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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Fisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Perfect Circle - Imagine. Tavarius has chosen Loser - 3 Doors Down as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Fisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Tavarius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavarius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavarius scores with a jab to the head.
Fisk lands a jab.
Tavarius closes the distance and clinches.
Fisk is trying to break free.
Fisk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fisk.
Fisk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tavarius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavarius scores with a jab. Fisk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisk misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Fisk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tavarius avoids the head kick by Fisk.
Fisk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisk throws a head kick that misses.
Tavarius throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tavarius!
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.
Tavarius holding on.
Tavarius sneaks back into half guard.
Tavarius gets full guard.
Fisk wants to stand but Tavarius is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisk preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fisk manages to get himself to full guard.
Fisk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tavarius controls the pace.
Let's hope that Tavarius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisk is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tavarius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavarius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavarius misses the shot to the body.
Fisk clinches up with Tavarius and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisk has had enough of the clinch but Tavarius keeps him there for the moment.
Fisk manages to break the clinch.
Fisk throws a right and a left that Tavarius avoids nicely.
Fisk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson Fisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavarius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavarius somewhat.
Tavarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fisk throws a series of punches but Tavarius avoids them all with ease.
Tavarius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fisk has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Tavarius.
Tavarius swings widly with a right hand
so Fisk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tavarius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fisk stands up from Tavarius's guard - Fisk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tavarius throws a lazy right hand but Fisk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fisk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavarius lands an overhand right.
Fisk fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Tavarius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tavarius looks to land a left hand but Fisk moved out of range nicely.
Fisk misses with a double jab
and Fisk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Wilson Fisk has been cut.
Tavarius moves into range and clinches up with Fisk.
Fisk is trying to break free.
Tavarius tries for a takedown but Fisk manages to get underhooks.
Fisk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tavarius breaks from the clinch.
Fisk tries for a takedown but Tavarius circles away easily
and Tavarius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavarius.
Tavarius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fisk blocks a body shot from Tavarius.
Tavarius goes for a takedown attempt but Fisk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Tavarius misses.
Tavarius swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisk.
Tavarius misses with a body shot.
Fisk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavarius.
Tavarius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavarius staying out of range there.
Fisk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisk scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson Fisk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisk is looking to clinch.
Fisk looks to land a combination but Tavarius avoids it well.
Fisk is looking to clinch.
Fisk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tavarius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavarius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisk.
Fisk looks to land a combination but Tavarius avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Fisk misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarius takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Tavarius.
A shot in the inside from Tavarius.
Fisk can't find room to land a body shot as Tavarius controls the action.
Tavarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisk is trying to force a seperation but Tavarius has the dominant position.
Fisk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavarius takes the fight into the clinch.
Fisk tries to break free but Tavarius pushes him back against the cage.
Tavarius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavarius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisk backwards.
Fisk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavarius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Richard Tavarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavarius misses with a wild body shot.
Tavarius moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavarius cracks Fisk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tavarius cracks Fisk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tavarius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fisk to stand back up!
Fisk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarius closes the distance looking for a takedown. Fisk stuffs it but Tavarius still has hold of him. Tavarius picks Fisk up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Tavarius slams Fisk to the floor and that's really hurt Fisk - he doesn't know where he is! Tavarius throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Tavarius!
Post fight, Richard Tavarius stared into the camera and said 'Now get off my dick. Dick is too short a word for my dick... get off my antidisestablishmentarianism, you pricks. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think David might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Who - Baba O'Riley. Adams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kronik. This should be a great matchup!
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218 lbs
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265 lbs
19 - 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
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
David throws a head kick that misses
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown. David fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
David is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
David keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
David wants to improve his position but instead Adams has moved into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so David is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Adams trying to control from half guard but David is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David wants to control the action here but instead Adams manages to pass to full mount!
Adams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
David tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams prevents David from getting the reversal.
David gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
Adams is looking to advance position but David won't allow it.
