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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Ious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuvaj Ruke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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225 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Ious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cuvaj Ruke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ious walks into a jab.
Ious displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruke.
Ious slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ious is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruke from advancing position.
Ious looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ious controlling the position for now.
Ruke prevents Ious from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ious is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at VENDETTA Elite Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ious is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ious could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ruke stalling away here and it's allowed Ious to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ious looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ious looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ious!
Ruke is trying to get back to half guard.
Ious is staying tight to Ruke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ruke is trying to get back to half guard.
Ious taking a break here but Ruke is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruke trying to control from the bottom.
Ruke is looking for a sweep. Ious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ious is controlling the pace.
Ious is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruke trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ious's guard.
Ruke pushing down on Ious's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ious sees it coming and defends easily.
Ious is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruke tries to pass to full mount but Ious defends it.
Ruke is trying to work for a kimura but Ious is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ious looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuvaj Ruke 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.
Ious stuffs the takedown.
Ruke looking to score a takedown here. Ious is defending well but Ruke drives through and ends up in Ious's guard.
Ruke postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruke wants to control from the top but Ious keeps moving.
Ruke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ted Ious.
Nice sprawl there from Ious as Ruke shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ious. Ruke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruke loads up on a big right hand but Ious slips the punch.
Ruke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ious decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruke's guard.
Ted Ious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuvaj Ruke.
Ruke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ious manages to get himself to full guard.
Ious is trying to keep Ruke in close.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ious is on top in guard.
Ruke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ious is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ious defends well.
Ious wants to control from the top but Ruke keeps moving.
Ruke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ious controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ious stopping the sweep attempt from Ruke.
Ious trying to control but Ruke is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ted Ious has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ruke shoots in looking for a takedown. Ious tries to sprawl out of it but Ruke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ious defending well as Ruke loads up on a big left hand.
Ruke tries for a takedown but Ious circles away easily
and Ious counters with a single leg into guard. Ruke didn't expect that.
Ious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ious knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruke on the ground.
Ruke being controlled here, momentarily.
Ious postures up.
Ious preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruke wants to hit a switch here but Ious passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruke there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ted Ious will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Horrible takedown by Ruke or perhaps it was just good defense by Ious which made him look bad.
Ruke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ious is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruke shoots for a double leg takedown but Ious sprawls well. He's pushed Ruke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ious as he jumps to the side.
Ted Ious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuvaj Ruke.
Ruke has his takedown stuffed
and Ious counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ruke!
Ruke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ious wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruke taking a bit of punishment here - Ious scoring with strikes.
Ious lands a few punches from side control.
Ruke tries to improve position but can't.
Ruke manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruke wants to improve his position but Ious is controlling well.
Ruke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ious is keen to just control but Ruke is a slippery customer.
Ruke is looking to improve his position.
Ious stalling.
Ruke is looking for a sweep. Ious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ted Ious wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ruke tries to clinch but Ious is having none of it.
Ruke misses with a takedown attempt
and Ious counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruke is looking for a sweep. Ious is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ious looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruke keeps working.
Ious tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruke missing with punches from the bottom.
Ruke trying to control from the bottom.
Ruke wants to get back to full guard.
Ruke keeps trying to improve his position.
Ruke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ious wants to get back to his feet.
Ruke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruke is trying to work for a kimura but Ious is defending well.
Ruke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ious turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ruke off and cradles Ious's limp body as Ruke celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cuvaj Ruke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anto Mrvelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Bronson Theme Song. 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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240 lbs
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226 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anto Mrvelj!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Mrvelj misses the shot to the body.
Mrvelj pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronson is out of range and Mrvelj settles back down.
Mrvelj moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mrvelj backwards.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mrvelj avoids it.
Mrvelj tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson is struggling to control the position.
Bronson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mrvelj avoids the elbow strike from Bronson, against the cage.
Bronson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrvelj's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bronson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Anto Mrvelj has been cut.
