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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyrone Steel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Massey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Steel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Massey shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Massey shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Massey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Massey is defended easily by Steel.
Tyrone Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Massey.
Massey gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
Massey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Massey lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Massey lands a couple of elbows.
Massey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Massey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Massey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Massey scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey landing some decent shots from guard.
Massey prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Massey stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Massey wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to stand and escape but Massey is having none of it.
Massey connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Massey scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Massey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Massey working some strikes from top position.
Massey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey connects with a couple of short punches.
Massey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steel is rocked!
Massey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Massey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Massey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Massey tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Steel taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Massey stalls from top position.
Massey working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey scores with punches from side control.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massey lands a few punches from side control.
Massey working the head and body with strikes.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Massey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Massey lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Massey dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Massey shoots in.
Massey shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Massey closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Massey pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Massey.
Massey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Massey or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel which made him look bad.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.
Steel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey sneaks out the side door and pushes Steel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Massey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Massey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Massey jumps into side control!
Massey trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Massey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Massey working the ground and pound.
Steel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Massey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Massey landing strikes.
Massey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Massey in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Massey cracks Steel with a big right hand but Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Massey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel down.
Ross Massey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Massey connects with a decent elbow.
Massey works to advance to full mount. Steel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Massey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Massey lands a heavy elbow.
Massey lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Massey! That's really hurt Steel and he's turned his back - Massey keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Massey jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Massey!
Ross Massey spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Straight Out of Compton as his entrance music. Steve Gallow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Gallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Gallow shoots in.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallow. Gallow gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Gallow fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Gallow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Gallow had control of the position.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Gallow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gallow manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Gallow's guard.
Gallow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallow stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Gallow or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Gallow is breathing heavily.
Gallow has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gallow to the ground. Johnson is now in Gallow's guard.
Gallow has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Gallow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gallow tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gallow won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gallow looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Gallow's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallow is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gallow is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnson stands up.
Johnson shoots in but Gallow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gallow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallow closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Gallow pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Gallow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Gallow circles away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallow gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Gallow is proving a slippery customer.
Gallow is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gallow preventing the sweep.
Johnson lands a decent punch to the body there.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Gallow is proving a slippery customer.
Gallow throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls Gallow momentarily but Gallow frees himself.
Gallow throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson striking from his own guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson wants to stand but Gallow is controlling the position.
Gallow throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Gallow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gallow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Gallow.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gallow has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Gallow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gallow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallows head.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallow but Gallow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gallow sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gallow is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gallow has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steve Gallow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson feints and as Gallow raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallow pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Gallow tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Gallow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Steve Gallow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallow swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Gallow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gallow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gallow stands up out of Johnson's guard for a moment - Johnson manages to land a nice upkick.
Gallow prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gallow working some strikes from top position.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson pushes Gallow off and gets back to his feet.
Gallow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand up but Gallow is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Gallow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gallow throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson stands up and waves to Gallow to follow him.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallow sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gallow has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Gallow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gallow is proving hard to escape from.
Gallow pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallow shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gallow!
Johnson trying to control but Gallow is having none of it.
Jermaine Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gallow!
Johnson tries to stand but Gallow is controlling his head.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson wants to stand but Gallow is controlling his arm.
Gallow wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Gallow get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gallow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallow gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Gallow is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Gallow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson pulls Gallow in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson has his foot on Gallow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallow works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gallow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Gallow postures up.
Johnson controlling the position.
Gallow chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallow throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson wants to stand but Gallow is controlling the position.
Gallow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallow is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gallow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gallow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Gallow postures up.
Gallow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Gallow is proving a slippery customer.
Gallow postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Gallow won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controls Gallow momentarily but Gallow frees himself.
Gallow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gallow is controlling him.
Gallow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gallow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Gallow sprawls well.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gallow has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallows head.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Gallow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Gallow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Johnson.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Gallow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to stand but Gallow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gallow pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Gallow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallow which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jermaine Johnson thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brisco County Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with County Jr but County Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
County Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but County Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson looks to clinch
and County Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by County Jr.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but County Jr is defending well.
County Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but County Jr has wrist control.
County Jr is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
County Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
County Jr wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but County Jr controlling him for the moment.
County Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brisco County Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from County Jr. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
County Jr rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but County Jr has him pressed against the cage.
County Jr tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson pulls County Jr into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from County Jr.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but County Jr passes into half guard.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from County Jr.
County Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
County Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
County Jr wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brisco County Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
County Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. County Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
County Jr tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County Jr is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Johnson striking off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as County Jr 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.
Brisco County Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has County Jr pinned against the cage. County Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
County Jr cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson wants to clinch up but County Jr keeps it at a distance.
County Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as County Jr sprawls well. County Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
County Jr tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
County Jr has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
County Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
County Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr 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.
County Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
County Jr pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by County Jr.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
County Jr breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. County Jr pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but County Jr moves out of range.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around County Jr's waist but County Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County Jr fails to land the takedown.
County Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
County Jr rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
County Jr gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
County Jr successfully pulls guard.
County Jr trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from County Jr.
County Jr looking to control.
County Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
County Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
County Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
County Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of County Jr's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as County Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but County Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
County Jr trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brisco County Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
County Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from County Jr. County Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
County Jr rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite County Jr's efforts to push away.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but County Jr keeps him there for the moment.
County Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but County Jr improves position.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looking to stall.
County Jr is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
County Jr has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
County Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brisco County Jr.
County Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but County Jr gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
County Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brisco County Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson is fighting to break County Jr's control of his arms but County Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but County Jr blocks nicely.
Johnson postures up in County Jr's guard and throws a big left but County Jr blocks it.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. County Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by County Jr!
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
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!
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
County Jr wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Brisco County Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but County Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
County Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
County Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has County Jr pinned against the cage. County Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but County Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
County Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
County Jr controlling from the top position.
County Jr gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
County Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but County Jr persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
County Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
County Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. County Jr is now in Johnson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brisco County Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well County Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brisco County Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Brisco County Jr 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 Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voronkoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System of a Down-Aerials. Bam Dunn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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29
274 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bam Dunn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronkoff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dunn is looking for a sweep.
Voronkoff working the ground and pound from side control.
Voronkoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voronkoff is chipping away with strikes.
Dunn wants to control but Voronkoff postures up.
Voronkoff trying to control the position but Dunn is working away.
You can see the frustration on Dunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dunn is not content to let Voronkoff control the position.
Voronkoff scoring with punches from side control.
Voronkoff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Voronkoff decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Voronkoff. Voronkoff maintains the clinch.
Dunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voronkoff gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dunn regains guard.
Voronkoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voronkoff stopping the sweep attempt from Dunn.
Voronkoff trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Voronkoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voronkoff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voronkoff preventing the sweep.
Voronkoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunn is keeping the position for now.
Voronkoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrey Voronkoff just wasn't active enough.
Dunn tries to clinch but Voronkoff moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dunn to the ground. Voronkoff is now in Dunn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronkoff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dunn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voronkoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voronkoff's back!
Dunn looking to break Voronkoff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Voronkoff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dunn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Voronkoff tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Voronkoff is squirming around, avoiding Dunn's attempts to control the action.
Voronkoff tries to lock up and control but Dunn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voronkoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunn has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Voronkoff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Voronkoff shrugs it off.
Dunn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Voronkoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Voronkoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Voronkoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunn on the ground.
Voronkoff is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Voronkoff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Voronkoff wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy.
Voronkoff is not content to let Dunn control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voronkoff is controlling Dunn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Voronkoff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voronkoff rushes Dunn and presses him up against the cage.
Voronkoff is trying to trip Dunn. He has hold of a leg but Dunn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voronkoff persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Voronkoff is stalling in the full guard.
Voronkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voronkoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voronkoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andrey Voronkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voronkoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Voronkoff preventing the sweep.
Voronkoff is pushing down on Dunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Voronkoff has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn wants to improve his position but Voronkoff is controlling well.
Voronkoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff lands with a punch from half guard.
Voronkoff trying to control the action but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Dunn is pressing down on Voronkoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voronkoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voronkoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voronkoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voronkoff postures up in Dunn's guard and throws a big left but Dunn blocks it.
Voronkoff forces his way into half guard.
Voronkoff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff winds up and cracks Dunn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dunn is trying to stand back up but Voronkoff is controlling him
Voronkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Voronkoff is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
Voronkoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Voronkoff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dunn for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voronkoff lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Voronkoff wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Voronkoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunn working for a triangle but Voronkoff defends it easily.