Adams is thwarting David's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams trying to pass the guard but David defending well.
David regains full guard. Nicely done.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
David looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
David stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and David wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from David.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
David scoring well with a low kick there.
Adams defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
Adams avoids the body shot from David.
Adams blocks a low kick nicely.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Adams.
David chopping away at his opponent's legs.
David cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
David gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Adams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams checks a leg kick.
Craig David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David is looking to land body kicks.
David lands with a thumping leg kick.
David throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by David there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. David manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
David is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
David fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
A nice inside leg kick there by David. That's going to slow Adams down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
David fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. David is now in Adams's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David throwing strikes but missing.
Adams trying to control the position.
Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
Brian Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Adams as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from David!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David is not going to allow Adams to sit and survive in this position.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams trying to control but not successfully.
David thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
David throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adams wants to control but David is having none of it.
Adams is in a horrible position here. David smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
David working Adams over with strikes here.
Adams tries to lock up and control but David gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
David thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
David thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
David lands a heavy elbow.
Adams tries to lock up and control but David gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
David throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
David wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams is in a horrible position here. David smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Adams is looking to improve his position but David isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
David punching from mount but Adams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
David landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
David looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adams avoids the head kick by David.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adams. That did some damage!
David gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. David manages to retain guard.
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.
Adams is trying to control the position but David postures up.
David throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
David trying to control the position.
David is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but David postures up.
Adams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adams wants to control but David is keeping busy.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Adams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Adams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts David, as that shot connected.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
David thumps Adams with a low kick.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
Adams looks for a takedown but David sprawls well.
David connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
David tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Brian Adams 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!
David throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
David motions for Adams to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
David blocks a head kick by Adams.
David lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from David.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
David connects with a looping right hand.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David swings widly with a right hand
and Adams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams shoots for a takedown but David saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David lands with a right hand.
David throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
David listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into 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!
David wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
David misses with a looping left.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. David tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. David manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Adams.
Adams avoids the head kick by David.
David lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
David throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think David has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Diallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brisco County Jr (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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275 lbs
1 - 1 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Diallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diallo slaps away a takedown attempt from County Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diallo.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Diallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
County Jr blocks an elbow strike.
County Jr jumps guard but Diallo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diallo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from County Jr.
Pablo Diallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brisco County Jr.
Diallo is trying to pull guard but County Jr has him pressed against the cage.
County Jr tries to pull guard but Diallo holds him up against the cage and eventually County Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr jumps guard but Diallo stands there with County Jr around his waist. County Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diallo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but County Jr is defending well.
County Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diallo walks away with a smile on his face. County Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diallo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diallo tries to score a body lock takedown but County Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Diallo avoids the damage to the body.
County Jr is pressed up against the cage. Diallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag County Jr down to the mat. County Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from County Jr sends Diallo down but not out. County Jr dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Pablo Diallo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
County Jr decides to stand back up.
Diallo shoots in but County Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diallo keeps the fight on the outside.
County Jr misses with a low kick.
Diallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diallo keeps the fight on the outside.
County Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diallo circles away.
County Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diallo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. County Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. County Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
County Jr passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County Jr trying to control from half guard but Diallo is working away.
County Jr trying to control the pace.
Diallo is looking to get back to full guard here but County Jr has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County Jr 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.
County Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diallo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
County Jr happy to just control the position for now.
County Jr advances nicely into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
County Jr punching from mount but Diallo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
County Jr wants to control the pace but Diallo is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brisco County Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diallo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt.
County Jr misses with a wild body shot.
County Jr misses with a head kick.
Pablo Diallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. County Jr smiles and moves away.
Diallo moves into range and clinches up with County Jr.
A frustrated look appears on County Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
County Jr is trying to pull guard but Diallo has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr is trying to break free.
County Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diallo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
County Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diallo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diallo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Diallo just trying to survive but County Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diallo tries to roll but County Jr sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
County Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Can Diallo hold on?! County Jr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Even with his hooks in, County Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Diallo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County Jr tries to get the hooks in deep but Diallo pushed the leg off.
County Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Diallo could be in trouble here!
Diallo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
County Jr is looking to advance position but Diallo won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo gets full guard.
Diallo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but County Jr has passed into side control.
County Jr is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
County Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for County Jr but great work by Diallo.
County Jr tries to bench press Diallo off him but Diallo keeps the position.
Diallo wants to lay and pray for a moment but County Jr keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
County Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Diallo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Diallo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but County Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
County Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
County Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as County Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
County Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brisco County Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diallo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
County Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diallo. Diallo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diallo misses with a head kick.
Diallo drives through and clinches with County Jr against the cage.
County Jr pulls guard successfully.
Diallo content to stall in guard here.
County Jr has his hands on Diallo's head, controlling the position.
County Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diallo is aware though and is defending well.
Diallo stopping the sweep attempt from County Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
County Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Diallo wants to control from the top but County Jr keeps moving.
County Jr wriggles free and stands up.
Diallo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? County Jr is fending him off so far but Diallo persists. Nope, County Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Brisco County Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo shoots and misses
and County Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by County Jr.
County Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. County Jr smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diallo shoots in but County Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
County Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
County Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Diallo tries to sprawl out of it but County Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
County Jr fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Diallo, looking for a takedown. County Jr pushes Diallo against the cage but Diallo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Diallo as County Jr shoots in.
County Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diallo misses with a two punch combination.
Diallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says County Jr as he avoids it easily.
Diallo fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
County Jr misses the body punch
and Diallo counters with a big head kick but County Jr shrugs it off.
Diallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
County Jr forces Diallo back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
County Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Diallo won't allow it.
Diallo can't find room to land a body shot as County Jr controls the action.
Diallo is looking to break free of the clinch but County Jr has double underhooks.
County Jr decides to pull guard.
County Jr is trying to keep Diallo in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
County Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pablo Diallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
County Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brisco County Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got County Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brisco County Jr!
Brisco County Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynard The Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
235 lbs
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25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynard The Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Rak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fox connects with a body shot that sends Rak's belly button to the back.
The Fox throws a right and a left that Rak avoids nicely.
The Fox scores with a body shot.
Rak gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rak is looking to advance position but The Fox won't allow it.
The Fox moves into full guard.
Rak stopping the sweep attempt from The Fox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Fox looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rak is defending well. The Fox quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rak has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Fox celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reynard The Fox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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261 lbs
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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
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Barnet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnet is defended easily by Freeman.
Barnet shoots for a takedown but Freeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freeman's waist but Freeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnet off to one side.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Barnet.
Barnet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freeman avoids it really well and circles away.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Barnet on that attempt.
Gordon Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnet somewhat.
Barnet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnet throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Freeman connects with a crisp jab.
Barnet shoots for a double leg takedown but Freeman sprawls well. He's pushed Barnet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnet tries to land a leg kick but Freeman saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard.
Freeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freeman tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnet is controlling him.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Barnet controlling him for the moment.
Barnet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freeman is keeping the position for now.
Gordon Freeman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Freeman 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.
Barnet shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnet shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Barnet postures up in Freeman's guard and throws a big left but Freeman blocks it.
Barnet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Barnet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barnet wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freeman did well to prevent Barnet getting side control.
Barnet tries to pass to full mount but Freeman defends it.
Barnet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
Barnet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet is looking to advance position but Freeman won't allow it.
Barnet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barnet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Barnet counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnet controlling the position.
Freeman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Barnet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnet taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnet looks for a takedown but Freeman sprawls well.
Gordon Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnet throws a head kick that misses.
Barnet misses with a wild combination.
Barnet throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Freeman was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnet finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Freeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnet on the ground.
Barnet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Josh Barnet has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman pushes Barnet off and gets back to his feet.
Freeman scores with a jab to the head.
Barnet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet lands with a kick to the temple. Freeman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnet. That's going to slow Freeman down.
Barnet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnet throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman dodges the punch combination from Barnet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet fails with the takedown
and Freeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Barnet.
