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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Mendieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karlos Mendieta!
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, Don Shipman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman gets a clinch.
Shipman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendieta swats away the attempt to clinch by Shipman.
Shipman clinches up with Mendieta and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendieta is trying to pull guard but Shipman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shipman tries to pull guard but Mendieta won't allow it.
Shipman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shipman trying to control but Mendieta is working from the bottom.
Mendieta working for a triangle but Shipman defends it easily.
Mendieta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendieta is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendieta wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Mendieta is trying to control the position but Shipman postures up.
Shipman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendieta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendieta keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Karlos Mendieta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shipman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendieta.
Shipman gets tackled into the cage by Mendieta. Mendieta maintains the clinch.
Mendieta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shipman smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Mendieta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendieta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shipman defends it nicely.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendieta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendieta blocks a head kick by Shipman.
Mendieta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendieta has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendieta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shipman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shipman moves in looking to clinch but Mendieta pushes him off.
Shipman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendieta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shipman somewhat.
Shipman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendieta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shipman trying to keep a closed guard but Mendieta is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendieta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shipman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendieta has passed into half guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Shipman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendieta shoots in looking for a takedown. Shipman tries to sprawl out of it but Mendieta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shipman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendieta drives through and clinches with Shipman against the cage.
Mendieta is trying to pull guard but Shipman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shipman connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Karlos Mendieta has been cut.
Mendieta pulls guard successfully.
Shipman has gone for a leg lock! Mendieta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shipman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman wants to stand and escape but Mendieta is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendieta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.
Shipman wants to improve his position but instead Mendieta has moved into half guard.
Shipman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shipman wants to control but Mendieta passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman wants to control but Mendieta postures up.
Shipman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mendieta is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Shipman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shipman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendieta tries to avoid it but Shipman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendieta to the ground. Mendieta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlos Mendieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipman tries to keep at a distance but Mendieta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shipman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendieta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shipman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendieta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendieta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shipman sprawls well. Shipman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendieta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Mendieta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipman misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendieta.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendieta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendieta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shipman somewhat.
Mendieta closes the distance and clinches up with Shipman, looking for a takedown. Mendieta pushes Shipman against the cage but Shipman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shipman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendieta to the mat! Mendieta manages to get full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shipman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mendieta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman looking to sit in guard and control but Mendieta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman wants to get back to his feet but Mendieta passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Shipman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karlos Mendieta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shipman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendieta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendieta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Mendieta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman is looking for a triangle here but Mendieta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mendieta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shipman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendieta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shipman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mendieta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shipman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mendieta lets go of the hold and Shipman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karlos Mendieta!
Karlos Mendieta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reem Davey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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91 lbs
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228 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reem Davey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kivel is rocked!
Kivel moves out of range as Davey throws a body kick.
Oh Kivel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Kivel.
Davey throws a nice looking combination but Kivel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kivel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kivel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Davey misses
letting Kivel counter with a right hand.
Davey throws a quick head kick that knocks Kivel silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Davey is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reem Davey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Atomic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Kralaiev's chin.
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275 lbs
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kralaiev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Atomic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kralaiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Atomic is looking to clinch but Kralaiev is avoiding it.
Atomic lands a nice looking body shot.
Kralaiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atomic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kralaiev. Atomic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kralaiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kralaiev throws a sloppy head kick and Atomic moves out of range easily.
Oooooh!!! Atomic has knocked Kralaiev down with a huge combo! Atomic steps away and waves a wobbly Kralaiev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kralaiev is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atomic shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Kralaiev is unconscious as Atomic celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tom Atomic!
A very excited looking Tom Atomic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Mceasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larenzo Moritini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larenzo Moritini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Mceasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larenzo Moritini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mceasy leaves Moritini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moritini checks a leg kick.
Mceasy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moritini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mceasy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moritini.
Moritini darts in trying to clinch
and Mceasy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moritini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marco Mceasy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larenzo Moritini.
Mceasy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moritini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mceasy misses with the combination.
Moritini shoots for a double leg takedown but Mceasy sprawls well. He's pushed Moritini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moritini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mceasy to the mat! Mceasy manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mceasy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mceasy controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mceasy keeping moving, preventing Moritini from controlling successfully.
Mceasy is controlling Moritini's posture.
Mceasy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mceasy fails to land with a series of punches.
Moritini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mceasy circles away.
