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HFC 177 Dig Deep PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Starstryder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
3 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Cote!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starstryder misses with a lunging right hand
and Cote counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starstryder throws a sloppy head kick and Cote moves out of range easily.
Starstryder throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Starstryder misses with a series of wild punches.
Starstryder throws a solid leg kick but Cote takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Starstryder.
Starstryder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Starstryder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starstryder lands a two punch combo.
Cote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starstryder tries to clinch up
and Cote counters with a three punch combo that has Starstryder backing up. Starstryder nods at Cote to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Starstryder throws a body shot but no joy.
Cosmo Starstryder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starstryder throws a low kick but Cote avoids it.
Starstryder throws a head kick but Cote moves out of range.
Cote looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cote blocks a head kick by Starstryder.
Starstryder throws a shot from downtown. Cote moves away and avoids it.
Starstryder misses with a two punch combination.
Starstryder misses with a head kick.
Starstryder shoots and misses
and Cote counters with a three punch combo that has Starstryder backing up. Starstryder nods at Cote to acknowledge the strikes.
Starstryder throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Starstryder.
A big right from Starstryder misses.
Cote looks to land a combination but Starstryder avoids it well.
Starstryder throws a body punch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote avoids the head kick by Starstryder.
Starstryder misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cote checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Cote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrei Cote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cote looks winded!
Starstryder misses the body punch
and Cote counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cote checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder looks to land a combination. Cote sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starstryder throws a body kick that misses.
Starstryder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Starstryder looks to score with a jab to the body but Cote is just out of range.
Starstryder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starstryder throws a head kick but Cote moves out of range.
Starstryder throws a sloppy head kick
and Cote counters with a stiff right hand.
Starstryder tries a head kick but it misses.
Starstryder misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starstryder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starstryder misses the body punch
and Cote cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Cote finds it's target.
Starstryder throws a series of punches but Cote moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cote misses.
Donk. Starstryder catches Cote right on the button with a cross.
Starstryder throws a leg kick but Cote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Starstryder dominated that round.
That's time! Starstryder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Starstryder tries to score with a low kick but Cote moves his leg out of the way.
Starstryder tries to work over Cote's front leg with a kick but Cote checks it.
Starstryder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cote counters with a left and a right that stings Starstryder.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starstryder.
Cote avoids the head kick by Starstryder.
Cote misses with a few strikes there.
Cosmo Starstryder is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starstryder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cote counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cote misses with a few strikes there.
Cosmo Starstryder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Cote blocks a head kick by Starstryder.
Cote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote avoids the head kick by Starstryder.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Starstryder - that will leave a mark!
Starstryder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cote takes a step back to recover.
Cote throws a series of strikes that have Starstryder backpedaling.
Starstryder throws a head kick but Cote moves out of range.
Cote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starstryder.
Starstryder looks for the body kick but Cote saw that one coming.
Cote blocks a head kick by Starstryder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder takes a swing at Cote's ribcage but misses.
Starstryder tries to clinch there but Cote circles away.
Donk. Starstryder catches Cote right on the button with a cross.
Cote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starstryder.
Starstryder misses with the combination.
Starstryder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cote.
Cote throws a right and a left that Starstryder avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starstryder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Starstryder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Starstryder misses.
Cote lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cote blocks a head kick by Starstryder.
Starstryder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Starstryder misses.
Starstryder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Starstryder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starstryder punishes Cote's body with a nice straight punch.
Starstryder misses with a kick to the body.
Starstryder misses with a lunging right hand
and Cote counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cote counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starstryder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starstryder.
Starstryder looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
Starstryder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cote.
A leg kick checked by Cote.
Sloppy strikes from Starstryder. Those never looked like landing.
Cote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cote throws a right and a left that Starstryder avoids nicely.
Cote blocks a head kick by Starstryder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cosmo Starstryder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Starstryder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starstryder scores with a one two! Cote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Starstryder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starstryder.
Starstryder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cote throws a combination that misses
and Cote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starstryder misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote checks the leg kick.
