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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Vapers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mad Vapers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vapers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sherk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vapers sprawls well. Vapers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherk swats away the attempt to clinch by Vapers.
Vapers doesn't manage to clinch there - Sherk circles away.
Vapers blocks a leg kick.
Vapers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vapers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dave Sherk has been cut.
Vapers scores with a knee to the head.
Vapers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sherk is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vapers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sherk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vapers lands an elbow inside that Sherk shrugs off.
Vapers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sherk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vapers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sherk is rocked!
Dave Sherk's cut is getting worse.
Vapers lands a big knee! That's hurt Sherk! Oh, he's all over the place! Vapers lands another knee that sends Sherk to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Vapers!
A relieved looking Mad Vapers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riderick Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Arona has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riderick Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Arona!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell avoids the head kick by Arona.
Howell tries to clinch up but Arona circles away and keeps his distance.
Arona moves into the clinch.
Arona managing to block the knees to the body from Howell.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arona.
Arona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell trying to land knees to the body.
Arona managing to block the knees to the body from Howell.
Howell tries to land a knee to the head but Arona blocks with his arms.
Howell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howell tries to land a knee to the head but Arona blocks with his arms.
Howell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arona blocks it with crossed arms.
Howell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Howell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arona's face.
A knee to the head by Howell.
Arona is trying to break the clinch but Howell has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howell obliges.
Howell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell misses with a knee strike.
Arona is trying to pull guard but Howell has him pressed against the cage.
Howell tries a knee to the head but Arona blocks it.
Arona tries for a takedown but Howell manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Howell.
Arona can't get the takedown.
Riderick Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Arona.
Arona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arona is looking to control Howell's arms but Howell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arona has his back to the cage.
Howell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arona's face.
Arona looking to slow down the pace here.
Arona is looking for a takedown.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howell throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona is trying to force a seperation but Howell has the dominant position.
Howell tries to land knees in the clinch but Arona avoids the damage to the body.
Howell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arona can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howell after a bit of a struggle.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arona.
Howell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arona is looking for a takedown.
Howell tries to land a knee to the head but Arona blocks with his arms.
Howell tries to land knees in the clinch but Arona avoids the damage to the body.
Howell tries to land knees in the clinch but Arona avoids the damage to the body.
Arona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arona managing to block the knees to the body from Howell.
Arona is looking to control Howell's arms but Howell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arona has his back to the cage.
Arona seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howell lands a knee to the head.
Arona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howell is defending well.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but Howell blocks with his arms.
Arona can't break the clinch.
Howell tries to land knees in the clinch but Arona avoids the damage to the body.
Howell tries to land knees in the clinch but Arona avoids the damage to the body.
Arona throws an elbow but it misses.
Howell trying to land knees to the body.
Howell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Arona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arona is trying to stall.
Arona avoiding damage as Howell throws knees to the body.
Howell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arona drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arona misses with a punch to the body.
Arona wants a takedown but no success here.
Arona tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howell obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howell missing with knees to the body.
Arona is trying to drag Howell to the mat but Howell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arona lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riderick Howell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arona gets tackled into the cage by Howell. Howell maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Howell looking to throw knees to the head but Arona is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Howell.
Howell tries to land a knee to the head but Arona blocks with his arms.
Arona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howell tries a knee to the head but Arona blocks it.
Howell crunches a lovely knee into Arona's ribcage.
Arona wants a takedown.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arona is trying to maintain a safe position but Howell gets an underhook and turns Arona into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arona tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Howell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell has Arona pressed against the cage, preventing Arona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Howell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Arona has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riderick Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Arona.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arona is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howell obliges.
Howell landing knees to the head.
Howell misses with a knee to the head.
Howell looking to throw knees to the head but Arona is blocking nicely.
Arona avoiding damage as Howell throws knees to the body.
Arona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arona.
Howell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arona is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howell landing knees to the head.
Arona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howell after a bit of a struggle.
Howell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Howell keeps control of Arona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell lands a knee to the body.
Riderick Howell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howell scores a nice knee to the body.
Howell with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arona takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howell missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howell to keep the fight standing.
Arona is trying to break the clinch but Howell is controlling him.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Arona is trying to force a seperation but Howell has the dominant position.
Arona has Howell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arona lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arona takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arona can't get the takedown.
Howell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arona is trying to drag Howell to the mat but Howell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Howell.
Howell connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howell prevents it.
Howell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Howell misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Howell.
Arona tries to pull guard but Howell won't allow it.
Howell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arona's face.
