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L.V.P. - Brown vs. Boone 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby SmallPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kunnas's choice of entrance music: Jumal x10 Lavis - Jeesus. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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318 lbs
38 - 23 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby SmallPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauri Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunnas misses with an attempted mid kick.
SmallPants misses with a looping left.
SmallPants misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kunnas! But no joy.
SmallPants connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kunnas's hands.
Kunnas scores with a sloppy right hand. SmallPants should have avoided that one.
Kunnas throws a low kick but SmallPants avoids it.
Kunnas misses with a head kick.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SmallPants darts in and clinches Kunnas up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kunnas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - SmallPants throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunnas lands a leg kick that knocks SmallPants off balance momentarily.
Kunnas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kunnas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as SmallPants blocks the leg kick.
A jab from SmallPants misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kunnas! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SmallPants lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kunnas tries to land a leg kick but SmallPants saw it coming and moves away.
SmallPants looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kunnas avoids the body shot from SmallPants.
Kunnas feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Kunnas tenderised SmallPants's leg. SmallPants is trying to keep his angry face on.
SmallPants misses the shot to the body.
Kunnas misses with a leg kick
and SmallPants counters with a nice uppercut.
SmallPants takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kunnas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kunnas throws a chopping leg kick but SmallPants manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
SmallPants defending well as Kunnas loads up on a big left hand.
Kunnas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. SmallPants eats them both and turns towards Kunnas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kunnas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kunnas pivots, looking for a leg kick but SmallPants is out of range and Kunnas settles back down.
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!
Kunnas scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas misses with a few strikes there.
SmallPants throws a shot from downtown. Kunnas moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from SmallPants.
SmallPants takes a kick to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kunnas.
SmallPants throws a hook to the side of Kunnas's head but Kunnas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
SmallPants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunnas was well out of range. Poor timing from SmallPants.
Kunnas is looking for the big counter here.
SmallPants scores with a nice right hand.
Kunnas slips a jab from SmallPants.
Kunnas connects with a good right hand that stumbles SmallPants. SmallPants circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kunnas. That's going to slow SmallPants down.
SmallPants clinches up against the cage.
A short left from SmallPants.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kunnas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
SmallPants is leaning against Kunnas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from SmallPants on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for SmallPants.
Kunnas looks winded!
SmallPants lands a shoulder strike.
SmallPants lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as SmallPants takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kunnas is trying to maintain a safe position but SmallPants gets an underhook and turns Kunnas into the cage.
SmallPants is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kunnas throws a knee to the head but misses.
SmallPants pushes Kunnas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SmallPants blocks a body shot from Kunnas.
SmallPants lands with a right to the head.
SmallPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SmallPants lands with a light punch inside.
Kunnas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kunnas.
Kunnas misses with a knee strike.
SmallPants on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SmallPants working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
SmallPants lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
SmallPants tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kunnas's elbow.
SmallPants stalling.
Kunnas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from SmallPants.
Kunnas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SmallPants swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kunnas counters with a good low kick that SmallPants was not able to check.
Kunnas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
SmallPants missing with a left hand there. Kunnas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kunnas lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Bobby SmallPants will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kunnas throws a leg kick which misses SmallPants's front leg but catches the back leg as SmallPants tries to avoid it.
Kunnas throws a quick inside leg kick.
SmallPants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunnas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! SmallPants crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kunnas - the referee stops the clock and SmallPants gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kunnas. SmallPants manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
SmallPants misses with a body shot.
SmallPants chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kunnas can pounce on him.
SmallPants misses with a double jab
and Kunnas counters with a nice body kick.
Kunnas connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmallPants takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kunnas lunges at SmallPants with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SmallPants's hand.
SmallPants is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kunnas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
SmallPants throws a shot from downtown. Kunnas moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SmallPants rushes Kunnas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SmallPants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kunnas throws a head punch that misses.