Cote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starstryder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote with a nice cross.
Starstryder misses with a low kick.
Starstryder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cote.
Starstryder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cote checks a leg kick.
Cote throws a right and a left that Starstryder avoids nicely.
Starstryder misses the body punch
and Cote counters with a series of strikes. Starstryder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cote avoids the body shot from Starstryder.
Starstryder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starstryder misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder throws a head kick but Cote moves out of range.
Starstryder misses the shot to the body.
Cote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starstryder counters with a head kick. That will keep Cote thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Starstryder looks to land a body kick but Cote moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starstryder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starstryder misses with a body punch
and Cote counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Cote. Those never looked like landing.
Starstryder just misses with a punch to the body.
Starstryder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starstryder tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starstryder.
Starstryder throws a hook but Cote avoids it easily.
Cote lands a lovely overhand right.
Cote lands a really nice looking cross but Starstryder seems unphased.
A combination from Starstryder does no damage.
Cote moves out of range as Starstryder throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starstryder throws a head kick but Cote moves out of range.
Starstryder throws a head kick that misses.
Starstryder motions for Cote to come forward. Starstryder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starstryder is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Cote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Starstryder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starstryder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Starstryder throws a sloppy head kick and Cote moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Starstryder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Starstryder 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Starstryder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dorian Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin blocks a head kick by Williams.
Carwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carwin lands with a cross.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Carwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Carwin misses the jab.
Williams throws a head kick but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Carwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carwin's sensitive parts.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carwin's head.
It looks like Hector Carwin has been cut.
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!
Williams misses with a head kick.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams lands a head kick that stumbles Carwin and the fighters go to the mat.
Carwin is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Carwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carwin tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Williams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Carwin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin trying to control the position.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Carwin gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
Williams moves away from the strike by Carwin.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin drops Williams with a beautiful combination! Williams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carwin is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dorian Williams has been cut.
Williams drops Carwin with a big left hand! Carwin is injured, injured bad! Williams jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Stoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoke comes into the arena with Tear the world down blaring out of the sound system. Griffin has chosen Forrest Griffin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Forrest Griffin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Stoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoke.
Stoke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoke tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been told by Stoke's head coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoke swinging wildly here.
Stoke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoke is breathing heavily.
Stoke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoke throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin counters with a left hand that sends Stoke to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Stoke.
Stoke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoke is rocked!
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoke throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Stoke goes down! Can Griffin finish him!?
Oh Stoke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin slips nicely into half guard.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin decides to stand and escape the position.
Stoke seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin cracks Stoke with a hook to the temple - Stoke is on wobbly legs here! Griffin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stoke falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Griffin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Forrest Griffin!
A very excited looking Forrest Griffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Sadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anwar Sadat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ici La Bas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sadat misses the shot to the body.
La Bas gets caught napping as Sadat dives in and scores a takedown. La Bas manages to retain guard.
Sadat trying to move into half guard but instead La Bas has managed to sweep!
Sadat looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadat, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Bas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadat managing to control the position.
La Bas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadat is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bas is fighting to break Sadat's control of his arms but Sadat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sadat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bas throws a strike but Sadat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sadat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Bas is keeping the position for now.
Sadat is working hard here to advance position.
Sadat pushes down on La Bas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Bas is not content to let Sadat control the position.
La Bas moves into full guard.
La Bas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sadat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sadat trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadat won't allow La Bas to sweep him here.
La Bas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sadat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Bas moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat digs a good body shot into La Bas's ribs.
La Bas fails to land with a series of punches.
La Bas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadat.
La Bas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadat.
Nice cross by La Bas.
Sadat dives in and scores a takedown into La Bas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadat is pushing down on La Bas's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Bas is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadat has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Bas won't allow Sadat to pass to mount.
Sadat wants to work for an arm triangle but La Bas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sadat seems to be working for a kimura but La Bas defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadat wants to pass the guard but La Bas is defending well.
La Bas landing small, sideways elbows.
Sadat wants to pass to mount but La Bas is defending the position.
La Bas trying to control but Sadat postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anwar Sadat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by La Bas.
