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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynald Mercier (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynald Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.
Boxer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Mercier with that takedown attempt.
Boxer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercier counters with a left to the body.
Mercier swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Mercier missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Boxer misses
and Mercier counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercier.
Joe Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boxer.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercier circles away.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercier.
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercier.
Mercier looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer thuds his right hand into Mercier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Mercier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxer connects with a leg kick. Mercier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Mercier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Boxer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tests Mercier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercier thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mercier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mercier.
Mercier stops Boxer from standing up.
Boxer pulls Mercier in to control the position.
Mercier preventing the sweep.
Boxer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mercier is controlling him.
Mercier tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to stand up but Mercier is controlling him.
Mercier trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercier avoids the head kick by Boxer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Mercier down.
Mercier misses with a body shot
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Mercier throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Mercier blocks a jab.
Boxer defending well as Mercier loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer scores with a jab. Mercier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer throws a hook but Mercier blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Boxer. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercier doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mercier trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercier is one step ahead there.
Mercier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is really struggling to control Mercier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercier throws a big elbow that misses.
Mercier wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercier throws a right hand that Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxer also avoids with ease.
Mercier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reynald Mercier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer misses with a hook. Mercier ducked under it nicely.
Boxer throws a body punch but Mercier moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boxer. Mercier shrugs it off though.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercier's sensitive parts.
Boxer tries to clinch but Mercier moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Joe Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Mercier avoids them all with ease.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercier checks a leg kick.
Mercier throws a shot to the body.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercier.
Mercier cracks Boxer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercier looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Mercier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Boxer.
A jab from Mercier misses.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Boxer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer cracks Mercier with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer misses with a combination
enabling Mercier to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Mercier throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercier.
Boxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer rushes Mercier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mercier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxer uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Boxer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boxer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Boxer.
Mercier throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer tests Mercier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer wants to slow Mercier down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Boxer tenderised Mercier's leg. Mercier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Boxer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mercier postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier has gone for a leg lock! Boxer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mercier's guard.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
Mercier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boxer throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynald Mercier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mercier holds on and takes a little breather.
Mercier keeping full guard, as Boxer tries to pass.
Boxer tries to stand but Mercier is controlling from the bottom.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mercier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxer is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but instead Mercier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mercier trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Boxer looking to control.
Mercier throws a big elbow that misses.
Mercier wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Boxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercier trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxer controls Mercier momentarily but Mercier frees himself.
Joe Boxer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mercier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Mercier there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boxer's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reynald Mercier.
I think Boxer 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Six Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shooter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Antoine - Ma Cherie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Six Shooter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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256 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Six Shooter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shooter avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanayama has a takedown stuffed.
Shooter throws a looping overhand right but Hanayama ducks down to avoid it.
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shooter is looking for a sweep. Hanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shooter moves into full guard.
Shooter is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hanayama rolls with it to try and escape but Shooter cranks on the arm and Hanayama is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Six Shooter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Six Shooter waved his t-shirt featuring Resistance's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigante Guerreiro Daileon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daileon comes to the cage accompanied by Akira Kushida - Chou Wakusei Sentou Boukan Daileon. Buckley has chosen Brandenburg Concerto 2 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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257 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daileon sprawls well. Daileon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckley swings for the body but Daileon moves out of range.
Buckley swings for the body but Daileon moves out of range.
Buckley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daileon quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buckley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckley winds up and cracks Daileon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daileon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Buckley.
Daileon is looking for a triangle but Buckley pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley throws a strike but Daileon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Daileon throwing strikes from guard but Buckley blocks nicely.
Daileon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daileon trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Daileon is really struggling to control Buckley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daileon postures up in Buckley's guard and throws a big left but Buckley blocks it.
Daileon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daileon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daileon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daileon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buckley working a defensive guard here.
Daileon trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daileon gets a double leg takedown into Buckley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daileon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daileon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buckley controlling Daileon's posture.
Buckley wants to stand up but Daileon is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckley has wrist control.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.
Buckley controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daileon wants to get up but he can't break Buckley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buckley shoots in and drives through. Daileon sprawls well.
Buckley fails with the takedown.
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Buckley.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buckley tries for a takedown but Daileon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daileon closes the distance and clinches up with Buckley, looking for a takedown. Daileon pushes Buckley against the cage but Buckley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daileon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buckley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daileon 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.