Marco Mceasy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moritini slips a jab and a cross from Mceasy.
Mceasy swinging wildly here.
Mceasy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mceasy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moritini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moritini dodges the punch combination from Mceasy.
Moritini closes the distance and clinches up with Mceasy, looking for a takedown. Moritini pushes Mceasy against the cage but Mceasy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Mceasy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moritini circles away quickly and effectively.
Marco Mceasy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moritini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mceasy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moritini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Mceasy.
Mceasy throws a series of punches but Moritini avoids them all with ease.
Mceasy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moritini.
Moritini looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Mceasy. Those never looked like landing.
Moritini misses with a head kick.
Mceasy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mceasy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mceasy duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Mceasy does no damage.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moritini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mceasy was well out of range. Poor timing from Moritini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mceasy misses.
Mceasy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mceasy throws a low kick, looking for Moritini's leg but Moritini calmly moves out of range.
Moritini tries to clinch but Mceasy moves out of range.
Mceasy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moritini.
Some wild striking there from Mceasy.
Mceasy misses with a double jab
and Moritini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mceasy clinches.
Nice body punch from Mceasy - that landed with a thud.
Mceasy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moritini connects with a nice looking jab.
Mceasy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moritini counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy lands a hook that snaps the head of Moritini backwards.
Moritini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mceasy is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Mceasy - that landed with a thud.
Mceasy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moritini has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mceasy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mceasy misses with a wild combination.
Mceasy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mceasy misses with a double jab
and Moritini counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moritini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mceasy as he jumps to the side.
Mceasy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moritini counters with a two punch combo.
Moritini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Marco Mceasy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mceasy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mceasy misses with a double jab.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that Moritini avoids nicely.
Moritini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mceasy avoids it really well and circles away.
Moritini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mceasy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moritini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moritini gets a double leg takedown into Mceasy's guard.
Mceasy pulls Moritini in to control the position.
Mceasy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mceasy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moritini on the ground.
Moritini is breathing heavily.
Mceasy has Moritini pulled in close to control his posture.
Moritini looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moritini stopping the sweep attempt from Mceasy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mceasy keeping moving, preventing Moritini from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marco Mceasy.
Moritini tries for a takedown but Mceasy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Mceasy does no damage.
Mceasy looks to land a combination but Moritini avoids it well.
Mceasy misses with a two punch combination.
Moritini fails to land the takedown.
Marco Mceasy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larenzo Moritini.
Moritini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mceasy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moritini tries to clinch but Mceasy is having none of it.
Moritini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mceasy avoids it really well and circles away.
Mceasy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moritini circles away quickly and effectively.
Mceasy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Moritini to counter with a crisp jab.
Mceasy misses with the combination.
Mceasy fails to land with a series of punches.
Moritini dodges the punch combination from Mceasy.
Moritini tries to score with a low kick but Mceasy moves his leg out of the way.
Mceasy throws a combination that misses
and Moritini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mceasy throws a series of punches but Moritini moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mceasy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mceasy misses with a double jab.
Moritini tries a head kick but it misses.
Moritini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mceasy slaps away a takedown attempt from Moritini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mceasy throws a series of punches but Moritini moves out of range.
Moritini slips a jab and a cross from Mceasy.
Mceasy slaps away a takedown attempt from Moritini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that Moritini avoids nicely.
Marco Mceasy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mceasy misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mceasy misses with a double jab.
Mceasy works over Moritini's head and body with a nice combination.
Mceasy stuffs the takedown.
Moritini tries to clinch there but Mceasy circles away.
Mceasy stuffs the takedown attempt from Moritini. Moritini gets slowly back to his feet.
Mceasy stalks Moritini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moritini's face. Moritini staggers backwards, shaken.
Mceasy works over Moritini's head and body with a nice combination.
Mceasy misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moritini slips a jab and a cross from Mceasy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moritini closes the distance and clinches up with Mceasy, looking for a takedown. Moritini pushes Mceasy against the cage but Mceasy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mceasy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moritini checks it well.
Mceasy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Mceasy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mceasy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mceasy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moritini moves in looking to clinch but Mceasy pushes him off.
Moritini dodges the punch combination from Mceasy.
Mceasy misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Mceasy.
Moritini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mceasy counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mceasy.
Moritini misses with a head kick.
Mceasy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moritini shoots for a takedown but Mceasy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moritini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Mceasy does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moritini tries to keep at a distance but Mceasy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Mceasy on the inside.
