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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Scott has managed to clinch.
Scott keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scott!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Scott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andy Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Silva.
Silva looks winded!
A combination from Scott does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Scott as Silva shoots in.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott is trying to break free.
Scott jumps guard but Silva stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Scott.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva wants to stand but Scott has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Scott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva wants to stand but Scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scott has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Scott trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to stand up but Scott has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
Scott lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva wants to stand but Scott is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Scott lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Silva controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Scott scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Silva is looking for a way out.
Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Scott has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Scott Tightens the hold and Silva taps out furiously! Scott displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fraser comes to the cage accompanied by Sirius. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
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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
28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fraser.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Doe drops Fraser with a nice combination! Doe dives into Fraser's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Donald Fraser has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe wants to control from the top but Fraser keeps moving.
Doe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doe throws an elbow that misses. Fraser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doe's guard. Nice move by Fraser!
Fraser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fraser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fraser is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Fraser trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Fraser.
A jab from Fraser does it's job there.
Fraser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fraser doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
Fraser dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Fraser bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doe's head.
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!
Fraser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fraser makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Doe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fraser defends well and Doe ends up having to push Fraser into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Fraser's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doe looking to stall.
Fraser manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe avoiding damage as Fraser throws knees to the body.
Fraser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fraser stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fraser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fraser throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser taking a breather.
Fraser tries to land knees in the clinch but Doe avoids the damage to the body.
Fraser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fraser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doe feints and then cracks Fraser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fraser down.
Fraser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doe moves away.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fraser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fraser dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Doe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fraser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fraser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fraser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fraser throws a hook but Doe blocks it.
Doe throws a series of punches but Fraser moves out of range.
Doe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doe shoots in but no luck this time.
Doe feints and as Fraser raises his hands in defense, Doe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fraser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doe is controlling him.
Fraser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Fraser is keeping the position.
Fraser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe won't allow Fraser to get back to his feet.
Doe wants to control from the top but Fraser keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Doe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A left and a right from Doe both land. Nice combination.
Doe misses with a head kick.
Doe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doe's hands.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Doe. Those never looked like landing.
Donald Fraser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fraser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fraser connects with a body shot that sends Doe's belly button to the back.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Fraser drops Doe with a beautiful combination! Doe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fraser is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Doe drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fraser swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Doe's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fraser!
Donald Fraser took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
John Doe was interviewed post fight and said 'This will become just another moment in a blur of moments from the past. indecipherable from each other. I might not have left an impression. But ill remember your ass and be even better next time. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregers Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Westerberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maitre Gims - J'me Tire. Brawler has chosen Where Brooklyn At?!?! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregers Westerberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westerberg. Westerberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brawler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westerberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westerberg moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Westerberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brawler to the mat! Brawler manages to get full guard.
Westerberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brawler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Westerberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westerberg is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler wants to get back to his feet but Westerberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Westerberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brawler dives on top into guard.
Westerberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brawler defends it easily.
Westerberg keeping moving, preventing Brawler from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brawler is aware though and is defending well.
Westerberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brawler defends well.
Brawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westerberg is looking for a triangle but Brawler pushes his legs off easily.
Westerberg working for a triangle but Brawler defends it easily.
Brawler told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Westerberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brawler uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg is trying to improve his position.
Westerberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brawler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Westerberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westerberg is looking for a sweep. Brawler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westerberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Westerberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Westerberg's guard.
Westerberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Westerberg has a closed guard, preventing Brawler from standing up.
Westerberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brawler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Westerberg is tightening it up a little... Brawler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brawler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brawler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Westerberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gregers Westerberg!
A relieved looking Gregers Westerberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clifford Smith's chin.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jasper Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Axia Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Clifford Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jasper Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jasper Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clifford Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith walks into a left hand.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
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!
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Smith moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jasper Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith slips a jab from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Smith is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jones has denied him.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Clifford Smith's cut even more.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Jones.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Jones dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Smith throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jones.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Smith walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jones! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jasper Jones!
Jasper Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose comes to the cage accompanied by Powerthirst. 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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276 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
45 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdose shoots in and gets a takedown into Fulcher's guard.
Overdose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overdose lands a couple of elbows.
