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WFC 30: Venger vs. Torres PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percy Harvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Spar (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Harvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tre Spar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar pushes Harvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Harvin successfully pulls guard.
Spar wants to stand but Harvin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar gets to his feet. Harvin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harvin on the side of the head.
It looks like Percy Harvin has been cut.
Spar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harvin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spar tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harvin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvin is looking to clinch.
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tre Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harvin tries to clinch up but Spar circles away and keeps his distance.
Spar takes the fight into the clinch.
Spar looking for a takedown.
Spar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spar wants to stand but Harvin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Spar decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvin wants to clinch up but Spar keeps it at a distance.
Harvin tries to clinch up but Spar circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Spar misses.
Spar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvin.
Harvin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harvin walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harvin tries to clinch up.
Spar lands a glancing blow to the side of Harvin's head.
We've been told by Harvin's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spar leaves Harvin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spar tightens his grip and picks Harvin up, before dumping him to the ground. Harvin manages to land in guard.
Spar tries to stand but Harvin is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvin pushes Spar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvin.
Harvin tries to clinch but Spar is having none of it.
Spar looks to throw the jab but Harvin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvin tries to clinch there but Spar circles away.
Spar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvin wants to clinch up but Spar keeps it at a distance.
Harvin clinches with his opponent.
Spar wants a takedown but no success here.
Percy Harvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Spar.
Spar can't get the takedown.
Spar tries for a takedown but Harvin manages to get underhooks.
Spar tries to score a body lock takedown but Harvin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spar is looking for a takedown.
Harvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvin avoids the body shot from Spar.
Harvin is looking to clinch.
Harvin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spar back to the cage. Harvin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvin blocks a jab.
Tre Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvin moves out of range as Spar strikes.
Spar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harvin throws a head kick that misses.
Harvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spar misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Spar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percy Harvin's cut.
That's time! Harvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spar missing with a left hand there. Harvin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spar gets tackled into the cage by Harvin. Harvin maintains the clinch.
Harvin lands with a left to the head.
Harvin can't find room to land a body shot as Spar controls the action.
Harvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spar.
Harvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spar backwards.
Nice body punch from Harvin.
Harvin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvin closes the distance but Spar moves to the side
letting Spar counter with a right hand.
Harvin moves out of range as Spar throws a body kick.
Tre Spar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spar.
Harvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harvin slips a jab from Spar.
Harvin scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Tre Spar 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!
Harvin swinging wildly here.
Harvin avoids the body shot from Spar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Spar. Those never looked like landing.
Harvin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spar as he jumps to the side.
Harvin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spar connects with a body shot.
Harvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Spar clinches with his opponent.
Spar has Harvin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harvin gets underhooks to prevent Spar's takedown attempt.
Percy Harvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Spar.
Harvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvin wants to clinch.
Harvin tries to clinch up
and Spar counters with a right hand to the body.
Harvin tries to clinch up but Spar circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harvin is looking to clinch.
Harvin moves in looking to clinch but Spar pushes him off.
Spar moves into the clinch.
Spar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harvin lands an uppercut.
Spar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harvin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harvin misses with a body punch.
Harvin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spar has him pressed against the cage.
Harvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spar is trying to drag Harvin to the mat but Harvin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spar is breathing heavily.
Harvin manages to break the clinch.
Spar clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spar is looking for a takedown.
Harvin presses Spar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Harvin.
Spar is working for takedown but Harvin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harvin stops a takedown attempt from Spar.
Spar wants to take the fight to the mat but Harvin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Harvin on the inside.
Harvin works on Spar's body with a couple of short punches.
Harvin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spar tries to clinch but Harvin moves out of range.
Spar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvin moves away.
Harvin rushes Spar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spar is looking for a takedown.
Harvin has Spar pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvin wants to break free but Spar has control.
Harvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spar swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harvin.
Harvin moves in looking to clinch but Spar pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harvin moves out of range as Spar strikes.
Spar misses with a straight right.
