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BFE: Bloodsport XXXIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo comes to the cage accompanied by rage against the machine,,cypress hill how i just kill a man. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hennard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Hennard prevents Ricardo from improving his position.
Hennard trying to mount his opponent but Ricardo defends it.
Hennard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hennard is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Hennard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Ricardo is not content to let Hennard control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ricardo punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo won't allow Hennard to pass to mount.
Hennard is looking for a kimura but Ricardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hennard to get the leverage.
Ricardo is not content to let Hennard control the position.
Hennard prevents Ricardo from improving his position.
Hennard is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hennard is taking a breather. Ricardo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ricardo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Hennard from controlling successfully.
Ricardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hennard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ricardo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hennard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hennard's back!
Ricardo looking to break Hennard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hennard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ricardo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hennard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ricardo.
Ricardo is working for a rear naked choke. Hennard is not defending it well and Ricardo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hennard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hennard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Ricardo!
Ricky Ricardo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'thankin my training partners at dudes gym...oh and the first ten ladies 2 my after party at RED HOT PUSSYLIQURS lounge gets the free cable hookup'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahti Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Keo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ich Will - Rammstein. This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heng Keo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahti Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keo drives through with a takedown into Sonni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Keo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Keo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sonni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keo stays in close to Sonni's body and controls the position.
Keo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keo throwing strikes from guard but Sonni blocks nicely.
Keo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keo has managed to get both his arms back between Sonni's legs - danger averted.
Keo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sonni's head.
Keo trying to control but Sonni is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keo is posturing up here but Sonni has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Keo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Keo has to tap! Slick submission there by Sonni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mahti Sonni!
Mahti Sonni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Knife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knife will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakara was well out of range. Poor timing from Knife.
Knife misses with the combination.
Nakara throws a nice looking combination but Knife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knife is looking to land body kicks.
Nakara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakara looks to score with a jab to the body but Knife is just out of range.
Nakara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Knife.
Nakara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knife throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knife pushes Nakara up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakara taking a breather.
Knife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knife avoiding damage.
Knife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knife breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knife throws a front kick aimed at Nakara's knee but Nakara avoids it well.
Nakara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knife lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knife swings for the body but Nakara moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Knife.
It looks like Tebato Nakara has been cut.
Nakara throws a sloppy head kick and Knife moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knife looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knife throws a body kick that misses.
Nakara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knife. That did some damage!
Nakara looks to land a body kick but Knife moved away.
Knife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knife finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Nakara finds it's target.
Nakara throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knife stuffs the takedown.
Knife tries to clinch
and Nakara counters with a body kick that stops Knife in his tracks momentarily.
Knife looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knife lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nakara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knife avoids it really well and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knife.
Knife throws a one two combo.
Nakara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knife takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knife lands a jab.
Knife throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knife chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knife throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knife scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knife avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knife avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack Knife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knife throws an overhand right that lands on Nakara's shoulder, as Nakara tries to avoid the shot.
Nakara is looking to slow Knife down with leg kicks.
Nakara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knife throws a head kick that misses.
Nakara checks a low kick from Knife.
Nakara just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knife connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakara momentarily.
No joy there for Knife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Nakara.
Nakara gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knife dodges the ground and pound from Nakara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knife some visible discomfort.
Nakara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knife is avoiding damage well.
Knife is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara misses with the ground and pound.
Knife tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knife gets back to half guard.
Nakara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakara is pressing down on Knife's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knife is holding on for now.
Knife is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nakara is looking to take a break and control but Knife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knife sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knife has his hands clasped together around Nakara's back. He's all about the action.
Knife is trying to maintain the position but Nakara is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara with the ground and pound but Knife uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nakara is looking to work some ground and pound but Knife has wrist control.
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knife keeping moving, preventing Nakara from controlling successfully.
Nakara distracts Knife with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knife is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Knife lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Knife lands but Nakara takes it in his stride.
Knife gets caught flat footed, as Nakara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Tebato Nakara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knife works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakara is pushing down on Knife's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knife is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knife does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knife trying to control from the bottom.