Fulcher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fulcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overdose is looking to escape.
Overdose is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Overdose because Fulcher loaded up on that one.
Fulcher throws some wild stikes that Overdose manages to avoid easily.
Fulcher punching from mount but Overdose doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fulcher content just to control the position here.
Fulcher tries to control but Overdose wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose is trying desperately to improve position.
Fulcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overdose is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Fulcher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher looking to finish Overdose with some ground and pound. This is bad for Overdose!
Fulcher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Overdose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Overdose tries to get out of the position.
Overdose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fulcher looking to ground and pound but Overdose is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher throwing strikes here but Overdose is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fulcher wants to control the action but instead Overdose gets a body lock and reverses into Fulcher's guard! Nice work!
Overdose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Overdose throws a strike but Fulcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fulcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Overdose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berry Fulcher dominated that round.
That's time! Overdose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fulcher throws a shot from downtown. Overdose moves away and avoids it.
Overdose throws a lazy right hand but Fulcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fulcher takes a swing at Overdose's ribcage but misses.
Fulcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overdose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fulcher prevents it.
Overdose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overdose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fulcher digs a right hand into Overdose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overdose's gas tank.
Fulcher trying to land knees to the body.
Overdose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fulcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Overdose tries a body shot but Fulcher blocks it.
Fulcher prevents a body shot from Overdose.
Fulcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fulcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulcher blocking some punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fulcher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Overdose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fulcher blocking some punches.
Overdose has been working on his balance at HWP Forcefield, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fulcher.
Overdose wants to stall.
Fulcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Overdose misses with some punches.
Overdose dodges an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Fulcher trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Overdose fails to land.
Fulcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overdose blocks an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Overdose misses with a punch on the inside.
Overdose lands an uppercut.
Overdose throws a punch but it's blocked by Fulcher.
Fulcher lands an elbow that stopped Overdose in his tracks for a moment.
Fulcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Overdose swings wildly with an uppercut but Fulcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fulcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fulcher.
Fulcher lands a good knee to the midsection. Overdose won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berry Fulcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fulcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overdose is defending well for now.
Fulcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overdose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fulcher lands a damaging elbow.
Overdose swings wildly with an uppercut but Fulcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fulcher misses with a knee to the head.
Fulcher lands an elbow inside that Overdose shrugs off.
Overdose managing to block the knees to the body from Fulcher.
Overdose struggles to land a body shot inside as Fulcher controls his hands.
Fulcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overdose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fulcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overdose avoids it.
Fulcher lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fulcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overdose's brow.
Fulcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Alistair Overdose has been cut.
Fulcher tries to throw a body punch but Overdose avoids it by throwing Fulcher back against the cage.
Overdose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fulcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overdose blocks it with crossed arms.
Overdose managing to block the knees to the body from Fulcher.
Overdose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fulcher misses with a knee to the head.
Overdose gets through Fulcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fulcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overdose.
Overdose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berry Fulcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fulcher to the ground. Overdose is now in Fulcher's guard.
Fulcher pulls Overdose in close to his closed guard and prevents Overdose from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fulcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overdose.
Fulcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fulcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Overdose throwing strikes from guard but Fulcher blocks nicely.
Overdose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overdose throwing strikes from guard but Fulcher blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berry Fulcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overdose's cut.
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!
Fulcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fulcher misses with a straight right.
Donk. Fulcher catches Overdose right on the button with a cross.
Fulcher tries to keep at a distance but Overdose has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fulcher landing knees to the body.
Fulcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fulcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overdose's defenses.
Fulcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fulcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Overdose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fulcher misses with an elbow strike.
Fulcher throws an elbow that misses.
Fulcher trying to land knees to the body.
Overdose blocks an elbow strike.
Fulcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Overdose avoids the damage to the body.
Overdose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fulcher backwards.
Fulcher blocks a body shot from Overdose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fulcher.
Fulcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overdose avoids the elbow strike from Fulcher, against the cage.
Fulcher tries a knee to the head but Overdose blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overdose.
Fulcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Overdose avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Overdose.
Fulcher lands with a right to the head.
Overdose scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Overdose.
Fulcher can't find room to land a body shot as Overdose controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overdose working aggressively here.