Barnet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Freeman sprawls well. Freeman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnet gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnet closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Barnet pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnet is controlling him well.
Gordon Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Barnet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnet!
Josh Barnet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Queensberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nick Gaston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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31
250 lbs
12 - 16 - 1 |
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31
280 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Queensberry!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queensberry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queensberry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nick Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queensberry misses with a kick to the body.
Gaston scores with a leg kick.
Queensberry looks winded!
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Gaston moves into the clinch.
Gaston avoiding damage as Queensberry throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gaston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queensberry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queensberry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gaston managing to block the knees to the body from Queensberry.
Queensberry is trying to stall.
Gaston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston breaks from the clinch.
Gaston delivers a nice body kick.
Gaston feints a jab and as Queensberry dips his head, Gaston unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Queensberry right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Queensberry falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Gaston smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Gaston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nick Gaston thanked Springfield HW Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway comes to the cage accompanied by Money in The Bank. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fetisov's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Amazing. Ryan Conway could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Fetisov's chin.
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244 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fetisov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conway momentarily.
Conway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conway shoots for a double leg takedown but Fetisov sprawls well. He's pushed Conway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fetisov sprawls well. Fetisov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fetisov leaves Conway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fetisov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fetisov lands a slapping body shot.
Conway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fetisov is fending him off so far but Conway persists. Nope, Fetisov circles away and we're back to standing.
Conway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conway dives in and grabs Fetisov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fetisov pushes down on Conway's head and hops out.
Conway is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conway keeps the fight on the outside.
Fetisov leaves Conway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fetisov scores with a sloppy right hand. Conway should have avoided that one.
Fetisov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fetisov scores with a body shot.
Conway takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fetisov scores with a hook.
Fetisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fetisov rushes Conway and presses him up against the cage.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fetisov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fetisov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fetisov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fetisov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conway.
Fetisov is working Conway over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fetisov - that landed with a thud.
Fetisov tries to throw a body punch but Conway avoids it by throwing Fetisov back against the cage.
Fetisov lands a body punch.
Conway is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Fetisov.
Fetisov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fetisov lands a left hand.
Conway tries for a takedown but Fetisov manages to get underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Conway. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fetisov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conway's elbow.
Conway tries for a takedown but Fetisov manages to get underhooks.
Fetisov lands an uppercut.
Fetisov tries to work over Conway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Fetisov.
Conway prevents a body shot from Fetisov.
Fetisov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fetisov on the inside.
Fetisov scores with a hook to the body.
Fetisov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fetisov.
Fetisov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fetisov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Fetisov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conway is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fetisov is defending well.
Fetisov cracks Conway with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway goes for a takedown attempt but Fetisov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conway is defended easily by Fetisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fetisov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fetisov scores with a push kick.
Fetisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fetisov moves into the clinch.
Fetisov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fetisov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice combo by Fetisov! Oh, that's hurt him - Conway falls to the canvas and Fetisov follows him into side control.
Conway is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Conway has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fetisov stands up.
Oh Conway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fetisov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Conway right on the button. Conway goes down! Fetisov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fetisov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Fetisov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Busto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Biggie Smalls - Victory. Gray Potter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernie Busto's chin.
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265 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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernie Busto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Busto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Busto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter throws a sloppy body shot
and Busto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Busto prevents Potter from getting back to his feet.
Busto wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Busto cracks Potter with a solid left hand.
Potter keeping full guard, as Busto tries to pass.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Busto wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Busto wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Busto. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Busto fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for Busto on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busto defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Busto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Busto.
Busto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Busto counters with a shoot takedown. Potter fights it but they end up in guard.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busto stays in close to Potter's body and controls the position.
Potter wants to stand but Busto is controlling the position.
Busto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Busto content to stall in guard here.
Potter keeping full guard, as Busto tries to pass.
Busto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Busto trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Potter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Busto from controlling successfully.
Busto prevents Potter from getting back to his feet.