Daileon trying to control the position but Buckley is working away.
Buckley struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buckley, who protects the arm well.
Buckley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daileon is trying to work for a kimura but Buckley is defending well.
Buckley is doing well to control the position and prevent Daileon from advancing to side control.
Buckley wants to control but Daileon is keeping busy.
Daileon is looking for a kimura but Buckley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daileon to get the leverage.
Buckley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daileon manages to pass to mount!
Buckley working to try and regain half guard.
Daileon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Buckley has his hands clasped together but Daileon breaks the hold and Buckley is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Daileon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots. Couture has chosen wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks. as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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273 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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290 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Couture connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Dante Fertit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fertit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture has his takedown stuffed
and Fertit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Couture.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Couture jabs at Fertit's body.
Couture throws a pinpoint strike between Fertit's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Fertit crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Couture scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methuselah Couture!
During a confident post fight interview, Methuselah Couture thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willabee Raggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willabee Raggs !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aureus leaves Raggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aureus throws a front kick that sends Raggs stumbling back into the cage.
Raggs has closed the distance and engaged Aureus in a clinch.
Raggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Aureus has double underhooks.
Aureus looking to throw knees to the head but Raggs is blocking nicely.
Raggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Aureus has double underhooks.
Aureus lands a nice knee to the body.
Raggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aureus has him pressed against the cage.
Raggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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!
Raggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Willabee Raggs has been cut.
Raggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aureus keeps control of Raggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raggs blocks a body shot from Aureus.
Aureus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aureus lands a knee to the head.
Raggs looks winded!
Aureus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raggs or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureus has Raggs pressed against the cage, preventing Raggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aureus lands with a light punch inside.
Raggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raggs working hard to break the clinch.
Aureus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aureus landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aureus.
Aureus crunches a lovely knee into Raggs 's ribcage.
Aureus pushes Raggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aureus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raggs is trying to push Aureus away but Aureus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aureus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aureus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aureus is leaning against Raggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Aureus.
Nice body punch from Aureus - that landed with a thud.
Aureus landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aureus obliges.
Aureus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aureus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aureus digs a right hand underneath Raggs 's ribcage. Raggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aureus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aureus scores a nice knee to the body.
Aureus scores a nice knee to the body.
Aureus lands a nice knee to the body.
Aureus lands an elbow just above Raggs 's eye.
Aureus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aureus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aureus is keeping the position for now.
Raggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raggs won't allow Aureus to sweep him here.
Raggs looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureus wants to sweep here but Raggs controlling him for the moment.
Raggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Aureus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aureus has Raggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Raggs is working Aureus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raggs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aureus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raggs , into his guard.
Raggs is trying to control the position but Aureus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aureus trying to control the position from guard on top but Raggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aureus distracts Raggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raggs is looking to stand up but Aureus isn't so interested in that idea.
Aureus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raggs seems a little lost for a moment, as Aureus dominates the positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Staph Aureus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willabee Raggs '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.
Raggs thows a leg kick but Aureus checks it
and Aureus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aureus slips under a jab.
Raggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aureus looks to clinch
and Raggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Aureus checks a low kick from Raggs .
Staph Aureus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aureus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raggs 's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aureus.
Raggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aureus checks it well.
Raggs moves forwards but Aureus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aureus lands a big head kick that sends Raggs tumbling to the mat! Aureus takes a step backwards and waves Raggs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Raggs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aureus thuds his shin into the meat of Raggs 's side.
Raggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Aureus finish him?
Whack! Aureus lands a heavy head kick that drops Raggs . The ref tackles Aureus to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Raggs was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Staph Aureus!
An out of breath Staph Aureus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm gonna live forever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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264 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva pushes Bla up against the cage in a clinch.
Bla looking for a takedown.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Bla's takedown attempt.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bla's defenses.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bla backwards.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bla is looking for a takedown.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bla Bla.
Bla goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva leaves Bla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bla looks winded!
Silva tries to sprawl but Bla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Bla trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is controlling Bla's trapped leg to prevent Bla from advancing to side control.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to control Bla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Bla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bla trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bla working the head and body with strikes.
Bla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Bla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bla stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bla thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bla working Silva over with strikes.
Bla passes to side control.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bla tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Bla lands some shots froms side control.
Bla landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bla creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bla has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Bla is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bla is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silva is rocked!