Harvin tries to clinch up
and Spar counters with a thumping low kick.
Spar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Percy Harvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spar lands a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Spar
and Harvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Percy Harvin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Spar keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvin is looking to clinch but Spar is avoiding it.
Harvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Spar circles away.
Harvin shoots in looking for a takedown but Spar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spar keeps the fight on the outside.
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar lands a head kick. Harvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harvin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harvin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harvin tries to clinch but Spar is having none of it.
Harvin closes the distance and clinches.
Spar tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvin gets underhooks to prevent Spar's takedown attempt.
Spar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Percy Harvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Spar.
Spar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Harvin.
Harvin misses with a punch to the body.
Harvin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Percy Harvin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spar wants a takedown but no success here.
Harvin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvin darts in and clinches Spar up against the cage.
Harvin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvin is pressed up against the cage. Spar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harvin down to the mat. Harvin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harvin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spar backs up against the cage.
Harvin tries to clinch up but Spar circles away and keeps his distance.
Harvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvin closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Harvin scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harvin breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Harvin pushes Spar up against the cage in a clinch.
Harvin gets underhooks to prevent Spar's takedown attempt.
Harvin is pressed up against the cage. Spar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harvin down to the mat. Harvin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harvin tries to clinch but Spar moves out of range.
Harvin drops Spar with a beautiful combination! Spar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harvin is looking for the KO!
Spar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harvin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Spar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvin is just out of range.
Harvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Spar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvin scores with a body shot.
Spar wants to clinch up but Harvin keeps it at a distance.
Harvin clinches with his opponent.
Harvin slows down the pace here.
Harvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spar backwards.
Spar tries for a takedown but Harvin manages to get underhooks.
Harvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Spar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spar avoids it.
Harvin tries to break free but Spar pushes him back against the cage.
Spar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harvin can't fight it off and eventually Spar manages to take the fight to the floor. Harvin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harvin is looking to stand up but Spar isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvin prevents it.
Spar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harvin after a bit of a struggle.
Spar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harvin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spar's back!
Harvin is riding his opponent, not letting Spar buck him off.
Spar is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percy Harvin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harvin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percy Harvin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (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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224 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hart defends well and Washington ends up having to push Hart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hart turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hart manages to end up in side control.
Hart advances nicely into full mount.
Washington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hart prevents Washington from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Washington trying to control but Hart postures up.
Washington told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart controlling the pace.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Washington tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Hart passes to side control.
Washington tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Washington 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Washington is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hart is tapping! Great win for Washington !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Washington !
George Washington very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perus Jamppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Jones (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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215 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Perus Jamppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a wild body kick that Jamppa sees coming a mile off.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jamppa counters with a head kick that drops Jones to the mat! Jones scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamppa as he avoids it easily.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamppa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids the head kick by Jamppa.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jamppa avoids them all with ease.
Jamppa slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamppa tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamppa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamppa keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jamppa is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones dives in and grabs Jamppa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jamppa pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Perus Jamppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jamppa avoids them all with ease.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jones got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jamppa presses forward with punches and knees until Jones stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jones closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perus Jamppa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Ist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier and Art Ist. Art Ist has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fardoche Fermier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Ist!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermier throws a body punch but Ist moves out of range.
Fermier misses with a wild body shot.
Fermier misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Fermier misses the target.
Ist dives in and scores a takedown into Fermier's guard.
Ist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fermier 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.
Fermier keeping full guard, as Ist tries to pass.
Ist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ist throwing strikes but missing.
Ist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ist postures up in Fermier's guard and throws a big left but Fermier blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fermier managing to control the position.
Ist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fermier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ist.
Ist preventing the sweep.
Fermier trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ist showed some decent athleticism there.
Fermier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fermier defends it well.
Ist is thwarting Fermier's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fermier is defending against the submission attempts here by Ist.
Fermier is looking to improve his position.
Fermier trying to control here.
Ist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Fermier trying to control here.
