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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voronkoff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System of a Down-Aerials. Andrey Voronkoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronkoff has closed the distance and engaged Sengir in a clinch.
Sengir prevents the takedown attempt.
Sengir has Voronkoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voronkoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voronkoff pulls guard successfully.
Voronkoff looking to control.
Voronkoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voronkoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voronkoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voronkoff is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrey Voronkoff just wasn't active enough.
Voronkoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voronkoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sengir pinned against the cage. Sengir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voronkoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Sengir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sengir manages to avoid it.
Voronkoff dives in and grabs Sengir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sengir pushes down on Voronkoff's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Voronkoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sengir scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Andrey Voronkoff has been cut.
Sengir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voronkoff.
Voronkoff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voronkoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sengir sees it coming and defends easily.
Sengir is trying to stand up here but Voronkoff is controlling him well.
Sengir wants to improve his position but Voronkoff is controlling well.
Voronkoff misses with a head shot. Sengir uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff preventing the sweep.
Voronkoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voronkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sengir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sengir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voronkoff controls the pace.
Voronkoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sengir is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sengir keeping moving, preventing Voronkoff from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrey Voronkoff just wasn't active enough.
Sengir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voronkoff is fending him off so far but Sengir persists. Nope, Voronkoff circles away and we're back to standing.
Voronkoff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sengir did well to prevent Voronkoff getting side control.
Voronkoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sengir is staying active underneath Voronkoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voronkoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Voronkoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sengir to regain full guard.
Sengir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voronkoff.
Voronkoff wants to get up but he can't break Sengir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Voronkoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voronkoff wants to control from the top but Sengir keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sengir holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Voronkoff wants to control from the top but Sengir keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrey Voronkoff wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Voronkoff connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronkoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sengir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir moves out of range as Voronkoff throws a body kick.
Sengir blocks a leg kick.
Voronkoff dives in for a single leg takedown but Sengir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Voronkoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Voronkoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voronkoff rushes Sengir and presses him up against the cage.
Voronkoff is trying to break the clinch but Sengir has him pressed against the cage.
Sengir has Voronkoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voronkoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sengir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Voronkoff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Voronkoff breaks the clinch.
Voronkoff has his takedown stuffed
and Sengir counters with a single leg into guard. Voronkoff didn't expect that.
Sengir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voronkoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voronkoff is looking for a triangle but Sengir pushes his legs off easily.
Sengir won't allow Voronkoff to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff is trying to keep Sengir in close.
Sengir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Voronkoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Voronkoff moves into the clinch.
Sengir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voronkoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrey Voronkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Voronkoff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sengir is keeping busy.
Voronkoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voronkoff wants a takedown.
Voronkoff stops a takedown attempt from Sengir.
Voronkoff fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voronkoff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Voronkoff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sengir closes the distance and clinches up with Voronkoff, looking for a takedown. Sengir pushes Voronkoff against the cage but Voronkoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voronkoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sengir circles away.
Andrey Voronkoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sengir shoots in and bounces Voronkoff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voronkoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sengir stays in close to Voronkoff's body and controls the position.
Sengir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sengir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voronkoff wants to get back to his feet but Sengir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sengir is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough on the ground.
Voronkoff tries for a takedown but Sengir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voronkoff shoots in for a takedown but Sengir shows good takedown defense.
Sengir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sengir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voronkoff sprawls well initially but Sengir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir trying to control from half guard but Voronkoff is working away.
Voronkoff wants to get back to his feet.
Andrey Voronkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voronkoff actively working from the bottom here.
Sengir wants to work for an arm triangle but Voronkoff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Voronkoff is looking for a sweep. Sengir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voronkoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Sengir.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sengir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Veldrane Sengir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sengir tries to clinch but Voronkoff moves out of range.
Voronkoff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Voronkoff throws an elbow but Sengir slips to the side and avoids it well.
Voronkoff working away.
Sengir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Voronkoff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Voronkoff trying to control the position but Sengir is working away.