Wanderlei Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bla! Silva is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bla Bla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face's entrance music is Monsta's Ball. A fine choice. Holyfield has chosen RAWR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cabbage Face has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cabbage Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Holyfield.
It looks like Cabbage Face has been cut.
Holyfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Face closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holyfield's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holyfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face trying to move into half guard but instead Holyfield has managed to sweep!
Holyfield tries to stand but Face is controlling from the bottom.
Face wants to get back to his feet but Holyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holyfield stands up and waves to Face to follow him.
Face shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holyfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to control but Face postures up.
Holyfield is not content to let Face control the position.
Holyfield stops Face from passing to mount.
Face misses with the ground and pound.
Face in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Face is trying to get an arm triangle but Holyfield is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield sneaks back into half guard.
Face throws a strike but Holyfield avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Face wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Face throwing strikes but missing.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face looking to pass the guard.
Holyfield controls Face momentarily but Face frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face throws an elbow that misses. Holyfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Face's guard. Nice move by Holyfield!
Face 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.
Holyfield wants to stand but Face has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Face dives in and grabs Holyfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes down on Face's head and hops out.
Holyfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Face stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Face fails with the takedown.
Holyfield with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Face is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holyfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Holyfield will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holyfield sizes up Face with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Face has time to react.
No luck for Face with that takedown attempt.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holyfield gets a clinch.
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!
Holyfield presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face working aggressively here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Face prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Face's head backwards.
Cabbage Face's cut is getting worse.
Holyfield lands a big right hand that sends Face crashing to the mat! Holyfield stays standing though and waves Face back to his feet!
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Face takes a jab right on the kisser.
Face is rocked!
Holyfield lands a big right hook! Face looks hurt but is still standing! Holyfield lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Face falls down and Holyfield dives in with a huge hammer fist! Face's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Holyfield runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Holyfield!
Joe Holyfield made sure to mention his sponsor, Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Power Ranger Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zirry Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Click Click Boom! - Saliva. Swan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blame it on my ADD. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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23
270 lbs
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238 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Ranger Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zirry Swan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Red.
Swan slips a straight right by Red.
Swan closes the distance and clinches.
Swan tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Swan moves out of range easily.
Red takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Power Ranger Red has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Red.
Swan doesn't manage to clinch there - Red circles away.
Swan is looking to land body kicks.
Swan misses with a series of wild punches.
Red throws a lazy right hand but Swan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Red takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Swan.
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!
Swan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Red lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swan at a distance.
Red waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swan.
Red waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swan.
Swan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Red throws out the jab.
Swan moves in looking to clinch but Red pushes him off.
Nice cross by Swan.
Swan blocks a head kick by Red.
Swan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red moves out of range of the strikes.
Swan throws out a loose jab but Red uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swan closes the distance and clinches.
Swan misses with a punch on the inside.
Swan misses with a body punch.
Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Swan as he connects with a hook.
Swan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Red swats away the attempt to clinch by Swan.
Swan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swan cracks the inside of Red's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red takes one to the side of the head.
Swan closes the distance and clinches.
Red content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swan can't find room to land a body shot as Red controls the action.
Red blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Swan.
Swan misses with a body punch.
Swan misses with a punch to the body.
Swan works on Red's body with a couple of short punches.
Red is breathing heavily.
Swan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red takes a shot to the head.
Swan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red is defending well for now.
Swan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red or not.
Swan can't find room to land a body shot as Red controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red prevents a body shot from Swan.
Swan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swan misses with a punch to the body.
Swan scores with a hook to the body.
Swan tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swan lands a body shot.
Red prevents a body shot from Swan.
Swan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Swan can't find room to land a body shot as Red controls the action.
Swan tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
Swan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Swan as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan misses with a body punch.
Swan gets through Red's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Swan - that landed with a thud.
Swan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swan tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
Swan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Red's efforts to push away.
Swan tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
Red prevents a body shot from Swan.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Swan obliges.
Swan tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swan presses Red against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swan is working Red over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zirry Swan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Power Ranger Red's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Red gets tackled into the cage by Swan. Swan maintains the clinch.
Swan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swan tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
Red is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swan tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
Zirry Swan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Swan.
Swan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Red prevents a body shot from Swan.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swan tries to throw a body punch but Red avoids it by throwing Swan back against the cage.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swan tries to throw a body punch but Red avoids it by throwing Swan back against the cage.
Red has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swan misses with a body punch.
Red blocks a body shot from Swan.