La Bas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for La Bas.
La Bas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Bas at a distance.
La Bas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadat was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bas.
La Bas defending well as Sadat loads up on a big left hand.
Sadat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sadat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
La Bas can't keep his opponent in guard - Sadat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
La Bas trying to control here.
Anwar Sadat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Bas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Bas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadat passes La Bas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sadat tries to pass the half guard into mount. La Bas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadat works his way into side control.
Sadat wants to control but La Bas is keeping him busy.
La Bas prevents Sadat from improving position.
La Bas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
La Bas trying to control from the bottom.
Sadat wants to pass the guard but La Bas is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat is trying to control the action in half guard but La Bas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
La Bas is trying to control but can't.
Sadat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Bas can do to turn this around?
La Bas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
La Bas tries to get to full guard but Sadat has control of the leg.
Sadat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Bas!
Sadat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Bas is looking to escape.
Sadat has hold of La Bas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and La Bas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sadat is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadat moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, La Bas has worked his arm free - good work by La Bas!
Sadat tries to move into full mount but can't pass La Bas's legs.
Sadat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, La Bas has escaped the position, nice work there.
La Bas tries to improve position but can't.
Sadat wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bas keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sadat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but La Bas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sadat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sadat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Bas is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on La Bas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Bas prevents Sadat from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anwar Sadat dominated that second round.
That's time! Sadat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sadat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. La Bas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadat preventing the sweep.
Sadat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sadat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and La Bas reverses the position - he's now on top in Sadat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Bas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La Bas's guard.
Sadat stands and throws La Bas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
What's La Bas going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sadat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sadat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sadat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sadat wants to pass to mount but La Bas is defending the position.
Sadat is looking for a kimura but La Bas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadat to get the leverage.
Sadat is trying to work for a kimura but La Bas is defending well.
Sadat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
La Bas moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bas keeping full guard, as Sadat tries to pass.
La Bas keeping moving, preventing Sadat from controlling successfully.
Sadat tries to free his leg and advance position but La Bas is retaining full guard.
La Bas throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Sadat trying to move into half guard but instead La Bas has managed to sweep!
Sadat trying to control the position here.
La Bas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadat's guard.
Anwar Sadat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bas wants to work for an arm triangle but Sadat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
La Bas trying to control from half guard but Sadat is working away.
Sadat trying to hold on to La Bas's head to control him but La Bas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadat wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Sadat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadat 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anwar Sadat!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Mustonen (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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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joonas Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustonen defends it easily.
O Palmeiras 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.
O Palmeiras trying to keep a closed guard but Mustonen is proving a slippery customer.
Mustonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O Palmeiras wants to control but Mustonen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen is trying to get an arm triangle but O Palmeiras is defending well.
O Palmeiras gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mustonen working for a submission but O Palmeiras is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Palmeiras is looking to escape.
Mustonen has hold of O Palmeiras's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O Palmeiras manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
O Palmeiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustonen looking for a guillotine from mount but O Palmeiras is having none of it.
O Palmeiras is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustonen blocks O Palmeiras's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen looking for a guillotine from mount but O Palmeiras is having none of it.
Mustonen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mustonen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Palmeiras can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Palmeiras keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mustonen looking to take O Palmeiras's back but O Palmeiras rolls and after a scramble, O Palmeiras ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from O Palmeiras to escape a tricky position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Palmeiras's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras wants to control from the top but Mustonen keeps moving.
O Palmeiras postures up.
O Palmeiras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Palmeiras drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mustonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mustonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mustonen!
Mustonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mustonen trying to control the action but O Palmeiras is working from the bottom.
Mustonen is trying to get an arm triangle but O Palmeiras is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mustonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Palmeiras manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mustonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mustonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Palmeiras defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Palmeiras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Palmeiras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Palmeiras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mustonen has O Palmeiras up against the cage in a clinch.
Mustonen is trying to drag O Palmeiras to the mat but O Palmeiras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Palmeiras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mustonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Palmeiras is trying to stall.