Mceasy lands with a right to the head.
Moritini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mceasy smiles and moves away.
Mceasy throws a series of punches but Moritini avoids them all with ease.
Mceasy misses with the combination.
Mceasy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moritini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mceasy misses with the combination.
A combination from Mceasy does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mceasy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moritini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mceasy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mceasy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moritini throws a right hand that Mceasy ducks under and follows up with a left that Mceasy also avoids with ease.
Moritini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mceasy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mceasy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mceasy looks to land a combination but Moritini avoids it well.
Moritini wants to clinch up but Mceasy keeps it at a distance.
Moritini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marco Mceasy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larenzo Moritini.
Mceasy misses with a wild combination.
Mceasy misses with a few strikes there.
Mceasy looks to land a combination but Moritini avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mceasy blocks a head kick by Moritini.
Mceasy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mceasy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moritini backwards.
Mceasy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mceasy lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mceasy.
A body shot lands from Mceasy.
Mceasy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moritini backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mceasy.
Nice body punch from Mceasy - that landed with a thud.
Mceasy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mceasy lands a left hand.
Mceasy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mceasy throws out a leg kick but Moritini moves out of range and Mceasy only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mceasy misses with a two punch combination.
Mceasy throws a right and a left that Moritini avoids nicely.
Mceasy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mceasy throws a right hand that Moritini ducks under and follows up with a left that Moritini also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Mceasy.
Moritini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mceasy swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Mceasy does no damage.
Mceasy misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Mceasy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mceasy misses with a series of wild punches.
Larenzo Moritini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Mceasy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mceasy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Mceasy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mceasy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Mceasy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter has chosen Under and Over it by ffdp as his entrance music. HeavyWeight Prizefighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
231 lbs
15 - 29 - 0 |
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28
244 lbs
10 - 12 - 1 |
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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 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prizefighter on his heels. He'll look to pass Prizefighter's guard now, I'm sure.
Hussein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prizefighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussein has managed to get both his arms back between Prizefighter's legs - danger averted.
Hussein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prizefighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prizefighter is on top in guard.
Prizefighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prizefighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prizefighter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter is posturing up here but Hussein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Prizefighter tries to roll out but it's too tight and Prizefighter has to tap! Slick submission there by Hussein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krammer Hussein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holyfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAWR. Joe Holyfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
225 lbs
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29
279 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Holyfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyfield misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Holyfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Holyfield looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Holyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Velasquez moves away
and Velasquez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyfield misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Holyfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holyfield misses with a looping left.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield misses the jab.
Holyfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Holyfield. That snapped Velasquez's head back.
Holyfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Velasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Holyfield didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez landing with the ground and pound.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whitepride Velasquez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Holyfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holyfield throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
A big left from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holyfield misses with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joe Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Holyfield connects with a crisp jab.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Holyfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Holyfield feints a jab promting Velasquez to slip. Holyfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Velasquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Whitepride Velasquez has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Holyfield drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield tries to clinch up
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holyfield misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses the jab.
Velasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield throws a right hand that misses
and Velasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Velasquez avoids them all with ease.
Holyfield misses with a left hand
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez moves away from the strike by Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Holyfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Whitepride Velasquez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Holyfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez has hold of Holyfield's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Holyfield tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Velasquez cranks the arm and Holyfield screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Holyfield, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Whitepride Velasquez!
An out of breath Whitepride Velasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tone Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Cat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tone Cross's chin.
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36
288 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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World class 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
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tone Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Cat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross misses with a looping left.
Cross throws a hook but Cat blocks it.
Cat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cat. Those never looked like landing.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Cat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cat.
Cat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cross tries to improve position but can't.
Cat tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Cross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Cat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross is pressing down on Cat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cross 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.
Cross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cat.
Cat won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
Cat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cat is in close to Cross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cat stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cat wanted to stand there but Cross had control of the position.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cross wants to control the pace but Cat is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is trying to control the position but Cat postures up.
Cat throws a big elbow that misses.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cat regains half guard.
Cat manages to get to full guard.
Cross wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat looking for a sweep. Not yet Cat, not yet.
Cat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Cat's legs - danger averted.
Cross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cross has managed to get both his arms back between Cat's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cat is controlling Cross's posture.
Cross trying to control but Cat is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Cat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cross's waist but Cross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cat off to one side.
