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HFC 72 Jugement Dernier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdallah has chosen Tyga - Rack City (feat Wale,Fabolous,Meek Mill,Young Jeezy and T.I) as his entrance music. Mohamed Abdallah will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
3 - 14 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White 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
3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohamed Abdallah!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdallah tries to clinch but Nassoon moves away
and Nassoon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nassoon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abdallah is looking to escape.
Nassoon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nassoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nassoon 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassoon is looking to take a break and control but Abdallah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nassoon is looking for a kimura here.
Abdallah is trying to stand back up but Nassoon is controlling him
Abdallah is trying to get back to full guard.
Nassoon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdallah throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nassoon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Abdallah defend it? Nassoon steps over the head and cranks it - Abdallah is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nassoon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Nassoon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hopkins (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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144 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rolla.
Rolla blocking some punches.
Hopkins jumps guard.
Hopkins has his foot on Rolla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rolla works his way back into a safe position though.
Rolla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rollais looking to pass into half guard but Hopkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hopkins is in guard.
Rolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rolla seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
Rolla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hopkins prevents Rolla from getting back to his feet.
Hopkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rolla trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins passes into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla 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.
Hopkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rolla defending well though.
Hopkins seems to be working for a kimura but Rolla defends the submission attempt.
Rolla throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura but Rolla is defending well.
Hopkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rolla trying to control but Hopkins postures up.
Rolla tries to roll over but Hopkins keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rolla is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopkins's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Rolla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is not going to allow Hopkins to sit and survive in this position.
Rolla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hopkins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hopkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rolla is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Rolla manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hopkins controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolla punishes Hopkins with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rolla dominated that round.
That's time! Rolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rolla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rolla is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hopkins, into his guard.
Rolla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rolla cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolla controls the pace.
Rolla decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rolla misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rolla counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rolla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla gets control of Hopkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rolla will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Hopkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rolla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
Rolla pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mike Rolla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolla has wrist control.
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rolla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Hopkins is squirming around nicely.
Rolla connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rolla is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hopkins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rolla controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rolla dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rolla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rolla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rolla landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hopkins!
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
Rolla wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins with a nice head shot there.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopkins trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla trying to control the position.
Rolla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rolla dives on top into guard.
Rolla stands up and waves to Hopkins to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Rolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Rolla.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rolla moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolla pulls guard successfully.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
Hopkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolla lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adam Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Rolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rolla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rolla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
181 lbs
10 - 15 - 1 |
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22
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Din Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes tries to clinch
so Khalidovv counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalidovv works over Menezes with some ground and pound from guard.
Khalidovv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menezes is keeping the position for now.
Khalidovv prevents Menezes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidovv stands and steps away. Menezes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khalidovv closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidovv lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidovv is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovv stands up from Menezes's guard - Khalidovv perhaps looking for a knockout.
Menezes misses with a hook
and Khalidovv counters with a big head kick but Menezes shrugs it off.
Khalidovv moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidovv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidovv scores a takedown into full mount!
Menezes working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv landing strikes from the mount and Menezes is in trouble!
Khalidovv is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Din Menezes has been cut.
Khalidovv working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khalidovv postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Menezes looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovv looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Khalidovv is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Menezes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Khalidovv working Menezes over with strikes here.
Menezes is rocked!
That has opened up Din Menezes's cut even more.
Khalidovv postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Menezes bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Khalidovv and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidovv!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Lancing will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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307 lbs
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290 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slob drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancing doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slob.
Slob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slob throws a big elbow that misses.
Slob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slob chips away with some ground and pound.
Slob throwing strikes but missing.
Slob lands a couple of digs.
Slob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancing on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slob throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slob throwing strikes but missing.
Lancing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slob distracts Lancing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slob is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancing has wrist control.
Lancing looks gassed!
Slob connects with a couple of short punches.
Slob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slob postures up.
Slob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slob scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slob throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slob throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slob postures up in Lancing's guard and throws a big left but Lancing blocks it.
Slob throws a big elbow that misses.
Slob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slob throws an elbow that misses. Lancing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slob's guard. Nice move by Lancing!
Lancing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slob working for a triangle but Lancing defends it easily.
Slob throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lancing uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slob is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lancing off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slob loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lancing hold on?
Slob is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lancing up.
Slob connects with a big shot to the side of Lancing's head.
Slob lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slob scores with punches and elbows.
Lancing is rocked!
Slob landing with strikes.
Lancing is still in real trouble! Can Slob finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slob drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Lancing is in real trouble here! Slob lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Slob is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Slob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes into the arena with TURISAS - Rasputin blaring out of the sound system. 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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302 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
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293 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasputin moves away.
