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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Lollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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276 lbs
3 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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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, Top Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Lollo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gun tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lollo is in Gun's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gun is trying to keep Lollo in close.
Lollo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gun to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lollo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gun pulls down on the head and he's put Lollo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Top Gun!
After winning the bout, Top Gun thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Von Lieztenzein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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253 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior Shnitkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ulrich Von Lieztenzein has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Lieztenzein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lieztenzein misses with the combination.
Lieztenzein moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior Shnitkey checks a leg kick.
Lieztenzein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior Shnitkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a hook to the body
and Lieztenzein counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior Shnitkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lieztenzein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey connects with a body shot.
Junior Shnitkey lands the left hand.
Lieztenzein is rocked!
Junior Shnitkey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lieztenzein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Lieztenzein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior Shnitkey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lieztenzein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lieztenzein is looking for a sweep.
Junior Shnitkey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lieztenzein seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lieztenzein manages to work his way to half guard, despite Junior Shnitkey 's best efforts.
Junior Shnitkey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Junior Shnitkey is pressing down on Lieztenzein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lieztenzein is holding on for now.
Junior Shnitkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junior Shnitkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lieztenzein trying to hold on to Junior Shnitkey 's head to control him but Junior Shnitkey postures up.
Junior Shnitkey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control from half guard but Lieztenzein is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey throwing shots but Lieztenzein is blocking nicely.
Junior Shnitkey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior Shnitkey not doing much here.
Lieztenzein is looking to control Junior Shnitkey 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lieztenzein avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey wants to pass the guard but Lieztenzein is defending well.
Junior Shnitkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junior Shnitkey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Junior Shnitkey connects with a nice short shot to Lieztenzein's temple.
Nice strikes from Junior Shnitkey there.
Junior Shnitkey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior Shnitkey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lieztenzein has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Junior Shnitkey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Junior Shnitkey !
Junior Shnitkey is looking to take a break and control but Lieztenzein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior Shnitkey working the strikes but Lieztenzein uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lieztenzein manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey wants to control from the top but Lieztenzein keeps moving.
Lieztenzein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junior Shnitkey escapes and throws Lieztenzein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Junior Shnitkey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior Shnitkey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lieztenzein some visible discomfort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieztenzein tries to buck Junior Shnitkey off but Junior Shnitkey is having none of it.
Junior Shnitkey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Von Lieztenzein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lieztenzein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Junior Shnitkey momentarily.
Lieztenzein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior Shnitkey misses the target.
Junior Shnitkey thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieztenzein misses with a looping right.
Lieztenzein slips a jab and a cross from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior Shnitkey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lieztenzein did well to prevent Junior Shnitkey getting side control.
Lieztenzein actively working from the bottom here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Junior Shnitkey . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lieztenzein is trying to maintain the position but Junior Shnitkey is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a head shot. Lieztenzein uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein looking for a guillotine here but Junior Shnitkey defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior Shnitkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lieztenzein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior Shnitkey defends it easily.
Lieztenzein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior Shnitkey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior Shnitkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lieztenzein is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior Shnitkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands a big shot to Lieztenzein's brow.
Junior Shnitkey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior Shnitkey throws a big elbow that misses.
Lieztenzein working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lieztenzein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lieztenzein keeping moving, preventing Junior Shnitkey from controlling successfully.
Junior Shnitkey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Junior Shnitkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior Shnitkey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lieztenzein's head.
Lieztenzein looking to control.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey postures up in Lieztenzein's guard and throws a big left but Lieztenzein blocks it.
Junior Shnitkey connects with a couple of short punches.
Lieztenzein keeping moving, preventing Junior Shnitkey from controlling successfully.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lieztenzein looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein is looking for a triangle but Junior Shnitkey pushes his legs off easily.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control but Lieztenzein is working from the bottom.
Junior Shnitkey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior Shnitkey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior Shnitkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior Shnitkey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lieztenzein's head.
Junior Shnitkey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lieztenzein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior Shnitkey chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Von Lieztenzein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Junior Shnitkey digs a good body shot into Lieztenzein's ribs.
Lieztenzein throws a series of punches but Junior Shnitkey avoids them all with ease.
Lieztenzein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior Shnitkey manages to avoid it.
Junior Shnitkey throws a right hand that misses
and Lieztenzein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lieztenzein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior Shnitkey has time to react.
Junior Shnitkey digs a good body shot into Lieztenzein's ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior Shnitkey .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior Shnitkey looks up at the clock and then as Lieztenzein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Junior Shnitkey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Junior Shnitkey wants to control but Lieztenzein is keeping him busy.
