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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evander Holyfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ichiro Kosugi's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Kosugi! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holyfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kosugi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice sprawl there from Holyfield as Kosugi shoots in. Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield. Holyfield lands a lovely overhand right. Holyfield scores with a takedown into Kosugi's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kosugi wants to stand and escape but Holyfield is having none of it. Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kosugi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kosugi landing strikes from the mount and Holyfield is in trouble! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holyfield is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kosugi with good strikes from the mount here! Kosugi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Holyfield turns into him and now he's in Kosugi's guard.
Kosugi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kosugi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kosugi trying to keep a closed guard but Holyfield is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kosugi pulls Holyfield in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Holyfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Holyfield with a flurry of punches that miss. Holyfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kosugi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kosugi wants to stand up but Holyfield is controlling him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kosugi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kosugi controls Holyfield momentarily but Holyfield frees himself. Holyfield throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kosugi keeping moving, preventing Holyfield from controlling successfully. Holyfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Holyfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Holyfield throws a big elbow that misses. Holyfield won't allow Kosugi to get back to his feet. Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holyfield postures up in Kosugi's guard and throws a big left but Kosugi blocks it. Holyfield with a flurry of punches that miss. Holyfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holyfield looking to sit in guard and control but Kosugi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kosugi preventing the sweep. Kosugi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosugi is working Holyfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosugi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosugi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Holyfield wants to sweep here but Kosugi controlling him for the moment. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kosugi is working Holyfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Kosugi from controlling successfully. Holyfield working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kosugi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Holyfield is looking for a triangle but Kosugi pushes his legs off easily.
Holyfield is trying to control the position but Kosugi postures up. Kosugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holyfield wants to sweep but no luck. Holyfield has momentary wrist control but Kosugi slips an elbow through the middle. Holyfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Kosugi from controlling successfully. Kosugi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kosugi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Holyfield wants to stand but Kosugi is controlling the position. Kosugi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kosugi cracks Holyfield with a big right hand but Holyfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kosugi trying to control the position but Holyfield is working away. Kosugi lands some shots froms side control. Kosugi cracks Holyfield with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kosugi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Holyfield tries to improve position but can't. Kosugi lands a decent elbow from side control. Kosugi scores with a couple of short elbows. Holyfield is looking for a sweep. Kosugi working the head with strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Kosugi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kosugi working the ground and pound from side control. Kosugi has hold of Holyfield's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holyfield seems comfortable defending it but Kosugi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holyfield is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holyfield is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kosugi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichiro Kosugi! An out of breath and clearly excited Ichiro Kosugi thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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189 cm
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198 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burgess throws an off balance right hand
and Zelli counters with a stiff right hand. Zelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zelli ducks under a wild hook from Burgess. Burgess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgess works the jab nicely. Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zelli checks a leg kick. Burgess throws a lazy uppercut
and Zelli counters with a nice uppercut. Zelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Burgess misses the body punch and Zelli counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgess.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burgess misses with a body shot
and Zelli counters with a three punch combo that has Burgess backing up. Burgess nods at Zelli to acknowledge the strikes. Burgess throws a low kick but Zelli moves out of range easily. Burgess throws out a loose jab but Zelli uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Burgess misses the target. Burgess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgess. Burgess swings for the body but Zelli moves out of range.
Burgess throws a hook but Zelli blocks it. Donk. Zelli catches Burgess right on the button with a cross. Burgess lunges at Zelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zelli's hand. Zelli avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Zelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burgess misses with an uppercut. Zelli tries to clinch but Burgess moves out of range. Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Burgess misses its intended target. Burgess throws the left hand but Zelli avoids the punch easily. Burgess throws a low kick but Zelli moves out of range easily. Burgess throws a lazy right hand but Zelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burgess misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burgess fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zelli. Zelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgess.
Burgess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zelli. Zelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgess misses with a straight right. Burgess scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Burgess misses with a body shot
and Zelli counters with a straight right hand. Zelli tries to clinch there but Burgess circles away.
Burgess throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zelli. Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burgess thows a body shot but no joy. Burgess looks to throw the jab but Zelli is out of range. Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Zelli slips the punch. Burgess changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelli is just out of range. Burgess comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Zelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgess counters with a nice leg kick. Burgess uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zelli has time to react. Good leg kick by Burgess there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zelli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgess throws out the jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Burgess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zelli. Burgess is looking to chop away at Zelli's legs. Burgess dodges the punch combination from Zelli.
Burgess lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Burgess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zelli. Burgess misses with a double jab.