Bronson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrvelj's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Mrvelj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mrvelj tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mrvelj blocking some punches.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Mrvelj blocks with his arms.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrvelj's defenses.
That has opened up Anto Mrvelj's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mrvelj is defending well for now.
Bronson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Anto Mrvelj's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mrvelj being controlled against the cage.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Mrvelj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mrvelj.
Bronson has Mrvelj pressed against the cage, preventing Mrvelj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mrvelj managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Mrvelj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Anto Mrvelj's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bronson slowing the pace effectively.
Bronson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mrvelj tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Bronson to work.
Mrvelj trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Bronson controlling the action here for a moment.
Mrvelj is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mrvelj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mrvelj tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronson avoiding damage.
Bronson trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrvelj is struggling to control the position.
Mrvelj working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anto Mrvelj's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mrvelj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mrvelj has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrvelj looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mrvelj as he connects with a hook.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
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!
Bronson lunges at Mrvelj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mrvelj's hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anto Mrvelj's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Bronson!
Jack Bronson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want a challenge!! I'll fight anyone, anywhere!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldoza has chosen Last Resort as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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256 lbs
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258 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Baldoza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldoza tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Baldoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Baldoza. No joy for Barnett on that attempt.
Baldoza lands with a nice body kick.
Baldoza throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnett pushes Baldoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Baldoza jumps guard but Barnett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baldoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Josh Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Baldoza.
Baldoza working aggressively here.
Barnett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baldoza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnett is not going to allow Baldoza to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett wants to control but Baldoza is keeping busy.
Baldoza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnett is landing with some decent strikes but Baldoza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldoza throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Barnett is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Baldoza is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Barnett!
A very excited looking Josh Barnett rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Redman - Da goodness kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 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
12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Killjoy pushes him off.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Killjoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith prevents Killjoy from getting back to his feet.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Killjoy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Killjoy!
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Killjoy to get to half guard.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killjoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Killjoy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Killjoy takes the fight into the clinch.
Killjoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killjoy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Killjoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killjoy throws an elbow but misses.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith avoiding damage as Killjoy throws knees to the body.
Killjoy missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy working aggressively here.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy manages to get underhooks.
Killjoy lands with a left to the head.
Killjoy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is working for takedown but Killjoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Killjoy to the mat.
Killjoy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith working for a triangle but Killjoy defends it easily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killjoy gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killjoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Killjoy moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Killjoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killjoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Killjoy tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killjoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
Killjoy is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killjoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Killjoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killjoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Killjoy clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killjoy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killjoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killjoy wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Killjoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killjoy sprawls well. Killjoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Killjoy clinches up against the cage.
Killjoy is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killjoy has his back to the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Killjoy missing with knees to the body.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Killjoy up, before dumping him to the ground. Killjoy manages to land in guard.
Killjoy wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Killjoy is retaining full guard.
Smith wanted to stand there but Killjoy had control of the position.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killjoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killjoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killjoy!
Killjoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killjoy missing with knees to the body.
Killjoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killjoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killjoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Killjoy tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Killjoy back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Killjoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Killjoy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Killjoy is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a kimura but Killjoy is defending well.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Killjoy is trying to buck Smith off.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith prevents Killjoy from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to stand back up.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killjoy throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Killjoy shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Killjoy catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Killjoy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Killjoy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Killjoy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killjoy is defending well.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killjoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Killjoy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Killjoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Killjoy. Killjoy maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killjoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kevin Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Killjoy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killjoy pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Killjoy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has Killjoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killjoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killjoy lands a nice elbow.
Killjoy misses with an elbow strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Killjoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Killjoy pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Killjoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kevin Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
Killjoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Killjoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killjoy.
Killjoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killjoy lands with a light punch inside.
Killjoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killjoy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killjoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killjoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Killjoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Killjoy.
Killjoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killjoy throws a head punch that misses.