Mustonen is trying to drag O Palmeiras to the mat but O Palmeiras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Palmeiras is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustonen tightens his grip and picks O Palmeiras up, before dumping him to the ground. O Palmeiras manages to land in guard.
O Palmeiras is trying to hold Mustonen in close to prevent damage but Mustonen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Palmeiras keeping moving, preventing Mustonen from controlling successfully.
O Palmeiras looking to control.
Mustonen takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
O Palmeiras wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mustonen is now in half guard.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Palmeiras defends it well.
O Palmeiras trying to hold on to Mustonen's head to control him but Mustonen postures up.
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.
Mustonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mustonen seems to be working for a kimura but O Palmeiras defends the submission attempt.
Mustonen wants to work for an arm triangle but O Palmeiras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joonas Mustonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mustonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Palmeiras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Palmeiras trying to control but Mustonen postures up.
Mustonen is working for a kimura but O Palmeiras is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mustonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Palmeiras is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand.
Mustonen is working for a kimura but O Palmeiras is defending it quite comfortably.
O Palmeiras tries to get to full guard but Mustonen has control of the leg.
O Palmeiras trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mustonen manages to pass to mount!
Mustonen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Palmeiras to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Palmeiras shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mustonen prevents O Palmeiras from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Palmeiras.
We've been hearing that O Palmeiras has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mustonen tries to improve position but can't.
O Palmeiras tries to advance to mount but can't.
O Palmeiras cracks Mustonen with a big right hand but Mustonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on O Palmeiras's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mustonen sneaks back into half guard.
Mustonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen managing to control the position.
Mustonen has his feet on O Palmeiras's thighs here. He's pushed O Palmeiras off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O Palmeiras screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joonas Mustonen!
Joonas Mustonen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bubble pop. Hammet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. Ippo Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
299 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ippo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammet sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammet is fending him off so far but Ribeiro persists. Nope, Hammet circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammet throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but Hammet gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
Hammet has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammet pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ribeiro tumbling to the mat - Hammet dives into Ribeiro's guard.
Hammet tries to stand but Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.
Hammet prevents Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
Hammet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammet blocks the body kick.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammet duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Hammet, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Hammet against the cage but Hammet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammet throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro dives in and scores a takedown into Hammet's guard.
Hammet has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ribeiro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hammet breaks the clinch.
Gordon Hammet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammet misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Hammet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Hammet is avoiding it.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Hammet sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammet swinging wildly here.
Ribeiro gets a double leg takedown into Hammet's guard.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Hammet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Hammet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Hammet as Ribeiro shoots in.
Ribeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Hammet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro stops Hammet from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Hammet is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammet wants to stand but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Hammet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Hammet sprawls well.
Hammet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammet misses with a two punch combination.
Hammet misses with a wild combination.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro shoots in but Hammet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammet defends well and Ribeiro ends up having to push Hammet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hammet works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammet stands and steps away. Ribeiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Hammet. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Hammet swinging wildly here.
Hammet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hammet throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Hammet stuffs the takedown.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Hammet throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon Hammet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammet misses with a double jab.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Hammet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Hammet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hammet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammet.
Hammet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Hammet scores with a jab.
Hammet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Hammet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammet scores with a head kick.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Hammet swinging wildly here.
Ippo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammet as he jumps to the side.
Hammet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet misses with a wild combination.
Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammet circles away.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammet circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Hammet.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Hammet misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammet sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Hammet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammet sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammet tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammet can pounce on him.
A jab from Hammet finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Hammet moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammet lands with a slapping head kick.
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammet avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Hammet.
A nice combination there by Hammet.
A punch combination from Hammet misses.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammet misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hammet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but Hammet gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
Hammet breaks from the clinch.
Hammet thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammet tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hammet. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammet lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammet decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammet throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hammet as Ribeiro shoots in.
Hammet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammet lands a high kick!
Hammet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammet.
Ribeiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ribeiro connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Hammet is keeping the position.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ippo Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a strike but Hammet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammet stands up and waves to Ribeiro to follow him.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hammet misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro dives in and scores a takedown into Hammet's guard.