Burgess scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Zelli moves out of range as Burgess strikes. Zelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Burgess tries to bum rush Zelli with a series of wild strikes but Zelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Burgess tests Zelli's chin there with a solid looking shot. Burgess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zelli. Burgess throws a leg kick but Zelli checks it. Burgess throws a leg kick letting Zelli counter with a right hand. Burgess throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burgess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Zelli does a little dance to reset his feet. Burgess misses with a hook. Zelli ducked under it nicely. Burgess lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Burgess slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgess. Zelli blocks a jab. Burgess connects with the punch. Burgess throws a front kick aimed at Zelli's knee but Zelli avoids it well. Burgess throws a series of punches but Zelli avoids them all with ease. A swing and a miss from Burgess. Nice defenses there by Burgess. Burgess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burgess misses with a body shot.
A big left from Burgess misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Zelli does a little dance to reset his feet. Zelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burgess looks to land a right hand but Zelli moved out of range. Burgess throws the left hand but Zelli avoids the punch easily. Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
Burgess misses the body punch and Zelli counters by moving into the clinch. Burgess tightens his grip and picks Zelli up, before dumping him to the ground. Zelli manages to land in guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Burgess prevents Zelli from getting back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zelli looking to control.
Burgess throws a strike but Zelli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Zelli tries to stand but Burgess is controlling from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Burgess keeping full guard, as Zelli tries to pass. Burgess controlling Zelli's posture. Burgess keeping full guard, as Zelli tries to pass. Zelli is working hard here to advance position. Zelli wants to stand and escape but instead Burgess has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Burgess throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Burgess dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Burgess lands a two punch combo.
Burgess misses with a hook
and Zelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burgess scores with a jab to the body. Burgess misses with a straight left. A combination from Burgess does no damage. Zelli takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses. Burgess throws a jab when Zelli was well out of range. Zelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Zen Zelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice defenses there by Burgess.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burgess misses with a straight left. Burgess connects with an inside leg kick. Burgess throws a right and a left that Zelli avoids nicely. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burgess in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A swing and a miss from Zelli. Burgess throws a lazy right hand but Zelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Burgess looks to land a combination but Zelli avoids it well. Burgess throws a lazy uppercut
and Zelli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Burgess throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelli. Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Burgess throws a series of punches but Zelli moves out of range. Zelli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zelli blocks a leg kick. Zelli checks a low kick from Burgess. Burgess dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zelli. That did some damage! Burgess throws a body punch but Zelli moves out of range. A big left from Zelli misses. Nice uppercut lands for Burgess. That snapped Zelli's head back.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burgess thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zelli cracks Burgess with a right hand to the side of the head. Zelli connects with a body shot. Zelli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice shot lands for Burgess. Zelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgess. Burgess misses with a straight left. Burgess misses with an uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as Zelli blocks the leg kick.
Burgess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zelli. Anthony Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup. Burgess misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Zelli.
Burgess throws a right hand that Zelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Zelli also avoids with ease. Burgess throws a chopping leg kick but Zelli manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Burgess throws an off balance right hand
and Zelli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Burgess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Burgess. Burgess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Zelli moved out of range nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Burgess smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Zelli defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand. Burgess tries to work over Zelli's front leg with a kick but Zelli checks it. Zelli ducks under a wild hook from Burgess. Zelli misses with a two punch combination.
Burgess throws a right hand that Zelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Zelli also avoids with ease. A swing and a miss from Burgess. Burgess scores with a decent looking hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Burgess. Zelli does a little dance to reset his feet. Burgess thows a body shot but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Burgess takes a swing at Zelli's ribcage but misses. Burgess lands a jab to the nose. Zelli avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Burgess misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgess misses with a looping right. Burgess throws a looping overhand right but Zelli ducks down to avoid it. Burgess thows a left - swing and a miss! Zelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burgess can pounce on him.
Zelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burgess can pounce on him.
Burgess misses with a leg kick and Zelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Burgess throws a hook but Zelli avoids it easily. Zelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zelli blocks a low kick nicely. Burgess misses with an uppercut
and Zelli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Zelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zelli scores with a shot to the side of Burgess's head. Burgess blocks an uppercut.
Zelli pushes Burgess back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Zelli tries to throw a body punch but Burgess avoids it by throwing Zelli back against the ropes. Burgess tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelli avoids it. Burgess misses with the head strike.
Burgess scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Zelli fails to land. Zelli lands with a right to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zelli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burgess or not. Burgess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Zelli lands with a left to the head. Burgess working aggressively here.
Zelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess. Zelli lands a nice shot to the body. Burgess is breathing heavily. Burgess on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zelli lands with a light punch inside. Zelli cracks Burgess with a nice body shot. Zelli scores with a nice hook to the head. Burgess misses with the head strike.
Zelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head. Zelli lands a shot to the body. Zelli missing with knees to the body.
