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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes into the arena with Monsta's Ball blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Recksun's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cabbage Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face has managed to clinch.
Face tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Recksun avoids it.
Face gets underhooks to prevent Recksun's takedown attempt.
Face is trying to force a seperation but Recksun has the dominant position.
Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Face misses with a head kick.
Recksun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Face drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Recksun holds on and takes a little breather.
Face stops Recksun from standing up.
Face has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Face throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recksun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Recksun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Recksun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Face accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Recksun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Face.
Face with a nice head shot there.
Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Face throws a strike but Recksun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Recksun looking to sit in guard and control but Face gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Face postures up.
Face trying to control but Recksun is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Face accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Face preventing the sweep.
Face pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Recksun is keeping the position for now.
Face trying to control but Recksun is working from the bottom.
Face is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Recksun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Face misses with the combination.
Face missing with a left hand there. Recksun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Recksun fails with the takedown
and Face decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Recksun's guard.
Cabbage Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Recksun.
Face trying to stand up but can't free himself from Recksun's guard.
Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Recksun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Recksun keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face working some strikes from top position.
Recksun managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Recksun dives on top into guard.
Recksun throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Recksun is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cabbage Face dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Face 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.
Face looking to sit in guard and control but Recksun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Face is trying to keep Recksun in close.
Recksun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Recksun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Recksun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Face is keeping the position for now.
Face looking to control but Recksun passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun throws a strike but Face avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Recksun prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Recksun.
Recksun trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabbage Face overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Recksun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Recksun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Face trying to keep a closed guard but Recksun is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hugh Recksun hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Face shoots in for a takedown but Recksun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Face misses with the combination.
Recksun moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face throws a head kick but Recksun moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Recksun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Recksun throws a lazy head kick
and Face makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Recksun really felt that one!
A nice combination there by Face.
It looks like Hugh Recksun has been cut.
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!
Face looks to throw the jab but Recksun is out of range.
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Face misses.
Face connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Recksun throws a combination that misses
and Face counters with a left to the body.
Face shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Recksun but Recksun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Recksun walks into a left hand.
Face shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Recksun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Recksun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Face misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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!
Face scoring with punches and elbows.
Recksun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Face.
Face throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to ground and pound but Recksun uses the momentary lack of control by Face to regain half guard.
Recksun tries to get to full guard but Face has control of the leg.
Face is nestled in close to Recksun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Recksun is trying to get back to full guard.
Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Recksun's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Face looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Recksun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Face is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cabbage Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Recksun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Recksun gets caught napping as Face dives in and scores a takedown. Recksun manages to retain guard.
Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Recksun is retaining full guard.
Face is working hard here to advance position.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Recksun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Face.
Face throwing strikes from guard but Recksun blocks nicely.
Face landing some decent shots from guard.
Face throws an elbow that misses. Recksun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Face's guard. Nice move by Recksun!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face is looking to stand up but Recksun isn't so interested in that idea.
Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Recksun can do to turn this around?
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Recksun throws a big right hand that misses.
Face is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Recksun is controlling him.
Recksun wants to get up but he can't break Face's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Recksun prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun wants to stand but Face has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Recksun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Face has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Recksun has managed to get both his arms back between Face's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Recksun prevents Face from getting back to his feet.
Face keeping moving, preventing Recksun from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Face is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Recksun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabbage Face is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun stands and throws Face's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Face is looking to regain half guard here but Recksun keeps moving and retains side control.
Recksun tries for a kimura but Face is defending well.
Hugh Recksun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Recksun working the ground and pound but Face is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is looking for a sweep.
Recksun working the head and body with strikes.
Face wants to control but Recksun postures up.
Recksun is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Recksun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Recksun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabbage Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Face 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cabbage Face!
After the fight, Cabbage Face was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavarius comes to the cage accompanied by Loser - 3 Doors Down. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lemmelin's choice of entrance music: Fönt ja en körv. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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240 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Tavarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lemmelin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemmelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavarius to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavarius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tavarius throws a hook to the side of Lemmelin's head but Lemmelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemmelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavarius tries to work over Lemmelin's front leg with a kick but Lemmelin checks it.