Voronkoff is really struggling to control Sengir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Voronkoff throws an elbow but Sengir slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff cracks Sengir with a big elbow.
Voronkoff trying to control the position but Sengir is working away.
Sengir struggling a bit here.
Voronkoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Voronkoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Voronkoff throws an elbow but Sengir slips to the side and avoids it well.
Voronkoff swings around for an armbar but Sengir sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Voronkoff's guard.
Sengir throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voronkoff keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.
Voronkoff looking for a guillotine here but Sengir defends easily.
Voronkoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sengir throwing strikes from guard but Voronkoff blocks nicely.
Voronkoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff is working an open guard so Sengir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Voronkoff.
Sengir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Voronkoff defends well and Sengir ends up having to push Voronkoff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sengir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Voronkoff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sengir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Voronkoff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andrey Voronkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Voronkoff blocks a head kick by Sengir.
Voronkoff with a poor takedown
and Sengir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Voronkoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Voronkoff, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sengir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voronkoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voronkoff is looking for a triangle but Sengir pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sengir works over Voronkoff with some ground and pound from guard.
Sengir content to stall in guard here.
Sengir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sengir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voronkoff is trying to keep Sengir in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veldrane Sengir.
I think Sengir 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veldrane Sengir!
Veldrane Sengir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terteryan has chosen R�yksopp - The Fear as his entrance music. 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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262 lbs
27 - 32 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terteryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Terteryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Sarkis Terteryan has been cut.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Terteryan ducks down to avoid it.
Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Terteryan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terteryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Terteryan's head.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Terteryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terteryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Terteryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terteryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Collins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Terteryan is trying to improve his position.
Collins misses with the ground and pound.
Collins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Terteryan tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Collins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terteryan to see if he's OK.
Terteryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Terteryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terteryan keeps working.
Terteryan is trying to control but can't.
Collins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Terteryan reverses the position - he's now on top in Collins's guard.
Terteryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins has his feet on Terteryan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Terteryan dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Terteryan gets to his feet - Collins follows without any prompting.
Fred Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terteryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terteryan pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Collins is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terteryan feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Collins crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sarkis Terteryan!
Sarkis Terteryan gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Killjoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy is looking to score with low kicks.
Killjoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Killjoy feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Killjoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson trying to control the action but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Killjoy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Henderson misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henderson.
Henderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killjoy pushes Henderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Henderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've been hearing that Henderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henderson.
Killjoy tries to escape but Henderson is in control.
Killjoy is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson working the ground and pound but Killjoy is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henderson is putting a hurting on Killjoy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killjoy is trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson is trying to ground and pound but Killjoy uses the momentary lack of control by Henderson to regain half guard.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson wants to control but Killjoy is keeping him busy.
Killjoy taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Killjoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killjoy is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Killjoy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Killjoy looking to score a takedown here. Henderson is defending well but Killjoy drives through and ends up in Henderson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Killjoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Killjoy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Henderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Killjoy manages to pass to side control.
Killjoy wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killjoy.
Killjoy rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Killjoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henderson is keeping busy.
Killjoy breaks the clinch.
Killjoy throws a big shot that misses.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Killjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson happy to just control the position for now.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killjoy keeps working.
Killjoy dodges the ground and pound from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killjoy to see if he's OK.
Killjoy tries to escape but Henderson is in control.
Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killjoy to see if he's OK.
Henderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killjoy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working the ground and pound but Killjoy is defending the strikes.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Killjoy trying to remain calm as Henderson controls from the top position.
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!
Henderson working the strikes but Killjoy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Killjoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Killjoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson is keen to just control but Killjoy is a slippery customer.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killjoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Henderson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killjoy, right into the meat.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killjoy's waist but Killjoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Killjoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Killjoy avoids it well.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy instigates a clinch.
Killjoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killjoy breaks the clinch.
Henderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Killjoy.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Killjoy looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killjoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Killjoy is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Henderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killjoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson pushes Killjoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike from Killjoy.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Killjoy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Killjoy is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killjoy down to the mat. Killjoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy swinging wildly here.
Killjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy gets a clinch.
Henderson avoids the elbow strike from Killjoy, against the cage.
Killjoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killjoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Killjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Killjoy circles away.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killjoy.
Killjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Killjoy.
Killjoy dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Killjoy's head and hops out.
Killjoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killjoy moves into the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Killjoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killjoy connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but Killjoy moves out of range.
Killjoy misses with a wild combination.
Kevin Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killjoy wants to clinch but Henderson slips to the side
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killjoy tries to clinch
and Henderson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Killjoy!
Killjoy is rocked!
Henderson lands a big elbow - Killjoy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Henderson!
A victorious Frank Henderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spurt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Spurt Reynolds has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Spurt Reynolds seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 Los Angeles, Spurt Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Grey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grey clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds avoids the elbow strike from Grey, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reynolds's brow.
Grey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grey pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
Reynolds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Reynolds eventually gives up the hold.
Grey wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grey's head.
Reynolds misses with a head shot. Grey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reynolds is in close to Grey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grey wants to stand and escape but Reynolds is having none of it.
Grey seems keen to control Reynolds's posture.
Grey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Reynolds has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grey wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Grey blocks nicely.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him.
Our spies down at at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 64 cap] inform us that Grey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reynolds distracts Grey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses. Grey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reynolds's guard. Nice move by Grey!
Grey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grey throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grey's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grey is controlling Reynolds's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds won't allow Grey to get back to his feet.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grey moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Grey throws knees to the body.
Reynolds works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grey is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Grey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Grey avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
Reynolds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reynolds pushes Grey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grey prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds prevents Grey from breaking the clinch.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Grey misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds is looking to control Grey's arms but Grey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reynolds has his back to the cage.
Spurt Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spurt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasha Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grey was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has gone for a leg lock! Grey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reynolds's guard.
Grey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
Grey throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spurt Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
Grey cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reynolds is proving hard to escape from.
Grey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey trying to control from the bottom.
Grey is looking to escape.
Reynolds is trying to control. Grey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Grey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reynolds stops Grey from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Grey's head.
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
Reynolds is trying to control. Grey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey won't allow Reynolds to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey taking some punishment here, with Reynolds in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds is trying to control. Grey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds trying to advance position but Grey counters by regaining guard.
Reynolds advances to half guard.
Grey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds throwing shots but Grey is blocking nicely.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Grey tries to kick Reynolds off but Reynolds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Spurt Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grey tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
Grey tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reynolds fails to land the takedown.
Grey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Grey.
Grey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reynolds counters with a shoot takedown. Grey fights it but they end up in guard.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds stops Grey from standing up.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is fighting to break Grey's control of his arms but Grey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grey is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grey doesn't seem bothered though.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grey but Grey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spurt Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Grey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grey tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Grey walks into a jab.
Grey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Grey tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grey misses with a body kick.
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey scores with a knee to the head.
Grey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
Grey gets a clinch.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Grey controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grey is looking to clinch.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasha Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Grey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grey!
Grey is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Spurt Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spurt Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurt Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let the Dogs Out. Marko has chosen Get Back - Ludacris as his entrance music. Cain Marko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Adonis Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Marko moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marko throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
It looks like Adonis Silva has been cut.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Marko.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marko.
Marko scores with a nice head shot.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Marko moves away and avoids it.
Marko throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marko blocks a jab.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Marko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab, jab by Marko - just one landing.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marko.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Marko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marko tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Marko tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva looks to land a right hand but Marko moved out of range.
Marko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Marko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Adonis Silva's cut is getting worse.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Marko moved out of range.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Marko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Marko.
Marko misses with a hook.
A big left from Silva misses.
Marko misses with a hook.