Voronkoff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voronkoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunn looking to control.
Voronkoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dunn's guard.
Dunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voronkoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voronkoff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Dunn has his foot on Voronkoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voronkoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Voronkoff looking to pass the guard.
Voronkoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voronkoff working some strikes from top position.
Voronkoff wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voronkoff landing with the ground and pound.
Dunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voronkoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voronkoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Voronkoff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Voronkoff darts in and clinches Dunn up against the cage.
Voronkoff has clasped his hands together around Dunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Voronkoff working the body and head with strikes.
Voronkoff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Voronkoff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronkoff landing a few strikes.
Voronkoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Voronkoff controls the position.
Voronkoff cracks Dunn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
Dunn is looking to reverse the position.
Voronkoff working the head with strikes.
Voronkoff trying to control the action but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Dunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voronkoff wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
Voronkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Voronkoff working away.
Voronkoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
Voronkoff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronkoff is looking to take a break and control but Dunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bam Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking for a sweep. Voronkoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voronkoff slips a nice elbow through Dunn's hands, connecting with Dunn's forehead.
Voronkoff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voronkoff looking to pass the guard.
Voronkoff wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Dunn can't keep his opponent in guard - Voronkoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dunn trying to control from the bottom.
Voronkoff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dunn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Voronkoff unloading with bombs!
Dunn wants to hold on but Voronkoff pushes him away.
Voronkoff looking to control but Dunn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunn is working to get back to half guard.
Voronkoff working Dunn over with strikes here.
Dunn is in a horrible position here. Voronkoff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dunn working to try and regain half guard.
Voronkoff lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronkoff working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Voronkoff cracks Dunn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Voronkoff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Voronkoff is working for a guillotine from mount but Dunn frees his head quite easily.
Voronkoff content just to control the position here.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn throwing hammer fists to the chest of Voronkoff. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Voronkoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Voronkoff 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Voronkoff!
After winning the bout, Andrey Voronkoff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyawang Lhad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Mendieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lhad comes to the cage accompanied by Iced Earth - Anthem. 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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244 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gyawang Lhad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karlos Mendieta!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendieta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lhad counters by clinching up.
Mendieta working hard to break the clinch.
Lhad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lhad is trying to drag Mendieta to the mat but Mendieta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lhad wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gyawang Lhad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lhad landing knees to the body.
Mendieta has had enough of the clinch but Lhad keeps him there for the moment.
Mendieta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendieta clinches with his opponent.
Mendieta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendieta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lhad has him pressed against the cage.
Mendieta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendieta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lhad working Mendieta over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lhad breaks the clinch.
Karlos Mendieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendieta tries to clinch but Lhad moves away
and Lhad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mendieta looks winded!
Mendieta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lhad controlling from the top position.
Lhad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendieta on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Gyawang Lhad wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mendieta fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lhad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lhad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mendieta!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lhad controlling the position easily from mount.
Lhad landing punches.
Lhad landing shots from mount.
Lhad goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mendieta is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lhad is wriggling around but Mendieta manages to pass to half guard.
Mendieta is trying to work for a kimura but Lhad is defending well.
Lhad is looking for a sweep. Mendieta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lhad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendieta pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyawang Lhad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendieta fails with an attempt to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lhad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lhad closes the distance and pushes Mendieta back into the cage.
Lhad jumps guard but Mendieta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lhad pulls guard effortlessly.
Lhad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendieta tries to clinch
and Lhad counters with a nice leg kick.
Lhad shoots in for a takedown but Mendieta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendieta moves to clinch but Lhad breaks away
and Lhad counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Mendieta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendieta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lhad counters with a stiff right hand.
Lhad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lhad manages to break the clinch.
Gyawang Lhad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendieta avoids the head kick by Lhad.
Lhad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendieta avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gyawang Lhad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lhad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendieta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lhad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendieta.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendieta is defended easily by Lhad.
Mendieta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendieta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lhad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lhad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lhad counters with a big head kick but Mendieta shrugs it off.
Mendieta tries to clinch but Lhad moves away
and Lhad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendieta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendieta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lhad pushes Mendieta up against the cage in a clinch.
