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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hazlehurst's choice of entrance music: Birdman - I Run This ft. Lil Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Modric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst lands a jab.
It looks like Luca Modric has been cut.
Hazlehurst shoots in and bounces Modric off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Modric throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Modric trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst advances position into side control!
Modric takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst avoids the strikes from the bottom by Modric.
Hazlehurst working the ground and pound from side control.
Modric throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hazlehurst scores with a couple of short elbows.
Modric striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Modric is trying to strike from the bottom but Hazlehurst has passed into full mount.
Hazlehurst with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modric swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hazlehurst dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst lands with some strikes.
Hazlehurst blocks Modric's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Modric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Modric is trying desperately to improve position.
Hazlehurst sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modric on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Modric tries to get out of the position.
Modric throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst controlling the position easily from mount.
Modric swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst lands a couple of good shots and Modric has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Modric tries to escape the position.
Hazlehurst punishes Modric with strikes from the back mount.
Hazlehurst has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Modric.
Hazlehurst is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Modric taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hazlehurst.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Hazlehurst!
Post fight, an emotional Daniel Hazlehurst said '"This is the first time I've felt this way since I left
on this journey. Thanks, you've given me a
decent challenge for the first time in a long
while." "Decent? That's it?" "Show me all you've
got. Expose every trick and
then I'll defeat you! I'll crush you, and the only one that wi'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Mandzukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshitij Singh Negi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Mandzukic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Mandzukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kshitij Singh Negi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandzukic has Singh Negi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mandzukic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh Negi avoids it.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandzukic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandzukic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh Negi avoids it.
Mandzukic avoiding damage.
Mandzukic blocks an elbow strike.
Singh Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Singh Negi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mandzukic won't want to take too many of those.
Singh Negi managing to block the knees to the body from Mandzukic.
Singh Negi misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mandzukic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandzukic taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mandzukic blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mandzukic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Mandzukic.
Mandzukic closes the distance and clinches.
Mandzukic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Mandzukic blocks with his arms.
Mandzukic effectively controlling the action here.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mandzukic takes an elbow to the temple.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Singh Negi throws an elbow that misses.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandzukic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandzukic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mandzukic takes an elbow to the temple.
Singh Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandzukic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mandzukic stalling in the clinch.
Singh Negi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Mandzukic dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh Negi throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Mandzukic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh Negi is defending well for now.
Mandzukic blocks the elbow strike.
Singh Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandzukic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mandzukic controlling the action here for a moment.
Singh Negi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mandzukic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh Negi is defending well for now.
Mandzukic missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Mandzukic.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Mandzukic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mandzukic managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow over the top.
Mandzukic blocks an elbow strike.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Mandzukic blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh Negi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mandzukic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh Negi is defending well for now.
Mandzukic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Singh Negi up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Mandzukic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mandzukic blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Mario Mandzukic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandzukic's brow.
Singh Negi pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandzukic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mandzukic trying to land knees to the body.
Mandzukic dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Mandzukic avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Mandzukic trying to land knees to the body.
Mandzukic managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandzukic's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mandzukic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mandzukic missing with knees to the body.
Singh Negi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Mandzukic stalling in the clinch.
Mandzukic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head.
Mandzukic avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandzukic's brow.
Mandzukic avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
Singh Negi working Mandzukic over with knees to the body.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Singh Negi lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mandzukic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Mandzukic.
Singh Negi pushes Mandzukic up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandzukic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh Negi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mandzukic.
The referee calls for Mandzukic to work.
Mandzukic missing with knees to the body.
Mandzukic stalling the fight.
Singh Negi misses with a knee to the head.
Singh Negi looking to throw knees to the head but Mandzukic is blocking nicely.
Singh Negi managing to block the knees to the body from Mandzukic.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandzukic avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Mandzukic tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh Negi avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandzukic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh Negi avoids it.
Mandzukic is pushing Singh Negi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mandzukic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh Negi.
Mandzukic avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandzukic avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
Mandzukic stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kshitij Singh Negi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Singh Negi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mandzukic tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh Negi avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Come on Mandzukic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Mandzukic.
Singh Negi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandzukic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mandzukic seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh Negi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mandzukic won't want to take too many of those.
Mandzukic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandzukic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh Negi.
Mandzukic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Singh Negi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mandzukic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mandzukic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh Negi avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi looking to throw knees to the head but Mandzukic is blocking nicely.
Singh Negi lands an elbow that stopped Mandzukic in his tracks for a moment.
Mandzukic missing with knees to the body.
Mandzukic is stalling here.
Singh Negi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mandzukic effectively controlling the action here.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi trying to land knees to the body.
Mandzukic avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mandzukic avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh Negi tries to land a knee to the head but Mandzukic blocks with his arms.
Mandzukic trying to land knees to the body.
Singh Negi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mandzukic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh Negi.
Mandzukic stalls.
Singh Negi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mandzukic avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mandzukic's defenses.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandzukic dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
Singh Negi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mandzukic tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh Negi avoids the damage to the body.
Singh Negi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi avoiding damage as Mandzukic throws knees to the body.
Mandzukic taking a breather.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandzukic avoiding damage.
Singh Negi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kshitij Singh Negi.
Well Singh Negi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kshitij Singh Negi!
A victorious Kshitij Singh Negi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coonaments (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Coonaments is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coonaments!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks checks a low kick from Coonaments.
Banks drives through and clinches with Coonaments against the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks misses with some punches.
Banks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Coonaments is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coonaments on the ground.
Coonaments wants to get back to his feet.