SmallPants scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bobby SmallPants has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Kunnas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on SmallPants's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kunnas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but SmallPants has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kunnas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SmallPants blocks a leg kick.
Kunnas slips under a jab from SmallPants.
As SmallPants backs off Kunnas throws a huge counter combo but SmallPants manages to avoid it all.
SmallPants pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kunnas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kunnas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kunnas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kunnas tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas misses the shot to the body.
Kunnas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kunnas misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunnas misses with a low kick.
SmallPants moves out of range of the strikes.
Kunnas cracks SmallPants with a good jab.
Kunnas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SmallPants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kunnas.
A jab from Kunnas misses.
SmallPants closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kunnas lands a jab to SmallPants's midsection.
SmallPants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmallPants blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Kunnas misses.
Kunnas throws a front kick aimed at SmallPants's knee but SmallPants avoids it well.
SmallPants closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
SmallPants lands with a nice body punch.
SmallPants's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kunnas tries a head kick but it misses.
Kunnas tries to move into range but SmallPants moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kunnas misses with a low kick.
SmallPants misses with a looping left.
SmallPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunnas moves away.
SmallPants lands a right hook to the body.
Mauri Kunnas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SmallPants slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kunnas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kunnas throws a nice inside leg kick.
SmallPants throws a body punch but Kunnas moves out of range.
SmallPants lands with a straight right. Kunnas didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kunnas throws a front kick aimed at SmallPants's knee but SmallPants avoids it well.
SmallPants throwing a counter right hand but Kunnas manages to avoid it.
Kunnas takes one to the side of the head.
Kunnas tries to clinch but SmallPants is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and SmallPants tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kunnas finds it's target.
Kunnas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SmallPants fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
SmallPants lands an overhand right.
SmallPants throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Kunnas misses.
A little feinted left hand from SmallPants on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Kunnas 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!
Kunnas throws a right hand that misses
letting SmallPants counter with a right hand.
Kunnas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
SmallPants 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.
Kunnas has closed the distance and engaged SmallPants in a clinch.
SmallPants can't find room to land a body shot as Kunnas controls the action.
SmallPants lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kunnas trying to control the position but instead, SmallPants has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kunnas into the cage.
A shot in the inside from SmallPants.
SmallPants is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kunnas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SmallPants's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmallPants breaks the clinch.
Kunnas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kunnas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SmallPants swings for the body but Kunnas moves out of range.
SmallPants avoids the head kick by Kunnas.
SmallPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Kunnas is just out of range.
SmallPants misses with a looping left.
SmallPants throws a hook but Kunnas blocks it.
A nice side step and Kunnas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
SmallPants moves into the clinch successfully.
Kunnas blocks an uppercut.
SmallPants lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kunnas backwards.
SmallPants lands a left hand.
SmallPants can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kunnas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kunnas scores with a nice right hand.
Kunnas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kunnas lands a nice leg kick that just misses SmallPants's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas throws the kick towards the body but SmallPants avoids it.
SmallPants scores with a shot to the body.
Kunnas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SmallPants displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kunnas throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunnas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
SmallPants bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by SmallPants.
SmallPants connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kunnas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and SmallPants is able to avoid easily.
Kunnas throws a low kick but SmallPants avoids it.
It looked like SmallPants wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
SmallPants takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
SmallPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunnas manages to avoid it.
Kunnas throws a leg kick but SmallPants sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kunnas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SmallPants.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmallPants digs a good body shot into Kunnas's ribs.
SmallPants chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kunnas can pounce on him.
SmallPants moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kunnas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from SmallPants lands.
Kunnas slips a straight right by SmallPants.
Kunnas lands a leg kick that knocks SmallPants off balance momentarily.
Kunnas misses with a right hand
and SmallPants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SmallPants throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kunnas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kunnas throws a low kick but it's checked well by SmallPants.
SmallPants misses with a few strikes there.
SmallPants blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SmallPants.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as SmallPants lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kunnas doesn't seem phased though.