Ist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ist is looking for a kimura but Fermier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ist to get the leverage.
Fermier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fermier tries to get out of the position.
Ist prevents Fermier from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ist passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fermier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Ist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fermier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ist swats away the attempt to clinch by Fermier.
Fermier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ist was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermier.
Ist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ist.
Ist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ist showed some decent athleticism there.
Fermier is trying to maintain the position but Ist is very close to passing his half guard.
Fermier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SAVATE DE RUE du Quebec, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ist prevents Fermier from improving his position.
Ist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fermier sees it coming and defends easily.
Fermier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ist.
Ist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fermier trying to control but Ist postures up.
Ist working Fermier over with strikes.
Fermier wants to improve his position but Ist is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier is defending against the submission attempts here by Ist.
Ist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fermier is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ist locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fermier is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Art Ist!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet has chosen Gary Numan- Praying to the Alien as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chico Dicko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicko with a hook.
Bartlet's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bartlet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Dicko misses.
Bartlet connects with a right hand. Dicko shakes it off.
Dicko throws a lazy right hand but Bartlet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dicko throws a jab when Bartlet was well out of range.
Dicko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Bartlet misses.
Dicko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartlet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartlet.
That kick from Bartlet tenderised Dicko's leg. Dicko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dicko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bartlet on the side of the head.
Dicko looks to throw the jab but Bartlet is out of range.
Bartlet fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartlet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
Dicko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartlet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartlet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dicko keeps working.
Dicko is trying to stand up here but Bartlet is controlling him well.
Bartlet is looking to take a break and control but Dicko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartlet stops Dicko from getting back to his feet.
Bartlet is looking to take a break and control but Dicko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bartlet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dicko defending well though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartlet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlet walks into a left hand.
Dicko misses with the combination.
Bartlet throws a leg kick which misses Dicko's front leg but catches the back leg as Dicko tries to avoid it.
Dicko cracks Bartlet with an open hand slap.
Dicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
Bartlet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dicko defends well and Bartlet ends up having to push Dicko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartlet.
Bartlet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dicko tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing Dicko back against the cage.
Dicko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dicko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartlets head.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartlet blocking some punches.
Dicko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dicko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartlet.
Chico Dicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet goes for a takedown attempt but Dicko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bartlet throws a jab but it's blocked by Dicko.
Bartlet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It looks like Dicko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dicko is looking to land body kicks.
Bartlet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dicko misses with an uppercut. Bartlet saw that one coming.
Bartlet throws a front kick aimed at Dicko's knee but Dicko avoids it well.
Bartlet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dicko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dicko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. Dicko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dicko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlet throws a wild body kick that Dicko sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicko throws a big shot that misses.
Bartlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Dicko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dicko throws a nice looking combination but Bartlet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dicko avoids the head kick by Bartlet.
Dicko connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartlet misses with a body kick.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Dicko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartlet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartlet is defended easily by Dicko.
Bartlet wants to clinch up but Dicko keeps it at a distance.
Dicko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Chico Dicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dicko is out of range.
Crunch! Bartlet slams his shin into Dicko's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bartlet scores with a push kick.
Bartlet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartlet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dicko misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown but Dicko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown but Dicko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chico Dicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Dicko lands a nice shot that snaps Bartlet's head back.
Dicko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
Dicko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartlet can do to turn this around?
Dicko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bartlet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartlet throws a chopping leg kick but Dicko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Dicko does it's job there.
Dicko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Dicko coming out on top.
Bartlet scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicko misses with a looping left.
Bartlet looks to score with a jab to the body but Dicko is just out of range.
A big left from Dicko misses.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Dicko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartlet or perhaps it was just good defense by Dicko, which made it look bad.
Dicko connects with a jab.
Bartlet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chico Dicko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartlet shoots for a double leg takedown but Dicko sprawls well. He's pushed Bartlet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bartlet dives in for a single leg takedown but Dicko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartlet is breathing heavily.
