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HWP: Bomb vs. Dixon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailor comes to the cage accompanied by Blackalicious - It's Going Down. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Sailor.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Hussain misses with a head kick.
Hussain takes a swing at Sailor's ribcage but misses.
Sailor with a jab.
It looks like Saddam Hussain has been cut.
Sailor thows a body shot but no joy.
Sailor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Hussain slips a straight right by Sailor.
Sailor misses with a body shot.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailor.
Sailor misses the jab.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailor moves away.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sailor checks a low kick from Hussain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor lands the left hand.
A low kick from Hussain misses
and Sailor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussain takes a swing at Sailor's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Sailor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Sailor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Hussain misses.
Sailor misses with an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sailor.
Sailor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
Sailor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussain cracks the inside of Sailor's front leg.
Sailor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Sailor.
Hussain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hussain.
Sailor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sailor.
Hussain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sailor rather than just go for the knockout.
Sailor throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Sailor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hussain throws a front kick aimed at Sailor's knee but Sailor avoids it well.
Hussain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sailor doesn't seem bothered though.
Sailor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hussain's head.
Sailor checks a leg kick.
Hussain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sailor is able to avoid easily.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Sailor moved out of range.
Sailor throws a hook but Hussain blocks it.
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
Sailor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sailor's corner calls for a 1-2. Sailor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sailor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wendell Sailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sailor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussain looks winded!
Sailor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hussain blocks a head kick by Sailor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain. Sailor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sailor throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Sailor moves out of range of the body kick.
Sailor misses with a body shot
and Hussain counters with a one-two to the body.
Hussain avoids the head kick by Sailor.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Sailor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sailor.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sailor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hussain doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Saddam Hussain's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Sailor.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailor.
Hussain tries to bum rush Sailor with a series of wild strikes but Sailor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailor. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sailor throws a low kick but Hussain moves out of range easily.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Sailor scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sailor throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Sailor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hussain slips a straight right by Sailor.
Hussain get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hussain stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Sailor runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wendell Sailor!
Wendell Sailor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Laakkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griffin (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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270 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Laakkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stewie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin connects with a leg kick. Laakkonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laakkonen takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Laakkonen looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Laakkonen throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Laakkonen misses with a looping right.
Laakkonen misses with a body shot.
Laakkonen swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Laakkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laakkonen lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laakkonen cracks Griffin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laakkonen drops Griffin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Griffin looks back up at him and smiles so Laakkonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Griffin is rocked!
It looks like Stewie Griffin has been cut.
Griffin switches off momentarily and Laakkonen cracks him with a monster right hand! Griffin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Laakkonen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Laakkonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heimo Laakkonen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Taylor has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Taylor seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Filipovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Filipovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filipovic has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Taylor won't allow Filipovic to sweep him here.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Filipovic's guard.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Filipovic is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor working the ground and pound but Filipovic is defending the strikes.
Taylor in side control, throwing shots but Filipovic defends.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Filipovic, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taylor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Filipovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taylor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Filipovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taylor lets go of the hold and Filipovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Taylor!
Jason Taylor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaarlandt, which made it look bad.
Michal Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaarlandt as he avoids it easily.
Silva dives in and grabs Gaarlandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaarlandt pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Ricardo Gaarlandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Silva.
Gaarlandt connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gaarlandt connects with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Gaarlandt both land. Nice combination.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaarlandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaarlandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaarlandt.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Gaarlandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gaarlandt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Silva looks winded!
Gaarlandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaarlandt.
Oooooh!!! Gaarlandt has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Gaarlandt steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
Gaarlandt lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Gaarlandt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Gaarlandt.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaarlandt finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Silva to the canvas! Silva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gaarlandt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Gaarlandt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekabu Bukkake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Ya kuplu tebe dom. Bukkake has chosen I like Bukkake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
26 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kekabu Bukkake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev misses with a few strikes there.
Sobolev goes for a double leg but Bukkake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bukkake continues to drive forward.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Bukkake manages to get underhooks.
Sobolev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sobolev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sobolev throwing strikes but Bukkake manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bukkake tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev is looking to regain half guard here but Bukkake keeps moving and retains side control.
Bukkake tries to stand but Sobolev is controlling his head.
Sobolev tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev struggling a bit here.
Sobolev is trying to improve his position.
Bukkake wants to stand but Sobolev has his arm trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Sobolev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukkake doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev lands a jab.