Lemmelin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavarius scores with a body shot.
Lemmelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavarius.
Tavarius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lemmelin.
Lemmelin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavarius momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavarius throws a shot to the body.
Tavarius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lemmelin is out of range and Tavarius settles back down.
Tavarius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tavarius tries to land a leg kick but Lemmelin saw it coming and moves away.
Lemmelin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemmelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemmelin ducks right into an uppercut from Tavarius.
Tavarius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lemmelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavarius throws a head kick but Lemmelin moves out of range.
Lemmelin misses with an uppercut.
Richard Tavarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavarius tried to score with a low kick but Lemmelin checks it.
Lemmelin misses with a hook.
Tavarius lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemmelin off the cage and back into range.
Lemmelin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Tavarius.
Lemmelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavarius.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavarius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lemmelin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemmelin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lemmelin connects with a right hand. Tavarius shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius throws out a leg kick but Lemmelin moves out of range and Tavarius only half commits.
Lemmelin tries to move into range but Tavarius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavarius misses with a straight left.
Tavarius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemmelin looks to land a left hand but Tavarius moved out of range nicely.
Lemmelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavarius.
Lemmelin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lemmelin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavarius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemmelin tests Tavarius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemmelin blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lemmelin is out of range and Tavarius settles back down.
Lemmelin clobbers Tavarius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tavarius lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavarius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin checks a low kick from Tavarius.
Lemmelin lands with a straight right. Tavarius didn't see that one coming.
Tavarius misses with an uppercut.
Lemmelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavarius.
Tavarius looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemmelin is just out of range.
Tavarius lands a nice hook to Lemmelin's body. Lemmelin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tavarius loads up on a big right hand but Lemmelin slips the punch.
Lemmelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemmelin misses with a double jab.
Lemmelin misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavarius lands with a right hand.
Lemmelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemmelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lemmelin misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemmelin blocks a head kick by Tavarius.
Lemmelin lands a glancing blow to the side of Tavarius's head.
Tavarius ducks under a wild hook from Lemmelin.
Tavarius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lemmelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Lemmelin.
Tavarius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemmelin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavarius throws a wild body kick that Lemmelin sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Tavarius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tavarius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemmelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavarius.
Tavarius throws a head kick that misses.
Lemmelin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tavarius counter with a right hand.
Tavarius misses with a body kick.
Tavarius throws a front kick aimed at Lemmelin's knee but Lemmelin avoids it well.
Tavarius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lemmelin.
Tavarius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemmelin is able to avoid easily.
Tavarius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemmelin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lemmelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lemmelin scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin lunges at Tavarius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavarius's hand.
Lemmelin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavarius throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemmelin.
Richard Tavarius is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemmelin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavarius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemmelin under the eye.
Tavarius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemmelin is out of range.
Lemmelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Lemmelin finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavarius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lemmelin is out of range and Tavarius settles back down.
Lemmelin blocks a head kick by Tavarius.
Tavarius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemmelin checks a leg kick nicely.
Lemmelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemmelin.
Tavarius slips a straight right by Lemmelin.
Lemmelin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tavarius misses the jab.
Lemmelin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Lemmelin. That snapped Tavarius's head back.
A left lands for Lemmelin.
Tavarius works the jab nicely.
Oooooh!!! Lemmelin has knocked Tavarius down with a huge combo! Lemmelin steps away and waves a wobbly Tavarius back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tavarius is rocked!
Tavarius leaves his chin hanging out and Lemmelin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tavarius crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eskil Lemmelin!
Our winner, Eskil Lemmelin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Amazing. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
28 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fetisov staying out of range there.
Fetisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrigno moves away.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrigno steps into range and cracks Fetisov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fetisov flops backwards and Ferrigno dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Roman Fetisov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrigno trying to control but Fetisov is working from the bottom.
Ferrigno has gone for a leg lock! Fetisov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrigno's guard.
Fetisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrigno is retaining full guard.
Fetisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fetisov defends it easily.
Ferrigno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fetisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fetisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fetisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrigno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fetisov has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrigno's legs - danger averted.