Lhad pulls guard successfully.
Lhad has his feet on Mendieta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mendieta is breathing heavily.
Mendieta moves to clinch but Lhad breaks away
and Lhad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lhad.
Mendieta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendieta tries to clinch
enabling Lhad to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendieta looks for a takedown but Lhad sprawls well.
Mendieta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lhad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lhad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lhad has Mendieta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lhad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendieta tumbling to the mat - Lhad dives into Mendieta's guard.
Lhad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendieta is keeping the position for now.
Lhad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gyawang Lhad just wasn't active enough.
Lhad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendieta is trying to defend but Lhad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lhad is controlling the pace.
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.
Gyawang Lhad dominated that second round.
That's time! Lhad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lhad.
Mendieta tries to clinch up
and Lhad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mendieta closes the distance but Lhad moves to the side
and Lhad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendieta moves in looking to clinch but Lhad pushes him off.
Mendieta tries to clinch but Lhad moves away
and Lhad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lhad.
Lhad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendieta smiles and moves away.
Mendieta wants to clinch but Lhad slips to the side
and Lhad counters with a right hand to the body.
Lhad stuffs the takedown.
Mendieta wants to clinch
and Lhad counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lhad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendieta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lhad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lhad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lhad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendieta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lhad is trying to get back to full guard.
Lhad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lhad is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lhad wants to improve his position but Mendieta is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mendieta tries to clinch but Lhad moves away
and Lhad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendieta thinking.
Lhad shoots in for a takedown but Mendieta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gyawang Lhad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lhad shoots in for a takedown but Mendieta shows good takedown defense.
Gyawang Lhad is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lhad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendieta looks to clinch
and Lhad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mendieta!
Lhad controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyawang Lhad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gyawang Lhad wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mendieta closes the distance but Lhad moves to the side
and Lhad moves into the clinch.
Lhad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendieta can do to turn this around?
Lhad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mendieta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lhad is defending well for now.
Mendieta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lhad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendieta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mendieta is trying to break free.
Karlos Mendieta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lhad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gyawang Lhad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lhad 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gyawang Lhad!
Gyawang Lhad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrick Volkovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Combat. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shao Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrick Volkovv!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkovv closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Datsik quickly recovers to half guard.
Datsik wants to control but Volkovv is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Datsik is looking for a sweep. Volkovv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkovv passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Datsik!
Volkovv lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Datsik tries to lock up and control but Volkovv gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Datsik is looking to improve his position but Volkovv isn't that keen on the idea.
Datsik tries to hold on but Volkovv pushes him away.
Datsik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Volkovv.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkovv wants to finish this one by submission but Datsik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Volkovv.
Volkovv breaks from Datsik's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkovv controlling from the full mount.
Volkovv wants to finish this one by submission but Datsik is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Volkovv.
Datsik is looking to get to half guard.
Datsik is trying to stand up.
Datsik has left one of his arms exposed and Volkovv doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Datsik screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrick Volkovv!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrick Volkovv 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 Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks. as his entrance music. 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
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 slips a straight right by Kumsaloti.
Couture looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Couture is thwarting Kumsaloti's attempts to control the position.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Couture has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kumsaloti is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Couture stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kumsaloti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kumsaloti on his heels. He'll look to pass Kumsaloti's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kumsaloti holds on and takes a little breather.
Kumsaloti has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumsaloti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumsaloti has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Kumsaloti is working from the bottom.
Couture won't allow Kumsaloti to sweep him here.
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.
Couture trying to control but Kumsaloti is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kumsaloti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Methuselah Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumsaloti misses with a hook
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Kumsaloti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Methuselah Couture.
Couture looks to land a combination but Kumsaloti avoids it well.
Kumsaloti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Couture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Kumsaloti throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Kumsaloti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kumsaloti manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Couture, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kumsaloti blocks the low kick.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Kumsaloti saw that one coming.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kumsaloti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumsaloti looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumsaloti moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture throws a body punch but Kumsaloti moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture tries to clinch but Kumsaloti is having none of it.
Kumsaloti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Kumsaloti ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Couture.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kumsaloti counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Kumsaloti.
Couture throws a jab when Kumsaloti was well out of range.