Overdose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Overdose fails to land.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Fulcher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Fulcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fulcher obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Overdose fails to land.
Fulcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fulcher throws an elbow but misses.
Overdose dodges an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Overdose takes an elbow to the temple.
Fulcher lands a damaging elbow.
Overdose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fulcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fulcher lands an elbow that stopped Overdose in his tracks for a moment.
Fulcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Overdose looking to stall.
Overdose avoids the elbow strike from Fulcher, against the cage.
Fulcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overdose blocks an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Overdose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fulcher missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose blocks an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Overdose blocks the elbow strike.
Fulcher lands an elbow just above Overdose 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fulcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overdose's brow.
Overdose working aggressively here.
Overdose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overdose cracks Fulcher with a nice body shot.
Fulcher missing with knees to the body.
Overdose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fulcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overdose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fulcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overdose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overdose is defending well for now.
Overdose working aggressively here.
Overdose dodges an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Overdose blocks an elbow strike from Fulcher.
Overdose lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher throws an elbow that misses.
Fulcher throws an elbow that misses.
Overdose avoiding damage as Fulcher throws knees to the body.
Overdose avoiding damage as Fulcher throws knees to the body.
Overdose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overdose drops an elbow to the side of Fulcher's head.
Fulcher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fulcher is trying to stand back up but Overdose is controlling him
Alistair Overdose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berry Fulcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Overdose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry Fulcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fulcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berry Fulcher!
An out of breath Berry Fulcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music. Lou Ferrigno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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276 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination!
Ferrigno fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrigno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferrigno fails to land the takedown.
Ferrigno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Richards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrigno looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrigno.
Richards works on Ferrigno's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrigno.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Richards as the two fighters clinch.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Richards.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
Richards is leaning against Ferrigno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Richards.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards lands a left hand.
A short left from Richards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Ferrigno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferrigno wants a takedown.
A short right from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards tries a body shot but Ferrigno blocks it.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards lands a right hand.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrigno controls his hands.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrigno uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrigno is looking for a takedown.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrigno controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
Richards scores with a shot to the side of Ferrigno's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
Richards lands a left hand.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Ferrigno scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Russel Richards has been cut.
Richards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lou Ferrigno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrigno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrigno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrigno misses with the combination.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Richards lands a head shot.
Richards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richards avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferrigno's head.
Richards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferrigno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrigno circles away.
Ferrigno moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Ferrigno throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Richards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrigno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards working aggressively here.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Richards lands with a left to the head.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrigno.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno blocking some punches.
Richards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Ferrigno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferrigno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richards presses Ferrigno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richards pushes Ferrigno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Russel Richards seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards works on Ferrigno's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russel Richards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards clinches with his opponent.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno tries to break free but Richards pushes him back against the cage.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrigno tries to pull guard but Richards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferrigno blocks an uppercut.
Ferrigno takes a shot to the head.
Richards tries a body shot but Ferrigno blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferrigno.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrigno controls his hands.
Ferrigno trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Ferrigno blocks a body shot from Richards.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferrigno blocks an uppercut.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards lands a right hand.
Richards tries to work over Ferrigno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards lands a right hand.
Richards misses with a body punch.
Ferrigno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrigno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richards prevents it.
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!
Ferrigno blocking some punches.
Ferrigno is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferrigno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards digs a right hand underneath Ferrigno's ribcage. Ferrigno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Richards.
Richards lands a shot to the body.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrigno controls the action.
Ferrigno prevents a body shot from Richards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards digs a right hand into Ferrigno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrigno's gas tank.
Ferrigno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards cracks Ferrigno with a nice body shot.
Russel Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards prevents a takedown attempt there.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Richards!
A victorious Russel Richards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Ashanti. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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234 lbs
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285 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cierra!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cierra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cierra misses with the body kick
and Ashantie counters with a stiff right hand.
Cierra misses with a low kick.
Cierra throws a leg kick which misses Ashantie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashantie tries to avoid it.
Cierra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ashanties jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cierra is looking to chop away at Ashantie's legs.
Cierra wants to slow Ashantie down by chopping away at his legs.