Swan struggles to land a body shot inside as Red controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Red wants to get back to striking at distance but Swan won't allow it.
Swan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Red manages to break the clinch.
Swan is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Swan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Red is able to avoid easily.
Swan moves out of range of the strikes.
Swan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red throws out a loose jab but Swan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swan is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swan clinches up with Red and pushes him back against the cage.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Red avoiding damage as Swan throws knees to the body.
Swan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Red prevents a body shot from Swan.
Swan tries to throw a body punch but Red avoids it by throwing Swan back against the cage.
Red wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swan lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Swan - that landed with a thud.
Swan pushes Red back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Swan.
Swan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Swan - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swan digs a right hand underneath Red's ribcage. Red let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Red backwards.
Swan tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swan lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Swan.
Nice body punch from Swan.
Swan misses with a punch to the body.
Swan scores with a shoulder strike.
Swan can't find room to land a body shot as Red controls the action.
Swan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Swan misses with a body punch.
Swan tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan lands a left hand.
Swan tries to throw a body punch but Red avoids it by throwing Swan back against the cage.
Red is trying to break the clinch but Swan is controlling him.
Swan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red or not.
Swan misses with a punch to the body.
Swan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red blocks a body shot from Swan.
Nice body punch from Swan - that landed with a thud.
Swan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power Ranger Red's cut is getting worse.
Swan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Swan struggles to land a body shot inside as Red controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Swan.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Swan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Swan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swan digs a right hand underneath Red's ribcage. Red let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zirry Swan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Power Ranger Red's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A good leg kick by Swan.
Red throws a good cross that connects.
Swan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swan is looking to clinch but Red is avoiding it.
Swan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Red's sensitive parts.
Swan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red's calf.
Red chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swan can pounce on him.
Red walks into a stiff left hand from Swan.
Zirry Swan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Red. Red circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Red ducks right into an uppercut from Swan.
Swan scoring well with a low kick there.
Red takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Red moves forwards but Swan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Red is rocked!
Swan lands with a hook. Red tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Red is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zirry Swan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swan throws a series of punches but Red avoids them all with ease.
Swan connects with an inside leg kick.
Swan cracks Red with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Red to stand back up!
Swan cracks Red with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zirry Swan!
Zirry Swan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios comes to the cage accompanied by Painkiller - Judas Priest. A million ankle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: punchout. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A million ankle moves into the clinch successfully.
A million ankle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios avoiding damage as A million ankle throws knees to the body.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios misses with a knee to the head.
A million ankle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A million ankle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rios avoids it.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as A million ankle controls his hands.
A million ankle tries to throw a body punch but Rios avoids it by throwing A million ankle back against the cage.
Rios prevents a body shot from A million ankle.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but A million ankle has double underhooks.
Rios tries to break the clinch but A million ankle is controlling the position.
A million ankle can't find room to land a body shot as Rios controls the action.
A million ankle lands an uppercut.
It looks like Alex Rios has been cut.
A million ankle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios working hard to break the clinch.
A million ankle tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A million ankle.
A million ankle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A million ankle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios managing to block the knees to the body from A million ankle.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A million ankle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rios controls his hands.
A million ankle misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A million ankle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A million ankle taking a breather.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but A million ankle is controlling him.
A million ankle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rios controls his hands.
Rios has had enough of the clinch but A million ankle keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A million ankle.
A million ankle tries to throw a body punch but Rios avoids it by throwing A million ankle back against the cage.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a knee to the head.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by A million ankle.
A million ankle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A million ankle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for A million ankle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. A million ankle obliges.
A million ankle misses with a body punch.
A million ankle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A million ankle'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.
A million ankle scores with a hook to the body.
Rios is breathing heavily.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A million ankle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rios tries to work over A million ankle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A million ankle misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A million ankle stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle lands a shoulder strike.
A million ankle trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from A million ankle.
A right handed body shot lands from A million ankle.
A nice left hand lands by A million ankle.
Alex Rios's cut is getting worse.
A million ankle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rios's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from A million ankle.
A million ankle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from A million ankle.
Alex Rios's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A million ankle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A million ankle lands with a light punch inside.
A million ankle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rios lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A million ankle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A million ankle misses with a body punch.
A million ankle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A million ankle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A million ankle lands a good knee to the midsection. Rios won't want to take too many of those.
A million ankle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeez, Alex Rios's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios blocks a body shot from A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Rios's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor A million ankle!
In his post fight interview, Fedor A million ankle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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