Burgess throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelli. Zelli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. A short right from Zelli. Zelli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zelli gets through Burgess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Burgess backwards. Zelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Zelli trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelli. Zelli misses with the head strike.
Burgess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zelli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Zelli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Zelli lands a body punch in the clinch. Zelli lands a left hand.
Zelli pushes Burgess back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short right from Zelli on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelli lands an elbow that stopped Burgess in his tracks for a moment. Zelli misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zen Zelli. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Anthony Burgess! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Anthony Burgess! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Anthony Burgess!
Anthony Burgess wins by unanimous decision! Anthony Burgess was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Marie Mubiala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Sparks (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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210 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Marie Mubiala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Sparks! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sparks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mubiala doesn't seem bothered though. Mubiala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sparks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubiala manages to avoid it. Zack Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sparks throws a body punch but Mubiala moves out of range. A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target. Mubiala scores with a spinning back kick! Sparks misses with a wild combination.
Mubiala staying out of range there. Mubiala is looking to land body kicks. Mubiala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sparks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sparks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mubiala under the eye. A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target. Mubiala slips under a jab. Sparks blocks a head kick by Mubiala.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mubiala.
Mubiala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Sparks - just one landing. Sparks scores with a sloppy right hand. Mubiala should have avoided that one. Sparks cracks Mubiala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sparks digs a good body shot into Mubiala's ribs. Sparks connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mubiala! He's out on his feet! Sparks rushes in and drops Mubiala with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zack Sparks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roxton tried to score with a low kick but Stann checks it. Stann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mitch Roxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roxton lands a high kick!
It looks like Dan Stann has been cut. Roxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stann circles away quickly and effectively. Roxton throws a head kick that misses. Roxton throws a big shot that misses. Stann throws an overhand right that lands on Roxton's shoulder, as Roxton tries to avoid the shot. Stann tries to bum rush Roxton with a series of wild strikes but Roxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Roxton lands a head kick. Stann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Stann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Roxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roxton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roxton holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Stann breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stann checks the leg kick. Stann closes the distance and pushes Roxton back into the ropes. Stann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stann clinches. Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stann has had enough of the clinch but Roxton keeps him there for the moment. Roxton lands an uppercut. Stann manages to break the clinch.
Roxton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stann takes one on the button. Roxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roxton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stann's sensitive parts. Roxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Roxton lands a hook to the side of the head. Stann tries to circle away but Roxton has him pinned against the ropes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stann can't break the clinch.
Roxton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stann breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roxton.
Good work by Stann as he checks the leg kick. Roxton avoids the body shot from Stann.
Roxton moves into the clinch. Stann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Roxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stann's elbow. Stann is looking to break free of the clinch but Roxton has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roxton tries a body shot but Stann blocks it.
Roxton presses Stann against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Roxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roxton. Stann tries to break the clinch but Roxton is controlling the position. Come on Roxton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Stann. Stann jumps guard and drags Roxton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Stann keeping full guard, as Roxton tries to pass. Roxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stann wants to stand but Roxton is controlling the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roxton 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. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stann can do anything to dispel that myth. Stann wants to stand and escape but Roxton is having none of it. Roxton sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mitch Roxton just wasn't active enough. Nice shot lands for Roxton. No luck with that takedown attempt from Roxton. Roxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Stann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roxton circles away quickly and effectively. Roxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Roxton throws a nice inside leg kick. Roxton gets a clinch. Roxton holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Roxton scores with a nice short uppercut. Roxton stalling against the ropes.
Stann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Roxton. Roxton throws a shot to the body.
Stann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roxton can pounce on him.
Stann throws a lazy right hand but Roxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. That kick from Roxton tenderised Stann's leg. Stann is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's six minutes gone in the round. That kick from Roxton tenderised Stann's leg. Stann is trying to keep his angry face on. Roxton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roxton has Stann up against the ropes in a clinch.
Roxton working some nice short punches in the clinch. Roxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Stann. Roxton working aggressively here.
Roxton tries a body shot but Stann blocks it.
Roxton lands with a left to the head. Roxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stann. Stann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Stann wants to break free but Roxton has control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. A short right from Roxton on the inside. Stann tries to break the clinch but Roxton is controlling the position. Roxton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stann is trying to break free. Roxton wants a takedown but no success here.
Stann tries to circle away but Roxton has him pinned against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Roxton.
Stann is trying to break the clinch but Roxton is controlling him. Roxton is looking to control Stann's arms but Stann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roxton has his back to the ropes. Stann is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short right hand to the side of the head by Roxton. Roxton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A frustrated look appears on Stann's face as he tries to break the clinch. Roxton lands a nice uppercut. Stann working hard to break the clinch. Stann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. A short left from Roxton. A left hand lands to the body for Roxton.