Dicko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dicko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dicko.
Dicko connects with a knee to the head.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Dicko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicko tries to break free but Bartlet pushes him back against the cage.
Dicko lands a nice elbow.
Dicko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dicko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Dicko can't find room to land a body shot as Bartlet controls the action.
Dicko tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dicko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow.
Dicko lands a left hand.
Dicko can't break the clinch.
Dicko lands a nice knee to the body.
Dicko misses with a knee strike.
Dicko pushes Bartlet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dicko blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Dicko as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet lands a damaging elbow.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartlet lands a left hand.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet wants to take the fight to the mat but Dicko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dicko.
Dicko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Dicko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dicko is leaning against Bartlet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dicko lands a left hand.
Bartlet misses with an elbow strike.
Dicko is trying to maintain a safe position but Bartlet gets an underhook and turns Dicko into the cage.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses.
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartlet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicko looking to throw knees to the head but Bartlet is blocking nicely.
Chico Dicko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dicko's brow.
A short right from Dicko.
Dicko is stalling here.
Bartlet misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dicko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dicko misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bartlet takes a shot to the head.
Bartlet wants a takedown but no success here.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Dicko.
Bartlet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Dicko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Bartlet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartlet throws a body shot but no joy.
Dicko misses with a straight right.
Bartlet misses with a low kick as Dicko jumps back.
Bartlet wants to slow Dicko down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartlet ducks under a wild hook from Dicko.
Bartlet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dicko catches Bartlet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartlet throws the kick towards the body but Dicko avoids it.
Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartlet manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dicko's calf.
Bartlet throws a big shot that misses.
Bartlet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartlet jabs Dicko right on the nose. Dicko blinks but takes it well.
Bartlet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartlet is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet scores with a kick to the body.
Bartlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Dicko as he connects with a hook.
Dicko lands a glancing blow to the side of Bartlet's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dicko, as that shot connected.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown but Dicko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartlet throws a hook to the side of Dicko's head but Dicko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartlet throws the kick towards the body but Dicko avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartlet or perhaps it was just good defense by Dicko, which made it look bad.
Chico Dicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Dicko thuds his right hand into Bartlet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bartlet throws a wild body kick that Dicko sees coming a mile off.
Dicko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dicko misses with a looping right.
Dicko lands with a shot to the body.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dicko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chico Dicko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartlet tries for a takedown but Dicko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartlet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dicko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartlet scrambles back to his feet.
Bartlet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dicko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicko misses with a hook
and Bartlet counters with a single leg into guard. Dicko didn't expect that.
Bartlet wants to control from the top but Dicko keeps moving.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko wants to get back to his feet but Bartlet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartlet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bartlet tries to clinch up.
Dicko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartlet dives in for a single leg takedown but Dicko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartlet looking for a takedown.
Dicko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartlet.
Dicko tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing Dicko back against the cage.
Dicko misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dicko's brow.
Bartlet pushes off an throws an elbow but Dicko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dicko's brow.
A shot in the inside from Dicko.
Dicko blocks the elbow strike.
Dicko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dicko stalling in the clinch but Bartlet improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bartlet.
It looks like Chico Dicko has been cut.
Bartlet swings wildly with an uppercut but Dicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartlet throws an elbow but misses.
Dicko tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dicko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dicko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bartlet misses with some punches.
Dicko blocks an elbow strike from Bartlet.
Dicko lands a nice uppercut.
Chico Dicko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Dicko tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Dicko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dicko, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Dicko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutters's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hand of Doom. 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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164 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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Mutters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a hook to the side of Mutters's head but Mutters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mick Mutters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Mutters moves away and avoids it.
Mutters wants to clinch.
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutters.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Mutters.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutters manages to avoid it.
Mutters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Mutters catches Li right on the button with a cross.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutters moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a series of punches but Mutters avoids them all with ease.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutters was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li throws out a loose jab but Mutters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mutters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mutters misses with some punches.
Mutters misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mutters.