Killjoy just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Killjoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killjoy gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Killjoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Killjoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killjoy misses with an elbow strike.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Killjoy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killjoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killjoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killjoy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killjoy clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Killjoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Killjoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Killjoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killjoy misses with an elbow strike.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Killjoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Killjoy missing with knees to the body.
Killjoy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Killjoy.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killjoy tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Killjoy back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killjoy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killjoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killjoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killjoy lands an elbow inside.
Smith has Killjoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killjoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killjoy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Killjoy!
An out of breath Kevin Killjoy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voronkoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System of a Down-Aerials. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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285 lbs
17 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronkoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Voronkoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voronkoff.
Sato drives through with a takedown into Voronkoff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sato throwing strikes from guard but Voronkoff blocks nicely.
Sato trying to control but Voronkoff is working from the bottom.
Sato is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato stops Voronkoff from standing up.
Sato landing with the ground and pound.
Sato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Andrey Voronkoff has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands a couple of elbows.
Sato controlling from the top position.
Sato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrey Voronkoff's cut is getting worse.
Sato chips away with some ground and pound.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Voronkoff is keeping the position.
Sato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronkoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sato is looking to work some ground and pound but Voronkoff has wrist control.
Voronkoff is breathing heavily.
Sato slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sato wants to control but Voronkoff is keeping him busy.
Sato seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andrey Voronkoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrey Voronkoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mana Sato!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyawang Lhad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lhad comes to the cage accompanied by Iced Earth - Anthem. Conway has chosen Money in The Bank as his entrance music. Gyawang Lhad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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244 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gyawang Lhad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conway!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lhad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lhad connects with a couple of short punches.
Conway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conway wants to stand but Lhad is controlling the position.
Lhad is looking to stand up but Conway won't let him.
Lhad prevents Conway from getting back to his feet.
Lhad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Conway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway shoots in and drives through. Lhad sprawls well.
Lhad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conway to the ground. Lhad is now in Conway's guard.
Conway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lhad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lhad wants to stand but Conway is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lhad throws an elbow that misses. Conway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lhad's guard. Nice move by Conway!
Conway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lhad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lhad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lhad keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Conway hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Conway has a takedown stuffed.
Gyawang Lhad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Conway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lhad cracks Conway with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ryan Conway has been cut.
Lhad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conway shoots in looking for a takedown but Lhad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Conway swats away the attempt to clinch by Lhad.
Lhad dives in and scores a takedown into Conway's guard.
Lhad postures up in Conway's guard and throws a big left but Conway blocks it.
Lhad postures up in Conway's guard and throws a big left but Conway blocks it.
Lhad landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conway is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conway is looking to work some ground and pound but Lhad has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Conway's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Conway wants to control from the top but Lhad keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway prevents Lhad from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyawang Lhad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Conway's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lhad.
Lhad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Conway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lhad counters with a nice leg kick.
Lhad motions for Conway to come forward. Lhad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conway.
Conway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conway shoots in but no luck this time.
Gyawang Lhad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Conway.
Lhad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway with a poor takedown
and Lhad counters with a low kick, right behind Conway 's knee.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lhad sprawls well. Lhad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lhad is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Conway.
Lhad batters Conway with a massive right followed by a huge left! Conway is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lhad lands a final crushing right hand to drop Conway to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lhad is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gyawang Lhad!
A victorious Gyawang Lhad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano de Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Collins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luciano de Oliveira's chin.
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38
247 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
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282 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Very strong |
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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
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano de Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and de Oliveira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
de Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Fred Collins has been cut.
de Oliveira landing knees to the head.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
de Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
de Oliveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Collins tries to break free but de Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Collins tries to break free but de Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
de Oliveira connects with a knee to the head.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle, before de Oliveira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Collins's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! de Oliveira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Luciano de Oliveira!
Luciano de Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boby Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon comes into the arena with Salmon Song blaring out of the sound system. Boby Beans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Beans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheldon.
Beans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beans throws a right hand that misses
and Sheldon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beans looks to throw the jab but Sheldon is out of range.
Beans missing with a left hand there. Sheldon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Beans there.
