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HWP: Brown vs. LaMotta PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Valdez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mata Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes controlling from the top position.
Valdez is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valdez trying to remain calm as Hughes controls from the top position.
Valdez is looking for a sweep.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdez is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valdez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughes connects with a decent elbow.
Hughes tries for a kimura but Valdez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hughes working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Valdez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valdez is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Hughes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Valdez tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valdez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Valdez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valdez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Valdez is in trouble now - Hughes has advanced to mount!
Hughes working the ground and pound effectively.
Hughes looking to control but Valdez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hughes lands a big elbow.
Hughes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
Hughes content just to control the position here.
Hughes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valdez working to try and regain half guard.
Hughes controlling from mount.
Hughes looking to finish Valdez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valdez!
Hughes looking to secure an arm triangle but Valdez defends it well.
Hughes controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Valdez can't escape the position.
Hughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hughes controlling the pace for now.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount and Valdez is in trouble!
Valdez wants to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Valdez is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Valdez is surviving well by controlling Hughes's body position as best he can.
Hughes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valdez is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Hughes.
Hughes controlling from the full mount.
Hughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valdez trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely.
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Valdez defends it.
Hughes is keen to just control but Valdez is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes passes to side control.
Hughes working away.
Hughes wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy.
Valdez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valdez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valdez's head.
Hughes trying to control the action but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes is pressing down on Valdez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valdez is holding on for now.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valdez is trying to control but can't.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valdez defending well though.
Hughes working over Valdez with some ground and pound. Valdez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valdez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hughes has managed to get both his arms back between Valdez's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valdez is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Hughes trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes advances position into side control!
Valdez is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valdez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes controlling from side mount.
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Valdez is trying to escape the position but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez stops Hughes from passing to mount.
Hughes landing a few strikes.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Hughes cracks Valdez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Valdez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valdez struggling a bit here.
Valdez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hughes lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes moves into full mount!
Hughes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hughes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valdez tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Valdez regains half guard.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Valdez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes is taking a breather. Valdez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdez fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valdez won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Hughes stalls from top position.
Hughes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valdez prevents Hughes from improving position.
Hughes throws a strike aimed at the side of Valdez's head but Valdez avoids it well.
Hughes happy to just control the position for now.
Hughes working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is trying to escape the position but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valdez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hughes.
Hughes wants to finish this one by submission but Valdez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hughes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hughes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valdez is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valdez tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.
Hughes tries to control but Valdez wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valdez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Valdez gets back to half guard.
Hughes trying to control the action but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Valdez manages to get to full guard.
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valdez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valdez's guard.
Valdez trying to control here.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hughes is pressing down on Valdez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valdez is holding on for now.
Valdez is controlling Hughes's trapped leg to prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Valdez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Mata Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes works his way into side control.
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valdez seems a little lost for a moment, as Hughes dominates the positioning.
Valdez is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Valdez sneaks back into half guard.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes tries to escape but Valdez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hughes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hughes is trying to break free.
German Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes fending off the submission attempt from Valdez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mata Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Dandas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandas shoots in looking for a takedown but Yuber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dandas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dandas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuber as he jumps to the side.
Yuber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dandas pinned against the cage. Dandas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dandas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuber breaks from the clinch.
Yuber throws a series of punches but Dandas avoids them all with ease.
Ivan Yuber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuber closes the distance and clinches up with Dandas, looking for a takedown. Yuber pushes Dandas against the cage but Dandas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuber has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dandas but Dandas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Yuber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas is looking to clinch.
Dandas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuber.
Dandas tries to clinch but Yuber is having none of it.
Yuber gets a double leg takedown into Dandas's guard.
Dandas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dandas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dandas wants to sweep here but Yuber controlling him for the moment.
Yuber wants to control from the top but Dandas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yuber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yuber swats away the attempt to clinch by Dandas.
Yuber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dandas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuber stands and throws Dandas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yuber wants to control but Dandas is keeping him busy.
Dandas is looking to regain half guard here but Yuber keeps moving and retains side control.
Yuber trying to control the position but Dandas is working away.
Dandas is trying to work for a sweep but Yuber has mounted him!
Dandas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yuber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber mounts Dandas! Really nice guard pass there!
Dandas working to try and regain half guard.
Yuber controlling from the full mount.
Dandas tries to improve his position but instead Yuber has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Dandas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yuber trying to control.
Dandas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Yuber dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yuber has closed the distance and engaged Dandas in a clinch.