Ferrigno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrigno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fetisov defends well.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fetisov defends it easily.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fetisov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferrigno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fetisov has managed to get both his arms back between Ferrigno's legs - danger averted.
Ferrigno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fetisov is fighting to break Ferrigno's control of his arms but Ferrigno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fetisov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferrigno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fetisov has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrigno is trying to work for a sweep but Fetisov has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferrigno is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fetisov looking to control but Ferrigno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferrigno tries to reverse the position but Fetisov maintains control.
Ferrigno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fetisov prevents Ferrigno from getting the reversal.
Ferrigno is squirming around, avoiding Fetisov's attempts to control the action.
Ferrigno can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to hold on but Fetisov pushes him away.
Ferrigno is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferrigno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrigno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Ferrigno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Fetisov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fetisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrigno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrigno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fetisov counters with a left and a right that stings Ferrigno.
Fetisov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrigno.
Fetisov wants to clinch up but Ferrigno keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Ferrigno does no damage.
Fetisov throws a right and a left that Ferrigno avoids nicely.
Ferrigno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferrigno lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Fetisov sprawling to the canvas. Ferrigno follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Fetisov hang on?
Fetisov is rocked!
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!
Ferrigno is trying for a kimura here. Fetisov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ferrigno wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Ferrigno!
A relieved looking Lou Ferrigno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VooDoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VooDoo Daddy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, VooDoo Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy blocks a head kick by Aureus.
Aureus misses with a body shot.
Daddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Aureus shoots in for a double leg but Daddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Staph Aureus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Aureus with that takedown attempt.
Aureus throws a head kick that misses.
Daddy looks to land a combination. Aureus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Staph Aureus has been cut.
Aureus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daddy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aureus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aureus.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aureus lands a nice short elbow.
Daddy trying to control here.
Daddy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aureus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daddy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aureus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daddy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy tries to roll over but Aureus keeps him under control.
Aureus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daddy tries to roll over but Aureus keeps him under control.
Aureus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aureus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aureus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daddy to regain full guard.
Aureus postures up.
Aureus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aureus being controlled here momentarily.
Aureus landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy is trying to control the position but Aureus postures up.
Aureus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
Aureus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daddy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref stands the fighters back up. VooDoo Daddy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aureus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Staph Aureus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Aureus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aureus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daddy looks to land a combination but Aureus avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daddy swivels and escapes.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Aureus lands the left hand.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy moves into the clinch successfully.
Aureus jumps guard.
Aureus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aureus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aureus has his feet on Daddy's thighs here. He's pushed Daddy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Daddy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Staph Aureus!
Staph Aureus took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Iam not going to say much except " I told you so ". His first win was a fluke and now I have proved who the better fighter is. J.Breaker Iam gonna getcha old man !'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Barrackas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bj Barrackas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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34
265 lbs
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269 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Barrackas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrackas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
It looks like Coalman Gracie has been cut.
Barrackas throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Barrackas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrackas wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie tries to clinch but Barrackas is having none of it.
Barrackas keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Barrackas.
Gracie tries to clinch but Barrackas is having none of it.
Barrackas tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Barrackas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Barrackas pushes him off.
Gracie dives in and grabs Barrackas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrackas pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Barrackas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Barrackas throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrackas.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Barrackas tries to pass.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrackas with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrackas stands up from Gracie's guard - Barrackas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barrackas throws a head kick that misses.
Barrackas lands a high kick!
No joy there for Barrackas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barrackas quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrackas has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barrackas has managed to clinch.
Barrackas jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Barrackas around his waist. Barrackas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barrackas tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie just leaning against Barrackas, taking a breather.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coalman Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barrackas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barrackas manages to break the clinch.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrackas circles away.
Barrackas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barrackas.
Barrackas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barrackas gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Barrackas manages to retain guard.
Barrackas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie stands and throws Barrackas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barrackas is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Barrackas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barrackas!
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barrackas tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barrackas is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barrackas?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrackas is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrackas regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Barrackas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barrackas tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Barrackas defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrackas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Barrackas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Barrackas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coalman Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie tries to clinch but Barrackas moves out of range.
Bj Barrackas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Barrackas misses.
