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HWP: Bomb v Ashantie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meerko Cop (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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David The Lion!
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, Meerko Cop!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Lion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cop blocks a head kick by The Lion.
Cop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Lion misses with a body shot.
The Lion misses with the combination.
The Lion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Lion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cop tries a head kick but it misses.
The Lion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Lion throws an overhand right that lands on Cop's shoulder, as Cop tries to avoid the shot.
The Lion throws a hook but Cop blocks it.
Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from The Lion.
It looks like Meerko Cop has been cut.
The Lion throws a lazy right hand but Cop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Lion moves out of range as Cop throws a body kick.
The Lion throws a nice looking combination but Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop dodges the punch combination from The Lion.
The Lion clobbers Cop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Lion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cop.
Cop throws a head kick but The Lion moves out of range.
The Lion misses with a hook. Cop ducked under it nicely.
Cop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cop misses with a head kick.
The Lion catches Cop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from The Lion misses.
Cop throws a leg kick which misses The Lion's front leg but catches the back leg as The Lion tries to avoid it.
David The Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cop ducks under a wild hook from The Lion.
The Lion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Lion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Cop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cop lands with a slapping head kick.
The Lion swings for the body but Cop moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cop takes one to the side of the head.
The Lion blocks a head kick by Cop.
A solid body kick from Cop.
The Lion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Lion throws a hook to the side of Cop's head but Cop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Lion. Cop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cop.
Cop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cop staying out of range there.
The Lion misses with a low kick.
Cop throws a body punch but The Lion moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cop.
Cop misses with a body kick.
The Lion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cop lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Lion takes a step back to recover.
The Lion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cop was well out of range. Poor timing from The Lion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Lion throws out the jab.
The Lion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Lion looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Lion is breathing heavily.
Cop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cop. That's going to slow The Lion down.
Cop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Lion.
The Lion misses with an uppercut. Cop saw that one coming.
Cop misses with a wild body shot.
The Lion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cop. That one must have hurt.
The Lion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cop lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cop gets a clinch.
Cop struggles to land a body shot inside as The Lion controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion throws a head kick that misses.
The Lion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cop.
The Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cop throws a head kick but The Lion moves out of range.
The Lion moves out of range of the body kick.
Cop blocks a jab.
Cop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Lion.
Cop throws a sloppy head kick and The Lion moves out of range easily.
Cop moves into the clinch successfully.
The Lion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Lion throws out a loose jab but Cop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cop avoids the body shot from The Lion.
Cop takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meerko Cop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meerko Cop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Lion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cop throws a jab but it's blocked by The Lion.
Cop blocks a leg kick.
Cop throws a body punch but The Lion moves out of range.
The Lion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Lion misses with a looping left.
The Lion misses with a body shot.
The Lion lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cop.
Cop ducks under a wild hook from The Lion.
The Lion misses with a wild body shot.
Cop scores with a nice body kick.
Cop is looking to clinch but The Lion is avoiding it.
Cop lands a head kick!
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 Lion looks to land a right hand but Cop moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop misses with a head kick.
Meerko Cop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cop has managed to clinch.
The Lion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Lion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Lion looks to score with a jab to the body but Cop is just out of range.
Cop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cop is looking to land body kicks.
Cop misses with a body kick.
The Lion misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from The Lion.
The Lion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Lion scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cop throws the kick towards the body but The Lion avoids it.
Cop dodges the punch combination from The Lion.
Cop clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cop tries to land a knee to the head but The Lion blocks with his arms.
Cop trying to land knees to the body.
Cop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cop has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Lion prevents a body shot from Cop.
Cop misses with the head strike.
Cop trying to land knees to the body.
Cop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cop lands a body shot.
Cop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Cop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Lion blocks an elbow strike.
Cop has The Lion pressed against the cage.
The Lion breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cop lands with a slapping head kick.
The Lion throws a right and a left that Cop avoids nicely.
Cop moves out of range of the body kick.
Cop lands a big head kick that sends The Lion tumbling to the mat! Cop takes a step backwards and waves The Lion back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Lion is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cop - that will leave a mark!
Oh The Lion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Lion wants to stay close but Cop steps back to make room for something. The Lion seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cop and The Lion drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meerko Cop!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Fulcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng comes into the arena with Iron Horse - Hero of the Day blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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220 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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solseng scores with a jab.