Stann 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! Roxton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Roxton lands with a short shot to the head. Stann working hard to break the clinch. Roxton is trying to stall.
Roxton scores with an uppercut up the middle. A left hand lands to the body for Roxton.
Roxton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roxton lands a shoulder strike. Roxton pushes Stann back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Roxton. Roxton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stann backwards. Roxton trying to control the position but instead, Stann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roxton into the ropes. Roxton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stann or not.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Roxton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Roxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roxton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stann backwards. Roxton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanns head.
Stann is rocked! Roxton taking a breather. Stann is still on wobbly legs! Can Roxton finish him? Roxton lands a nice shot to the body. Roxton lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Roxton. Roxton scores with a shot to the side of Stann's head. Stann is trying to force a seperation but Roxton has the dominant position. Still in the clinch, Roxton scores with a nice short uppercut. Stann blocks a body shot from Roxton. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Roxton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Stann. Stann stops a takedown attempt from Roxton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Roxton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roxton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Roxton keeps control of Stann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Roxton pushes Stann up against the ropes in a clinch. Stann seems to have recovered his senses. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Roxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Stann controls his hands.
Roxton lands with a left to the head. Stann is trying to break the clinch but Roxton has him pressed against the ropes. Roxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Stann backwards. Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stann is trying to break free. Roxton misses with a punch to the body.
Roxton has Stann pressed against the ropes, preventing Stann from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roxton avoids the body shot from Stann.
Roxton moves into the clinch. Stann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roxton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Roxton. Roxton moves into the clinch. Roxton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Roxton misses with a punch to the body.
Stann has had enough of the clinch but Roxton keeps him there for the moment. Stann is trying to break the clinch but Roxton is controlling him. Roxton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stann can do to turn this around? Roxton tries to throw a body punch but Stann avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the ropes. Roxton has a couple of punches blocked by Stann.
Stann is looking to break free of the clinch but Roxton has double underhooks. Still in the clinch, Roxton scores with a nice short uppercut. Roxton taking a breather. Roxton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanns head. Stann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Roxton tries to stall but Stann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitch Roxton has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stann prevents a body shot from Roxton. Roxton misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roxton scores with a shot to the side of Stann's head. Stann tries to break free but Roxton pushes him back against the ropes. Roxton can't find room to land a body shot as Stann controls the action.
Roxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stann backwards. Roxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Stann. Stann tries to break the clinch but Roxton is controlling the position. Roxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stann backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Roxton lands with a light punch inside. Roxton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Stann blocking some punches.
Roxton taking a breather. Stann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Stann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roxton has him pressed against the ropes. Roxton prevents Stann from breaking the clinch. Stann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Roxton trying to stall but Stann improves his position.
Roxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roxton looking to stall.
Stann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roxton connects with a leg kick. Stann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Roxton rushes Stann and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Stann is trying to break the clinch but Roxton has him pressed against the ropes. A short right from Roxton. Roxton presses Stann against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stann is breathing heavily. Roxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stann's elbow. Stann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roxton has him pressed against the ropes. Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roxton lands a body punch in the clinch. Roxton lands a body punch in the clinch. Roxton scores with a nice hook to the head. Stann tries to break free but Roxton pushes him back against the ropes. Roxton lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Roxton scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roxton lands a nice uppercut. Roxton tries a body shot but Stann blocks it.
Roxton lands with a short head shot on the inside. Roxton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Roxton lands with a light punch inside. Stann wants to get back to striking at distance but Roxton won't allow it.
Roxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Stann backwards. Roxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Stann controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Roxton.
Roxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Roxton loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Stann senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Roxton! Our winner, Mitch Roxton, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the ring accompanied by the theme from titanic. Harrison Hansen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Hansen! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Earlandson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Earlandson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Earlandson trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom. Earlandson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top! The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansen slips nicely into half guard. Earlandson wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
Earlandson is working hard here to advance position. Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hansen pulls his head out easily. Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Earlandson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Earlandson taking some punishment here, with Hansen in his half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hansen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hansen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Earlandson defends it well. Hansen trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom. Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Earlandson is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard. Earlandson wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Earlandson has hold of Hansen's hands but Hansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Earlandson actively working from the bottom here. Earlandson is trying to control but can't.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here. Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hansen lands a nice short elbow. Hansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hansen working over Earlandson with some ground and pound. Earlandson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Earlandson is not content to let Hansen control the position. Earlandson actively working from the bottom here. Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hansen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hansen with shots to the head and body - Earlandson looks very uncomfortable down there. Earlandson is looking to get to half guard. Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Earlandson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Earlandson tries to control Hansen's body but Hansen pushes him off. Earlandson squirms to his side and now Hansen has his back! Earlandson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hansen gets his way!