Barrackas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrackas fails to land with a series of punches.
Bj Barrackas is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrackas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barrackas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie pushes Barrackas up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrackas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrackas's efforts to push away.
Barrackas gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Barrackas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrackas stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Barrackas is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coalman Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrackas tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barrackas looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrackas, not yet.
Barrackas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barrackas.
Barrackas unloads with some shots from mount but Gracie bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barrackas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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!
Barrackas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Barrackas wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Barrackas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrackas is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrackas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrackas is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrackas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Coalman Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barrackas throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrackas misses with a head kick.
Barrackas scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barrackas fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrackas looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Barrackas tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Barrackas pushes him off.
Barrackas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
That has opened up Coalman Gracie's cut even more.
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!
Barrackas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barrackas misses with a double jab.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Barrackas pushes him off.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Barrackas is avoiding it.
Barrackas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Barrackas moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie working Barrackas over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Barrackas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
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 Bj Barrackas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coalman Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barrackas lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Barrackas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrackas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barrackas.
Barrackas 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.
Barrackas scores with a head kick.
Barrackas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Barrackas shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Barrackas is avoiding it.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrackas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barrackas did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrackas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Barrackas defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Barrackas is having none of it.
Barrackas is trying to control but can't.
Barrackas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barrackas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie is taking a breather. Barrackas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barrackas trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrackas manages to break the clinch.
Barrackas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barrackas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barrackas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coalman Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coalman Gracie.
Barrackas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Barrackas is now in Gracie's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrackas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barrackas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie has his hands on Barrackas's head, controlling the position.
Barrackas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Barrackas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barrackas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barrackas is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bj Barrackas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie looking to control but Barrackas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barrackas is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrackas tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie landing punches.
Gracie breaks from Barrackas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coalman Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Barrackas badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gracie around the waist but Gracie pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gracie is the winner by TKO! Gracie jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coalman Gracie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Coalman Gracie waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Box Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Box Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nahrul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man dips to his left and cracks Nahrul with an uppercut!
Nahrul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Kzarik Nahrul has been cut.
Man 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nahrul.
Man cracks Nahrul with a good jab.
Nahrul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nahrul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nahrul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man tries to bum rush Nahrul with a series of wild strikes but Nahrul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws the left hand but Nahrul avoids the punch easily.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Nahrul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nahrul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahrul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nahrul - that landed with a thud.
Man is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nahrul.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nahrul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahrul lands a knee to the body.
Nahrul scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Box Man has been cut.
Nahrul landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nahrul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Nahrul as the two fighters clinch.
Nahrul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Nahrul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nahrul using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nahrul.
Nahrul lands a knee to the body.
Nahrul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nahrul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nahrul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nahrul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nahrul landing knees to the body.
Nahrul digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nahrul scores a nice knee to the body.
Nahrul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nahrul unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Man! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nahrul is unloading with more strikes now! Man drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kzarik Nahrul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla has chosen I'm gonna live forever as his entrance music. The key to victory for Josh Barnet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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261 lbs
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24
264 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Barnet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bla stops Barnet from getting back to his feet.
Barnet wants to get back to full guard.
Bla lands with a punch from half guard.
Bla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnet tries to get to full guard but Bla has control of the leg.
Bla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnet trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnet wants to get back to his feet.
Bla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnet's head.
Bla throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Barnet to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bla looking to pass the guard.
Barnet wants to sweep here but Bla controlling him for the moment.
Bla trying to control but Barnet is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bla won't allow Barnet to get back to his feet.
Barnet wants to improve his position but instead Bla has moved into half guard.
Barnet gets full guard.
Bla throws a big right hand that misses.
Bla lands a couple of digs.
Barnet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bla scoring with some ground and pound.
Bla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bla working some strikes from top position.
Bla wants to pass the guard but Barnet is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet looking for a guillotine here but Bla defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bla looking to pass the guard.
Bla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bla working some strikes from top position.
Bla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bla landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bla wants to control from the top but Barnet keeps moving.
Bla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnet is keeping the position for now.
Bla preventing the sweep.
Barnet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bla.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bla Bla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnet keeping moving, preventing Bla from controlling successfully.