Solseng slips a jab and a cross from Fulcher.
Fulcher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fulcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solseng.
Fulcher misses the jab.
Solseng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berry Fulcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fulcher misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fulcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solseng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solseng scores with a spinning back kick!
Fulcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fulcher with a jab.
Solseng throws a lazy head kick
and Solseng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fulcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fulcher lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Solseng misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Solseng misses with a head kick.
Solseng lands the left hand.
Fulcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solseng.
Solseng throws a solid leg kick but Fulcher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Solseng.
Fulcher works the jab nicely.
Solseng throws a sloppy head kick and Fulcher moves out of range easily.
Fulcher scores with a jab to the body.
Fulcher tries to clinch up.
Fulcher scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fulcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fulcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Solseng throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Solseng.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solseng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fulcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solseng has time to react.
Fulcher misses with a looping left.
Solseng lands the left hand.
Fulcher is looking to clinch but Solseng is avoiding it.
Solseng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fulcher is rocked!
Solseng scores with a nice body kick.
Fulcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Solseng finish him?
Solseng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fulcher looks winded!
Fulcher circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Solseng. Fulcher falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Solseng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ole Solseng!
Ole Solseng 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brickley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Straight Out of Compton. Brickley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seek N Destroy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Brickley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brickley is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Brickley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brickley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brickley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Brickley tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Bill Brickley has been cut.
Brickley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brickley.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Brickley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
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 cheers as Brickley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brickley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Brickley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Brickley is out of range.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson slips a jab from Brickley.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Brickley ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Brickley moves away and avoids it.
Johnson cracks Brickley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brickley tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson drops his shoulder and cracks Brickley with a huge uppercut! Brickley goes down! Can Johnson finish him?
Brickley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brickley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brickley is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Brickley tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brickley covers up, he's hurt! Johnson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Johnson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Johnson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Johnson!
An out of breath Jermaine Johnson 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 Nick Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekabu Bukkake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukkake has chosen I like Bukkake as his entrance music. Kekabu Bukkake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Gaston's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kekabu Bukkake!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston throws a lazy head kick
and Bukkake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gaston throws a body kick that misses
and Bukkake counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nick Gaston has been cut.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Gaston throws a poor cross that misses
and Bukkake counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Gaston off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bukkake follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Gaston was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (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 comes into the arena with Money in The Bank blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 14 - 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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conway is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuber has his foot on Conway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conway works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conway postures up.
Conway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yuber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conway defends it easily.
Yuber has his foot on Conway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conway works his way back into a safe position though.
Conway wants to control from the top but Yuber keeps moving.
Conway is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yuber controls Conway momentarily but Conway frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway throwing strikes from guard but Yuber blocks nicely.
Yuber keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
Conway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conway lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber working a defensive guard here.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuber is keeping the position for now.
Yuber looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuber, not yet.
Conway working some strikes from top position.
Conway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conway passes Yuber's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Conway seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yuber trying to control but Conway postures up.
Yuber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-polar Asylum. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Conway prevents Yuber from improving his position.
Yuber wants to control but Conway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yuber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conway sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Conway wants to control from the top but Yuber keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yuber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Conway, into his guard.
Yuber won't allow Conway to sweep him here.
Yuber wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.
Yuber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yuber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yuber dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Yuber's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Yuber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Conway gets caught flat footed, as Yuber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Conway is pulling down on Yuber's head to control his posture.
Yuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yuber defends well.
Yuber wants to get up but he can't break Conway's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conway is on top in guard.
Yuber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuber's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yuber tries to get to full guard but Conway has control of the leg.
Conway throwing shots but Yuber is blocking nicely.
Yuber moves into full guard.
Conway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuber keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
Yuber is trying to keep Conway in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conway wants to control from the top but Yuber keeps moving.
Conway throws a strike but Yuber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Conway wants to sweep here but Yuber controlling him for the moment.
Yuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuber stops Conway from standing up.
Conway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yuber defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
Yuber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Yuber wasn't active enough on the ground.
Conway shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Conway was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yuber wants to control but Conway postures up.
Conway goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yuber has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Conway but great work by Yuber.
Conway is not content to let Yuber control the position.
Conway tries to escape but Yuber is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway parries the strikes from Yuber easily there. Yuber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conway to escape.