Hammet keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Hammet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeiro stops Hammet from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammet pushes Ribeiro off and gets back to his feet.
Hammet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribeiro.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Hammet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hammet as Ribeiro shoots in.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammet lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Hammet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Hammet does no damage.
Hammet throws a combination. Ribeiro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Ribeiro gets the takedown into side control.
Hammet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hammet to see if he's OK.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hammet to see if he's OK.
Ribeiro misses with the ground and pound.
Hammet pushes Ribeiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ribeiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ribeiro with the ground and pound but Hammet regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Hammet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
Our winner, Gordon Hammet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ippo Ribeiro spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm injured'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Nestor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestor comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't no grave. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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30
262 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Nestor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Young!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a series of punches but Nestor avoids them all with ease.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Nestor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nestor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Nestor off the cage and back into range.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Nestor moves away and avoids it.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Nestor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nestor. That's going to slow Young down.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Young.
Nestor clinches.
Young turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nestor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nestor parries the strikes from Young easily there. Young is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nestor to escape.
Young misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nestor is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Young throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nestor struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor tries to escape but Young is in control.
Young in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Young has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nestor is trying to escape the mount.
Young is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nestor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Young not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Young is pressing down on Nestor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nestor is holding on for now.
Young wants to control but Nestor is keeping him busy.
Nestor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Young is on him like a limpet, forcing Nestor back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Nestor won't allow it.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Nestor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nestor avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Nestor wants to break free but Young has control.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nestor misses with a knee to the head.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nestor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nestor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young has Nestor pressed against the cage, preventing Nestor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nestor or not.
Young tries to score a body lock takedown but Nestor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Young misses with a body punch.
Nestor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Young just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nestor missing with knees to the body.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nestor avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Young is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nestor is defending well for now.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Nestor.
Nestor scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young throws a jab when Nestor was well out of range.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Nestor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young throws a hook but Nestor blocks it.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Nestor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Young.
Nestor fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestor scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Nestor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Young has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nestor throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nestor throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nestor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young throws a hook but Nestor avoids it easily.
A big right from Young misses.
Young connects with a crisp jab.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nestor misses the jab.
Dustin Nestor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Young misses.
Young fails to land the takedown.
Nestor moves out of range as Young strikes.
Nestor staying out of range there.
Nestor tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nestor.
Nestor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Young dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nestor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young cracks a nice hook into Nestor's ribs.
Nestor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nestor wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young tries to move into range but Nestor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nestor.
Young changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nestor tries to avoid it but Young manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nestor to the ground. Nestor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nestor defends it nicely.
Nestor misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nestor has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nestor.
Young has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nestor regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young trying to control but Nestor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestor keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young stops Nestor from standing up.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nestor is keeping the position for now.
Nestor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nestor is looking to stand up but Young won't let him.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Nestor wants to stand but Young has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Nestor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nestor is working hard here to advance position.
Nestor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Young is proving hard to escape from.
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nestor preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nestor moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nestor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dustin Nestor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Young.
Nestor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Nestor lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Nestor throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young connects with a right hand. Nestor shakes it off.
Nestor slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Nestor there.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Nestor punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Nestor.
Young is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Nestor as Young shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nestor misses with a two punch combination.
Keith Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nestor tries to clinch up.
Nestor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nestor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nestor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Young is rocked!
Nestor finds Young's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Young flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Nestor lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Young will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Nestor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pippin's Song. McGowen has chosen Control - Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
290 lbs
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31
300 lbs
15 - 7 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen darts in looking for a takedown but Boromir gets double underhooks and turns McGowen into the cage.
Boromir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Boromir.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGowen misses with an elbow strike.
McGowen effectively controlling the action here.
Boromir works on McGowen's body with a couple of short punches.
McGowen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boromir.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowen blocks a body shot from Boromir.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boromir.
McGowen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boromir tries to throw a body punch but McGowen avoids it by throwing Boromir back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir tries a body shot but McGowen blocks it.