Oneal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oneal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasputin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oneal throws a right hand that Rasputin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasputin also avoids with ease.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oneal sprawls well. Oneal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasputin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin drops Oneal with a beautiful combination! Oneal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rasputin is looking for the KO!
Oneal is rocked!
It looks like Shaquille Oneal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Oneal.
Oneal connects with a high kick.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasputin.
Oneal misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Oneal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oneal. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oneal misses with a looping right.
Oneal lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal cracks Rasputin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oneal.
Rasputin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasputin takes one on the button.
Oneal misses with a body shot.
Oneal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rasputin doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Oneal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneal throws a lazy head kick
and Rasputin counters with a left and a right that stings Oneal.
Oneal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rasputin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Oneal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oneal.
That kick from Oneal tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaquille Oneal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oneal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rasputin is rocked!
A head kick by Oneal - that's a beauty! Rasputin is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Oneal can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shaquille Oneal!
A very excited looking Shaquille Oneal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TOQUINHO kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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8 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Palhares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Palhares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Palhares tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Palhares feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Palhares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Palhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palhares ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jackson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pluto Palhares! Pluto Palhares retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buri Grimnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
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32
247 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buri Grimnir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimnir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimnir misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Howard counter with a right hand.
Grimnir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Howards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grimnir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grimnir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grimnir is looking to advance position but Howard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Grimnir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grimnir because Howard loaded up on that one.
Howard looking to ground and pound but Grimnir is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grimnir is working to get back to half guard.
Grimnir gets back to half guard.
Howard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grimnir controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grimnir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimnir's head.
Grimnir wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
Grimnir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir trying to control from the bottom.
Buri Grimnir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimnir.
Grimnir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimnir has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimnir stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimnir scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
Grimnir misses with the head strike.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buri Grimnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Grimnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimnir stalls.
Grimnir seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Grimnir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grimnir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimnir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimnir.
Grimnir has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
Howard blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buri Grimnir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Howard misses the target.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Grimnir shows good takedown defense.
Grimnir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howard at a distance.
Grimnir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howard on his heels. He'll look to pass Howard's guard now, I'm sure.
Grimnir throws a strike but Howard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Howard won't allow Grimnir to sweep him here.
Grimnir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Howard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grimnir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Howard!
Grimnir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grimnir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grimnir is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grimnir content just to control the position here.
Grimnir throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimnir tries to control but Howard wriggling away.
Grimnir controlling his opponent.
Grimnir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir lands a big shot there that rocks Howard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Howard tries to hold on but Grimnir postures up.
Howard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grimnir 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.
Howard is working to get back to half guard.
Grimnir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Howard?
Grimnir throws a sloppy strike and Howard uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Howard has ended up in Grimnir's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimnir kicks Howard off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir catches Howard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Howard dives in and grabs Grimnir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimnir pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Howard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grimnir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buri Grimnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard ducks straight into an uppercut from Grimnir and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Howard manages to regain guard straight away.
Howard is rocked!
It looks like John Howard has been cut.
Grimnir throwing strikes but missing.
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Grimnir finish him?
Grimnir controlling from the top position.
Howard seems to have recovered his senses.
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.
Buri Grimnir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Howard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grimnir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimnir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimnir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimnir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
Grimnir wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard avoids the body shot from Grimnir.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimnir. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimnir, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Howard goes down! Can Grimnir finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimnir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grimnir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimnir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Buri Grimnir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimnir stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grimnir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howard's head.
Grimnir is pressing down on Howard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howard is holding on for now.
Grimnir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Grimnir 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howard to regain full guard.
Grimnir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimnir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howard trying to control the position.
Grimnir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grimnir looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Grimnir blocks nicely.
Grimnir has his hands on Howard's head, controlling the 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.
Buri Grimnir clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Howard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grimnir cracks Howard with a good jab.
Grimnir jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well.
Grimnir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimnir throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Howard finds it's target.
Grimnir misses with a shot to the body
and Howard counters with a one-two to the body.
Grimnir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
Grimnir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimnir manages to break the clinch.
Howard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grimnir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howard quickly recovers to half guard.
Grimnir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimnir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grimnir trying to control from half guard but Howard is working away.
Grimnir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimnir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Buri Grimnir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grimnir digs a good body shot into Howard's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Grimnir. Beautiful body shot.
Howard ducks right into an uppercut from Grimnir.
Grimnir scores with a jab to the head.
Buri Grimnir is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grimnir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howard tries to get into range but Grimnir steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Howard! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Grimnir scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buri Grimnir!
Buri Grimnir retains his heavyweight title!
Buri Grimnir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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