Marko throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Marko fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at Marko's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Marko counters by moving into the clinch.
Marko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Marko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Marko.
Marko moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva blocks a head kick by Marko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marko throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marko throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Marko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Marko misses.
Marko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva throws out a loose jab but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Marko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko lands with a cross.
Adonis Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marko's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Jeez, Adonis Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Marko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Marko settles back down.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain Marko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marko misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marko avoids the body shot from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva takes a swing at Marko's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Marko's shoulder, as Marko tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Marko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Marko saw that one coming.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Marko lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Marko takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adonis Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Marko!
A victorious Cain Marko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bushido Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Please - J Cole. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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128 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushido Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Tony Brown tries to pull guard but Bushido Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Tony Brown drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bushido Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Bushido Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Tony Brown backwards.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Bushido Brown missing with knees to the body.
Tony Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Bushido Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bushido Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Bushido Brown scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tony Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tony Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bushido Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tony Brown's brow.
Tony Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushido Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Brown is trying to stall.
Tony Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushido Brown missing with knees to the body.
Bushido Brown lands a nice elbow.
Bushido Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Tony Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Tony Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bushido Brown landing knees to the body.
Tony Brown looks winded!
Bushido Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tony Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bushido Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tony Brown's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushido Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Tony Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bushido Brown lands with a left to the head.
Tony Brown is rocked!
That has opened up Tony Brown's cut even more.
Tony Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushido Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Tony Brown backwards.
Tony Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushido Brown finish him?
Bushido Brown dips a shoulder and cracks Tony Brown with a mighty uppercut! Tony Brown falls back against the cage and Bushido Brown unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tony Brown is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bushido Brown screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bushido Brown!
A very excited looking Bushido Brown 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Crashing Mashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ales Zhandunka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Crashing Mashin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ales Zhandunka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crashing Mashin closes the distance but Zhandunka moves to the side
and Zhandunka counters with a nice body shot.
Zhandunka misses the jab.
Zhandunka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crashing Mashin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crashing Mashin circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhandunka throws a shot to the body.
Crashing Mashin shoots for a takedown but Zhandunka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crashing Mashin.
A shot to the liver by Zhandunka. Beautiful body shot.
Crashing Mashin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhandunka counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Crashing Mashin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crashing Mashin shoots in but Zhandunka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhandunka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crashing Mashin fails with the takedown.
Zhandunka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crashing Mashin.
Ales Zhandunka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhandunka misses the shot to the body.
Zhandunka thuds his right hand into Crashing Mashin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhandunka stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Zhandunka misses.
Crashing Mashin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhandunka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Renato Crashing Mashin has been cut.
Zhandunka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crashing Mashin.
Zhandunka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zhandunka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crashing Mashin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhandunka.
Crashing Mashin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhandunka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhandunka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Zhandunka as Crashing Mashin shoots in.
Zhandunka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhandunka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crashing Mashin rather than just go for the knockout.
Crashing Mashin closes the distance but Zhandunka moves to the side
enabling Zhandunka to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhandunka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crashing Mashin.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crashing Mashin.
Crashing Mashin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Crashing Mashin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the action but Zhandunka is working from the bottom.
Zhandunka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crashing Mashin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crashing Mashin scoring with punches from side control.
Zhandunka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crashing Mashin connects with a decent elbow.
Zhandunka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crashing Mashin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crashing Mashin trying to control the action but Zhandunka is working from the bottom.
Crashing Mashin has hold of Zhandunka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zhandunka seems comfortable defending it but Crashing Mashin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zhandunka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zhandunka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crashing Mashin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Crashing Mashin!
Renato Crashing Mashin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbot comes to the cage accompanied by Primative. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Goodnight Irene was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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283 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irene shoots in and bounces Abbot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abbot keeping moving, preventing Irene from controlling successfully.
Abbot keeping full guard, as Irene tries to pass.
Abbot working for a triangle but Irene defends it easily.
Irene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irene stopping the sweep attempt from Abbot.