Sobolev throws an off balance right hand
and Sobolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobolev shoots for a takedown but Bukkake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sobolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobolev shoots for a double leg takedown but Bukkake sprawls well. He's pushed Sobolev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasiliy Sobolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobolev misses with a takedown
and Sobolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobolev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobolev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bukkake tries to avoid it but Sobolev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bukkake to the ground. Bukkake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Bukkake counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt
and Bukkake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobolev looks for a takedown but Bukkake sprawls well.
Sobolev fails to land the takedown.
Sobolev lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobolev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kekabu Bukkake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobolev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bukkake on his heels. He'll look to pass Bukkake's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Sobolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
That's time! Sobolev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sobolev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bukkake counters with a nice right hand that sends Sobolev toppling to the canvas! Sobolev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bukkake finish him?!
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!
Sobolev closes the distance and clinches up with Bukkake, looking for a takedown. Sobolev pushes Bukkake against the cage but Bukkake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukkake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobolev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Sobolev - just one landing.
Sobolev shoots and misses
and Bukkake scores with a counter punch that sends Sobolev to the canvas! Bukkake smells blood - he's punishing Sobolev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sobolev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekabu Bukkake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway's entrance music is Money in The Bank. A fine choice. Ivan Yuber has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yuber somewhat.
Conway blocks a jab.
Yuber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuber keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Conway wants to improve his position but Yuber is controlling well.
Conway trying to hold on to Yuber's head to control him but Yuber postures up.
Conway is trying to stand up here but Yuber is controlling him well.
Yuber is working for a kimura but Conway is defending it quite comfortably.
Yuber stops Conway from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway wants to improve his position but Yuber is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuber is working for a submission of some sort.
Yuber works his way into side control.
Conway is looking for a sweep.
Yuber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yuber trying to control the position but Conway is working away.
Yuber moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yuber looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Conway is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber is staying tight to Conway's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Conway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuber scoring with punches and elbows.
Yuber has hold of Conway's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Conway tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Yuber cranks the arm and Conway screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Conway, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Yuber!
Our winner, Ivan Yuber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla has chosen I'm gonna live forever as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jaakko Kilpinen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bla has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.
Kilpinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kilpinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bla.
Kilpinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bla shoots in for a takedown but Kilpinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bla goes for a double leg but Kilpinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilpinen continues to drive forward.
Kilpinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bla jumps guard but Kilpinen stands there with Bla around his waist. Bla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaakko Kilpinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bla Bla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kilpinen crunches a lovely knee into Bla's ribcage.
Kilpinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bla looks winded!
Kilpinen with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen works on Bla's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kilpinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bla is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blas head.
Kilpinen wants to stall.
Bla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kilpinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kilpinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilpinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen scores with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kilpinen pushes Bla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kilpinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilpinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilpinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bla's face.
That has opened up Bla Bla's cut even more.
Kilpinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilpinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kilpinen with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen lands a body shot.
Kilpinen scores with a shot to the side of Bla's head.
Kilpinen with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kilpinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kilpinen drops Bla with a big knee straight up the middle! Bla is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bla is rocked!
The cut above Bla Bla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kilpinen cracks Bla with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bla falls to his knees and Kilpinen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Kilpinen!
Jaakko Kilpinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Van Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Beethoven has chosen Beethoven-Symphony 7 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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248 lbs
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277 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Van Beethoven !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Beethoven throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
Van Beethoven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Beethoven staying out of range there.
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beethoven .
Fenix scores with a hook to the body. Van Beethoven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fenix wants to clinch.
Van Beethoven wants to land a leg kick but Fenix is out of range.
Van Beethoven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Fenix swings for the body but Van Beethoven moves out of range.
Fenix dodges the punch combination from Van Beethoven .
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Beethoven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fenix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix moves out of range as Van Beethoven throws a body kick.
Van Beethoven misses with a low kick.
Van Beethoven takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven wants to slow Fenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Beethoven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Beethoven misses with a low kick.
Fenix thows a body shot but no joy.
Fenix feints and then cracks Van Beethoven 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beethoven down.
Fenix misses with a kick to the body.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Fenix connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fenix.
Fenix with a hook.
Van Beethoven lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Beethoven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Beethoven misses with an uppercut.
Van Beethoven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix scores with the left hand. Van Beethoven knows he should have avoided that one.
Fenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Fenix catches Van Beethoven right on the button with a cross.
Fenix throws a lazy body kick
and Van Beethoven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Beethoven misses with a hook. Fenix ducked under it nicely.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Fenix cracks the inside of Van Beethoven 's front leg.
Van Beethoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beethoven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Beethoven takes one on the button.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Van Beethoven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Beethoven .
Van Beethoven misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Fenix tenderised Van Beethoven 's leg. Van Beethoven is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Fenix.
Fenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fenix misses with a hook. Van Beethoven ducked under it nicely.
Fenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Beethoven 's sensitive parts.
Fenix clobbers Van Beethoven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix lands a body shot.
Fenix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Beethoven looks winded!
Fenix tries to land a leg kick but Van Beethoven saw it coming and moves away.
Van Beethoven takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fenix scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Beethoven slips a straight right by Fenix.
Fenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Beethoven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fenix, right into the meat.
Fenix lands a jab to Van Beethoven 's midsection.
We've been informed that Van Beethoven has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Beethoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Beethoven enables Fenix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Beethoven manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fenix cracks Van Beethoven with a solid left hand.
Fenix throws an elbow that misses. Van Beethoven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fenix's guard. Nice move by Van Beethoven !
Fenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Beethoven prevents Fenix from getting back to his feet.
Fenix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix pulls Van Beethoven in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Beethoven from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Beethoven trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Beethoven is posturing up here but Fenix has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Van Beethoven tries to roll out but it's too tight and Van Beethoven has to tap! Slick submission there by Fenix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stakanu comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, To Ne Vecher. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cierra!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierra looks to land a body kick but Stakanu moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Stakanu blocks the leg kick.
Stakanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cierra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stakanu. That did some damage!
Stakanu stuns Cierra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cierra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Cierra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Carlos Cierra has been cut.
Stakanu cracks Cierra with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cierra ducks right into an uppercut from Stakanu.
The fighters circling - Stakanu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cierra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stakanu darts in looking for a takedown but Cierra gets double underhooks and turns Stakanu into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stakanu.
A right handed body shot lands from Stakanu.
Cierra trying to land knees to the body.
Stakanu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cierra takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stakanu is defending well for now.
Stakanu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stakanu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stakanu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stakanu lands an uppercut.
Cierra tries to land a knee to the head but Stakanu blocks with his arms.
Cierra looks winded!
Stakanu wants to break free but Cierra has control.
Cierra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cierra lands an elbow inside that Stakanu shrugs off.
Stakanu tries to work over Cierra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cierra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stakanu.
Stakanu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cierra backwards.
Stakanu manages to break the clinch.
Stakanu misses with a straight left.
Stakanu cracks a nice hook into Cierra's ribs.
Cierra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stakanu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cierra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stakanu moves away.
Stakanu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Carlos Cierra's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu lands with a cross.
A big left from Stakanu misses.
Cierra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stakanu.
Cierra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The cut above Carlos Cierra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stakanu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stakanu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stakanu working over Cierra with some ground and pound. Cierra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stakanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stakanu working Cierra over with strikes.
Cierra is trying to maintain the position but Stakanu is very close to passing his half guard.
Stakanu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cierra defending well though.
Stakanu prevents Cierra from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu seems to be working for a kimura but Cierra defends the submission attempt.
Stakanu thows a huge punch but Cierra dodges it nicely.
Stakanu wants to free his trapped foot but Cierra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cierra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stakanu wants to work for an arm triangle but Cierra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cierra tries to get to full guard but Stakanu has control of the leg.
Cierra controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stakanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cierra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stakanu.
Stakanu working over Cierra with some ground and pound. Cierra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlos Cierra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Cierra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hiranuka Stakanu!
In defeat, Carlos Cierra stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. James Bomb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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276 lbs
31 - 22 - 0 |
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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
65 - 28 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dixon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bomb after a bit of a struggle.
Bomb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomb connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is looking to chop away at Bomb's legs.
Bomb closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon trying to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Bomb has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a kick to the body
and Bomb counters with a body kick.
Dixon tries to land a leg kick but Bomb saw it coming and moves away.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomb moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dixon looks winded!
Bomb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bomb lands a left and a right that send Dixon crashing to the mat, dazed. Bomb thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dixon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Dixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomb finish him?
Dixon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Bomb comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Dixon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Dixon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bomb!
James Bomb retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, James Bomb 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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