Couture gets a double leg takedown into Kumsaloti's guard.
Couture slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti won't allow Couture to pass to mount.
Kumsaloti trying to control but Couture postures up.
Couture controlling the action here.
Kumsaloti trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Methuselah Couture hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Couture takes a swing at Kumsaloti's ribcage but misses.
Couture swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumsaloti. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumsaloti as he avoids it easily.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumsaloti ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture throws a body punch but Kumsaloti moves out of range.
Kumsaloti looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture lands a nice hook to Kumsaloti's body. Kumsaloti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Couture tries a low kick but Kumsaloti avoids it.
Couture lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Methuselah Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Couture thows a leg kick but Kumsaloti checks it
and Kumsaloti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kumsaloti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture counters with a thumping low kick.
Kumsaloti throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Kumsaloti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture throws a body punch but Kumsaloti moves out of range.
Couture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kumsaloti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kumsaloti has time to react.
Kumsaloti misses with an uppercut
and Couture counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture misses with a right hand
enabling Kumsaloti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
Kumsaloti throws a big shot that misses.
Kumsaloti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kumsaloti throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Kumsaloti is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Kumsaloti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture misses with a leg kick
enabling Kumsaloti to counter with a crisp jab.
Kumsaloti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kumsaloti misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumsaloti sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture lands with a straight right. Kumsaloti didn't see that one coming.
Manny Kumsaloti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumsaloti throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
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 Manny Kumsaloti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A low kick from Couture is predictable there
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kumsaloti misses with a wild body shot.
Couture scores with a hook to the body. Kumsaloti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Kumsaloti misses.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Kumsaloti moved out of range.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kumsaloti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kumsaloti pinned against the cage. Kumsaloti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Kumsaloti.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti cracks Couture with an open hand slap.
Kumsaloti keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture avoids the body shot from Kumsaloti.
Couture tries to clinch but Kumsaloti moves out of range.
Kumsaloti misses with an uppercut
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kumsaloti walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Couture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Kumsaloti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kumsaloti throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kumsaloti is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kumsaloti avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Kumsaloti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kumsaloti looking for subs off his back but Couture has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kumsaloti looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.
Couture works his way into full mount!
Kumsaloti tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
Methuselah Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kumsaloti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Couture connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti is trying to escape the mount.
Kumsaloti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kumsaloti is looking to escape.
Couture working the ground and pound effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture looking to control but Kumsaloti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Kumsaloti.
I think Kumsaloti 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Kumsaloti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Anufriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maksim Anufriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anufriev working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anufriev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anufriev looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Anufriev keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Anufriev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anufriev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anufriev is looking for a triangle here but Ali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali controlling the position.
Anufriev manages to get back to half guard.
Ali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ali looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anufriev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Ali.
Ali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anufriev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali working over Anufriev with some ground and pound. Anufriev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ali trying to mount his opponent but Anufriev defends it.
Anufriev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anufriev actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
Anufriev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anufriev has hold of Ali's hands but Ali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anufriev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anufriev tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anufriev has hold of Ali's hands but Ali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ali working Anufriev over with strikes.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anufriev keeps working.
Ali content to control rather than advance.
Ali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anufriev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anufriev.
Ali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anufriev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali wants to control from the top but Anufriev keeps moving.
Anufriev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anufriev is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali passes Anufriev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ali wants to free his trapped foot but Anufriev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ali trying to mount his opponent but Anufriev defends it.
Ali working the head and body with strikes.
Ali wants to take a breather but Anufriev is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anufriev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali winds up and cracks Anufriev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anufriev with the active half guard here but Ali passes nicely into side control.
Anufriev is not content to let Ali control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazni Ali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anufriev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ali won't be happy with that.
Anufriev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ali has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anufriev but great work by Ali.
Ali working the ground and pound from side control.
Anufriev is looking to reverse the position.
Ali trying to control the action but Anufriev is working from the bottom.
Anufriev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anufriev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ali takes a little break here. Anufriev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anufriev keeps working.
Anufriev is trying to get back to half guard.
Ali in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Anufriev regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anufriev looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ali passes into side control!