Kunnas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
SmallPants checks a low kick from Kunnas.
SmallPants clobbers Kunnas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kunnas is rocked!
SmallPants throws the left hand but Kunnas avoids the punch easily.
SmallPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SmallPants lands a nice hook to Kunnas's body. Kunnas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
SmallPants stuns Kunnas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
SmallPants misses with a left hand
and Kunnas counters with a left and a right that stings SmallPants.
Kunnas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like SmallPants was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kunnas slips under a jab from SmallPants.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby SmallPants showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SmallPants 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby SmallPants!
Bobby SmallPants seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Sanchez's chin.
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181 lbs
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184 lbs
23 - 27 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
TupperII drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TupperII is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
Sanchez prevents TupperII from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TupperII knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
TupperII is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanchez is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
TupperII tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez prevents TupperII from escaping the position.
TupperII is looking to reverse the position.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom here.
TupperII is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
TupperII is trying to buck Sanchez off.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez trying to control the action but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
TupperII is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Sanchez breaks TupperII's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
TupperII is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez distracts TupperII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TupperII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
TupperII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez 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.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TupperII keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
TupperII looking to control.
Sanchez works over TupperII with some ground and pound from guard.
TupperII lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but TupperII postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in TupperII's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TupperII is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez passes TupperII's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TupperII pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
TupperII manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
TupperII looks like he's trying to stand up.
TupperII wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez working TupperII over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
TupperII wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
TupperII tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
TupperII is working hard here to advance position.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez throwing shots but TupperII is blocking nicely.
TupperII trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez working TupperII over with strikes.
TupperII tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
TupperII is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TupperII defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperII tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but TupperII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but TupperII is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on TupperII's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for TupperII.
TupperII is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and TupperII is in trouble!
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Sanchez working TupperII over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
TupperII tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. TupperII looks a forlorn figure.
TupperII is rocked!
Bobby TupperII's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh TupperII is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and TupperII wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sanchez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Sanchez!
Thiago Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Jungle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Assange's choice of entrance music: Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Samurai Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Assange!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assange misses with a double jab
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Assange is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Jack cracks the inside of Assange's front leg.
Assange swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack.
Jack throws a body punch but Assange moves out of range.
Jack tries to clinch but Assange is having none of it.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Assange.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assange throws out the jab.
Jack is looking to counter punch.
Assange tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assange tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Assange throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assange throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Assange's sensitive parts.
Jack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jack lands a high kick!
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like James Assange has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a leg kick but Assange sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Assange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Assange down.
Jack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assange.
Jack misses with a body shot
and Assange counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Jack scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jack as the two fighters clinch.
Assange lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Assange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Assange is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack misses with some punches.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Assange avoids the damage to the body.
Jack misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assange can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Assange pulls guard effortlessly.
Assange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Assange's guard.
Jack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assange keeps working.
Still in half guard, Jack seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jack prevents Assange from improving his position.
Jack tries to pass to full mount but Assange defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assange!
It looks like Samurai Jack has been cut.
Jack misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Assange moved out of range.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Assange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Assange backs up against the cage.
Assange throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assange throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Assange pushes Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Assange blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assange lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jack lands a left hand.
Jack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Assange has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Jack dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Assange throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack looks to land a combination but Assange avoids it well.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assange can do to turn this around?
Good work by Assange as he checks the leg kick.
Assange unleashes a big counter combination but Jack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Assange's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack checks the leg kick.
Assange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack throws a low kick but Assange moves out of range easily.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Assange throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assange is out of range and Jack settles back down.
Assange stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Assange was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assange checks a low kick from Jack.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Assange misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack connects with a right hand. Assange shakes it off.
Jack feints and then cracks Assange's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Assange down.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assange.
Jack cracks Assange with a good jab.
Assange is looking to clinch.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assange is out of range and Jack settles back down.
Assange looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assange throws a big shot that misses.
Jack slips under a jab from Assange.