Hansen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Earlandson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Earlandson breaks Hansen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Earlandson wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving. Earlandson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hansen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hansen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hansen! Earlandson tries to bench press Hansen off him but Hansen keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Earlandson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hansen working the head and body with strikes. Hansen lands some shots froms side control. Hansen wants to stand but Earlandson is controlling his arm. Hansen wants to control for a moment but Earlandson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Earlandson trying to control but Hansen postures up.
Earlandson gets full guard. Hansen slips nicely into half guard. Hansen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Earlandson.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Hansen wants to stand but Earlandson is controlling his arm. Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. 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! Hansen landing strikes. Earlandson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Earlandson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hansen's best efforts. Earlandson works his way to full guard. Good work. Earlandson working for submissions but it's allowed Hansen to get to half guard.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back. Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Still in half guard, Hansen seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Hansen lands strikes from half guard. Earlandson trying to hold on to Hansen's head to control him but Hansen postures up.
Earlandson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots. Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hansen trying to control from half guard but Earlandson is working away. Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Earlandson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hansen pushes past his half guard into mount! Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape. Earlandson wants to hold on but Hansen pushes him away. Hansen is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hansen wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely. Hansen with the ground and pound from mount. Earlandson working to try and regain half guard.
Earlandson tries to hold on but Hansen postures up. Hansen with a couple of short strikes. Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Earlandson working to try and regain half guard.
Hansen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Earlandson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Earlandson is looking to escape. Hansen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Earlandson hang on? Hansen unloading with bombs! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Earlandson is looking to get to half guard. Hansen working Earlandson over with strikes here. Earlandson tries to lock up and control but Hansen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hansen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Earlandson misses with a takedown and Hansen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Earlandson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Earlandson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansen just stands there and leans against the ropes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hansen has picked Earlandson up - he's going for a ride! Hansen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Earlandson actively working from the bottom here. Hansen wants to control but Earlandson is keeping him busy. Earlandson actively working from the bottom here. Hansen trying to control the action but Earlandson is working from the bottom. Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hansen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Earlandson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hansen trying to control but Earlandson is having none of it. Hansen lands a big shot there that rocks Earlandson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Earlandson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Earlandson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hansen has a good base and remains in mount. Earlandson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! You can see the frustration on Earlandson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hansen controls the position. Earlandson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hansen.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hansen is looking for the choke from the back position but Earlandson is controlling his hands well. Hansen working for the choke. Earlandson turns into Hansen and is now in his guard.
Earlandson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Earlandson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Earlandson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hansen keeping moving, preventing Earlandson from controlling successfully. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hansen trying to control the position.
Harrison Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far. Earlandson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hansen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Earlandson, into his guard. Hansen advances position into side control! Hansen wants to stand but Earlandson is controlling his arm. Earlandson tries to buck Hansen off but Hansen is having none of it. Hansen tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Earlandson can't do much from the bottom here. Hansen scores with punches from side control. Hansen trying to control the position but Earlandson is working away. Earlandson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hansen off and has taken his back! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Earlandson is trying to stick to Hansen's back but Hansen is turning into Earlandson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Earlandson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hansen. Earlandson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Earlandson wants to take Hansen's back but he can't do it this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Earlandson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hansen is on top in guard.
Hansen passes into half guard. Hansen is keen to just control but Earlandson is a slippery customer. Earlandson trying to control here.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back. Hansen is looking for a kimura but Earlandson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hansen to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Earlandson is looking to improve his position.
Earlandson wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Earlandson keeps working. Earlandson is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hansen uses his free foot to push down on Earlandson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Earlandson. Earlandson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hansen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Earlandson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Earlandson looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet. Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position. Hansen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Earlandson frees his head nicely. Oh but Hansen has switched to an armbar! Earlandson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Harrison Hansen! After the big win, Harrison Hansen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Killian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bare & Mark Instinct - Murder Machine (ft. Dieselboy) . On his way into the ring it seems that Dace Killian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dace Killian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Killian keeps the fight on the outside. Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Killian pushes him off. Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Killian moves out of range easily. Ferguson throws a big shot that misses. Ferguson instigates a clinch. Killian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killian can't get the takedown.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killian backwards. Ferguson is pressed up against the ropes. Killian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Killian closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Killian pushes Ferguson against the ropes but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferguson digs a good hook to Killian's body.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Killian circles away.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. Killian shakes it off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Killian. Killian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Killian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch. Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Killian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. Killian avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Killian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Killian.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killian is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ferguson is pressed up against the ropes. Killian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Horrible takedown by Killian or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad. Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Killian slips the punch. Ferguson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Killian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Ferguson. Killian fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice uppercut there from Ferguson. Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Killian keeps the fight on the outside. Ferguson throws a head kick that misses. Ferguson thumps Killian with a low kick. Ferguson leaves Killian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Killian in a clinch.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Killian controls the action.