Anufriev is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anufriev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anufriev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anufriev looking for submissions off his back.
Ali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anufriev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anufriev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hazni Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anufriev looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali is pushing down on Anufriev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anufriev is fighting to maintain full guard but Ali has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ali connects with a nice short shot to Anufriev's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali working over Anufriev with some ground and pound. Anufriev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ali is nestled in close to Anufriev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anufriev looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali works his way into full mount!
Anufriev working to try and regain half guard.
Ali with shots to the head and body - Anufriev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anufriev is rocked!
It looks like Maksim Anufriev has been cut.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Anufriev scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ali land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ali stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hazni Ali!
After winning the bout, Hazni Ali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zirry Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blame it on my ADD. Ares has chosen r this town i 101 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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32
280 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zirry Swan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swan moves out of range of the leg kick from Ares.
Swan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ares tries to work over Swan's front leg with a kick but Swan checks it.
Ares throws a leg kick but Swan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swan instigates a clinch.
Ares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swan blocks a body shot from Ares.
A shot in the inside from Swan.
Swan tries to work over Ares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ares prevents a body shot from Swan.
Swan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ares.
Swan misses with a body punch.
Swan misses with the head strike.
Ares works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ares wants to control from the top but Swan keeps moving.
Swan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ares on the ground.
Ares throws a big elbow that misses.
Swan keeping full guard, as Ares tries to pass.
Ares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swan's head.
Ares connects with a couple of short punches.
Swan has momentary wrist control but Ares slips an elbow through the middle.
Ares is in close to Swan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ares stands up over Swan, holding on to his feet. Ares throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Swan is out cold! Ares lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Solomon Ares!
In his post fight interview, Solomon Ares started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Town Called Malice. Hogan has chosen Real American as his entrance music. 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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World class MT
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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 London, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Thai avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hogan.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Thai lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Thai feints a jab promting Hogan to slip. Thai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hogan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hogan.
Thai is looking to slow Hogan down with leg kicks.
Hogan looks winded!
Hogan forces Thai back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai is trying to force a seperation but Hogan has the dominant position.
Thai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogan has Thai pressed against the cage, preventing Thai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thai is struggling to control the position.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai is looking to score with low kicks.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hogan scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Thai as he connects with a hook.
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!
Thai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hogan. Hogan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thai thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan moves away from the strike by Thai.
Thai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Thai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hogan.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Thai throws a low kick, looking for Hogan's leg but Hogan calmly moves out of range.
Thai throws a low kick, looking for Hogan's leg but Hogan calmly moves out of range.
Hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Thai tenderised Hogan's leg. Hogan is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thai is trying to stand up here but Hogan is controlling him well.
Thai is pressing down on Hogan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogan trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Thai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet but Thai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hogan is working an open guard so Thai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hogan walks into a straight right hand from Thai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thai, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hogan misses the jab.
Hogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Thai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan lands a nice looking body shot.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Hogan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hogan doesn't seem bothered though.
Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogan is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Hogan misses.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan misses with a left hand
and Thai counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan lands a jab to the nose.
Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai.
Hogan slips a straight right by Thai.
Hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogan closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Hogan.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Thai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai lands with a left to the head.
Thai tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.
Thai lands with a right to the head.
That has opened up Hulk Hogan's cut even more.
Hogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Thai lands a right hook to the body.
Thai scoring well with a low kick there.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Thai wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Good leg kick by Thai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hogan walks into a left hand.
Thai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thai scores with a nice head shot.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hogan throws out a powerful jab.
Muay Thai's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Thai scores with a body shot.
Thai throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Thai is looking to score with low kicks.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Thai.
Hogan jabs at Thai's body.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thai doesn't seem phased though.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muay Thai is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai thumps Hogan with a low kick.
Hogan jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai.
Thai sizes up Hogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai.
Thai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Thai stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thai throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Hogan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thai thuds his shin into the meat of Hogan's side.
Thai scores with a sloppy right hand. Hogan should have avoided that one.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan is rocked!
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Thai counters with a low kick, right behind Hogan 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Thai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?
Good leg kick by Thai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thai is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hogan flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hogan is out cold! Thai holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muay Thai!
Muay Thai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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