McGowen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boromir walks away with a smile on his face. McGowen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGowen keeps the fight on the outside.
McGowen tries to bum rush Boromir with a series of wild strikes but Boromir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boromir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boromir just misses with a punch to the body.
Boromir tries to close the distance and clinch but McGowen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Boromir misses.
McGowen misses the shot to the body.
Boromir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGowen manages to avoid it.
Boromir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGowen's head.
McGowen jabs Boromir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boromir misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir clinches up against the cage.
McGowen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGowen.
McGowen misses with the head strike.
McGowen is trying to drag Boromir to the mat but Boromir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Captain Boromir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel McGowen.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
McGowen has Boromir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boromir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boromir can't find room to land a body shot as McGowen controls the action.
A short left from Boromir.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGowen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
McGowen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boromir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boromir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGowen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir misses with a wild body shot.
Boromir takes a swing at McGowen's ribcage but misses.
Boromir closes the distance but McGowen moves to the side
and McGowen counters with a nice uppercut.
McGowen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGowen staying out of range there.
McGowen misses with a two punch combination.
Boromir tries to clinch up.
Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGowen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Boromir cracks McGowen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boromir throws an off balance right hand
and McGowen counters with a straight right hand.
Boromir tries to clinch but McGowen moves out of range.
McGowen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boromir.
Boromir pushes McGowen up against the cage in a clinch.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike from McGowen.
McGowen throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGowen misses with an elbow over the top.
McGowen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boromir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boromir throws a body punch but McGowen moves out of range.
Boromir scores with a nice right hand.
Boromir tries to close the distance and clinch but McGowen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boromir stuns McGowen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Boromir's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boromir tries to clinch but McGowen moves out of range.
Boromir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGowen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGowen throws a series of punches but Boromir avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boromir swings for the body but McGowen moves out of range.
McGowen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boromir misses with a looping right.
Boromir tries to clinch up
and Boromir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from McGowen.
Boromir tries to clinch but McGowen moves out of range.
Boromir moves in looking to clinch but McGowen pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGowen.
Boromir avoids the head kick by McGowen.
Boromir clinches up with McGowen and pushes him back against the cage.
Boromir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boromir gets underhooks to prevent McGowen's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen trying to stall but Boromir improves his position.
McGowen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boromir seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGowen can turn it around.
McGowen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGowen pushes off an throws an elbow but Boromir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Captain Boromir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boromir lands with a left to the head.
McGowen can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGowen looking to stall.
McGowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boromir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGowen.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGowen slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGowen trying to land knees to the body.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGowen with a knee to the head.
McGowen misses with a knee to the head.
McGowen has Boromir pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boromir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGowen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGowen leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
McGowen looking to throw knees to the head but Boromir is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGowen is looking to control Boromir's arms but Boromir gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGowen has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir avoids a wild elbow strike from McGowen.
McGowen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boromir misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGowen prevents a body shot from Boromir.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boromir tries to work over McGowen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGowen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGowen.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by McGowen.
Boromir takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Captain Boromir has been cut.
Boromir pushes McGowen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir blocks an elbow strike from McGowen.
Boromir takes an elbow to the temple.
McGowen looking to slow down the pace here.
McGowen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGowen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
Boromir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boromir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boromir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGowen is breathing heavily.
Boromir blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGowen tries a knee to the head but Boromir blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel McGowen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Captain Boromir's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boromir scores with the left hand. McGowen knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Gabriel McGowen has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boromir, as that shot connected.
Boromir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGowen manages to avoid it.
Boromir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGowen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boromir. McGowen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Captain Boromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boromir punishes McGowen's body with a nice straight punch.
Boromir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGowen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Boromir as the two fighters clinch.
McGowen lands an uppercut.
Boromir tries a body shot but McGowen blocks it.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGowen blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boromir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
McGowen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boromir regains guard.
McGowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boromir trying to control the position here.
Boromir looking to control.