Killian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Ferguson seems keen to control Killian's posture. Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ferguson wants to sweep here but Killian controlling him for the moment. Ferguson pulls Killian in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Turd Ferguson wasn't active enough on the ground. Killian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away. Killian ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson. Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Killian is out of range. A clash of legs there as Killian blocks the low kick. Ferguson is looking to clinch but Killian is avoiding it.
Killian closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Killian pushes Ferguson against the ropes but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Killian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Killian persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Killian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Killian persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing. Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Killian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ferguson trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ferguson is trying is best to control the position here. Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killian is working away from the top position though. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Ferguson works his way to full guard. Good work. Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Killian content to stall in guard here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferguson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Turd Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Killian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ferguson cracks the inside of Killian's front leg. Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killian counters with a nice uppercut. Killian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet. Ferguson moves into the clinch. 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! Killian blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Killian working aggressively here.
Ferguson wants to break free but Killian has control.
Killian has Ferguson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Killian blocks with his arms.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Killian blocks with his arms.
Killian wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson misses with an elbow over the top. Killian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferguson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Killian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Killian not allowing Ferguson to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Even with his hooks in, Killian manages to miss with strikes from the back. Ferguson wants to control his opponent's hands but Killian gets his hands free. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ferguson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Killian. Ferguson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Ferguson blocking the ground and pound. Ferguson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Killian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position. Killian dominating with strikes here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Killian with shots to the head and body - Ferguson looks very uncomfortable down there. A nice elbow there by Killian. 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! Killian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killian shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ferguson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ferguson. Killian 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. Ferguson throws a head kick that misses. Ferguson misses with a leg kick and Killian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killian. This has been an exciting period of action! Killian stops Ferguson from standing up. Dace Killian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ferguson tries to stand and escape but Killian is controlling the position. Ferguson is thwarting Killian's attempts to control the position. Killian is refusing to be controlled, as Ferguson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ferguson tries to stand and escape but Killian is controlling the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson prevents Killian from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ferguson wants to clinch. Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A head kick misses from Ferguson. Killian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Killian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ferguson tests Killian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Killian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Killian checks the leg kick. Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Killian circles away.
Killian lands with a nice body punch. Ferguson tries to clinch up and Killian counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Killian avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Killian can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Killian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killian's gas tank. Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Killian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killian avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ferguson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killian's brow. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Turd Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Killian wants a takedown but no success here.
Killian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Killian trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Killian is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Killian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ferguson misses with some punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Killian is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. A nice right hand lands inside from Ferguson. Ferguson lands with a light punch inside. A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Killian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killian blocks it with crossed arms. Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killian is keeping busy. Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson stops a takedown attempt from Killian.
Killian is looking for a takedown. Killian wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
That's six minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ferguson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dace Killian has been cut. Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killian moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Killian is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Killian sees it coming and checks it nicely. Killian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killian gets slowly back to his feet. Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Killian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Killian needs to keep his hands up - Ferguson had a free shot at his head there. Killian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ferguson lands a really nice looking cross but Killian seems unphased.
Killian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side. Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Killian down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Killian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Killian is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Killian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson. Oh Killian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ferguson tries to clinch but Killian is having none of it. Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick. Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Killian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ferguson tries to clinch up. Killian seems to have got his legs back now. Ferguson takes a swing at Killian's ribcage but misses. Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killian's head. Killian avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ferguson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferguson thuds his shin into the meat of Killian's side. Ferguson cracks the inside of Killian's front leg. Killian shoots in but no luck this time. Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Killian up against the ropes. Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Killian avoids the damage to the body. Ferguson misses with a knee to the head. Killian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle. Killian can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Killian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Killian is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Killian can't get the takedown.
Dace Killian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Killian throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Turd Ferguson! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Turd Ferguson! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Turd Ferguson!
Turd Ferguson wins by unanimous decision! Turd Ferguson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varz Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe comes to the ring accompanied by Bodies. Lupaus has chosen Finnish Alphabet & Pronunciation as his entrance music. Varz Defoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Varz Defoe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lupaus throws an off balance right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand. Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupaus. Lupaus lands a jab. Lupaus throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range. Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe gets caught flat footed, as Lupaus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Defoe keeping full guard, as Lupaus tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lupaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lupaus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lupaus wants to control from the top but Defoe keeps moving. Lupaus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Defoe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Lupaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Defoe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lupaus trying to control but Defoe is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lupaus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nuppu Lupaus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Defoe lands a head kick!