Nakara wants to free his trapped foot but Knife is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knife keeps working.
Nakara is just content to waste time from the top position. Knife takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nakara throws a strike but Knife rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knife wants to control from the top but Nakara keeps moving.
Knife stopping the sweep attempt from Nakara.
Knife postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knife throwing strikes but missing.
Knife trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
Nakara controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knife.
Nakara avoids the head kick by Knife.
Knife lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Knife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knife scores with a jab. Nakara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakara blocks the leg kick.
Knife cracks Nakara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knife with a jab.
Nakara throws a sloppy head kick
and Knife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knife stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakara. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.
Knife swings for the body but Nakara moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Knife. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knife.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Knife showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knife has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Knife!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Upshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Retaliation. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Courtney Upshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtney Upshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivfader staying out of range there.
Upshaw works the jab nicely.
Rivfader walks into a jab.
A big right from Rivfader misses.
Rivfader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Upshaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivfader jumps guard but Upshaw stands there with Rivfader around his waist. Rivfader gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Upshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivfader backwards.
Rivfader tries to pull guard but Upshaw won't allow it.
Rivfader swings wildly with an uppercut but Upshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivfader is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Courtney Upshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Upshaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivfader is looking for a takedown.
Rivfader jumps guard and drags Upshaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivfader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivfader wants to stand and escape but Upshaw is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upshaw postures up and lands a big shot to Rivfader's brow.
Rivfader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Upshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivfader is retaining full guard.
Upshaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Upshaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Upshaw connects with a couple of short punches.
Upshaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Upshaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivfader is looking to stand up but Upshaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivfader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Upshaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivfader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivfader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivfader keeping moving, preventing Upshaw from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Upshaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Upshaw prevents Rivfader from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upshaw is one step ahead there.
Upshaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Upshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivfader wants to stand but Upshaw is controlling the position.
Rivfader keeping full guard, as Upshaw tries to pass.
Rivfader is looking to stand up but Upshaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Upshaw passes Rivfader's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Upshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivfader keeps working.
Upshaw prevents Rivfader from standing back up.
Upshaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivfader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Upshaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rivfader wants to control but Upshaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Upshaw connects with a nice short shot to Rivfader's temple.
Upshaw stops Rivfader from getting back to his feet.
Upshaw thows a huge punch but Rivfader dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivfader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Upshaw trying to control but Rivfader is working from the bottom.
Rivfader has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Upshaw is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Upshaw looking to stall.
Rivfader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Upshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivfader wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rivfader goes for a takedown in the clinch but Upshaw prevents it.
Rivfader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader jumps guard but Upshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Upshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivfader looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivfader tries to pull guard but Upshaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Upshaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rivfader gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Upshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivfader.
Rivfader is looking to advance position but Upshaw won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Upshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Upshaw.
Rivfader drops back, looking for a kneebar! Upshaw looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Upshaw looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Upshaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Courtney Upshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivfader tries a head kick but it misses.
Upshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Upshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Upshaw thows a body kick. Rivfader tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Upshaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
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!
Rivfader ducks straight into an uppercut from Upshaw and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rivfader manages to regain guard straight away.
Rivfader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivfader keeping moving, preventing Upshaw from controlling successfully.
Rivfader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Upshaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Upshaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Upshaw is working Rivfader over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Upshaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivfader is breathing heavily.
Upshaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivfader manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivfader jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Upshaw is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Upshaw and Rivfader has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Upshaw struggling a bit here.
Upshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivfader can do to turn this around?
Rivfader throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Upshaw parries the strikes from Rivfader easily there. Rivfader is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Upshaw to escape.
Courtney Upshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upshaw struggling a bit here.
Rivfader with the ground and pound but Upshaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rivfader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivfader working Upshaw over with strikes.
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!
Upshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivfader.
Rivfader thows a huge punch but Upshaw dodges it nicely.
Upshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Upshaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivfader.
Rivfader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Upshaw is pressing down on Rivfader's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Upshaw wants to sweep here but Rivfader controlling him for the moment.
Upshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivfader manages to get himself to full guard.
Upshaw throws a strike but Rivfader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader postures up and lands a big shot to Upshaw's brow.
Rivfader postures up.
Rivfader postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivfader wants to pass the guard but Upshaw is keeping the position.
Rivfader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivfader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivfader looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Courtney Upshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eirik Rivfader's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivfader tries to clinch up but Upshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Upshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Upshaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Upshaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Upshaw lands.
Rivfader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Upshaw scores with a leg kick.
Rivfader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivfader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Upshaw.
Rivfader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Upshaw.
Some wild striking there from Upshaw.
Rivfader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Upshaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivfader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upshaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivfader changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Upshaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivfader throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Upshaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Upshaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rivfader.
Upshaw is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Rivfader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eirik Rivfader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivfader has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Upshaw gets back to half guard.
Upshaw is controlling Rivfader's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivfader.
Rivfader content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rivfader wants to pass to mount but Upshaw is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivfader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Upshaw trying to control but Rivfader postures up.
Rivfader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivfader is thwarting Upshaw's attempts to control the position.
Rivfader tries to pass to full mount but Upshaw defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivfader is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rivfader is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Courtney Upshaw 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.
Rivfader throws a strike but Upshaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rivfader throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Courtney Upshaw.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Upshaw, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Courtney Upshaw!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Courtney Upshaw made sure he mentioned Performance Enhancing Drugs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
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279 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Haired Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson shoots in looking for a takedown but Safforn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Safforn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Samson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Samson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samson avoids the head kick by Safforn.
Safforn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samson fails with the takedown
and Safforn counters with a low kick, right behind Samson 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Haired Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson shoots in for a takedown but Safforn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Safforn swivels and escapes.
Long Haired Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safforn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Safforn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safforn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Safforn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson keeping full guard, as Safforn tries to pass.
Samson is trying to keep Safforn in close.
Safforn throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Safforn wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Safforn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Samson keeping full guard, as Safforn tries to pass.
Safforn connects with a couple of short punches.
Safforn throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
Samson seems keen to control Safforn's posture.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn scoring with some ground and pound.
Safforn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samson can't keep his opponent in guard - Safforn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Safforn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samson's head.
Safforn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Safforn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samson's head.
Safforn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Safforn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Safforn.
Samson is trying to maintain the position but Safforn is very close to passing his half guard.
Safforn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Safforn drops an elbow to the side of Samson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Safforn manages to pass to mount!
Safforn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Safforn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Safforn lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson tries to hold on but Safforn postures up.
Safforn wants to control the pace but Samson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Safforn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Safforn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Samson's leg. Samson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Safforn as he avoids it easily.
Safforn dips to his left and cracks Samson with an uppercut!
Samson fails with the takedown
and Safforn counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Haired Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson gets caught flat footed, as Safforn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Safforn is in close to Samson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Safforn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Safforn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Safforn passes into half guard.
Safforn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samson defending well though.
Safforn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samson!
Safforn controlling his opponent.
Samson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Safforn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Safforn is landing with some decent strikes but Samson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Safforn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Samson blocking the ground and pound.
Safforn throwing strikes here but Samson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Safforn thowing shots but they're missing.
Safforn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Samson hang on?
Samson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Safforn.
Safforn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Safforn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Samson taking shots to the head.
Samson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Samson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Safforn loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Samson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Safforn land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Safforn stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Safforn!
Abraham Safforn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Raw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raw has chosen DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mookie Hamfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Raw!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raw staying out of range there.
Hamfist misses with a straight left.
Raw cracks Hamfist with a good jab.
Raw tries to clinch there but Hamfist circles away.
Hamfist misses the jab.
Raw throws a front kick that sends Hamfist stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raw, as that shot connected.
Hamfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Raw.
Raw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hamfist sprawls well initially but Raw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Raw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raw is thwarting Hamfist's attempts to control the position.
Raw working the head and body with strikes.
Raw wants to control but Hamfist is keeping him busy.
Hamfist actively working from the bottom here.