Mutters has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Mutters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mutters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Mutters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters throws a head punch that misses.
Mutters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Mutters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Mutters keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Li gets through Mutters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutters.
Mutters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li blocking some punches.
Mutters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Mutters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutters is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mutters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mutters misses with the head strike.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutters moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutters manages to avoid it.
Mutters darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Mutters has the dominant position.
Mutters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mutters has him pressed against the cage.
Mutters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Mutters keeps him there for the moment.
Li blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mutters - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutters manages to avoid it.
Li displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutters doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li swings for the body but Mutters moves out of range.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Mutters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutters moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Mutters tries to clinch up.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Mutters wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jet Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mutters moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Mutters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutters throws a head punch that misses.
Mutters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Mutters slips the punch.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mutters moves into the clinch successfully.
Mutters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mutters momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li tries to keep at a distance but Mutters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutters.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutters tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Mutters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jet Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutters tries to clinch up.
Mutters has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Li misses.
Mutters tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Mutters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Mutters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mutters takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mutters scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutters looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mutters has him pressed against the cage.
Mutters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Mutters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mutters tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Mutters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Mutters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mutters working aggressively here.
Mutters prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mutters tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Mutters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mutters misses with a knee to the head.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Mutters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Nice uppercut there from Li.
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mutters is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutters throws a low kick but Li moves out of range easily.
Mutters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li throws a shot to the body.
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!
Mutters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Mutters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mutters pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Li prevents a body shot from Mutters.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li throws the left hand but Mutters avoids the punch easily.
Mutters is looking to clinch.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Mutters moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutters rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutters swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mutters fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jet Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mutters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mutters gets a clinch.
Mutters gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Mutters controls the action.
Mutters connects with a knee to the head.
Li is rocked!
Mutters misses with some punches.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutters finish him?
Mutters has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li wants to break free but Mutters has control.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutters wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mutters tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutters tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Li misses with a looping right.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Mutters tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Mutters has managed to clinch.
Mutters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Mutters is controlling him.
Mutters misses with a body punch.
Mutters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Mutters has double underhooks.
Mutters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mutters throws an elbow but misses.
Mutters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Mutters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mutters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mutters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mutters misses with a body punch.
Mick Mutters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Mutters breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutters misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutters was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!
Mutters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mutters moves into the clinch successfully.
Li can't break the clinch.
Mutters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Mutters throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mutters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Li's brow.
Mutters prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Mutters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Mutters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li throws a right hand that Mutters ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutters also avoids with ease.
Mutters ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li tries to keep at a distance but Mutters has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mutters.
Mick Mutters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutters.
Mutters misses with a punch to the body.
Mutters lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
That has opened up Jet Li's cut even more.
Mutters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutters lands with a left to the head.
Li has Mutters pushed against the cage.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mutters misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Mutters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern comes into the arena with The Great American Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Jacques Gabriel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabriel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gabriel tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Gabriel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabriel pulls his head out easily.
Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stern moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabriel has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
Stern looking to control.
Stern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard.
Stern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stern wanted to stand there but Gabriel had control of the position.
Gabriel looking to control.
Stern is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gabriel keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabriel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control here.
Stern is working for a kimura but Gabriel is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Gabriel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel is trying to control but can't.
Gabriel tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern is working for a kimura but Gabriel is defending it quite comfortably.
Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabriel defends it well.
Stern passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabriel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern looking to secure an arm triangle but Gabriel defends it well.
Stern looking for a guillotine from mount but Gabriel is having none of it.
Stern jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gabriel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern trying to control the position but Gabriel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gabriel. That did some damage!
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Gabriel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stern actively working from the bottom here.
Gabriel is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern gets full guard.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern working for a triangle but Gabriel defends it easily.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabriel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabriel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stern keeping full guard, as Gabriel tries to pass.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Gabriel is hanging on to Stern's back as he tries to escape.