It looks like Nuppu Lupaus has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupaus is defended easily by Defoe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lupaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lupaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Defoe circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lupaus lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lupaus. Those never looked like landing. Lupaus looks to land a combination but Defoe avoids it well. Varz Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus. No joy there for Lupaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupaus misses with a hook to the body
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Lupaus misses with a double jab
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Oooooh!!! Defoe has knocked Lupaus down with a huge combo! Defoe steps away and waves a wobbly Lupaus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lupaus is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lupaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a big right hand! Oh Lupaus is in trouble here! Defoe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varz Defoe! During a confident post fight interview, Varz Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harcore Prawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prawn comes to the ring accompanied by Rock Box - Run DMC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harcore Prawn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jase Robertson! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robertson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prawn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Robertson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Harcore Prawn has been cut. Prawn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A big left from Prawn misses. Prawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prawn on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prawn throws a head kick that misses. Prawn throws a body kick that misses. Prawn walks into a left hand.
Prawn is rocked! A jab from Robertson misses. Prawn moves out of range of the strikes. Prawn connects with a nice looking jab.
Prawn with a nice cross. Robertson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Prawn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Robertson misses with a straight left. Robertson throws out a leg kick but Prawn moves out of range and Robertson only half commits. Robertson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Oh Prawn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Robertson lands with a good body shot. Prawn seems to have got his legs back now. Prawn moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prawn throws out a powerful jab. Prawn forces Robertson back against the ropes and clinches. Robertson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Prawn gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the ropes. Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land. Prawn tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Prawn back against the ropes. Robertson working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Robertson. Prawn throws a head punch that misses. Prawn tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Prawn. Prawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robertson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land. Prawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land. Prawn lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Prawn keeps him there for the moment. Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Prawn.
Robertson prevents a body shot from Prawn. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Prawn tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Prawn back against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson. Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch. Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prawn misses with a short punch on the inside. Robertson throws a head punch that misses. Robertson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prawn lands a nice shot to the body. Prawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Robertson prevents a body shot from Prawn. Robertson can't break the clinch.
Robertson scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Prawn. Prawn blocking some punches.
Prawn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robertson regains guard immediately. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robertson pulls Prawn in to control the position. Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Prawn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Robertson is trying to keep Prawn in close.
Prawn wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. Prawn is fighting to break Robertson's control of his arms but Robertson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jase Robertson was stalling too much, according to the referee. Robertson throws out a leg kick but Prawn moves out of range and Robertson only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prawn cracks Robertson with an open hand slap. Robertson looks to land a right hand but Prawn moved out of range. Prawn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Prawn prevents Robertson from improving his position. Prawn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prawn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Prawn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Robertson moves into full guard.
Prawn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Prawn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robertson has escaped the position, nice work there. Prawn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A bit of a lull in the action here. Prawn working away. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Robertson is pushing Prawn's head away, looking to escape. Prawn manages to hold on to the position though. Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Prawn keeps moving and retains side control. Prawn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Prawn advances nicely into full mount. Prawn controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Prawn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape. Prawn looking to control and managing it successfully. Prawn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Robertson is trying desperately to improve position. Robertson tries to hold on but Prawn pushes him away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robertson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Robertson trying to control here.
Prawn prevents Robertson from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Robertson trying to control but Prawn postures up.
Prawn is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Robertson controls Prawn momentarily but Prawn frees himself. Prawn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prawn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Prawn wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Robertson pulls Prawn in close to his closed guard and prevents Prawn from doing any damage or advancing position. Prawn stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson. Prawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Prawn preventing the sweep.
Jase Robertson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Prawn. Prawn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prawn throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prawn throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it. Robertson throws the kick towards the body but Prawn avoids it. Prawn slips a jab from Robertson. Prawn lands a head kick!
Robertson is rocked!
It looks like Jase Robertson has been cut. Prawn slips a straight right by Robertson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Robertson is predictable there enabling Prawn to counter with a crisp jab. Robertson is still on wobbly legs! Can Prawn finish him? Robertson misses with a straight right. Robertson blocks a jab. Robertson seems to have recovered his senses. A big head kick from Prawn and Robertson is sent sprawling to the canvas! 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! Robertson keeping moving, preventing Prawn from controlling successfully. Robertson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prawn has passed into side control.
Prawn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Robertson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Prawn has control of an arm but Robertson manages to advance to Prawn's back! Prawn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Robertson controlling from mount. Prawn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harcore Prawn dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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!
