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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janusz KorwinMikke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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250 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janusz KorwinMikke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from KorwinMikke enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KorwinMikke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of KorwinMikke is proving hard to escape from.
KorwinMikke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from KorwinMikke's guard.
KorwinMikke is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
KorwinMikke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva decides to stand back up.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by KorwinMikke.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KorwinMikke regains half guard.
KorwinMikke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
KorwinMikke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under KorwinMikke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KorwinMikke looking for submissions off his back.
KorwinMikke looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to stand up but KorwinMikke is controlling the position.
KorwinMikke tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva wants to stand up but KorwinMikke has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KorwinMikke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KorwinMikke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KorwinMikke works his way to full guard. Good work.
KorwinMikke is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but KorwinMikke has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Janusz KorwinMikke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boone Straud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Straud comes to the cage accompanied by 140 ounsers!. This should be a great matchup!
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269 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boone Straud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Slater!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Straud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slater circles away.
Slater throws a hook but Straud blocks it.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Straud blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Straud or perhaps it was just good defense by Slater, which made it look bad.
Straud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slater defends well and Straud ends up having to push Slater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boone Straud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Straud backwards.
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slater drives through and clinches with Straud against the cage.
Straud swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Straud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slater has a couple of punches blocked by Straud.
Straud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slater manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Straud advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater manages to get back to half guard.
Straud sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Straud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Slater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Straud is aware though and is defending well.
Slater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Straud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slater looking to control.
Straud wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater looking for a triangle here. Straud is fighting it but it looks tight! Slater pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Straud is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Von Slater!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Repo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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245 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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Repo as Reynolds shoots in.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Repo sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Repo defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Repo is a slippery customer.
Repo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Repo has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Repo is defending well.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Repo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Repo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repo wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Repo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds moves into full mount! Repo won't be happy about that!
Repo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Repo tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds landing strikes from the mount.
Reynolds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Repo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reynolds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reynolds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Repo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds slows the pace down.
Reynolds in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Repo is working away.
Repo defending against the ground and pound.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Repo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Repo is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds with the ground and pound but Repo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds jabs at Repo's body.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spurt Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Repo sprawls well initially but Reynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reynolds wants to control but Repo is keeping him busy.
Repo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Repo is working from the bottom.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Repo's hands, connecting with Repo's forehead.
Reynolds throwing shots but Repo is blocking nicely.
Spurt Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Repo is refusing to be controlled, as Reynolds sits in half guard.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura but Repo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reynolds to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is pressing down on Repo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Repo is holding on for now.
Reynolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reynolds won't let Repo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Repo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Repo's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds landing shots from mount.
Reynolds jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Repo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Repo and Reynolds has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Repo keeps working.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Repo pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Reynolds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds misses with the ground and pound.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Repo is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reynolds working his ground and pound in the gym.
Repo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Repo, who protects the arm well.
Reynolds lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Repo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Repo rather than just go for the knockout.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Repo tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Repo to the ground. Repo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reynolds fails to land the takedown.
Repo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Repo.
Mike Repo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spurt Reynolds.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Repo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds prevents Repo from breaking the clinch.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Repo blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Repo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Repo breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Repo pushes Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds darts in looking for a takedown but Repo gets double underhooks and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Repo wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Repo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Repo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reynolds does it's job there.
Mike Repo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Repo leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Reynolds.
Spurt Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Repo's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spurt Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailor has chosen Blackalicious - It's Going Down 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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255 lbs
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224 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sailor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Sailor avoids them all with ease.
Sailor throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Sailor throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Sailor just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Wendell Sailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Wendell Sailor has been cut.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sailor blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailor controls his hands.
Sailor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sailor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sailor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Thomas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Sailor.
Sailor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Sailor pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas is pushing Sailor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sailor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sailor fails to land.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailor.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Sailor has the dominant position.
Sailor digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Sailor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Sailor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sailor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Sailor circles away and keeps his distance.
Sailor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Sailor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sailor avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sailor.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Sailor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sailor lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sailor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sailor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sailor looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Sailor does no damage.
Wendell Sailor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Sailor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Sailor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sailor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sailor missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailor misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sailor! Thomas lets Sailor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sailor is rocked!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Sailor throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Sailor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sailor is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
That has opened up Wendell Sailor's cut even more.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas lands a huge takedown. Sailor is out but the ref is slow to react and Thomas lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Sailor lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Thomas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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253 lbs
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior Shnitkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Junior Shnitkey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Junior Shnitkey in the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior Shnitkey .
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior Shnitkey defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Junior Shnitkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Junior Shnitkey tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Junior Shnitkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junior Shnitkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Junior Shnitkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Junior Shnitkey missing with knees to the body.
Junior Shnitkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Junior Shnitkey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Junior Shnitkey .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Junior Shnitkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Junior Shnitkey prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Junior Shnitkey lands with a left to the head.