Cat closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Cat pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross throws a low kick but Cat avoids it.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Cross finds it's way through Cat's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cat slips under a jab from Cross.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Cat is out of range.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Cat does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Cat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross cracks Cat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cat in his tracks.
Cat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cat defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Cross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cat.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cat avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cat blocks a jab.
Tone Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cat circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
Tone Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross 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.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cat.
Tone Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Cat.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cat.
Cat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cross is fending him off so far but Cat persists. Nope, Cross circles away and we're back to standing.
Cat is breathing heavily.
Cross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cross throws a hook but Cat avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Cat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross scores with the left hand. Cat knows he should have avoided that one.
Cat shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cat manages to avoid it.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Cat's head but Cat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Cat staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Cat moved out of range nicely.
Cat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cross stuns Cat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tone Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross lands a nice hook to Cat's body. Cat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Cat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Cross.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cross throws a sloppy head kick and Cat moves out of range easily.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tom Cat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Cross misses
and Cat counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tone Cross dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good shot there by Cross.
Cat looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
Cross looks to land a combination but Cat avoids it well.
Cross loads up on a big right hand but Cat slips the punch.
Cat moves out of range of the strikes.
Cat shoots in but no luck this time.
Cross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cross cracks Cat with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Cross as he connects with a hook.
Cat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross connects with a crisp jab.
Cat is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cat head around and knocks him out cold! Cross hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tone Cross!
A very excited looking Tone Cross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gigant Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Berry Fulcher's chin.
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26
220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fulcher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fulcher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Fulcher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fulcher is avoiding damage well.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Fulcher dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Fulcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva 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.
Fulcher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fulcher tries to get out of the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Fulcher is defending well.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fulcher to see if he's OK.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow but Fulcher slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulcher taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Fulcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulcher keeps working.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulcher gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fulcher hang on?
Fulcher is rocked!
Silva postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fulcher in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fulcher to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigant Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm gonna live forever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bla Bla is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
274 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
264 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clinch Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bla Bla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
Bla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steel Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bla trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Bla thows a huge punch but Steel Penn dodges it nicely.
Bla thows a huge punch but Steel Penn dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Bla there.
Bla trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bla thows a huge punch but Steel Penn dodges it nicely.
Bla wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Bla sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bla Bla wasn't active enough on the ground.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel Penn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bla closes the distance and clinches up with Steel Penn, looking for a takedown. Bla pushes Steel Penn against the cage but Steel Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bla fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bla's head.
It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that Bla semi-blocks.
Bla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel Penn defends it nicely.
Clinch Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bla Bla.
Bla misses with a takedown attempt - Steel Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bla looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bla shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that Bla semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Penn lands a big head kick that sends Bla tumbling to the mat! Steel Penn takes a step backwards and waves Bla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Bla Bla's cut even more.
Steel Penn thuds his shin into the meat of Bla's side.
The fighters circle, before Steel Penn throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bla's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Steel Penn lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Clinch Steel Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes to the cage accompanied by you throw knee, i go home. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
285 lbs
33 - 16 - 0 |
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35
218 lbs
23 - 22 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copout lands an overhand right.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Copout is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Copout is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Copout defending well though.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller prevents Copout from improving his position.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller wants to control but Copout is keeping him busy.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Copout haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Copout manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Copout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copout is keeping the position for now.
Copout has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
We're going to have a standup here because Cro Copout wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Copout.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Copout which made him look bad.
Copout takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
James Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Miller.
Copout comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Copout instigates a clinch.
Copout scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is trying to break free.
Copout struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown but Copout manages to get underhooks.
Copout misses with the head strike.
Copout working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copout avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Copout moved out of range.
Miller tries for a takedown but Copout circles away easily
and Copout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Copout, pushing him back against the cage.
Copout is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copout stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller looks winded!
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Copout lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copout lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Copout lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Copout pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Copout uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller is rocked!
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copout.
Copout tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Copout as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copout scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Copout creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Copout lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Copout scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Copout finish him?
Copout lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Copout is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miller to the mat. Miller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Copout in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Copout trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Copout postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Copout missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Copout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Copout's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cro Copout dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Copout lands with a shot to the body.
Copout lands the left hand.
Copout circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Miller to the canvas! Miller doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Copout keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cro Copout!
Cro Copout decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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