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prawn. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prawn. Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A swing and a miss from Prawn. Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Prawn is just out of range. Robertson lands a leg kick that knocks Prawn off balance momentarily. Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
Prawn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson. Prawn walks into a stiff left hand from Robertson. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Prawn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robertson. Prawn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson. Robertson misses with a low kick.
Prawn fails in his attempt to clinch. Robertson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robertson moves out of range of the strikes. Prawn wants to clinch. Robertson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Robertson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Prawn trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom. Prawn won't allow Robertson to get back to his feet. Prawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Prawn wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harcore Prawn wasn't doing enough on the ground. Prawn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Prawn cracks Robertson with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Robertson moves out of range as Prawn throws a body kick.
Robertson throws a leg kick and Prawn counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson. Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prawn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet. Prawn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Prawn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Robertson wants to slow Prawn down by chopping away at his legs. Jase Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range. Prawn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prawn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Robertson misses with a head kick.
Prawn thuds a left hand into Robertson's body. Prawn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Robertson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prawn at a distance.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Prawn.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Prawn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prawn connects with a jab. Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robertson throws a body kick that misses. Prawn ducks under a wild hook from Robertson. A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Prawn does a little dance to reset his feet. Prawn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prawn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Robertson lands with a right hand. 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! Prawn thuds his right hand into Robertson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Robertson throws a series of punches but Prawn moves out of range. Robertson is breathing heavily. Prawn connects with an inside leg kick. Robertson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Prawn scores with the left hand. Robertson knows he should have avoided that one. Prawn misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand. A clash of legs there as Prawn blocks the low kick. Robertson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Robertson avoids the head kick by Prawn.
A jab lands there for Robertson. Prawn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Prawn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robertson at a distance.
Prawn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robertson's half guard. Robertson is refusing to be controlled, as Prawn sits in half guard. Robertson is trying to get back to full guard. Robertson is not content to let Prawn control the position. Robertson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Prawn is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harcore Prawn. Prawn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Prawn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A head kick misses from Prawn. Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prawn. Robertson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prawn throws out the jab. Robertson throws a body punch but Prawn moves out of range. Robertson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Prawn. Prawn ducks right into an uppercut from Robertson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prawn lands a head kick!
Robertson throws a jab when Prawn was well out of range. A big left from Robertson misses. Robertson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Prawn. Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Prawn. Prawn slips a jab from Robertson. Prawn shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Prawn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A head kick by Robertson misses and Prawn counters with a head kick. Robertson throws a jab when Prawn was well out of range. Prawn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Robertson misses the shot to the body. Prawn throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily. Robertson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Prawn moves out of range easily. Robertson lands with a right hand. Robertson throws a jab when Prawn was well out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Prawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robertson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prawn. Prawn connects with a single shot there. Prawn blocks a low kick nicely. Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robertson thows a body shot but no joy. Prawn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prawn - that will leave a mark!
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Prawn throws out a powerful jab. Prawn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Harcore Prawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Robertson tries to kick Prawn off but Prawn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Robertson is not content to let Prawn control the position. Robertson won't allow Prawn to pass to mount. Robertson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prawn. Robertson is staying active underneath Prawn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Robertson is trying to control but can't.
Robertson is not content to let Prawn control the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Robertson pushes Prawn off and gets back to his feet. Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Prawn throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Prawn scores with a nice right hand.
Prawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Prawn misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harcore Prawn. Well Prawn 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Harcore Prawn! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Harcore Prawn! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Harcore Prawn!
Harcore Prawn wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Harcore Prawn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoni comes to the ring accompanied by Vinnie Paz - Brick Wall. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joni Betoni! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Showhey Baba! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Betoni ducks under a wild hook from Baba. Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betoni. Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Betoni is just out of range. Baba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Betoni. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Baba misses with a body shot.
Betoni lunges at Baba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baba's hand. Jab from Baba.
It looks like Joni Betoni has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Betoni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Betoni throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it. Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Betoni can pounce on him.
Baba misses with a lunging right hand
and Betoni counters with a nice uppercut. Betoni lands a slapping body shot.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Baba. Some wild striking there from Baba.
A head kick misses from Betoni. Baba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Betoni at a distance.
Betoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Betoni digs a good body shot into Baba's ribs. Baba looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round. Betoni misses the jab. Betoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Betoni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baba throws a nice looking combination but Betoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Baba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Betoni checks it well. Betoni cracks a nice hook into Baba's ribs. Betoni jabs at Baba's body. Baba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baba there as he acknowledges the shot. 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! Betoni cracks Baba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Baba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Betoni finish him?
Baba is rocked!
It looks like Showhey Baba has been cut. Betoni ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Baba's jaw. Baba's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Betoni does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joni Betoni! Joni Betoni retains his heavyweight title! A relieved looking Joni Betoni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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