Bla won't allow Barnet to sweep him here.
Bla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bla wants to control from the top but Barnet keeps moving.
Bla postures up in Barnet's guard and throws a big left but Barnet blocks it.
Barnet wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet is trying to control the position but Bla postures up.
Barnet wants to get back to his feet but Bla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bla postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bla wants to control from the top but Barnet keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bla is in close to Barnet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bla working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnet trying to strike off his back.
Barnet has an active guard here but Bla has managed to pass into half guard.
Bla moves into full mount! Barnet won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bla landing strikes from the mount and Barnet is in trouble!
Barnet is rocked!
Bla postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Barnet bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bla and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bla Bla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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283 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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247 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammad Mo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo darts in trying to clinch
and Irene counters with a two punch combo.
Mo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irene counters with a nice leg kick.
Mo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Irene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Irene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mohammad Mo has been cut.
Mo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mo tries to clinch but Irene moves away
enabling Irene to counter with a crisp jab.
Mo closes the distance but Irene moves to the side
enabling Irene to counter with a crisp jab.
Mo closes the distance but Irene moves to the side
and Irene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mo wants to clinch but Irene slips to the side
and Irene counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irene circles away from the clinch attempt
and Irene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo closes the distance and clinches.
Irene managing to block the knees to the body from Mo.
Irene lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irene lands a left hand.
Mo looks winded!
Irene drops Mo with a big right hand! Irene charges in looking to finish - Mo manages to keep Irene in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Irene tries to stand but Mo is controlling from the bottom.
Irene gets to his feet - Mo follows without any prompting.
Irene throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mo tumbling to the canvas!
Mo is rocked!
That has opened up Mohammad Mo's cut even more.
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.
Irene wants to stand but Mo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Irene stands up from Mo's guard - Irene perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab by Irene.
Mo wants to clinch but Irene slips to the side
and Mo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irene connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Mohammad Mo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irene counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Irene counter with a right hand.
Mo tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mo wants to clinch
and Irene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goodnight Irene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammad Mo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mo moves to clinch but Irene breaks away
and Irene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mo closes the distance but Irene moves to the side
and Irene counters with a stiff right hand.
Mo wants to clinch but Irene slips to the side
and Irene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mo wants to clinch but Irene slips to the side
and Irene counters with an inside leg kick.
Mo looks to clinch
and Irene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mo tries to clinch but Irene moves away
enabling Irene to counter with a crisp jab.
Mo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Irene counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mo tries to clinch but Irene moves away
and Irene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mo tries to clinch but Irene moves away
and Irene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammad Mo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mo tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mo tries to clinch
and Irene counters with a straight right hand.
Irene circles away from the clinch attempt
and Irene counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo looks to clinch
and Mo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mo tries to clinch up
and Irene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Irene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohammad Mo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Goodnight Irene!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Goodnight Irene waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. 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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30
225 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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258 lbs
37 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield punishes Hogan's body with a nice straight punch.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holyfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holyfield scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Holyfield defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. Holyfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holyfield scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogan lands a body punch.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hogan.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Hogan lands an uppercut.
Hogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Hogan cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Hogan cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Hogan lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Hogan lands an uppercut.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
Hogan lands with a right to the head.
Holyfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Hogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body.
Hogan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogan.
Holyfield is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan creates a bit of distance for himself, with Holyfield pressed up against the cage and cracks Holyfield with a massive uppercut! Holyfield goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hulk Hogan!
A less than humble Hulk Hogan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
272 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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30
281 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
Nice body kick there by Kelly.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
McGee is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow McGee down.
McGee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGee avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Kelly.
It looks like Tiny McGee has been cut.
Kelly throws a front kick that sends McGee stumbling back into the cage.
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly lands a big head kick that sends McGee tumbling to the mat! Kelly takes a step backwards and waves McGee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kelly lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kelly lands a big head kick that sends McGee tumbling to the mat! Kelly takes a step backwards and waves McGee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McGee is rocked!
Kelly scores with a kick to the body.
Oh McGee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
OH! McGee has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kelly smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kelly unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of McGee sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Kelly!
Jim Kelly tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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