Cierra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashantie manages to avoid it.
Ashantie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ashantie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ashantie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashantie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierra clobbers Ashantie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
Cierra tests Ashantie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashantie misses the shot to the body.
Cierra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ashantie wants to clinch up but Cierra keeps it at a distance.
Cierra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cierra throws a leg kick which misses Ashantie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashantie tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Cierra.
Ashantie is breathing heavily.
Cierra slips a jab from Ashantie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cierra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashantie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cierra. Cierra obviously looking to wear him down.
Cierra throws out a loose jab but Ashantie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cierra misses with a low kick.
Cierra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with a straight left.
Cierra takes a swing at Ashantie's ribcage but misses.
Cierra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cierra defending well as Ashantie loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierra misses with a low kick as Ashantie jumps back.
Cierra misses with a low kick.
A jab from Ashantie misses.
Cierra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cierra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ashantie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cierra's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ashantie avoids the body shot from Cierra.
Ashantie lands a nice looking body shot.
Cierra moves out of range of the strikes.
Cierra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cierra misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierra tries to score with a low kick but Ashantie moves his leg out of the way.
Cierra takes a swing at Ashantie's ribcage but misses.
Ashantie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cierra moves forwards but Ashantie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlos Cierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses.
Cierra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Carlos Cierra has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashantie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cierra avoids the head kick by Ashantie.
Cierra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cierra just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashantie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cierra makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ashantie really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Cierra dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ashantie tries to close the distance and clinch but Cierra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashantie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cierra.
Cierra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carlos Cierra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cierra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cierra just misses with a punch to the body.
Cierra scoring well with a low kick there.
Cierra lands with a shot to the body.
Cierra tries to land a leg kick but Ashantie saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashantie slips a jab from Cierra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Cierra. That snapped Ashantie's head back.
Ashantie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cierra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashantie manages to avoid it.
Ashantie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ashantie throws a sloppy head kick and Cierra moves out of range easily.
Ashantie throws a looping overhand right but Cierra ducks down to avoid it.
Ashantie misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Cierra.
Cierra throws a low kick, looking for Ashantie's leg but Ashantie calmly moves out of range.
Ashantie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierra drops Ashantie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ashantie looks back up at him and smiles so Cierra waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashantie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ashantie throws a hook but Cierra avoids it easily.
Ashantie throws a lazy uppercut
and Cierra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ashantie swings for the body but Cierra moves out of range.
Ashantie swings for the body but Cierra moves out of range.
Cierra is looking to chop away at Ashantie's legs.
Ashantie misses with a looping left.
Ashantie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie throws a right hand that misses
and Cierra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ashantie looks to throw the jab but Cierra is out of range.
Cierra blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Cierra.
Cierra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cierra swings for the body but Ashantie moves out of range.
Cierra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cierra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashantie at a distance.
Cierra takes a swing at Ashantie's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashantie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cierra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cierra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashantie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cierra can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cierra.
Cierra cracks Ashantie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ashantie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cierra finish him?
Ashantie is rocked!
Congo Ashantie's cut is getting worse.
Ashantie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cierra. Cierra obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Ashantie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cierra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cierra closes the distance looking for a takedown. Cierra picks Ashantie up and slams him brutally to the floor. Ashantie is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Carlos Cierra!
A less than humble Carlos Cierra 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Eminem - White America as his entrance music. Jaakko Parantainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian King's chin.
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37
267 lbs
41 - 18 - 1 |
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30
290 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
41 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King lands a nice hook to Parantainen's body. Parantainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by King's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parantainen avoids a kick to the body.
King scores with a push kick.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parantainen.
King scores with a body shot.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parantainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parantainen.
It looks like Brian King has been cut.
King tries to land a body kick
and Parantainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parantainen.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
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!
King is controlling Parantainen's posture.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jaakko Parantainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parantainen throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looks for the body kick but Parantainen saw that one coming.
Parantainen misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parantainen misses with a low kick.
Parantainen throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King shoots in for a takedown but Parantainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Parantainen darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Parantainen into the cage.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Parantainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brian King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parantainen throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice body kick.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Parantainen counters with a takedown into side control.