Yuber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conway tries to bench press Yuber off him but Yuber keeps the position.
Yuber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Conway trying to hold on to Yuber's head to control him but Yuber postures up.
Yuber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Yuber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yuber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuber 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.
Yuber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conway is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yuber keeping moving, preventing Conway from controlling successfully.
Yuber wants to sweep here but Conway controlling him for the moment.
Conway trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Conway looking to sit in guard and control but Yuber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway wants to stand up but Yuber is controlling him.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
Conway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conway looking to control.
Yuber looking to pass the guard.
Yuber postures up in Conway's guard and throws a big left but Conway blocks it.
Yuber prevents Conway from getting back to his feet.
Ryan Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber passes into half guard.
Conway is staying active underneath Yuber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yuber seems to be working for a kimura but Conway defends the submission attempt.
Conway looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yuber wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
Ryan Conway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuber seems to be working for a kimura but Conway defends the submission attempt.
Yuber is thwarting Conway's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber trying to control from half guard but Conway is working away.
Yuber controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Yuber wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conway as he jumps to the side.
Yuber throws a looping overhand right but Conway ducks down to avoid it.
Conway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conway won't allow Yuber to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Conway has passed into half guard!
Conway is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yuber reverses the position - he's now on top in Conway's guard.
Conway thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
Yuber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conway haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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!
Conway keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
Ivan Yuber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Conway.
I think Yuber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Conway!
A relieved looking Ryan Conway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Ya kuplu tebe dom. Vasiliy Sobolev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 38 - 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
42 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobolev at a distance.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Sobolev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulahula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobolev.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
Hulahula postures up.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.
Sobolev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasiliy Sobolev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sobolev cracks Hulahula with a good jab.
Hulahula misses with a low kick as Sobolev jumps back.
Sobolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hulahula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hulahula motions for Sobolev to come forward. Hulahula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sobolev avoids a kick to the body.
Hulahula is looking to land body kicks.
Hulahula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hulahula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hulahula lands a nice hook to Sobolev's body. Sobolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sobolev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimo Hulahula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hulahula throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulahula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobolev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobolev swinging wildly here.
Sobolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to land a front kick but Sobolev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body.
Hulahula tries a low kick but Sobolev avoids it.
Hulahula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
Sobolev shoots in and drives through. Hulahula sprawls well.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulahula tries to sprawl out of it but Sobolev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hulahula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulahula looks to land a body kick but Sobolev moved away.
Hulahula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sobolev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hulahula is fending him off so far but Sobolev persists. Nope, Hulahula circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobolev.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Hulahula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hulahula counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hulahula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hulahula moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a wild body kick that Sobolev sees coming a mile off.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Hulahula throws a wild body kick that Sobolev sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hulahula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hulahula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hulahula throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hulahula.
Sobolev throws a body punch but Hulahula moves out of range.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Hulahula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobolev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulahula moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hulahula is trying to defend but Sobolev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hulahula to regain full guard.
Sobolev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobolev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobolev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobolev throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobolev misses with a body shot.
Hulahula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body
and Sobolev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobolev.
Sobolev throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hulahula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hulahula won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sobolev trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heimo Hulahula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hulahula throws a solid leg kick but Sobolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hulahula.
Hulahula scores with a spinning back kick!
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulahula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobolev shoots for a takedown but Hulahula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Sobolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hulahula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hulahula misses with a low kick.
Hulahula looks to land a body kick but Sobolev moved away.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobolev shoots in and gets a takedown into Hulahula's guard.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
Sobolev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev cracks Hulahula with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sobolev lands a heavy elbow.
Sobolev with shots to the head and body - Hulahula looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev throwing strikes here but Hulahula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hulahula avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobolev.
Sobolev misses with a head shot.
Hulahula avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobolev.
Sobolev misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hulahula bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hulahula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hulahula trying to control but Sobolev is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heimo Hulahula hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick from Hulahula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Sobolev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobolev.
Hulahula takes a swing at Sobolev's ribcage but misses.
Sobolev fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobolev with a poor takedown
and Hulahula counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sobolev looks for a takedown but Hulahula sprawls well.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobolev avoids a kick to the body.
Sobolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hulahula looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Sobolev checks a leg kick nicely.