Irene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot trying to control the position.
Abbot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irene defends it easily.
Irene's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Irene is looking to stand up but Abbot won't let him.
Abbot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irene trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Goodnight Irene.
Irene feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abbot is trying to control the position but Irene postures up.
Abbot 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irene trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Irene wants to stand but Abbot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Irene looking to pass the guard.
Irene wants to get up but he can't break Abbot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irene has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Abbot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Irene is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Abbot pulls down on the head and he's put Irene to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Abbot!
Tony Abbot bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brawler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Where Brooklyn At?!?!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tero Elo enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brawler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elo.
Elo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elo is working for a kimura but Brawler is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo is pressing down on Brawler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brawler is holding on for now.
Elo seems to be working for a kimura but Brawler defends the submission attempt.
Elo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elo wants to pass the guard but Brawler is defending well.
Elo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brawler defends it well.
Elo prevents Brawler from improving his position.
Elo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo is controlling the pace.
Elo trying to control the action but Brawler is working from the bottom.
Brawler is trying to maintain the position but Elo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elo is looking for a kimura here.
Elo is looking for a kimura here.
Elo is looking to take a break and control but Brawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Elo dominated that round.
That's time! Brawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elo shoots in looking for a takedown. Brawler tries to sprawl out of it but Elo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brawler lands with a hook. Elo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Brawler's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Brawler misses.
A left and a right from Brawler both land. Nice combination.
Brawler cracks Elo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Elo gets a double leg takedown into Brawler's guard.
Brawler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brawler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elo, into his guard.
Elo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brawler uses it to pass to side control.
Elo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brawler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Elo tries to hold on but Brawler pushes him away.
Brawler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elo working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brawler looking to control but Elo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo can't escape the position.
Brawler controlling the position easily from mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Elo tries to hold on but Brawler pushes him away.
Elo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler controlling the position easily from mount.
Elo gets back to half guard.
Elo is looking for a sweep. Brawler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brooklyn Brawler just wasn't active enough.
Brawler stuffs the takedown attempt from Elo. Elo gets slowly back to his feet.
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
Brawler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elo on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brawler scores with a jab to the head.
Brawler misses with the combination.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elo moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elo or perhaps it was just good defense by Brawler, which made it look bad.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Brawler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Elo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brawler as he jumps to the side.
Elo slips a jab and a cross from Brawler.
Elo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Brawler misses with a two punch combination.
Elo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brawler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brawler keeps working.
Elo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler is trying to improve his position.
Elo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brawler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elo but great work by Brawler.
Elo is trying to get back to half guard.
Brawler gets to mount! Elo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Elo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler slows the pace down in half guard.
Elo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elo is looking to control Brawler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elo avoid being mounted?
Brawler prevents Elo from improving his position.
Tero Elo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo wants to control but Brawler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elo tries to get to full guard but Brawler has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooklyn Brawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Elo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brawler.
Nice defenses there by Elo.
The crowd cheers as Brawler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elo doesn't seem phased though.
Brawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Elo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brawler as he avoids it easily.
Brawler misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elo.
Elo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler swinging wildly here.
Brawler misses with a shot to the body
and Elo counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elo swings around for an armbar but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Elo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Elo!
Tero Elo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Let the big, bad, black motherfucker go!'.
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Main event
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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 fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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38
276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 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
32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon misses with a shot to the body
and Panda counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Panda pushes him off.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Dixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Panda counters with a nice body shot.
Panda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Panda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dixon.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Panda's guard.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon pushing down on Panda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon throwing shots but Panda is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dixon punching from mount but Panda doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dixon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dixon breaks from Panda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dixon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Panda's face.
Panda is rocked!
It looks like Po Panda has been cut.
Dixon throwing strikes here but Panda is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oooh a big shot lands for Dixon! Panda is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vince Dixon!
Vince Dixon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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pop
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