Junior Shnitkey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson is working for takedown but Junior Shnitkey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Junior Shnitkey gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to break free but Junior Shnitkey has control.
Nice body punch from Junior Shnitkey .
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Junior Shnitkey . No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Junior Shnitkey counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Junior Shnitkey connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior Shnitkey works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior Shnitkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior Shnitkey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior Shnitkey throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Junior Shnitkey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior Shnitkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Junior Shnitkey is having none of it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Junior Shnitkey from controlling successfully.
Junior Shnitkey postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Junior Shnitkey works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior Shnitkey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junior Shnitkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junior Shnitkey landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Junior Shnitkey postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Junior Shnitkey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior Shnitkey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Junior Shnitkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior Shnitkey prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Junior Shnitkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Junior Shnitkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior Shnitkey stops Jackson from standing up.
Junior Shnitkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Junior Shnitkey is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior Shnitkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Junior Shnitkey with a nice head shot there.
Junior Shnitkey looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior Shnitkey throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Junior Shnitkey counters by clinching up.
Junior Shnitkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior Shnitkey digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Junior Shnitkey can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Junior Shnitkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Junior Shnitkey .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Junior Shnitkey obliges.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Junior Shnitkey is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Junior Shnitkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junior Shnitkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Junior Shnitkey .
Junior Shnitkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Shnitkey lands a big right hand that drops Jackson! The killer instinct kicks in and Junior Shnitkey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Junior Shnitkey !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko's entrance music is Get Back - Ludacris. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
40 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marko clinches up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Marko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cain Marko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson is working for takedown but Marko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marko after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson wants the takedown. Marko is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marko's guard against the cage.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Marko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marko holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marko is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marko is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Marko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Marko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marko.
Marko swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marko.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markos head.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marko counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Marko to acknowledge the strikes.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Marko throws a front kick aimed at Henderson's knee but Henderson avoids it well.
Cain Marko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marko.
Marko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Marko throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marko.
Marko moves into the clinch.
Marko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Henderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marko to the mat. Marko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson won't allow Marko to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson trying to control but Marko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
Marko connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Marko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Marko!
An out of breath Cain Marko 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev has chosen Ya kuplu tebe dom as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobolev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fulcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berry Fulcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fulcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fulcher misses with an uppercut.
Fulcher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobolev scores with a takedown into Fulcher's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fulcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fulcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobolev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fulcher's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fulcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fulcher wants to stand and escape but Sobolev is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobolev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobolev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobolev lands a couple of elbows.
Sobolev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fulcher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but Fulcher keeps moving.
Sobolev is fighting to break Fulcher's control of his arms but Fulcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sobolev landing with the ground and pound.
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev postures up.
Fulcher keeping moving, preventing Sobolev from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobolev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fulcher is trying to keep Sobolev in close.
Sobolev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobolev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sobolev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fulcher is rocked!
Sobolev loads up on a big left hand. Fulcher felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sobolev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Fulcher can't hide his disappointment, as Sobolev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasiliy Sobolev!
A very excited looking Vasiliy Sobolev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheNewYork Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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273 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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheNewYork Dumbass!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like TheNewYork Dumbass has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dumbass has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mabuva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mabuva throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabuva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mabuva cracks Dumbass with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mabuva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dumbass to stand back up!
Mabuva throws an overhand right that drops Dumbass like a sack of potatoes! Mabuva dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Mabuva!
During a confident post fight interview, Cedric Mabuva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankestein Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by SURF RIDER!!! by The lively ones!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankestein Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe takes one to the chin there.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
Mir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mir misses with a wild body shot.
Doe stuns Mir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doe throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doe misses with a left hand
and Mir counters with a big head kick but Doe shrugs it off.
Mir connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mir.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doe, as that shot connected.
Mir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mir.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doe shoots in for a double leg but Mir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mir tries for a takedown but Doe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir with a hook.
Mir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mir is in Doe's guard.
Mir won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mir stacks Doe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mir!
Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Doe is defending well.
Mir cracks Doe with a big elbow.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
Mir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doe tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Mir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mir misses with the ground and pound.
Doe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doe trying to get back to full guard but Mir takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Mir.
Mir is landing with some decent strikes but Doe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doe looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doe!
Doe can't escape the position.
A big strike lands for Mir! That's really hurt Doe and he's turned his back - Mir keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mir jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankestein Mir!
Frankestein Mir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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 Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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290 lbs
27 - 6 - 0 |
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183 cm
37
276 lbs
31 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda blocks a jab.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Dixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Dixon connects with the punch.
It looks like Po Panda has been cut.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range.
Dixon has closed the distance and engaged Panda in a clinch.
Panda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dixon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dixon working for a guillotine from mount but Panda is in no mood to give up.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Dixon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dixon thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon working Panda over with strikes here.
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!
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
Dixon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Po Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dixon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeez, Po Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Po Panda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vince Dixon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vince Dixon waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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