Busto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Busto stays in close to Potter's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bernie Busto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Potter slaps away a takedown attempt from Busto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Busto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Busto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potter gets caught napping as Busto dives in and scores a takedown. Potter manages to retain guard.
Busto trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Potter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Busto.
Busto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Busto wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Busto throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Busto is proving a slippery customer.
Busto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Busto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter misses with a head kick.
Busto slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busto digs a good hook to Potter's body.
Busto misses with a body punch
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Potter as Busto shoots in.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Gray Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Busto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Busto. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Busto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Busto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Busto backing up. Busto nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Busto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Busto takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Busto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Potter rather than just go for the knockout.
Busto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Busto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Busto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potter throws a right and a left that Busto avoids nicely.
Bernie Busto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Busto.
Gray Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Busto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Busto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potter wants it to stay on the feet.
Busto tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Busto backing up. Busto nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
Gray Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Busto.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Busto ducks down to avoid it.
Busto fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Busto moves away and avoids it.
Busto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Busto punishes Potter's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Busto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Busto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Busto throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter is looking to stand up but Busto isn't so interested in that idea.
Busto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Busto wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Busto postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Busto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Potter's guard.
Bernie Busto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bernie Busto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gray Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Busto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Busto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie Busto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Busto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Busto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recksun comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Slide has chosen Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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33
284 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Slide with that takedown attempt.
Recksun misses with a two punch combination.
Slide shoots in for a takedown but Recksun shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Slide or perhaps it was just good defense by Recksun which made him look bad.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Slide closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Recksun to the mat! Recksun manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slide trying to control the position from guard on top but Recksun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slide throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slide throws an elbow that misses. Recksun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slide's guard. Nice move by Recksun!
Recksun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recksun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Recksun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Recksun has managed to get both his arms back between Slide's legs - danger averted.
Slide has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slide trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slide is looking for a triangle but Recksun pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slide throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Slide being controlled here, momentarily.
Slide is looking for a triangle but Recksun pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slide keeping full guard, as Recksun tries to pass.
Slide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slide working for a triangle but Recksun defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Recksun tries to stand but Slide is controlling from the bottom.
Recksun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Recksun has managed to get both his arms back between Slide's legs - danger averted.
Recksun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recksun blocks the strikes from Slide.
Slide looking for submissions off his back.
Recksun is keen to just control but Slide is a slippery customer.
Slide flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slide keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slide slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide is looking for a triangle here but Recksun uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slide throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Slide tries to buck Recksun off but Recksun is having none of it.
Recksun 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Recksun.
Recksun working away.
Slide sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Recksun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slide moves into full guard.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom.
Recksun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recksun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slide's guard.
Slide keeping moving, preventing Recksun from controlling successfully.
Recksun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slide trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Slide has his foot on Recksun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Recksun works his way back into a safe position though.
Slide throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Recksun wants to pass the guard but Slide is keeping the position.
Slide throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slide striking off his back.
Slide has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Recksun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Recksun tries to free his leg and advance position but Slide is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slide dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slide will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slide looks for a takedown but Recksun sprawls well.
Slide closes the distance and clinches up with Recksun, looking for a takedown. Slide pushes Recksun against the cage but Recksun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Nice shot lands for Recksun.
Slide looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Recksun!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recksun tries to buck Slide off but Slide is having none of it.
Slide landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slide goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Recksun has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slide but great work by Recksun.
Recksun throws an elbow but Slide slips to the side and avoids it well.
Recksun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Recksun is putting a hurting on Slide here, landing some big shots from side control.
Recksun creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slide sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Recksun.
Slide sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slide is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun trying to control from half guard but Slide is working away.
Slide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Recksun seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Slide looking for submissions off his back.
Recksun controlling the action here.
Slide wants to get back to full guard.
Slide landing small, sideways elbows.
Recksun blocks the strikes from Slide.
Slide throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slide is looking to improve his position.