Sobolev avoids a kick to the body.
Hulahula scores with a nice head shot.
Hulahula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hulahula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hulahula throws a sloppy body shot
and Sobolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasiliy Sobolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobolev lands a head shot.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a body kick that misses.
Hulahula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobolev circles away quickly and effectively.
Hulahula slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Sobolev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hulahula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hulahula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobolev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hulahula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobolev somewhat.
Sobolev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hulahula back to the cage. Sobolev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hulahula throws out a leg kick but Sobolev moves out of range and Hulahula only half commits.
Sobolev lands a jab.
Hulahula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobolev rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulahula connects with an inside leg kick.
Hulahula delivers a nice body kick.
Sobolev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev blocks the body kick.
Sobolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobolev with a jab.
Sobolev checks a leg kick.
Sobolev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hulahula did well to prevent Sobolev getting side control.
Hulahula keeping hold of Sobolev's head, controlling as best he can.
Sobolev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hulahula defending well though.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hulahula to regain full guard.
Sobolev postures up in Hulahula's guard and throws a big left but Hulahula blocks it.
Hulahula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to sweep here but Sobolev controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hulahula looking to control.
Hulahula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hulahula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sobolev defending well though.
Sobolev is looking for a sweep. Hulahula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulahula trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heimo Hulahula was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Sobolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hulahula.
Hulahula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hulahula tries to land a front kick but Sobolev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hulahula scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulahula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hulahula throws the kick towards the body but Sobolev avoids it.
Sobolev blocks the body kick.
Vasiliy Sobolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hulahula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobolev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Sobolev!
Vasiliy Sobolev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Potz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golem has chosen Geo dude geo geo dude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Potz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geodude Golem!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potz circles away.
Craig Potz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potz just misses with a punch to the body.
Golem misses with a takedown attempt - Potz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craig Potz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geodude Golem.
Potz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potz wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Potz . No joy for Golem on that attempt.
Golem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potz defends it nicely.
Potz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potz misses with a right hand
and Golem counters with a left and a right that stings Potz .
Potz misses with a hook. Golem ducked under it nicely.
Golem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Golem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potz throws a hook but Golem blocks it.
Potz throws a body punch but Golem moves out of range.
Golem goes for a double leg but Potz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potz continues to drive forward.
Golem jumps into guard, dragging Potz to the mat.
Potz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Potz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Golem shoots in for a takedown but Potz shows good takedown defense.
Golem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potz but Potz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Potz has Golem up against the cage in a clinch.
Potz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Potz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Still in the clinch, Potz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potz walks away with a smile on his face. Golem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Golem has a takedown stuffed.
Golem darts in looking for a takedown but Potz gets double underhooks and turns Golem into the cage.
Golem blocks an elbow strike.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz has him pressed against the cage.
Golem tries to pull guard but Potz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golem avoids the elbow strike from Potz , against the cage.
Golem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Golem blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potz smiles and moves away.
Golem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potz defends well and Golem ends up having to push Potz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Golem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potz smiles and moves away.
Potz throws a body shot but no joy.
Craig Potz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Golem.
Golem fails with the takedown.
Potz stuffs the takedown attempt from Golem. Golem gets slowly back to his feet.
Potz stuffs the takedown.
Potz has Golem up against the cage in a clinch.
Golem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potz smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potz is fending him off so far but Golem persists. Nope, Potz circles away and we're back to standing.
Golem tries for a takedown but Potz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potz . Golem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potz 's waist but Potz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Golem off to one side.
Potz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
Potz leaves Golem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Golem or perhaps it was just good defense by Potz , which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Golem.
Potz motions for Golem to come forward. Potz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potz misses the jab.
Potz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Golem.
Potz slaps away a takedown attempt from Golem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potz defends well and Golem ends up having to push Potz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potz misses with an elbow over the top.
Golem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Potz working aggressively here.
Potz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Potz misses with some punches.
Golem tries to pull guard but Potz won't allow it.
Golem tries to pull guard but Potz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potz misses with an elbow over the top.
Golem jumps guard but Potz stands there with Golem around his waist. Golem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golem jumps guard but Potz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Potz lands a right hand.
Potz misses with an elbow strike.
Golem blocks the elbow strike.
Golem fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golem drags the fight down to the ground.
Golem being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Craig Potz .