Lieztenzein taking a bit of punishment here - Junior Shnitkey scoring with strikes.
Lieztenzein struggling a bit here.
Junior Shnitkey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lieztenzein looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Junior Shnitkey turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Recksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recksun has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
270 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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255 lbs
22 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Recksun!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Recksun looks to land a combination but Hester avoids it well.
Recksun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Recksun misses.
Hester gets a takedown into half guard.
Recksun is trying to stand.
Hester 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.
Hester is keen to just control but Recksun is a slippery customer.
Hester trying to control from Recksun's half guard. Recksun has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Recksun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hester is controlling him.
Hester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun keeping moving, preventing Hester from controlling successfully.
Hester throws a big right hand that misses.
Hester looking to sit in guard and control but Recksun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Recksun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hester's guard.
Hester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Recksun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hester's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Recksun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Recksun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hester's guard.
Recksun wants to control from the top but Hester keeps moving.
Recksun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hester looking to control.
Recksun wants to stand and escape but instead Hester has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a strike but Recksun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hester pulls Recksun in close to prevent any damage.
Recksun throws a big elbow that misses.
Recksun stopping the sweep attempt from Hester.
Recksun tries to stand but Hester is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester pulls Recksun in close to prevent any damage.
Hester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Recksun wants to control from the top but Hester keeps moving.
Hester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Recksun is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hester wants to clinch up but Recksun keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Hester will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Recksun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hester blocks a head kick by Recksun.
Hester doesn't manage to clinch there - Recksun circles away.
Recksun tries to clinch there but Hester circles away.
Recksun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hester, pushing him back against the cage.
Hester looking to stall.
Recksun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hester prevents it.
Hester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Recksun tries to pull guard but Hester won't allow it.
Recksun has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hester clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hester trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hester has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hester wants to control his opponent's hands but Recksun gets his hands free.
Recksun tightening his grip on Hester, looking for the choke.
Recksun has got his arm under Hester's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hester has spun round into Recksun's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Hester looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recksun wants to stand up but Hester is controlling him.
Hester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Recksun wants to stand and escape but Hester is having none of it.
Hester looking to sit in guard and control but Recksun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Recksun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun keeping full guard, as Hester tries to pass.
Hester trying to control but Recksun is working from the bottom.
Hester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Recksun has momentary wrist control but Hester slips an elbow through the middle.
Hester landing with the ground and pound.
Recksun keeping moving, preventing Hester from controlling successfully.
Marcus Hester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Recksun wants to stand but Hester is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Recksun wants to stand and escape but Hester is having none of it.
Hester wants to control from the top but Recksun keeps moving.
Recksun can't keep his opponent in guard - Hester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hester trying to control from half guard but Recksun is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Recksun is refusing to be controlled, as Hester sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hester dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt.
Recksun throws a nice looking combination but Hester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recksun checks a low kick from Hester.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Recksun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hester clinches with his opponent.
Recksun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Recksun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Recksun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Recksun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Recksun fails with a takedown attempt.
Recksun misses with a double jab
and Hester counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Recksun!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recksun prevents Hester from improving position.
Hester taking a break here but Recksun is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Recksun keeps working.
Nice strikes from Hester there.
Recksun wants to get back to his feet.
Hester moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Recksun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Hester seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hester cracks Recksun with a big right hand but Recksun just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hester throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Recksun works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hester is looking to advance position but Recksun won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recksun is not content to let Hester control the position.
Hester is just content to waste time from the top position. Recksun takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hester stops Recksun from standing up.
Hester tries to free his leg and advance position but Recksun is retaining full guard.
Hugh Recksun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Recksun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hester stops Recksun from standing up.
Hester throwing strikes from guard but Recksun blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a big elbow that misses.
Hester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hester wants to control from the top but Recksun keeps moving.
Hester scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hester looking to sit in guard and control but Recksun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Recksun wants to control from the top but Hester keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Recksun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hester!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madison Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Bombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with donald wheres your troosers blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
268 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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249 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Madison Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Bombard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombard misses with a body shot.
Grant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Madison Grant has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Bombard.
Bombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombard looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bombard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grant somewhat.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madison Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombard cracks Grant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant moves out of range as Bombard strikes.
Bombard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombard pinned against the cage. Bombard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bombard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bombard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bombard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bombard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Madison Grant's cut is getting worse.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bombard's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison Grant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bombard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant is working for takedown but Bombard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant is looking for a takedown.