Howell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arona is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arona has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howell looking to throw knees to the head but Arona is blocking nicely.
Arona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riderick Howell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arona fails with a takedown attempt.
Howell clinches.
Howell tries a knee to the head but Arona blocks it.
Howell missing with knees to the body.
Howell landing knees to the body.
Howell misses with a knee strike.
Arona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell misses with a knee to the head.
Howell trying to land knees to the body.
Arona lands with a left to the head.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arona avoiding damage as Howell throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howell missing with knees to the body.
Arona fails to pull guard.
Howell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riderick Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Arona.
Howell lands a good knee to the midsection. Arona won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell connects with a knee to the head.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arona.
Arona has had enough of the clinch but Howell keeps him there for the moment.
Arona is trying to drag Howell to the mat but Howell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Howell.
Howell scores with a knee to the head.
Arona is trying to maintain a safe position but Howell gets an underhook and turns Arona into the cage.
Howell landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell scores a nice knee to the body.
Howell looking to throw knees to the head but Arona is blocking nicely.
Arona wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howell obliges.
Arona is looking to break free of the clinch but Howell has double underhooks.
Howell lands a knee to the head.
Howell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arona drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howell connects with a knee to the head.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Arona's takedown attempt.
Howell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arona lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arona blocks it with crossed arms.
Howell missing with knees to the body.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arona.
Arona is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howell to keep the fight standing.
Arona throws an elbow that misses.
Howell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arona taking a breather.
Howell scores a nice knee to the body.
Howell tries to land knees in the clinch but Arona avoids the damage to the body.
Howell misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Arona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howell connects with a knee to the head.
Victor Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howell managing to block the knees to the body from Arona.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riderick Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riderick Howell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandrill comes to the cage accompanied by Luigi's song. Ludwig Mandrill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludwig Mandrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandrill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandrill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Mandrill misses with a wild body shot.
Lawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Melvin Lawler has been cut.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
Lawler fails with the takedown
and Mandrill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lawler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mandrill is working away from the top position though.
Mandrill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler is trying to get back to full guard.
Mandrill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mandrill throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lawler to regain full guard.
Mandrill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandrill wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
Lawler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandrill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mandrill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mandrill scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mandrill is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill working over Lawler with some ground and pound. Lawler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Mandrill prevents Lawler from standing back up.
Mandrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mandrill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Mandrill there.
Lawler taking some punishment here, with Mandrill in his half guard.
Mandrill is looking to advance position but Lawler won't allow it.
Mandrill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mandrill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mandrill tries to pass to full mount but Lawler defends it.
Mandrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mandrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawler on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill is pressing down on Lawler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawler is holding on for now.
Mandrill lands with a punch from half guard.
Mandrill is keen to just control but Lawler is a slippery customer.
Mandrill slips a nice elbow through Lawler's hands, connecting with Lawler's forehead.
Lawler trying to control but Mandrill postures up.
Mandrill lands with a punch from half guard.
Mandrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mandrill in particular looking to stall.
Mandrill working the head and body with strikes.
Lawler wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill is trying to control. Lawler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler is looking for a sweep. Mandrill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawler trying to control here.
Mandrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mandrill performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mandrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandrill working Lawler over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mandrill lands a nice short elbow.
Mandrill thows a huge punch but Lawler dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Mandrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Lawler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lawler connects with the punch.
Melvin Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mandrill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mandrill there.
Mandrill working Lawler over with strikes.
Lawler is staying active underneath Mandrill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mandrill not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler tries to roll over but Mandrill keeps him under control.
Mandrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawler trying to control but Mandrill postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawler keeps working.
Mandrill thows a huge punch but Lawler dodges it nicely.
Mandrill wants to take a breather but Lawler is having none of it.
Mandrill performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mandrill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawler.
Lawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandrill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandrill.
Mandrill throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawler can't keep his opponent in guard - Mandrill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawler pushes Mandrill off looking to stand but Mandrill dives back in and keeps control.
Mandrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?
Lawler is refusing to be controlled, as Mandrill sits in half guard.
Mandrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mandrill works his way into full mount!
Mandrill landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is looking to improve his position but Mandrill isn't that keen on the idea.
Mandrill landing shots from mount.
Mandrill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lawler is rocked!
Mandrill looking to finish Lawler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lawler!
Lawler is still in real trouble! Can Mandrill finish him?
Mandrill postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lawler badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mandrill around the waist but Mandrill pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mandrill is the winner by TKO! Mandrill jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Mandrill!