Coonaments wants to get back to full guard.
Coonaments is trying to stand.
Coonaments is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coonaments is pressing down on Banks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coonaments keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Coonaments is trying to keep Banks in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks trying to control but Coonaments is working from the bottom.
Coonaments is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banks wants to control from the top but Coonaments keeps moving.
Jacob Banks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Coonaments dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Coonaments's head and hops out.
Coonaments fails with a takedown attempt.
Coonaments misses with a double jab.
Coonaments scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coonaments was covering up waiting for the punch and Banks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks trying to control but Coonaments is working from the bottom.
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!
Coonaments keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Coonaments is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Banks frees his head nicely. Oh but Coonaments has switched to an armbar! Banks is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Coonaments!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivica Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and K The Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rad's choice of entrance music: The Game - Scared Now Ft. Meek Mill . Ivica Olic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivica Olic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, K The Rad!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rad lands with a nice body punch.
Rad keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Rad.
Olic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rad is looking to slow Olic down with leg kicks.
Rad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ivica Olic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rad scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
Rad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olic is breathing heavily.
Rad works Olic's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Olic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rad cracks Olic with a good jab.
Olic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rad.
Olic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Olic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad cracks Olic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rad has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olic to stand back up!
Olic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Olic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rad flashes Olic a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Olic's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Olic crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rad punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). K The Rad!
During a confident post fight interview, K The Rad 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Kranjcar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne - Fireman. Niko Kranjcar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Kranjcar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Christmas !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kranjcar takes a step back to recover.
Christmas throws a sloppy head kick and Kranjcar moves out of range easily.
Kranjcar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christmas .
Christmas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee Christmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christmas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kranjcar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Christmas 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kranjcar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christmas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christmas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kranjcar has his hands clasped together but Christmas extends and breaks Kranjcar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Christmas .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Christmas !
In his post fight interview, Lee Christmas gave a big smile as he said 'Any fighter infront of me will be crushed
no matter what.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ankit Gupta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gupta comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - Go Get It. Ankit Gupta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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266 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankit Gupta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gupta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gupta stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses.
Gupta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander blocks the body kick.
Gupta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Gupta.
Gupta throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Gupta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ankit Gupta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gupta tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gupta to the ground. Gupta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gupta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gupta lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Gupta takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Paul Alexander has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gupta tries to land a front kick but Alexander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gupta throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Gupta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ankit Gupta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gupta as he avoids it easily.
Gupta throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Gupta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Gupta stuffs the takedown.
Gupta tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gupta throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gupta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alexander.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gupta sprawls well. Gupta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander looks winded!
Alexander blocks a head kick by Gupta.
Gupta scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexander moves out of range as Gupta throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gupta throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Gupta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gupta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gupta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gupta throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gupta.
Gupta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Gupta.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gupta tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gupta to the ground. Gupta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gupta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gupta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Gupta circles away.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alexander prevents Gupta from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gupta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander stands up and beckons Gupta to join him on the feet.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander gets the takedown into side control.
Gupta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexander controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gupta is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Gupta is pushing Alexander's head away, looking to escape. Alexander manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ground and pound from Alexander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ankit Gupta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Alexander's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Gupta.
Alexander looks for a takedown but Gupta sprawls well.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gupta as he avoids it easily.
Gupta blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Gupta misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexander.
Ankit Gupta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Gupta is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Gupta.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Gupta sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Gupta.
Gupta tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander looks to land a combination but Gupta avoids it well.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Gupta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gupta tries a head kick but it misses.
Gupta throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Gupta.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Gupta.
Gupta tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Gupta circles away and keeps his distance.
Gupta tries a head kick but it misses.
Gupta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gupta connects with a high kick.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gupta, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Gupta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gupta swivels and escapes.
Gupta leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gupta lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gupta as he jumps to the side.
Gupta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gupta throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Ankit Gupta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gupta tries a head kick but it misses.
Gupta throws a nice head kick!
Gupta throws a head kick that misses.
Gupta throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander shoots in but Gupta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ankit Gupta is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gupta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gupta misses with a head kick.
Gupta throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Gupta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gupta did well to prevent Alexander getting side control.
Alexander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gupta is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexander is trying to control. Gupta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander decides to return to a standing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gupta.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gupta misses with a head kick.
Gupta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Gupta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ankit Gupta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Alexander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Gupta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gupta throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Gupta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alexander will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gupta.
Alexander 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.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Gupta keeps moving.
Alexander prevents Gupta from getting back to his feet.
Gupta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Gupta has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gupta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gupta tries to get out of the position.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gupta keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Alexander hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Gupta.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gupta thuds his shin into the meat of Alexander's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gupta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gupta wants it to stay on the feet.
Ankit Gupta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gupta throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gupta defends it nicely.
Gupta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gupta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gupta slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gupta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Gupta, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Gupta against the cage but Gupta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gupta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gupta scores with a head kick.
Gupta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander wants to slow Gupta down by chopping away at his legs.
Gupta misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gupta as Alexander shoots in.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Gupta.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gupta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gupta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gupta wants it to stay on the feet.
Gupta tries a head kick but it misses.
Gupta misses with a head kick.
Gupta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alexander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paul Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gupta looks like he's trying to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Gupta's hands, connecting with Gupta's forehead.
Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexander wants to control but Gupta is keeping him busy.
Ankit Gupta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gupta is defending against the submission attempts here by Alexander.
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 Ankit Gupta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gupta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ankit Gupta!
Ankit Gupta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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