Beans misses the body punch
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheldon throws out a loose jab but Beans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beans jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beans throws a series of punches but Sheldon avoids them all with ease.
Beans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheldon.
Beans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans misses with a body shot
and Sheldon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheldon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beans.
Beans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheldon.
Beans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beans misses with a straight right.
Beans looks to land a right hand but Sheldon moved out of range.
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beans scores with a punch to the head.
Beans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheldon.
Beans lands with a good body shot.
Sheldon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beans takes a swing at Sheldon's ribcage but misses.
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheldon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beans throws out the jab.
Beans lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans connects with a crisp jab.
Beans looks to land a left hand but Sheldon moved out of range nicely.
Sheldon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beans.
Beans throws a leg kick but Sheldon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheldon blocks a jab.
Beans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Beans misses with a body shot
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Beans misses with a left hand
and Sheldon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beans thinking.
Beans misses with a hook.
Beans throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheldon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beans looks winded!
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!
Beans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beans throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Boby Beans has been cut.
Sheldon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beans misses with a straight left.
Sheldon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beans.
Sheldon defending well as Beans loads up on a big left hand.
Beans misses with a right hand
and Sheldon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sheldon blocks a jab.
Sheldon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beans throws an overhand right that lands on Sheldon's shoulder, as Sheldon tries to avoid the shot.
Beans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheldon moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boby Beans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boby Beans's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sheldon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beans.
Beans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beans looks to land a left hand but Sheldon moved out of range nicely.
Beans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheldon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beans.
Beans throws a looping overhand right but Sheldon ducks down to avoid it.
Beans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheldon.
Sheldon slips under a jab from Beans.
Beans throws a shot from downtown. Sheldon moves away and avoids it.
Beans throws a body punch but Sheldon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheldon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beans swings for the body but Sheldon moves out of range.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beans is breathing heavily.
Beans misses with a left hand
and Sheldon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beans misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Beans misses the target.
Beans misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheldon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beans misses with a jab to the body
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beans throws a hook but Sheldon avoids it easily.
Beans misses with a body shot
and Sheldon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beans misses with an uppercut
letting Sheldon counter with a right hand.
Beans throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheldon.
Beans misses with a jab to the body
and Sheldon counters with a stiff right hand.
Beans misses with a left hand
and Beans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beans throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheldon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheldon moves away from the strike by Beans.
Beans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheldon counters with a right hand to the body.
Beans misses with a right hand
enabling Sheldon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheldon counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sheldon as he connects with a hook.
Beans is rocked!
Sheldon throws a jab but it's blocked by Beans.
Beans is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheldon finish him?
Beans loads up on a big right hand but Sheldon slips the punch.
Beans seems to have recovered his senses.
Beans looks to land a left hand but Sheldon moved out of range nicely.
Beans misses with a jab to the body
and Sheldon counters with a huge left! Beans is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sheldon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beans from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sheldon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dontae Sheldon!
Dontae Sheldon took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is r this town i 101. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
49 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asshole Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Ali checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ali enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ali manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie working away.
Ali tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ali holding on.
Ali is not content to let Gracie control the position.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Asshole Gracie.
Ali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali scoring with some ground and pound.
Ali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie pulls Ali in close to his closed guard and prevents Ali from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Ali preventing the sweep.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ali is now in half guard.
Ali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ali is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ali won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ali trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ali rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Ali is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asshole Gracie!
Asshole Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan has chosen Real American as his entrance music. Vince Dixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hulk Hogan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
Hogan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogan.
Dixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dixon missing with knees to the body.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hogan lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Hogan.
A shot in the inside from Hogan.
Dixon is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dixon has his back to the cage.
Hogan lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dixon missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hogan.
Hogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dixon trying to land knees to the body.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan lands a shoulder strike.
Hogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Hogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Hogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hogan is working Dixon over against the cage.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hogan.
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hogan.
Hogan lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hogan.
Hogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dixons head.
Dixon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogan throws a big uppercut that drops Dixon! More strikes from Hogan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dixon lies dazed against the cage as Hogan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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