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Bushido 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili comes to the cage accompanied by Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Lupaus has chosen Eddy Grant - Romancing the Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhugashvili throws a shot from downtown. Lupaus moves away and avoids it.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzhugashvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but Lupaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhugashvili moves into range and clinches up with Lupaus.
Lupaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupaus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lupaus just leaning against Dzhugashvili, taking a breather.
Lupaus lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dzhugashvili.
Lupaus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupaus misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dzhugashvili.
Lupaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzhugashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzhugashvili lands a knee to the head.
Dzhugashvili stalling.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lupaus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupaus misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzhugashvilis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhugashvili blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupaus.
Lupaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but Lupaus blocks with his arms.
Dzhugashvili digs a right hand underneath Lupaus's ribcage. Lupaus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupaus has picked Dzhugashvili up - he's going for a ride! Lupaus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lupaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lupaus wants to take a breather but Dzhugashvili is having none of it.
Lupaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Dzhugashvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupaus is pressing down on Dzhugashvili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dzhugashvili is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lupaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dzhugashvili does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupaus slows the pace down in half guard.
Lupaus trying to control from half guard but Dzhugashvili is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nuppu Lupaus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dzhugashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili throws a right hand that Lupaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupaus also avoids with ease.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch but Lupaus slips to the side
and Lupaus counters with a series of strikes. Dzhugashvili will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and Lupaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch
and Lupaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzhugashvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupaus throws a lazy right hand but Dzhugashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch
and Lupaus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dzhugashvili won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupaus is trying to ground and pound but Dzhugashvili uses the momentary lack of control by Lupaus to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dzhugashvili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lupaus trying to control from half guard but Dzhugashvili is working away.
Lupaus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzhugashvili wants to get back to his feet.
Lupaus wants to pass the guard but Dzhugashvili is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lupaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhugashvili is just out of range.
Dzhugashvili clinches up against the cage.
Lupaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee strike.
Dzhugashvili is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lupaus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dzhugashvili to the mat. Dzhugashvili regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lupaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lupaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lupaus looking to pass the guard.
Lupaus content to stall in guard here.
Lupaus stands and throws Dzhugashvili's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lupaus wants to control but Dzhugashvili is keeping him busy.
Lupaus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lupaus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus scoring with punches and elbows.
Lupaus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lupaus wants to control but Dzhugashvili is keeping him busy.
Lupaus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus tries to advance to mount but Dzhugashvili instead regains half guard.
Dzhugashvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Lupaus.
Dzhugashvili is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dzhugashvili manages to get to full guard.
Lupaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzhugashvili is keeping the position for now.
Lupaus trying to control but Dzhugashvili is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dzhugashvili closes the distance but Lupaus moves to the side
and Lupaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dzhugashvili thinking.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Lupaus moves away
and Lupaus counters with an inside leg kick.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Lupaus moves away
and Lupaus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupaus is stalling here. Dzhugashvili is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lupaus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dzhugashvili has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lupaus is looking to regain half guard here but Dzhugashvili keeps moving and retains side control.
Lupaus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dzhugashvili is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus manages to get to full guard.
Lupaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lupaus looking to control.
Lupaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzhugashvili is one step ahead there.
Lupaus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dzhugashvili is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus tries to roll over but Dzhugashvili keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus is still trying to improve position.
Lupaus pushes Dzhugashvili off looking to stand but Dzhugashvili dives back in and keeps control.
Lupaus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nuppu Lupaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupaus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dzhugashvili darts in trying to clinch
and Lupaus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dzhugashvili won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lupaus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzhugashvili is not content to let Lupaus control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupaus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuppu Lupaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupaus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuppu Lupaus!
During a confident post fight interview, Nuppu Lupaus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from titanic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson misses with a takedown attempt
and Four counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Earlandson misses with a takedown
and Four connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Earlandson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Four drives through with a takedown into Earlandson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Earlandson has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Four pushes down on Earlandson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Earlandson has his hands clasped together around Four's back. He's all about the action.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Four pulls his head out easily.
Earlandson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Four is working away from the top position though.
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Earlandson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Earlandson's head.
Four has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Four is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Earlandson is just riding it out for now. Four eventually gives up the hold.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Earlandson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
Four missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Earlandson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four is trying to control. Earlandson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back.
Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Earlandson wants to get back to full guard.
Four thows a huge punch but Earlandson dodges it nicely.
Earlandson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Four is working away from the top position though.
Four drops an elbow to the side of Earlandson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earlandson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Four.
Earlandson tries to get to full guard but Four has control of the leg.
Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Earlandson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four.
Four looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Earlandson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Four trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four with a flurry of punches that miss.
Earlandson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Four rolls with it to try and escape but Earlandson cranks on the arm and Four is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kermit Earlandson!
A relieved looking Kermit Earlandson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Marie Mubiala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson has chosen Five Finger Death Punch White Knuckles as his entrance music. Clay Pearson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Marie Mubiala's chin.
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Marie Mubiala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubiala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Pearson.
Mubiala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Mubiala.
Mubiala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mubiala connects with a single shot there.
Pearson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mubiala looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearson is just out of range.
Mubiala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mubiala is rocked!
Mubiala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Mubiala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Pearson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mubiala clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clay Pearson!
A victorious Clay Pearson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Hillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowell has chosen Doin Time as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Hillis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowell ducks under a wild hook from Hillis.
Nowell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hillis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hillis connects with a jab.
Hillis connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hillis as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hillis avoids the body shot from Nowell.
Hillis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Hillis's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nowell throws a right and a left that Hillis avoids nicely.
Hillis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nowell is holding his hands too far apart here. Hillis throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nowell is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peyton Hillis!
A victorious Peyton Hillis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harcore Prawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Omega Weapon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Faith No More - Land of Sunshine. Prawn has chosen Rock Box - Run DMC as his entrance music. Hippaul Omega Weapon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harcore Prawn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harcore Prawn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawn is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega Weapon. Prawn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega Weapon misses with a straight left.
Omega Weapon just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega Weapon just misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prawn scores with a nice head shot.
Prawn looks to land a left hand but Omega Weapon moved out of range nicely.
Prawn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Prawn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prawn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prawn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omega Weapon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ninjin no Tamanegi in the buildup to the fight.
Omega Weapon misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prawn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prawn throws a leg kick but Omega Weapon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Omega Weapon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prawn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Prawn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Prawn. Beautiful body shot.
Prawn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Omega Weapon on the side of the head.
Omega Weapon throws a hook but Prawn blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Prawn.
Omega Weapon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prawn.
Prawn avoids the body shot from Omega Weapon.
Hippaul Omega Weapon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omega Weapon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omega Weapon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prawn throws the left hand but Omega Weapon avoids the punch easily.
Prawn cracks Omega Weapon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega Weapon throws a sloppy head kick and Prawn moves out of range easily.
Prawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Omega Weapon connects with a nice looking jab.
Prawn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Prawn throws a head kick that misses.
Prawn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prawn throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawn cracks Omega Weapon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Prawn misses the target.
Prawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega Weapon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prawn throws out a powerful jab.
Omega Weapon is rocked!
Prawn drives through and clinches with Omega Weapon against the cage.
Prawn is trying to trip Omega Weapon. He has hold of a leg but Omega Weapon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Prawn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Prawn pushes down on Omega Weapon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prawn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Prawn tries to pass to full mount but Omega Weapon defends it.
Omega Weapon pushes Prawn off looking to stand but Prawn dives back in and keeps control.
Omega Weapon tries to roll over but Prawn keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prawn wants to work for an arm triangle but Omega Weapon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prawn 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.
Prawn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prawn in particular looking to stall.
Omega Weapon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prawn.
Omega Weapon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prawn.
Prawn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omega Weapon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prawn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prawn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prawn's back!
Prawn can't escape the position.
Prawn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
What can Prawn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Prawn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harcore Prawn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Omega Weapon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Omega Weapon gets caught napping as Prawn dives in and scores a takedown. Omega Weapon manages to retain guard.
Prawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega Weapon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega Weapon trying to control the position.
Omega Weapon is looking to stand up but Prawn isn't so interested in that idea.
Prawn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omega Weapon dives on top into guard.
Prawn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Omega Weapon has passed into half guard!
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.