Bombard lands an elbow just above Grant 's eye.
Jeez, Madison Grant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Madison Grant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector Bombard!
Hector Bombard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Driello Touredo (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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250 lbs
18 - 23 - 1 |
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31
242 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston feints a jab promting Touredo to slip. Gaston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Touredo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Driello Touredo has been cut.
Gaston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Touredo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Touredo.
Gaston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaston thuds his shin into the meat of Touredo's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Touredo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Touredo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Touredo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Touredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Driello Touredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Touredo is just out of range.
Touredo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Touredo on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Nick Gaston has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Gaston.
Gaston connects with a body shot.
Touredo looks winded!
Touredo blocks the body kick.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses
and Gaston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaston feints and then cracks Touredo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Touredo down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Touredo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Touredo misses with a double jab.
Gaston lands a brutal head kick. Touredo looks out on his feet and Gaston throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Nick Gaston!
Nick Gaston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Springfield HW Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Kreischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreischer comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Bert Kreischer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
265 lbs
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26
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Kreischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuber rushes Kreischer and presses him up against the cage.
Yuber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kreischer regains guard immediately.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yuber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yuber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuber wants to control from the top but Kreischer keeps moving.
Ivan Yuber has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kreischer as Yuber shoots in.
Kreischer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yuber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kreischer is in Yuber's guard.
Yuber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber managing to control the position.
Kreischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreischer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yuber darts in trying to clinch
and Kreischer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kreischer.
Kreischer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yuber pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber moves into range and clinches up with Kreischer.
Come on Yuber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kreischer gets underhooks to prevent Yuber's takedown attempt.
Yuber has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kreischer is trying to keep an underhook but Yuber manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is looking to improve his position.
Yuber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kreischer is defending against the submission attempts here by Yuber.
Kreischer wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuber pulls his head out easily.
Kreischer is defending against the submission attempts here by Yuber.
Yuber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kreischer sees it coming and defends easily.
Yuber tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kreischer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yuber is looking to take a break and control but Kreischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kreischer defends it well.
Yuber is looking to take a break and control but Kreischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuber wants to pass to mount but Kreischer is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Yuber sits in half guard.
Yuber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kreischer is just riding it out for now. Yuber eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Yuber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yuber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreischer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuber connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Bert Kreischer has been cut.
Yuber lands a really nice looking cross but Kreischer seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kreischer is rocked!
Yuber arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kreischer's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Yuber!
A victorious Ivan Yuber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
189 lbs
36 - 19 - 3 |
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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
36 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hulahula looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Hulahula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Hulahula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hulahula misses the shot to the body.
Hulahula loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Hulahula throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hulahula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hulahula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hulahula.
Nice jab there from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulahula misses with a straight left.
Hulahula throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hulahula takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Hulahula scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hulahula moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Hulahula.
Williams tries to clinch up but Hulahula circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Hulahula does it's job there.
Hulahula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hulahula throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a hook but Hulahula avoids it easily.
Hulahula loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Hulahula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hulahula off to one side.
Hulahula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Hulahula.
Hulahula misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hulahula.
Hulahula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Nice shot lands for Hulahula.
Hulahula misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hulahula was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hulahula misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Hulahula misses the target.
Hulahula throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Hulahula tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Josh Williams has been cut.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams walks straight into a right hand from Hulahula - that's dropped him! Hulahula jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Williams from any more punishment! Williams complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heimo Hulahula!
A victorious Heimo Hulahula thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Parantainen's choice of entrance music: Eminem - White America . 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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34
186 lbs
23 - 22 - 1 |
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30
290 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kulakov. Those never looked like landing.
Parantainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up but Parantainen is controlling him
Parantainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Parantainen is looking to advance position but Kulakov won't allow it.
Parantainen trying to control from Kulakov's half guard. Kulakov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parantainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulakov's head.
Kulakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Parantainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parantainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Parantainen postures up in Kulakov's guard and throws a big left but Kulakov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Parantainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parantainen trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parantainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaakko Parantainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kulakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parantainen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulakov!
Kulakov tries to escape but Parantainen is in control.
Parantainen trying to control the action but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parantainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Kulakov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kulakov is not content to let Parantainen control the position.
Parantainen landing a few strikes.
Parantainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parantainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kulakov is rocked!
Parantainen misses with the ground and pound.
Parantainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kulakov is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parantainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parantainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Parantainen drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Parantainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Parantainen working the body and head with strikes.
Parantainen landing a few strikes.
