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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Kelley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Matthews's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Kelley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelley's waist but Kelley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matthews off to one side.
Kelley thuds his right hand into Matthews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelley cracks Matthews with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kelley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matthews to stand back up!
Matthews is rocked!
Kelley lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Matthews is looking to close the distance but Kelley sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Matthews crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Matthews is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Graham Kelley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom McWeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Muldune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcom McWeeny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Muldune!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muldune closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McWeeny to the mat! McWeeny manages to get full guard.
McWeeny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McWeeny tries to get out of the position.
Muldune throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWeeny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWeeny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muldune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muldune stops McWeeny from standing up.
McWeeny has momentary wrist control but Muldune slips an elbow through the middle.
McWeeny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muldune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muldune circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muldune throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McWeeny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWeeny tries to clinch up but Muldune circles away and keeps his distance.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch but Muldune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Muldune misses.
Muldune circles away from the clinch attempt.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muldune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muldune throws a hook but McWeeny blocks it.
McWeeny slips under a jab.
Muldune has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McWeeny moves out of range as Muldune strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muldune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Muldune dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McWeeny tries to clinch but Muldune is having none of it.
McWeeny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muldune swats away the attempt to clinch by McWeeny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muldune.
Malcom McWeeny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muldune misses with an uppercut. McWeeny saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muldune fails with the takedown.
McWeeny doesn't manage to clinch there - Muldune circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muldune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McWeeny doesn't manage to clinch there - Muldune circles away.
McWeeny tries to clinch up but Muldune circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McWeeny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muldune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWeeny fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom McWeeny dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McWeeny moves in looking to clinch but Muldune pushes him off.
Muldune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McWeeny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muldune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muldune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muldune throws a looping overhand right but McWeeny ducks down to avoid it.
McWeeny is looking to clinch.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch but Muldune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch but Muldune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muldune keeps the fight on the outside.
McWeeny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWeeny fails in his attempt to clinch.
McWeeny ducks under a wild hook from Muldune.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch but Muldune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muldune shoots in for a takedown but McWeeny shows good takedown defense.
McWeeny really is a fat lump.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muldune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muldune.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Muldune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muldune has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Muldune!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzuke Hiroshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzuke Hiroshiba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshiba scores with a kick to the body.
Hiroshiba scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiroshiba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiroshiba.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Hiroshiba slams his shin into Taylor's torso.
Hiroshiba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Hiroshiba passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hiroshiba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Hiroshiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Hiroshiba eventually gives up the hold.
Hiroshiba in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Taylor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hiroshiba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Pugh Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockefeller's hands.
Good leg kick by Rockefeller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockefeller scores with a leg kick.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller gets the takedown into side control.
Rockefeller has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holyfield is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rockefeller yanks on the arm and Holyfield is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rockefeller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alverez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ALL DAY. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alverez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alverez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alverez cracks Tinsley with a solid left hand.
Alverez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alverez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alverez 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.
Alverez thows a big elbow that misses.
Alverez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alverez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez postures up in Tinsley's guard and throws a big left but Tinsley blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinsley, not yet.
Alverez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alverez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alverez lands a jab-cross combination.
Alverez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tinsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Alverez there.
Tinsley is rocked!
Alverez lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Tinsley is looking to close the distance but Alverez sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Tinsley crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Tinsley is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mike Alverez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tebow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beauford somewhat.
Tebow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beauford.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Beauford.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tebow lands a left and a right that send Beauford crashing to the mat, dazed. Tebow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Carter Beauford has been cut.
Carter Beauford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tebow!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tebow is looking to improve his position but Beauford isn't that keen on the idea.
Beauford has hold of Tebow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tebow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauford with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beauford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tebow is now in Beauford's guard. A big mistake from Beauford there, giving up the dominant position!
Tebow postures up in Beauford's guard and throws a big left but Beauford blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tebow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tebow wants to stand but Beauford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beauford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tebow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beauford, up you get!
Beauford tries to keep at a distance but Tebow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tebow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beauford up against the cage.
Tebow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beauford backwards.
Beauford tries to pull guard but Tebow won't allow it.
Beauford tries for a takedown but Tebow manages to get underhooks.
Tebow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Tebow.
Tebow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beauford backwards.
Beauford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauford is trying to work for a kimura but Tebow is defending well.
Beauford looks gassed!
Tebow actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow tries to get to full guard but Beauford has control of the leg.
Beauford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tebow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beauford.
Beauford wants to free his trapped foot but Tebow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tebow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tebow stuffs the takedown.
Tebow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beauford.
No joy there for Tebow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beauford fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Tebow misses.
Tebow tries to bum rush Beauford with a series of wild strikes but Beauford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow misses with the combination.
Beauford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tebow finds it's way round the side to connect with Beauford's head.
Tebow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tim Tebow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Tebow. No joy for Beauford on that attempt.
Tebow connects with a single shot there.
Tebow throws a good cross that connects.
Beauford closes the distance and clinches up with Tebow, looking for a takedown. Beauford pushes Tebow against the cage but Tebow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown but Tebow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tebow lands a jab to the nose.
Tebow's corner calls for a 1-2. Tebow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tebow! Beauford is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Tebow!
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