Hamfist trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamfist is defending against the submission attempts here by Raw.
Hamfist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamfist trying to control from the bottom.
Hamfist actively working from the bottom here.
Raw lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamfist is staying active underneath Raw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raw is taking a breather. Hamfist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Raw there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raw trying to control the pace.
Raw prevents Hamfist from improving his position.
Hamfist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raw pulls his head out easily.
Hamfist has hold of Raw's hands but Raw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamfist keeps working.
Hamfist trying to control but Raw postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamfist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamfist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamfist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raw has passed into side control.
Hamfist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamfist struggling a bit here.
Raw is working Hamfist over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hamfist striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Raw takes a little break here. Hamfist wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Raw working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Hamfist's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hamfist tries to buck Raw off but Raw is having none of it.
Raw wants to control but Hamfist is keeping him busy.
Hamfist is looking to regain half guard here but Raw keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist taking a bit of punishment here - Raw scoring with strikes.
Hamfist manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hamfist is looking for a kimura here.
Raw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raw felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raw wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist wants to take a breather but Raw is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Hamfist.
Raw is staying active underneath Hamfist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Raw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raw wants to clinch up but Hamfist keeps it at a distance.
Hamfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raw is looking to clinch.
Hamfist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raw closes the distance and clinches.
Raw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hamfist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raw can't fight it off and eventually Hamfist manages to take the fight to the floor. Raw looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Raw wants to stand up but Hamfist is controlling him.
Hamfist trying to control but Raw is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raw keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamfist won't allow Raw to sweep him here.
Hamfist trying to control but Raw is working from the bottom.
Hamfist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raw keeping full guard, as Hamfist tries to pass.
Hamfist landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raw keeping full guard, as Hamfist tries to pass.
Hamfist won't allow Raw to get back to his feet.
Hamfist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hamfist throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist wants to pass the guard but Raw is keeping the position.
Raw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamfist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raw trying to keep a closed guard but Hamfist is proving a slippery customer.
Raw is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keith Raw wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hamfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raw manages to avoid it.
Raw thumps Hamfist with a low kick.
Raw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist throws an overhand right that lands on Raw's shoulder, as Raw tries to avoid the shot.
Mookie Hamfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raw doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamfist circles away.
Hamfist missing with a left hand there. Raw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raw moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamfist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raw breaks from the clinch.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raw but Raw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Hamfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamfist misses with a takedown attempt - Raw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raw stuffs the takedown.
Raw misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raw.
A big right from Hamfist misses.
Hamfist shoots in but Raw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raw jabs Hamfist right on the nose. Hamfist blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mookie Hamfist 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. This is the final round!
Raw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamfist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Raw working the ground and pound.
A control attempt from Hamfist but he's now mounted!
Hamfist tries to hold on but Raw pushes him away.
Raw content just to control the position here.
Hamfist tries to hold on but Raw postures up.
Hamfist is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hamfist is in a horrible position here. Raw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Raw goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hamfist is on top in guard.
Hamfist 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.
Hamfist throws a strike but Raw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamfist is trying to keep Raw in close.
Raw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamfist, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raw trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Raw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamfist is keeping the position for now.
Hamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamfist, not yet.
Hamfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raw defends it easily.
Raw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamfist is trying to keep Raw in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raw throwing strikes from guard but Hamfist blocks nicely.
Mookie Hamfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamfist, not yet.
Hamfist is trying to keep Raw in close.
Hamfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raw defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking for a triangle but Raw pushes his legs off easily.
Raw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raw trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamfist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raw controls the pace.
Raw working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamfist's head.
Raw trying to control but Hamfist is working from the bottom.
Raw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Raw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raw 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Raw!
A very excited looking Keith Raw 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.
Mookie Hamfist spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't wait to lose again!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michieletto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JAY-Z -NEW YORK. Anthony is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holidae Inn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto tries to clinch there but Anthony circles away.
Michieletto is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Michieletto tries to close the distance and clinch but Anthony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony shoots in but Michieletto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michieletto shoots in but no luck this time.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michieletto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anthony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
Michieletto throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony blocks a head kick by Michieletto.