Oh Kulakov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parantainen lands a strong strike to the head of Kulakov. That's dazed him! Parantainen looking to finish here. Kulakov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Parantainen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Parantainen!
A less than humble Jaakko Parantainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla comes to the cage accompanied by I'm gonna live forever. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
264 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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37
245 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bla fails with the takedown
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bla Bla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bla dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Bla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.
Bla shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Bla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bla Bla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ali working the ground and pound from side control.
Bla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ali lands a few punches from side control.
Bla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bla is looking to control Ali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bla avoid being mounted?
Bla wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
Ali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bla wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bla wants to get back to full guard.
Bla is working hard here to advance position.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bla tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Bla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bla is looking for a sweep. Ali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali prevents Bla from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ali stands up over Bla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ali wants to control from the top but Bla keeps moving.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Bla is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bla wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Bla is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Bla's brow.
Bla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bla trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Bla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali with a nice head shot there.
Bla keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Bla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bla controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
Bla keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Bla.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Bla's brow.
Bla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Bla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ali is pulling down on Bla's head to control his posture.
Ali lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bla!
Bla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazni Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bla Bla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Hazni Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bla is trying to defend but Ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hazni Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bla controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
Bla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bla has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Bla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ali manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bla looking to sit in guard and control but Ali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bla has momentary wrist control but Ali slips an elbow through the middle.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Bla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bla is keeping the position for now.
Ali preventing the sweep.
Ali throwing strikes but missing.
Ali chips away with some ground and pound.
Bla looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ali wants to control from the top but Bla keeps moving.
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Bla's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali throwing strikes but missing.
Ali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
Bla has hold of Ali's hands but Ali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bla is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ali working Bla over with strikes.
Bla wants to get back to full guard.
Ali controlling the action here.
Bla tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Ali is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bla wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bla.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ali postures up in Bla's guard and throws a big left but Bla blocks it.
Bla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bla throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bla.
Ali tries to roll over but Bla keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali taking some punishment here, with Bla in his half guard.
Ali is pressing down on Bla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hazni Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bla Bla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bla looking to control.
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Bla's legs - danger averted.
Ali postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Bla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali is working Bla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Bla.
Bla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bla is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bla controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
Ali trying to control but Bla is working from the bottom.
Ali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ali wants to control from the top but Bla keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ali is working Bla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bla is trying to hold Ali in close to prevent damage but Ali has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is in close to Bla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Bla is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.
Ali throws an elbow that misses. Bla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ali's guard. Nice move by Bla!
Ali wants to sweep here but Bla controlling him for the moment.
Ali keeping full guard, as Bla tries to pass.
Bla trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bla throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Ali pulls Bla in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali keeping full guard, as Bla tries to pass.
Bla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bla is trying to defend but Ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bla is looking to get back to full guard here but Ali has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ali tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Ali.
Bla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazni Ali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Bla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ali working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bla is not content to let Ali control the position.
Bla is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hazni Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazni Ali!
After winning the bout, Hazni Ali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes to the cage accompanied by you throw knee, i go home. Cro Copout had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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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
55 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copout throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown but Copout manages to get underhooks.
Silva is working for takedown but Copout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Copout just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Copout regains guard immediately.
Copout keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Copout blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Copout keeps moving.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Copout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is pushing down on Copout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copout is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Copout blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva thows a huge punch but Copout dodges it nicely.
Copout is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copout tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Copout is trying to control but can't.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copout keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Copout is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Copout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Copout defending well though.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Copout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Copout tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Copout is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva thows a huge punch but Copout dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Copout is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigant Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Copout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copout stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Copout prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout lands a nice uppercut.
Copout stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
Copout lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva blocking some punches.
Copout gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Copout prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copout can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copout just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva lands a body shot.
Copout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Copout manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copout working aggressively here.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copout pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Copout pushes him off.
Copout digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Copout leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Copout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cro Copout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a right and a left that Copout avoids nicely.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Copout backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva wants to clinch up but Copout keeps it at a distance.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Copout pushes him off.
Silva tries to clinch up
letting Copout counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copout throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Copout counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gigant Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Copout.
Copout blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.
Copout looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Copout moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to clinch but Copout is having none of it.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Copout moves out of range.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Copout's guard.
Copout is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Cro Copout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Copout is working from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Copout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Copout wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Copout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva trying to control but Copout is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Copout is keeping the position.
Gigant Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Copout is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copout works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copout keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva passes Copout's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva breaks from Copout's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gigant Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gigant Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigant Silva!
After the fight, Gigant Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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