Slide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Recksun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Slide misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Slide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slide is not content to let Recksun control the position.
Slide misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Recksun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recksun is looking to advance position but Slide won't allow it.
Recksun throwing shots but Slide is blocking nicely.
Slide moves into full guard.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide tries to strike from the bottom.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Recksun throwing strikes but missing.
Slide trying to strike off his back.
Recksun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slide will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Slide thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slide working for a triangle but Recksun defends it easily.
Slide thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slide will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Slide trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Recksun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slide striking off his back but it's not causing Recksun any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slide thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slide throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Slide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Recksun defends it easily.
Slide throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Recksun throws a big elbow that misses.
Kimbo Slide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Recksun wants to get up but he can't break Slide's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Recksun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slide doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Recksun trying to control but Slide is working from the bottom.
Slide trying to strike off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Recksun passes Slide's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slide punching from the bottom.
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 Hugh Recksun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slide fails to land the takedown.
Slide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Recksun but Recksun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Recksun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Recksun tries to avoid it but Slide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Recksun to the ground. Recksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hugh Recksun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slide.
Slide tries to score a power double leg takedown but Recksun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slide somewhat.
Slide shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Recksun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Recksun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Recksun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Recksun trying to control the position.
Slide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun wants to get back to his feet but Slide is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Recksun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Recksun just wasn't active enough.
Slide tries for a takedown but Recksun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Recksun's waist but Recksun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slide off to one side.
Recksun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slide's head backwards.
Hugh Recksun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Recksun.
Recksun lands a brutal head kick. Slide looks out on his feet and Recksun throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hugh Recksun!
Our winner, Hugh Recksun, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. Alighieri has chosen Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
290 lbs
20 - 16 - 1 |
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26
245 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Alighieri!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighieri throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alighieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Couture has time to react.
Couture throws a body punch but Alighieri moves out of range.
Alighieri gets caught napping as Couture dives in and scores a takedown. Alighieri manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Couture looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Alighieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Methuselah Couture just wasn't active enough.
Alighieri avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture lands a really nice looking cross but Alighieri seems unphased.
Couture shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alighieri's guard.
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alighieri keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Alighieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to control from the top but Alighieri keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Couture scores with a jab. Alighieri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alighieri.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alighieri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Couture.
Methuselah Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couture lands in his opponent's guard.
Alighieri keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him.
Couture controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alighieri on the side of the head.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alighieri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Couture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Couture controls the position.
Alighieri tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
Couture trying to control the action but Alighieri is working from the bottom.
Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alighieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alighieri to see if he's OK.
Alighieri is looking to regain half guard here but Couture keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Couture throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alighieri works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alighieri defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Methuselah Couture.
Couture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alighieri trying to remain calm as Couture controls from the top position.
Couture tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture wants to control but Alighieri is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tristan Alighieri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Couture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A clash of legs there as Couture blocks the low kick.
Alighieri throws a front kick aimed at Couture's knee but Couture avoids it well.
Alighieri misses with a low kick.
Couture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alighieri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Couture is in Alighieri's guard.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
Alighieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture punishes Alighieri's body with a nice straight punch.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alighieri's head backwards.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alighieri sprawls well initially but Couture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Couture wants to take a breather but Alighieri is having none of it.
Alighieri tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alighieri defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Methuselah Couture.
Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alighieri did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Alighieri keeping control of the position.
Couture is pressing down on Alighieri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alighieri is holding on for now.
Tristan Alighieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Methuselah Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture lands a glancing blow to the side of Alighieri's head.
Couture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Methuselah Couture has been cut.
Methuselah Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alighieri is out of range and Couture settles back down.
Couture is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alighieri's half guard.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alighieri keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture controls the position.
Couture tries to advance to mount but Alighieri denies him.
Alighieri is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the action but Alighieri is working from the bottom.
Alighieri tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture wants to control but Alighieri is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Methuselah Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methuselah Couture!
Methuselah Couture thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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