Golem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potz avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Potz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Potz pushes Golem up against the cage in a clinch.
Potz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potz misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Potz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Golem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Golem jumps guard but Potz stands there with Golem around his waist. Golem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golem blocks an elbow strike from Potz .
Golem pulls guard effortlessly.
Golem wants to sweep here but Potz controlling him for the moment.
Golem is working an open guard so Potz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potz misses the shot to the body.
Golem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Craig Potz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geodude Golem.
Golem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potz as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golem.
Potz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Golem tries to pull guard but Potz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Potz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Golem's brow.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz has him pressed against the cage.
Potz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golems head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potz .
Still in the clinch, Potz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potz lands a nice uppercut.
Golem is breathing heavily.
Potz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Golem's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potz walks away with a smile on his face. Golem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potz slaps away a takedown attempt from Golem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Potz throws a head punch that misses.
Golem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Potz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Golem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potz smiles and moves away.
Potz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Golem's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Potz connects with a crisp jab.
Potz throws a hook but Golem blocks it.
Golem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Potz stuffs the takedown.
Golem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potz wants it to stay on the feet.
Potz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potz stuffs the takedown.
Potz clinches with his opponent.
Golem gets control of Potz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Golem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Golem working a defensive guard but Potz passes into half guard.
Potz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig Potz just wasn't active enough.
Golem looks for a takedown but Potz sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potz . Golem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golem darts in looking for a takedown but Potz gets double underhooks and turns Golem into the cage.
Potz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golem blocking some punches.
Golem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potz smiles and moves away.
Potz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golem manages to avoid it.
Potz misses with a straight left.
Golem shoots for a takedown but Potz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golem avoids the body shot from Potz .
Potz misses with a looping right.
Potz slaps away a takedown attempt from Golem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golem fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Potz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Potz just misses with a punch to the body.
Potz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golem was well out of range. Poor timing from Potz .
Potz stuffs the takedown attempt from Golem. Golem gets slowly back to his feet.
Golem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potz but Potz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Potz throws a body shot but no joy.
Potz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potz throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Golem with that takedown attempt.
Craig Potz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geodude Golem.
Golem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Golem somewhat.
Golem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golem darts in looking for a takedown but Potz gets double underhooks and turns Golem into the cage.
Golem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Potz to keep the fight standing.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Potz .
Golem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Potz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golem jumps guard but Potz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Potz on the inside.
Potz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Golem tries to pull guard but Potz holds him up against the cage and eventually Golem drops back down to his feet.
Golem jumps guard but Potz stands there with Golem around his waist. Golem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golem takes an elbow to the temple.
Golem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potz smiles and moves away.
Golem fails with a takedown attempt.
Potz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Golem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Geodude Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Potz . No joy for Golem on that attempt.
Golem shoots in for a takedown but Potz shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Potz misses.
A left lands for Potz .
Potz throws a hook to the side of Golem's head but Golem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potz misses with an uppercut.
Golem dives in and grabs Potz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potz pushes down on Golem's head and hops out.
Potz misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potz .
Potz darts in and clinches Golem up against the cage.
Golem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Potz lands an elbow inside that Golem shrugs off.
Potz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Golem jumps into guard, dragging Potz to the mat.
Golem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potz has passed into side control.
Potz decides to stand back up. Potz steps back and let's Golem get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potz wants it to stay on the feet.
Golem takes one to the side of the head.
Golem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potz 's waist but Potz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Golem off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golem.
Golem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Potz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potz misses with a wild body shot.
Golem tries for a takedown but Potz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Golem shoots in for a takedown but Potz shows good takedown defense.
Potz just misses with a punch to the body.
Potz throws a looping overhand right but Golem ducks down to avoid it.
Potz misses with a body shot.
Potz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golem was well out of range. Poor timing from Potz .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem shoots in looking for a takedown. Potz tries to sprawl out of it but Golem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Potz slaps away a takedown attempt from Golem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golem staying out of range there.
Potz gets a clinch.
Golem is trying to pull guard but Potz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golem blocks an elbow strike from Potz .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potz throws an elbow but it misses.
Golem blocks the elbow strike.
Golem pulls guard.
Potz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Geodude Golem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Craig Potz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Potz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golem at a distance.
Craig Potz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Potz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Potz !
An out of breath Craig Potz 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ray Force has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ray Force seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
268 lbs
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265 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force blocks a head kick by Ee.