Anthony dives in and grabs Michieletto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michieletto pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
Davide Michieletto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Michieletto slips under a jab from Anthony.
Michieletto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anthony sprawls well. Anthony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michieletto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michieletto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anthony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michieletto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anthony but Anthony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michieletto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony stuffs the takedown.
Anthony looks for a takedown but Michieletto sprawls well.
Anthony closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anthony lands in his opponent's guard.
Michieletto is breathing heavily.
Anthony cracks Michieletto with a solid left hand.
Michieletto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michieletto working for a triangle but Anthony defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michieletto has momentary wrist control but Anthony slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony working some strikes from top position.
Anthony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michieletto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anthony throwing strikes but missing.
Michieletto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Anthony is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michieletto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michieletto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michieletto did well to prevent Anthony getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anthony connects with a nice short shot to Michieletto's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anthony winds up and cracks Michieletto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anthony working Michieletto over with strikes.
Michieletto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anthony.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michieletto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anthony scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michieletto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michieletto is rocked!
Anthony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michieletto wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony is looking for a kimura but Michieletto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anthony to get the leverage.
Michieletto tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
Anthony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony 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.
Michieletto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anthony works over Michieletto with some ground and pound from guard.
Anthony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michieletto has his foot on Anthony's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anthony works his way back into a safe position though.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michieletto has momentary wrist control but Anthony slips an elbow through the middle.
Michieletto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anthony.
Anthony connects with a couple of short punches.
Anthony works over Michieletto with some ground and pound from guard.
Anthony is in close to Michieletto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michieletto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anthony lands a couple of elbows.
Anthony with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michieletto controls Anthony momentarily but Anthony frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Anthony dominated that round.
That's time! Michieletto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michieletto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michieletto tries to clinch up
and Anthony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Michieletto! Anthony lets Michieletto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Michieletto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Davide Michieletto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Michieletto moves out of range easily.
Michieletto seems to have got his legs back now.
Anthony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Michieletto.
Nice sprawl there from Michieletto as Anthony shoots in.
Davide Michieletto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michieletto lands a head kick!
It looks like William Anthony has been cut.
Anthony circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michieletto sees it coming and defends easily.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michieletto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michieletto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michieletto is on top in guard.
Michieletto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anthony has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michieletto has managed to get both his arms back between Anthony's legs - danger averted.
Anthony throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Michieletto wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michieletto is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anthony working for a triangle but Michieletto defends it easily.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Anthony is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michieletto wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Michieletto throws a big right hand that misses.
Anthony looking for a guillotine here but Michieletto defends easily.
Michieletto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michieletto looking to pass the guard.
Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michieletto is aware though and is defending well.
Anthony working for a triangle but Michieletto defends it easily.
Anthony has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michieletto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Michieletto throws a big elbow that misses.
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michieletto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michieletto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michieletto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is looking for a triangle but Michieletto pushes his legs off easily.
Michieletto lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michieletto trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
William Anthony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michieletto is really struggling to control Anthony but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michieletto scoring with some ground and pound.
Anthony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michieletto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anthony is looking for a triangle but Michieletto pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Michieletto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anthony's head.
William Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michieletto connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Anthony tumbling to the canvas! Michieletto pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Anthony was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davide Michieletto!
Davide Michieletto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer by Rush. Hemingway is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Respect. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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32
272 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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31
265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent 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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hemingway!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemingway shoots in but no luck this time.
Hemingway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorpe is fending him off so far but Hemingway persists. Nope, Thorpe circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Thorpe's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorpe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thorpe lands a couple of elbows.
Thorpe trying to control but Hemingway is working from the bottom.
Thorpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hemingway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thorpe scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like James Hemingway has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemingway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorpe stops Hemingway from standing up.
Thorpe throws a strike but Hemingway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hemingway working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway won't allow Thorpe to get back to his feet.
Hemingway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorpe wants to stand but Hemingway is controlling the position.
Hemingway trying to control but Thorpe is working from the bottom.
Hemingway prevents Thorpe from getting back to his feet.