Yuber has Dandas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dandas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yuber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dandas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yuber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yuber trying to control from half guard but Dandas is working away.
Dandas wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuber wants to control but Dandas is keeping him busy.
Ivan Yuber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dandas tries to get to full guard but Yuber has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber slows the pace down in half guard.
Yuber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dandas is just riding it out for now. Yuber eventually gives up the hold.
Yuber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yuber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yuber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yuber wants to work for an arm triangle but Dandas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dandas trying to control but Yuber postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dandas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yuber controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuber moves away from the strike by Dandas.
Yuber takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuber as Dandas tries to tie him up.
Dandas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yuber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Yuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Dandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dandas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yuber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yuber preventing the sweep.
Yuber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dandas's head.
Dandas is trying to control the position but Yuber postures up.
Yuber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuber is standing up over Dandas. Dandas looks to escape but Yuber dives into side control.
Yuber trying to control the position but Dandas is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Yuber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dandas's waist but Dandas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuber off to one side.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dandas as he jumps to the side.
Yuber scores with a takedown into Dandas's guard.
Dandas wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yuber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dandas can do to turn this around?
Dandas is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandas is letting Yuber control him for a moment.
Dandas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dandas trying to control from the bottom.
Dandas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yuber is controlling the pace.
Dandas is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuber is working for a kimura but Dandas is defending it quite comfortably.
Yuber prevents Dandas from improving his position.
Yuber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dandas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yuber.
Dandas moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dandas is trying to keep Yuber in close.
Yuber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yuber stays in close to Dandas's body and controls the position.
Yuber won't allow Dandas to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Yuber delivers a nice body kick.
Dandas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dandas's guard.
Yuber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yuber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bruce Dandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yuber pushes down on Dandas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Yuber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuber 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Yuber!
Ivan Yuber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by Notkea rotta - Itä meidän. Robins has chosen Strippekikk as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
18 - 27 - 1 |
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234 lbs
45 - 25 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 27 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Robins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob missing with a left hand there. Robins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bob decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bob misses with a takedown
and Robins counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob cracks Robins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robins misses with a body shot.
Bob seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Robins as Bob shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robins as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Robins.
Bob fails with the takedown
and Robins counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robins, as that shot connected.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robins is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Robins circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob with a poor takedown
enabling Robins to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Robins thumps Bob with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Robins.
Robins's corner calls for a 1-2. Robins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob shoots and misses
and Robins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bob really felt that one!
Robins lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
Robins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robins closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bob! Robins dives in looking to finish! Bob is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Robins!
A victorious Osama Robins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Ashanti. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
41 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Elliet Junior Shnitkey !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Junior Shnitkey tenderised Ashantie's leg. Ashantie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ashantie connects with a body shot.
Junior Shnitkey lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Junior Shnitkey .
Nice uppercut lands for Ashantie. That snapped Junior Shnitkey 's head back.
Junior Shnitkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashantie counters with a left and a right that stings Junior Shnitkey .
Ashantie connects with a single shot there.
Junior Shnitkey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ashantie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior Shnitkey is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Shnitkey moves away from the strike by Ashantie.
Ashantie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashantie lands with a nice body kick.
Junior Shnitkey throws a right and a left that Ashantie avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Junior Shnitkey .
Ashantie lands a brutal head kick. Junior Shnitkey looks out on his feet and Ashantie throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Congo Ashantie!
A relieved looking Congo Ashantie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. The crowd seem to be enjoying Overdose's choice of entrance music: Powerthirst. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
21 - 23 - 0 |
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276 lbs
48 - 34 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overdose finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Overdose counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Overdose misses
and Martin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martin looks for a takedown but Overdose sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Overdose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martin thinking.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overdose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries for a takedown but Overdose circles away easily
and Overdose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Overdose is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Overdose is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Martin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Overdose won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Martin is working for a kimura but Overdose is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Overdose defend it? Martin steps over the head and cranks it - Overdose is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Martin!
After winning the bout, Andrew Martin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown rushes Salcedo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Brown.
Salcedo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Salcedo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Salcedo.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown works on Salcedo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Salcedo blocking some punches.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Salcedo has him pressed against the cage.
Brown pushes Salcedo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salcedo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salcedo blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salcedo.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Salcedo won't allow it.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salcedo blocks an uppercut.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salcedo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leroy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Salcedo.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salcedo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Salcedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Salcedo decides to stand back up. Salcedo steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Salcedo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown wants to clinch.