Gabriel doesn't have the hooks in and Stern manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern pushing down on Gabriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gabriel is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gabriel is looking to escape.
Stern is thwarting Gabriel's attempts to control the position.
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gabriel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Gabriel defends the submission attempt.
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern prevents Gabriel from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stern darts in looking for a takedown but Gabriel gets double underhooks and turns Stern into the cage.
Stern pulls guard effortlessly.
Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabriel is aware though and is defending well.
Stern looking for subs off his back but Gabriel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Stern is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to free his trapped foot but Stern is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stern makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stern.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Gabriel from controlling successfully.
Stern throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gabriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stern is one step ahead there.
Stern lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stern is working Gabriel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stern slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stern tries for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep.
Gabriel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gabriel is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern is trying to work for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacques Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern forces his way into half guard.
Stern controlling the action here.
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Gabriel defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabriel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stern 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern gave a mention to Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Bradman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennard is looking to clinch but Bradman is avoiding it.
Bradman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
George Pierre Hennard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hennard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bradman is looking to improve his position.
Bradman gets back to full guard.
Bradman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hennard controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradman is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard wants to control from the top but Bradman keeps moving.
Bradman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradman, not yet.
Hennard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bradman for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hennard tries to clinch up but Bradman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hennard misses with a body shot.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradman stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bradman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hennard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Hennard.
Hennard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradman avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Bradman as Hennard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre Hennard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradman is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hennard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hennard loads up on a big right hand but Bradman slips the punch.
Hennard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hennard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradman tries to avoid it but Hennard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradman to the ground. Bradman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman slaps away a takedown attempt from Hennard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradman takes a swing at Hennard's ribcage but misses.
Bradman cracks Hennard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradman loads up on a big right hand but Hennard slips the punch.
Hennard misses with a straight left.
Hennard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hennard wants to pass the guard but Bradman is keeping the position.
Bradman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hennard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hennard is not content to let Bradman control the position.
Hennard is looking for a sweep. Bradman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hennard is looking to control Bradman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hennard avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bradman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hennard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Bradman.
Bradman throws a hook but Hennard blocks it.
Bradman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hennard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradman is fending him off so far but Hennard persists. Nope, Bradman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradman slaps away a takedown attempt from Hennard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hennard lands with a cross.
Bradman tests Hennard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bradman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hennard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradman manages to avoid it.
Hennard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradman defends well and Hennard ends up having to push Bradman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre Hennard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennard is trying to pull guard but Bradman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hennard throws a head punch that misses.
Bradman has Hennard pressed against the cage, preventing Hennard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hennard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradman after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradman.
Bradman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hennard's efforts to push away.
Bradman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hennard swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hennard wants to break free but Bradman has control.
Come on Bradman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hennard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hennard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bradman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hennard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradman misses with a body shot.
Bradman stuffs the takedown.
Hennard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hennard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradman working a defensive guard here.
Hennard trying to control but Bradman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Bradman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bradman defending well as Hennard loads up on a big left hand.
Hennard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hennard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hennard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradman is retaining full guard.
Bradman is trying to control the position but Hennard postures up.
Hennard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradman being controlled here, momentarily.
Hennard is looking to advance position but Bradman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman looking to control but Hennard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hennard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Hennard is working hard here to advance position.
Hennard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hennard trying to control but Bradman is working from the bottom.
Bradman keeping full guard, as Hennard tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman is pulling down on Hennard's head to control his posture.
Hennard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradman is keeping the position for now.
Hennard pushing down on Bradman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hennard works his way into side control.
Hennard trying to control the position but Bradman is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bradman trying to remain calm as Hennard controls from the top position.
Hennard is looking to take a break and control but Bradman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
George Pierre Hennard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Hennard blocks the leg kick.
Hennard gets the takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hennard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hennard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bradman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hennard off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre Hennard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bradman!
In his post fight interview, Don Bradman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Daemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Barkley (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Daemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley lands with an overhand left.