Hemingway wants to control from the top but Thorpe keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway wants to pass the guard but Thorpe is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Hemingway.
Hemingway shoots in for a takedown but Thorpe shows good takedown defense.
Scott Thorpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hemingway.
Nice takedown defense from Thorpe. No joy for Hemingway on that attempt.
Hemingway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorpe defends well and Hemingway ends up having to push Thorpe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thorpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hemingway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thorpe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemingway.
Hemingway can't get the takedown.
Thorpe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hemingway.
Hemingway can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe breaks from the clinch.
Hemingway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thorpe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorpe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hemingway keeping moving, preventing Thorpe from controlling successfully.
Thorpe won't allow Hemingway to sweep him here.
Thorpe throwing strikes but missing.
Thorpe trying to control but Hemingway is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Thorpe just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Thorpe with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hemingway tries to avoid it but Thorpe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hemingway to the ground. Hemingway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hemingway shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorpe sprawls well. He's pushed Hemingway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorpe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hemingway napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorpe takes a little break here. Hemingway wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thorpe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemingway is trying to get back to half guard.
Thorpe scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thorpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hemingway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hemingway dives in and grabs Thorpe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thorpe pushes down on Hemingway's head and hops out.
Thorpe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hemingway tries to get to full guard but Thorpe has control of the leg.
Thorpe prevents Hemingway from standing back up.
Thorpe wants to free his trapped foot but Hemingway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thorpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thorpe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thorpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thorpe working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorpe wants to control but Hemingway is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemingway wants to improve his position but Thorpe is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hemingway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hemingway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thorpe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thorpe is looking to take a break and control but Hemingway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemingway trying to get back to full guard but Thorpe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thorpe landing strikes from the mount and Hemingway is in trouble!
Hemingway is in a horrible position here. Thorpe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up James Hemingway's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemingway is bucking up trying to escape but Thorpe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James Hemingway's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Hemingway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Thorpe!
Scott Thorpe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Boom goes the Dynamite!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky's Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
207 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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27
216 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior De Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but De Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Silva throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
De Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chandler misses with a combination
and De Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Junior De Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
De Silva lands a jab.
It looks like Chris Chandler has been cut.
De Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Silva wants to clinch.
De Silva dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
De Silva lands a jab to the nose.
De Silva's coach down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by De Silva.
Chandler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chandler is rocked!
A big right from De Silva misses.
Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
De Silva letting Chandler take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from De Silva fails to land.
De Silva is working Chandler over against the cage.
De Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler blocks a body shot from De Silva.
De Silva cracks Chandler with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Silva working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
Chandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chandler trying to land knees to the body.
De Silva misses with a body punch.
Chandler blocks the elbow strike.
De Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Silva up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva pushes Chandler against the cage. De Silva is working some dirty boxing. De Silva pushes off with a quick right hook! Chandler goes down! Chandler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! De Silva moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior De Silva!
Junior De Silva made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
Chris Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better than before !'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Ringfinger. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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 New York, Jackson Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skarsgard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a hook. Skarsgard ducked under it nicely.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skarsgard defends it nicely.
Jackson Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarsgard moves away.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skarsgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarsgard throws out the jab.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Skarsgard.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skarsgard slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Valygars Cabin that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skarsgard throws a big shot that misses.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Skarsgard. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Skarsgard's head but Skarsgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skarsgard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams cracks Skarsgard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams misses with a hook
and Skarsgard counters with a stiff right hand.
Skarsgard lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarsgard lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skarsgard staying out of range there.
Skarsgard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skarsgard works the jab nicely.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skarsgard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Williams misses.
Skarsgard slips under a jab from Williams.
Skarsgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Skarsgard gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Skarsgard keeps him there for the moment.
Skarsgard digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skarsgard pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skarsgard breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skarsgard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams swings for the body but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Skarsgard scores with a leg kick.
Skarsgard slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skarsgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Skarsgard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Skarsgard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams cracks Skarsgard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Skarsgard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Williams sprawling to the canvas! Williams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Skarsgard finish him?!
Williams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard fakes the body blow, causing Williams to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Williams goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard is the new heavyweight champion!
Thor Skarsgard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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