Ludwig Mandrill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny Dong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister catches Dong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lannister, pushing him back against the cage.
Lannister wants the takedown. Dong is fighting it off but Lannister persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dong's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lannister is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Lannister is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lannister postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister drops back looking for a leg! Dong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dong manages to kick Lannister off! Lannister jumps back into Dong's guard.
Lannister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lannister with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Lannister landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lannister postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lannister controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lannister content to stall in guard here.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dong is looking for a triangle but Lannister pushes his legs off easily.
Dong wants to sweep here but Lannister controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lannister 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.
Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lannister.
Lannister working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lannister postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Lannister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lannister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lannister working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Lannister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lannister landing with the ground and pound.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Lannister slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Dong is rocked!
Lannister works over Dong with some ground and pound from guard.
Dong is still in real trouble! Can Lannister finish him?
Lannister postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lannister working some strikes from top position.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lannister is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lannister postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dong covers up, he's hurt! Lannister keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lannister and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lannister can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrion Lannister!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Olonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Amokachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olonga comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Amokachi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fuck The Police kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Henry Olonga has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Henry Olonga seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Olonga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Amokachi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amokachi takes one to the chin there.
Olonga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amokachi on the side of the head.
Olonga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amokachi. That did some damage!
Olonga closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Amokachi! Olonga dives in looking to finish! Amokachi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Olonga!
Henry Olonga retains his light heavyweight title!
Henry Olonga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owusu Andoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andoh's choice of entrance music: Quiet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owusu Andoh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andoh manages to avoid it.
Tanaka tries to land a leg kick but Andoh saw it coming and moves away.
Tanaka digs a good hook to Andoh's body.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Andoh slaps the foot to one side.
Andoh misses with a straight left.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Andoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andoh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanaka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andoh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andoh circles away.
Andoh throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andoh throws the kick towards the body but Tanaka avoids it.
Tanaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andoh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andoh, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Andoh moves out of range easily.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Andoh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingo Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andoh is out of range.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Andoh checks it.
Andoh tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andoh throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Andoh finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Andoh misses the target.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Andoh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andoh pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Andoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Andoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andoh misses with a leg kick
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Andoh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andoh throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Andoh.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Andoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Andoh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andoh tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andoh moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andoh blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Andoh's front leg.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Andoh sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andoh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Andoh slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andoh tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Tanaka is predictable there
and Andoh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Andoh.
Andoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Andoh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andoh pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Andoh throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owusu Andoh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Andoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
letting Andoh counter with a right hand.
Tanaka is looking to wear down Andoh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andoh misses with a wild body shot.
Andoh connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Andoh - just one landing.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andoh defends it nicely.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Andoh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Tanaka motions for Andoh to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andoh throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Andoh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andoh checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andoh checks a leg kick.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick
and Andoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andoh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andoh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Andoh.
Andoh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tanaka throws a solid leg kick but Andoh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanaka.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andoh, right into the meat.
Andoh misses with a low kick.
Andoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andoh checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka tried to score with a low kick but Andoh checks it.
Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andoh.
Tanaka defending well as Andoh loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Andoh misses.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andoh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andoh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Andoh settles back down.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andoh is out of range.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Andoh sees coming a mile off.
Andoh moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Andoh.
Shingo Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Andoh counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick from Andoh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Andoh counters with a left to the body.
Andoh throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Andoh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanaka.
Owusu Andoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Andoh jumps back.
Andoh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Andoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owusu Andoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanaka throws a low kick but Andoh moves out of range easily.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Andoh's front leg.
Andoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andoh is out of range.
Andoh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andoh.
Tanaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andoh is able to avoid easily.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Andoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andoh blocks a leg kick.
Andoh lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Andoh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andoh.
Andoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andoh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Andoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andoh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andoh motions for Tanaka to come forward. Andoh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andoh lands a nice shot to the body.
Owusu Andoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andoh stuffs the takedown.
Tanaka thows a leg kick but Andoh checks it
and Tanaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andoh misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Andoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andoh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andoh lands a jab.
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Andoh stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andoh is out of range.
Owusu Andoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Andoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andoh scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andoh scores with a nice head shot.
Andoh thows a leg kick but Tanaka checks it
and Tanaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka shoots in but Andoh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shingo Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingo Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andoh misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Andoh which made him look bad.
Andoh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andoh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but Andoh shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owusu Andoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owusu Andoh!
During a confident post fight interview, Owusu Andoh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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