Salcedo takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a body punch but Salcedo moves out of range.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Salcedo seems unphased.
Salcedo is rocked!
Salcedo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Salcedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salcedo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salcedo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Salcedo.
Salcedo seems to have recovered his senses.
Salcedo goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Salcedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Salcedo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salcedo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown wants to clinch but Salcedo slips to the side
and Salcedo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salcedo stands up from Brown's guard - Salcedo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Salcedo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown drops Salcedo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Salcedo! Brown dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brown!
An out of breath Leroy Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Grey (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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265 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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32
255 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
Ee blocks a head kick by Grey.
Ee scores with a jab to the body.
Grey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ee on his heels. He'll look to pass Ee's guard now, I'm sure.
Ee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ee tries to get out of the position.
Grey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ee trying to control the position.
Grey with a nice head shot there.
Grey passes into half guard.
Ee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grey.
Grey thows a huge punch but Ee dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grey lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grey in particular looking to stall.
Grey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grey.
Ee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grey.
Ee has hold of Grey's hands but Grey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey working the head and body with strikes.
Eeazy Ee's cut is getting worse.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey working the head and body with strikes.
Ee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grey on the ground.
Grey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands strikes from half guard.
Grey lands strikes from half guard.
Grey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
Grey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ee if he has to take too many more of those.
Grey throws a head kick but Ee moves out of range.
Grey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Ee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey throwing shots but Ee is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grey is keen to just control but Ee is a slippery customer.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grey throwing shots but Ee is blocking nicely.
Grey thows a huge punch but Ee dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ee thumps Grey with a low kick.
Grey tries for a takedown but Ee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grey throws a head kick but Ee moves out of range.
Grey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ee circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grey!
Grey slips a straight right by Ee.
Grey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ee to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Sasha Grey has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ee. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey misses with the body kick
and Ee counters with a good low kick that Grey was not able to check.
Grey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ee to the mat! Ee manages to get full guard.
Ee wants to sweep here but Grey controlling him for the moment.
Grey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Grey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Ee.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eeazy Ee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Grey.
Ee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ee pinned against the cage. Ee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Ee thows a body kick. Grey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ee lands a jab.
Sasha Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ee throws a body shot but no joy.
Ee scores with a spinning back kick!
Ee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That has opened up Sasha Grey's cut even more.
Ee connects with a leg kick. Grey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eeazy Ee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The cut above Sasha Grey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ee throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ee engages and cracks Grey with a massive lead left hook - Grey tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ee is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eeazy Ee!
A victorious Eeazy Ee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ya kuplu tebe dom. 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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30 - 39 - 0 |
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273 lbs
32 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Williams! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Josh Williams has been cut.
Sobolev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams wants to sweep here but Sobolev controlling him for the moment.
Sobolev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sobolev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobolev throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here.
Sobolev pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here.
Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Sobolev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sobolev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sobolev is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sobolev shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Sobolev with that takedown attempt.
Vasiliy Sobolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobolev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobolev is defended easily by Williams.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobolev misses with a body shot
and Sobolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Sobolev misses with a looping right.
Williams jabs Sobolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Sobolev's head and hops out.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobolev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobolev is breathing heavily.
Sobolev dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Sobolev's head and hops out.
Sobolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Sobolev fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobolev.
Sobolev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping hold of Sobolev's head, controlling as best he can.
Sobolev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sobolev.
Sobolev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Sobolev is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Sobolev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasiliy Sobolev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobolev misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Sobolev - just one landing.
Williams is rocked!
Sobolev closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sobolev picks Williams up and slams him brutally to the floor. Williams is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Vasiliy Sobolev!
After the fight, Vasiliy Sobolev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, r this town i 101. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
63 - 23 - 0 |
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142 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
63 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asshole Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huang Tze Long!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tze Long takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Tze Long swinging wildly here.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tze Long looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie lands a big left to the face of Tze Long, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Gracie and another - Tze Long is out! Gracie stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asshole Gracie!
Asshole Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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234 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but LaMotta shows good takedown defense.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaMotta circles away.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaMotta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from LaMotta fails to land.
LaMotta blocks an uppercut.
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaMotta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaMotta defends it easily.
LaMotta trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMotta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but LaMotta defends easily.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaMotta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
LaMotta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown has his feet on LaMotta's thighs here. He's pushed LaMotta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! LaMotta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Brown!
A relieved looking Tony Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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