from Gaston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Gaston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Recksun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nick Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recksun tries a head kick but it misses.
Recksun connects with an inside leg kick.
Recksun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaston.
Recksun dodges the punch combination from Gaston.
Gaston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gaston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That has opened up Hugh Recksun's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recksun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Recksun.
It looks like Nick Gaston has been cut.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch but Recksun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaston tries to clinch but Recksun moves out of range.
Recksun blocks a head kick by Gaston.
Gaston fakes the leg kick and cracks Recksun in the body.
Gaston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick and Recksun moves out of range easily.
Gaston moves in looking to clinch but Recksun pushes him off.
Recksun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaston.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Recksun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Recksun.
Gaston throws a right hand that Recksun ducks under and follows up with a left that Recksun also avoids with ease.
Gaston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Recksun circles away quickly and effectively.
Recksun looks to throw the jab but Gaston is out of range.
Gaston scores with a head kick. Recksun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The cut above Hugh Recksun's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gaston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Recksun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Recksun checks the leg kick.
Recksun lands with a right that hurts Gaston. Gaston looks to clinch but Recksun throws a short knee that drops Gaston. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hugh Recksun!
A relieved looking Hugh Recksun thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari comes to the cage accompanied by WOODKID - Iron. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kush's choice of entrance music: I'M T.N.T. 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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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
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Kush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kush checks a leg kick.
Baramari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baramari thumps Kush with a low kick.
Kush lands with a nice body punch.
Baramari fakes the leg kick and cracks Kush in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baramari.
Baramari drops his hands momentarily and Kush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baramari misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Baramari.
Baramari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baramari thows a leg kick but Kush checks it
and Baramari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baramari.
Kush looks gassed!
Baramari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baramari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kush's sensitive parts.
Kush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baramari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kush takes a step back to recover.
Baramari lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. Kush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kush dodges the punch combination from Baramari.
Bob Baramari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari scores with a one two! Kush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kush at a distance.
Kush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baramari.
Kush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Baramari.
Baramari lands a big head kick that sends Kush tumbling to the mat! Baramari takes a step backwards and waves Kush back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dutch Kush has been cut.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baramari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baramari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baramari lands a big head kick that sends Kush to the canvas! Baramari follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Baramari!
After winning the bout, Bob Baramari 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 Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hytten kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wait and Bleed. Ares has chosen r this town i 101 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kent Hytten has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Hytten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hytten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Hytten is predictable there
and Ares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hytten's guard.
Hytten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hytten working a defensive guard here.
Ares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ares stopping the sweep attempt from Hytten.
Ares wants to pass the guard but Hytten is keeping the position.
Ares stopping the sweep attempt from Hytten.
Ares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten keeping moving, preventing Ares from controlling successfully.
Ares might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hytten kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ares drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hytten manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ares has Hytten in his guard.
Ares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hytten is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hytten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ares checks a low kick from Hytten.
Hytten misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Hytten.
Kent Hytten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hytten motions for Ares to come forward. Hytten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hytten throws out a leg kick but Ares moves out of range and Hytten only half commits.
Hytten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares scores with a nice body kick.
Hytten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hytten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Hytten misses
and Ares counters with a straight right hand.
Hytten stalks Ares and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ares's face. Ares staggers backwards, shaken.
Hytten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hytten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ares. That did some damage!
A low kick from Hytten misses
and Ares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Ares trying to control from half guard but Hytten is working away.
Ares stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hytten tries to roll over but Ares keeps him under control.
Hytten trying to get back to full guard but Ares takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ares scoring with strikes but Hytten is staying in there.
Ares goes for an armbar but Hytten turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hytten.
Hytten trying to control but Ares is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Solomon Ares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hytten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hytten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ares. That did some damage!
Ares checks the leg kick.
Ares blocks a low kick nicely.
Ares moves away from the strike by Hytten.
Ares moves out of range of the body kick from Hytten.
Hytten misses with a body kick.
Hytten dips to his left and cracks Ares with an uppercut!
Hytten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares slips a jab from Hytten.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hytten. Ares shrugs it off though.
Hytten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hytten throws a series of punches but Ares avoids them all with ease.
Hytten misses with a leg kick
and Ares counters with a thumping low kick.
Ares scores with a hook to the body. Hytten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ares ducks under a wild hook from Hytten.
Hytten misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hytten finds it's way through Ares's defenses.
Hytten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ares on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytten blocks a head kick by Ares.
Ares dives in and grabs Hytten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hytten pushes down on Ares's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hytten throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ares counter with a right hand.
Hytten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hytten throws a head kick but Ares moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hytten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hytten misses with a straight left.
Ares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hytten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ares is out of range.
Ares moves out of range of the body kick from Hytten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hytten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hytten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hytten throws a leg kick
and Ares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ares checks a leg kick nicely.
Kent Hytten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hytten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ares is out of range.
Ares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hytten misses.
Hytten throws a lazy body kick
and Ares counters with a nice uppercut.
Hytten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hytten throws a head kick but Ares moves out of range.
A big right from Hytten misses.
Hytten throws a leg kick but Ares moved away.
Ares blocks a low kick nicely.
Ares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hytten's calf.
Hytten lands a front kick.
Hytten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ares is out of range and Hytten settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ares moves out of range of the strikes.
Ares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Hytten dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hytten misses with a right hand
and Ares moves into the clinch.
Hytten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hytten misses with the head strike.
Hytten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hytten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ares backs up against the cage.
Ares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hytten looks to throw a body kick
and Ares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hytten.
Ares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ares tries to score a body lock takedown but Hytten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hytten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ares looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hytten fails to land.
Hytten working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hytten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ares's brow.
Hytten trying to control the position but instead, Ares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hytten into the cage.
Hytten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hytten stops a takedown attempt from Ares.
Ares taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Hytten.
Hytten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ares lands a nice uppercut.
Ares takes a shot to the head.
Hytten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ares's sensitive parts.
Hytten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hytten scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hytten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hytten dodges the punch combination from Ares.
A good leg kick by Hytten.
Ares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ares there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hytten tried to score with a low kick but Ares checks it.
Kent Hytten is winning the standup battle so far.
Ares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hytten throws out the jab.
Ares avoids a kick to the body.
Hytten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hytten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hytten misses with a low kick.
Hytten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hytten scores with the left hand. Ares knows he should have avoided that one.
Hytten misses with a left hand
and Ares makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hytten swings for the body but Ares moves out of range.
Hytten connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ares takes a swing at Hytten's ribcage but misses.
Ares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hytten.
Ares moves forwards but Hytten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hytten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hytten looks to land a right hand but Ares moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Hytten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hytten 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 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Hytten!
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