Prawn has a hand on Omega Weapon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Omega Weapon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Prawn is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prawn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Prawn tries to roll over but Omega Weapon keeps him under control.
Prawn is not content to let Omega Weapon control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Prawn tries to get to full guard but Omega Weapon has control of the leg.
It looks like Omega Weapon is going to stand back up.
Hippaul Omega Weapon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Prawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega Weapon lands with a kick to the temple. Prawn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Prawn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Omega Weapon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon throws out a loose jab but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prawn misses with a straight left.
Omega Weapon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prawn at a distance.
Prawn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omega Weapon throws a jab when Prawn was well out of range.
Prawn lands with a kick to the temple. Omega Weapon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Omega Weapon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prawn.
Prawn scores with a jab. Omega Weapon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prawn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Omega Weapon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Prawn.
Prawn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prawn duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harcore Prawn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Omega Weapon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Omega Weapon throws a sloppy head kick and Prawn moves out of range easily.
Prawn throws a shot from downtown. Omega Weapon moves away and avoids it.
Omega Weapon digs a good body shot into Prawn's ribs.
Prawn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omega Weapon throws a hook but Prawn avoids it easily.
Omega Weapon avoids the head kick by Prawn.
Prawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega Weapon tries to bum rush Prawn with a series of wild strikes but Prawn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prawn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Omega Weapon misses with a wild combination.
Prawn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omega Weapon looks to land a combination but Prawn avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Prawn.
Omega Weapon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Omega Weapon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prawn moves away.
Omega Weapon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omega Weapon checks the leg kick.
Prawn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prawn lands a jab to Omega Weapon's midsection.
Omega Weapon throws a right hand that Prawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Prawn also avoids with ease.
Prawn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omega Weapon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prawn somewhat.
Prawn throws the left hand but Omega Weapon avoids the punch easily.
Prawn throws a big shot that misses.
Omega Weapon staying out of range there.
Omega Weapon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omega Weapon.
Hippaul Omega Weapon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prawn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Prawn missing with a left hand there. Omega Weapon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prawn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega Weapon throws out the jab.
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!
Omega Weapon slips under a jab.
Omega Weapon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Prawn is predictable there
and Omega Weapon counters with a body kick.
Omega Weapon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Omega Weapon punishes Prawn's body with a nice straight punch.
Prawn shoots for a double leg takedown but Omega Weapon sprawls well. He's pushed Prawn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prawn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega Weapon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omega Weapon scores with a nice strike.
Omega Weapon avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon lands a really nice looking cross but Prawn seems unphased.
Prawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omega Weapon.
Prawn throws a push kick but Omega Weapon slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prawn.
Omega Weapon misses with a body kick.
Omega Weapon thows a body shot but no joy.
Omega Weapon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prawn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prawn throws a hook to the side of Omega Weapon's head but Omega Weapon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omega Weapon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prawn throws a lazy right hand but Omega Weapon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prawn throws the kick towards the body but Omega Weapon avoids it.
Prawn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Omega Weapon.
Prawn avoids a kick to the body.
Prawn looks to land a right hand but Omega Weapon moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Omega Weapon.
Prawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega Weapon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prawn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega Weapon scores with a hook.
Omega Weapon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Omega Weapon duly obliges.
Prawn is rocked!
It looks like Harcore Prawn has been cut.
Omega Weapon ducks right into an uppercut from Prawn.
Omega Weapon thows a body shot but no joy.
Prawn moves out of range of the body kick.
Harcore Prawn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega Weapon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prawn finds it's way round the side to connect with Omega Weapon's head.
Omega Weapon misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prawn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega Weapon, pushing him back against the cage.
Omega Weapon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harcore Prawn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prawn misses with some punches.
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 Hippaul Omega Weapon.
Well Prawn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harcore Prawn!
Harcore Prawn is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Harcore Prawn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avenger Of Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arnold Palmer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Avenger Of Steel Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Palmer - just one landing.
Palmer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Avenger Of Steel Penn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer lands a big head kick that sends Steel Penn tumbling to the mat! Palmer takes a step backwards and waves Steel Penn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Palmer! Steel Penn is out on his feet! Palmer rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steel Penn is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steel Penn is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Palmer! Arnold Palmer retains his heavyweight title!
Arnold Palmer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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