Boromir has McGowen pulled in close to control his posture.
McGowen wants to control from the top but Boromir keeps moving.
Boromir trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boromir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boromir rushes McGowen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGowen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Boromir lands a body punch.
Boromir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boromir gets underhooks to prevent McGowen's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Boromir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen pushes off an throws an elbow but Boromir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGowen looking to throw knees to the head but Boromir is blocking nicely.
Boromir tries to throw a body punch but McGowen avoids it by throwing Boromir back against the cage.
McGowen blocking some punches.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGowen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Boromir.
McGowen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boromir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by McGowen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGowen.
Boromir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGowen's elbow.
McGowen tries to land a knee to the head but Boromir blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by McGowen.
A short body shot lands from Boromir as the two fighters clinch.
Boromir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boromir lands a nice shot to the body.
Boromir pushes McGowen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGowen blocks an uppercut.
Boromir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boromir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGowen can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Boromir.
Boromir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boromir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Boromir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boromir misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boromir.
Boromir gets through McGowen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Boromir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boromir 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Campbell tries to improve position but can't.
Oppelaar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Campbell tries to bench press Oppelaar off him but Oppelaar keeps the position.
Oppelaar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Campbell down.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppelaar is working Campbell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oppelaar trying to control the position but Campbell is working away.
Oppelaar grinds an elbow into Campbell's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppelaar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Oppelaar is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oppelaar cracks Campbell with a big right hand but Campbell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oppelaar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Campbell is not content to let Oppelaar control the position.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom here.
Oppelaar is chipping away with strikes.
Campbell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campbell sneaks back into half guard.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Oppelaar is controlling well.
Oppelaar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell tries to roll over but Oppelaar keeps him under control.
Oppelaar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oppelaar lands a nice short elbow.
Oppelaar lands with a punch from half guard.
Oppelaar is thwarting Campbell's attempts to control the position.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oppelaar 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oppelaar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Oppelaar.
Campbell is rocked!
Oppelaar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell wants to improve his position but Oppelaar is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Oppelaar there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Campbell quite badly. Campbell pulls Oppelaar in close trying to recover. Oppelaar postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Campbell on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Campbell doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Oppelaar!
Dennis Oppelaar gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Russel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson throws a head kick but Russel moves out of range.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
Thompson throws a head kick but Russel moves out of range.
Thompson lands with a cross.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Russel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Russel throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Russel moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Russel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Russel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russel manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russel goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Russel tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russel up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson just leaning against Russel, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hunter Thompson.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Russel if he has to take too many more of those.
Russel moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson lands with a hook. Russel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Maricue Russel has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russel checks it well.
Russel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Russel checks a leg kick.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russel throws out the jab.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Russel sees coming a mile off.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Russel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Russel blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Russel as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson throws a body punch but Russel moves out of range.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Russel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Russel moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range as Russel throws a body kick.
Russel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russel.
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!
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson takes a swing at Russel's ribcage but misses.
Thompson tries to bum rush Russel with a series of wild strikes but Russel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russel drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson controls Russel momentarily but Russel frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maricue Russel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson leaves Russel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russel can do to turn this around?
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson with a jab.
Russel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maricue Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson cracks Russel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russel.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Russel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Russel moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russel looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Russel drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russel working some strikes from top position.
Russel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Russel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russel wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russel trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Russel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Russel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Russel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Russel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russel.
Russel dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Thompson stalling.
Russel manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Russel's leg. Russel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
Russel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Russel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russel. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Russel tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Russel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Russel avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russel looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Russel. Russel gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Russel gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Russel sits in half guard.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Russel is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson taking some punishment here, with Russel in his half guard.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russel is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russel 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.
Thompson trying to hold on to Russel's head to control him but Russel postures up.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russel.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Russel is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Russel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russel.
Thompson swings for the body but Russel moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice body kick.
Russel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson keeps Russel at a distance using the push kick.
Russel blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Russel is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Russel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Russel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel actively working from the bottom here.
Maricue Russel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Russel manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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