Force lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Force looks to land a right hand but Ee moved out of range.
Ee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
Force scores with the left hand. Ee knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ee throws the kick towards the body but Force avoids it.
Good leg kick by Ee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ee. Force does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force avoids the body shot from Ee.
Ee misses with an uppercut. Force saw that one coming.
Ee misses with a low kick.
Force changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Force.
Force scores with a nice strike.
Force throws out a loose jab but Ee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Force avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Force.
Force swings for the body but Ee moves out of range.
Force blocks a head kick by Ee.
Ee connects with an inside leg kick.
Force defending well as Ee loads up on a big left hand.
Ee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
We've been told by Force's head coaches at HWP Forcefield that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Force throws a body punch but Ee moves out of range.
Force lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ee at a distance.
Good shot there by Force.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force connects with a jab.
That has opened up Eeazy Ee's cut even more.
Ee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Force bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ee's head.
Ee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Force looks to throw the jab but Ee is out of range.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Ee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Force misses with a hook. Ee ducked under it nicely.
Ee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ee misses with a body kick.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Ee misses.
Force throws a nice looking combination but Ee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Force has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Force there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ray Force has been cut.
Ee scores with a shot to the body.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Ee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Force is out of range.
Force sizes up Ee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The cut above Eeazy Ee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Force, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Force. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Force.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force throws out a loose jab but Ee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force throws a series of strikes that have Ee backpedaling.
Ee scores with a hook to the body. Force takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Force is breathing heavily.
Ee throws a front kick aimed at Force's knee but Force avoids it well.
Ee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Force doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ee moves away from the strike by Force.
Ee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Ee.
Force takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ee.
Force steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ee.
Ee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Force sprawling to the canvas! Force rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ee finish him?!
Ee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ee lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Force falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ee dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eeazy Ee!
Eeazy Ee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (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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33
184 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
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270 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva misses with a hook.
Mabuva's coach down at VENDETTA Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mabuva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dellal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cedric Mabuva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mabuva is fending him off so far but Dellal persists. Nope, Mabuva circles away and we're back to standing.
Mabuva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mabuva wants it to stay on the feet.
Mabuva throws a lazy uppercut
and Dellal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dellal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabuva trying to control but Dellal postures up.
Dellal works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mabuva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mabuva is letting Dellal control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dellal is staying tight to Mabuva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mabuva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee asks Dellal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dellal prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mabuva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dellal taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mabuva's legs.
Mabuva is not content to let Dellal control the position.
Mabuva prevents Dellal from improving position.
Dellal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mabuva is trying to escape and Dellal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mabuva is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dellal! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josef Dellal!
Josef Dellal retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Josef Dellal thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Ashantie has chosen Congo Ashanti as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
233 lbs
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36
234 lbs
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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
68 - 29 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Congo Ashantie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bomb.
Ashantie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ashantie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashantie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ashantie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashantie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bomb.
Ashantie fakes the leg kick and cracks Bomb in the body.
Ashantie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Ashantie.
Bomb pushes Ashantie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bomb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ashantie misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Ashantie to work.
Bomb working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Bomb has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ashantie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashantie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ashantie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bomb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ashantie misses with a punch to the body.
Ashantie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bomb working aggressively here.
Bomb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ashantie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ashantie scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bomb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bomb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ashantie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashantie tries to work over Bomb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb letting Ashantie take a breather here.
We've been informed that Ashantie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bomb throws an elbow but misses.
Ashantie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bomb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashantie throws a hook to the side of Bomb's head but Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashantie throws a head kick but Bomb moves out of range.
Bomb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bomb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ashantie throws a leg kick but Bomb moved away.
Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomb pushes Ashantie up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ashantie.
A short uppercut from Bomb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bomb.
Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Ashantie.
Bomb wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bomb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ashantie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bomb taking a breather.
Bomb scores with a shoulder strike.
Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bomb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ashantie misses with the head strike.
Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bomb is pushing Ashantie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ashantie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomb backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb lands a nice knee to the body.
Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Bomb.
Ashantie looks winded!
Bomb lands an elbow inside.
Bomb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomb goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bomb goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ashantie stumbles back but Bomb runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ashantie to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ashantie will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Bomb!
James Bomb retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking James Bomb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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