Daemon scores with a nice strike.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
Barkley works Daemon's body with a nice hook.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daemon shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley.
Daemon goes for a double leg but Barkley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barkley continues to drive forward.
Barkley lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley tries a body shot but Daemon blocks it.
Daemon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daemon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daemon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley wants to get back to full guard.
Barkley trying to control here.
Daemon is trying to control. Barkley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daemon is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daemon to get the leverage.
Daemon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Daemon is trying to work for a kimura but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Daemon has control of the leg.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daemon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daemon is keen to just control but Barkley is a slippery customer.
Barkley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Daemon is looking to advance position but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley is looking to control Daemon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Barkley won't allow Daemon to pass to mount.
Daemon is trying to control the action in half guard but Barkley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barkley trying to control but Daemon postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daemon checks a low kick from Barkley.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daemon walks into a jab.
It looks like Dark Daemon has been cut.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daemon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barkley defends well and Daemon ends up having to push Barkley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dark Daemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Daemon blocking some punches.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Daemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daemon blocking some punches.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Daemon controls his hands.
Daemon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Daemon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daemon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Daemon.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daemon blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tries to work over Daemon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daemon can't get the takedown.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Daemon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Barkley.
Daemon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daemon gets the takedown into side control.
Barkley tries to buck Daemon off but Daemon is having none of it.
Barkley keeps trying to improve his position.
Daemon is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley pushes Daemon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daemon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Daemon is trying to get an arm triangle but Barkley is defending well.
Daemon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barkley has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to control Daemon's posture but Daemon avoids it.
Barkley is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Daemon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daemon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom here.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daemon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daemon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barkley struggling a bit here.
Daemon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barkley to see if he's OK.
Daemon tries to score with some ground and pound. Barkley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dark Daemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Barkley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daemon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daemon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barkley defends it well.
Barkley trying to hold on to Daemon's head to control him but Daemon postures up.
Daemon is looking for a kimura here.
Daemon trying to mount his opponent but Barkley defends it.
Barkley is refusing to be controlled, as Daemon sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Daemon wants to free his trapped foot but Barkley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daemon prevents Barkley from improving his position.
Barkley is looking to control Daemon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Daemon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is defending against the submission attempts here by Daemon.
Daemon throwing shots but Barkley is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Daemon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dark Daemon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barkley enables Daemon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barkley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daemon trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley is trying to keep Daemon in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barkley is on top in guard.
Daemon wants to sweep here but Barkley controlling him for the moment.
Barkley wants to get up but he can't break Daemon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daemon working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Daemon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley tries to stand but Daemon is controlling from the bottom.
Daemon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barkley rolls with it to try and escape but Daemon cranks on the arm and Barkley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dark Daemon!
Dark Daemon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger comes to the cage accompanied by Live and Let Die. Torres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Till I Collapse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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25
278 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Torres!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lunges at Venger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venger's hand.
A combination from Venger does no damage.
Torres lands a jab.
Venger throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Venger pushes him off.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Venger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venger scores with a jab to the body.
Venger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venger tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Venger breaks from the clinch.
Torres slips a straight right by Venger.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres lands a slapping body shot.
Venger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Torres as he connects with a hook.
Venger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Venger throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Venger punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venger throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Venger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres closes the distance and pushes Venger back into the cage.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venger throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vengers head.
Torres prevents a body shot from Venger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venger lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Venger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres tests Venger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Venger misses with a looping left.
Venger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Venger throws a body shot but no joy.
Venger cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venger on the side of the head.
Torres shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Venger eats them both and turns towards Torres to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Venger.
Torres catches Venger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Venger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Venger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venger lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Venger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venger.
Torres blocks a jab.
Venger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venger missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Venger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Venger is just out of range.
Venger throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Venger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venger avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venger lands a jab.
Torres is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venger connects with a crisp jab.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Venger finish him?
Venger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Venger.
Torres gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Venger points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Torres wakes up just in time to hear Venger thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Vladimir Venger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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