King tries to bench press Parantainen off him but Parantainen keeps the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Parantainen taking a break here but King is having none of it and regains half guard.
Parantainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parantainen trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parantainen.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parantainen.
Parantainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King trying to control here.
Parantainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parantainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parantainen thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Parantainen trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King connects with the punch.
King throws the kick towards the body but Parantainen avoids it.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Parantainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parantainen can't get the takedown.
Parantainen wants to take the fight to the mat but King manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Parantainen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, King regains guard.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parantainen.
Parantainen throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Parantainen passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Parantainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parantainen is working away from the top position though.
Parantainen wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Parantainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parantainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Parantainen is stalling here but it's allowed King to get half guard.
Parantainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaakko Parantainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parantainen trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Parantainen winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parantainen.
Parantainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King wants to improve his position but Parantainen is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Parantainen is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Parantainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King keeping moving, preventing Parantainen from controlling successfully.
Parantainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parantainen throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is pulling down on Parantainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Parantainen, at least for the moment.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Parantainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King is trying to keep Parantainen in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parantainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parantainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
King moves out of range of the body kick from Parantainen.
King leaves Parantainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parantainen leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King scores with a body shot.
Parantainen shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parantainen manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Parantainen or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Parantainen needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parantainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King is looking to wear down Parantainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King stuffs the takedown.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parantainen.
King tries to clinch there but Parantainen circles away.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parantainen throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parantainen misses with a low kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Parantainen dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Parantainen's head and hops out.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King misses with the body kick
and Parantainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a big elbow that misses.
King managing to control the position.
Parantainen passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brian King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jaakko Parantainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King wants to improve his position but Parantainen is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Parantainen seems content to control.
Parantainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen trying to control the pace.
Parantainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Parantainen seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaakko Parantainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Parantainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Parantainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parantainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Smithwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Smithwick has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kzarik Nahrul's chin.
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35
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227 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Smithwick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithwick throws a series of strikes that have Nahrul backpedaling.
It looks like Kzarik Nahrul has been cut.
Nahrul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smithwick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nahrul looks to clinch
and Smithwick counters with a series of strikes. Nahrul will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithwick lands a big right hand that sends Nahrul crashing to the mat! Smithwick stays standing though and waves Nahrul back to his feet!
Nahrul is rocked!
Nahrul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smithwick counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Nahrul off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Smithwick follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Nahrul was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mick Smithwick!
Mick Smithwick is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mick Smithwick 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stakanu comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, To Ne Vecher. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Highway Star by Deep Purple. 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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280 lbs
34 - 23 - 1 |
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28
256 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stakanu drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stakanu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to clinch but Stakanu is having none of it.
Stakanu tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stakanu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Stakanu checks it.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stakanu circles away.
Stakanu misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Stakanu down.
Stakanu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stakanu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stakanu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stakanu checks a low kick from Jackson.
Stakanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Stakanu misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stakanu if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stakanu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Stakanu.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stakanu backwards.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stakanu.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stakanu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stakanu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Stakanu blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stakanu blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stakanu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Jackson is looking to control Stakanu's arms but Stakanu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson presses Stakanu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Stakanu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stakanu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stakanu.
Stakanu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stakanu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Stakanu improves position.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Stakanu's ribcage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stakanu avoids it.
A short left from Jackson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stakanu blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stakanu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stakanu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to stall but Stakanu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stakanu won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson digs a right hand into Stakanu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stakanu's gas tank.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stakanu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stakanu won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stakanu up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Stakanu misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Stakanu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Stakanu takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stakanu avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Stakanu in his tracks for a moment.
Stakanu wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Stakanu avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stakanu's elbow.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stakanu backwards.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Stakanu avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stakanu fails to land.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stakanu takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanu prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Stakanu's ribcage. Stakanu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stakanu has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stakanu is keeping busy.
Stakanu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Stakanu has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stakanu avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stakanu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiranuka Stakanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Stakanu improves position.
Stakanu tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson connects with a knee right up the middle! Stakanu tumbles to the floor and Jackson stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jeremy Jackson! Jeremy Jackson retains his heavyweight title!
Jeremy Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sparta Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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