Jack is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Assange.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Assange misses with a punch on the inside.
Assange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack crunches a lovely knee into Assange's ribcage.
Assange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Assange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Jack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack tries to stall but Assange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Assange scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Assange lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jack lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assange.
Jack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Assange tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Assange looking for a takedown.
Jack lands a hook that snaps the head of Assange backwards.
Assange swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Jack.
Assange is breathing heavily.
Assange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack working Assange over with knees to the body.
Assange manages to break the clinch.
Assange takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assange jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Assange misses with an uppercut.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Assange moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assange lands a head shot.
Assange looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assange lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Assange moves forwards but Jack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assange manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assange has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Assange there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Assange misses
and Jack counters with a leg kick.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack takes a swing at Assange's ribcage but misses.
Assange is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jack throws a right and a left that Assange avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange throws out a leg kick but Jack moves out of range and Assange only half commits.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Assange.
Jack lands a jab to the head.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Assange misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Assange darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samurai Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assange misses with a series of wild punches.
Assange walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James Assange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Assange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack throws a head kick but Assange moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Assange. Jack shrugs it off though.
Jack throws a leg kick but Assange sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Jack dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Assange with a nice cross.
Assange moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Assange is looking for the big counter here.
Assange misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assange throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Jack coming out on top.
Assange stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack thumps Assange with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jack - that will leave a mark!
Jack throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assange misses with a looping left.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Assange throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack cracks Assange with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Jack coming out on top.
Assange is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assange is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Jack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assange.
Jack throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Assange crashing down! Assange tries to stagger back to his feet but Jack just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Assange asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samurai Jack!
Our winner, Samurai Jack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes into the arena with Ya kuplu tebe dom blaring out of the sound system. Hicks has chosen Something From Nothing as his entrance music. Vasiliy Sobolev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 44 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobolev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobolev moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Sobolev attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hicks but Hicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hicks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hicks tries to clinch but Sobolev is having none of it.
Mason Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Sobolev.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobolev controls his hands.
Hicks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks tries to bum rush Sobolev with a series of wild strikes but Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobolev attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobolev circles away quickly and effectively.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
so Sobolev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sobolev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks 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.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hicks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Sobolev stands up over Hicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sobolev chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev throws a strike but Hicks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sobolev trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Sobolev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobolev's guard.
Sobolev keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Sobolev trying to control the position.
Sobolev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sobolev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hicks circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses
so Sobolev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobolev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sobolev with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobolev stands up over Hicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Sobolev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobolev scoring with some ground and pound.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobolev.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Hicks!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. Sobolev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hicks's guard. Nice move by Sobolev!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobolev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Sobolev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Sobolev avoids the head kick by Hicks.
Sobolev misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Sobolev avoids it well.
Vasiliy Sobolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobolev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Hicks throws a right hand that Sobolev ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobolev also avoids with ease.
Sobolev attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Sobolev circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Sobolev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.
Sobolev cracks Hicks with a big right hand but Hicks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sobolev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vasiliy Sobolev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks wants to control but Sobolev postures up.
Check out the look on Sobolev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hicks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sobolev lands a few punches from side control.
Sobolev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sobolev tries to score with some ground and pound. Hicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
Sobolev tries to score with some ground and pound. Hicks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sobolev working the strikes but Hicks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sobolev winds up and cracks Hicks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobolev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobolev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobolev thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Sobolev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobolev lands strikes from half guard.
Sobolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Sobolev throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hicks has hold of Sobolev's hands but Sobolev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sobolev working over Hicks with some ground and pound. Hicks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hicks to regain full guard.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Sobolev is in close to Hicks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobolev is working Hicks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobolev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobolev stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobolev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobolev postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Sobolev throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobolev stands up over Hicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks has momentary wrist control but Sobolev slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobolev is in close to Hicks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobolev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Sobolev scoring with some ground and pound.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Hicks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobolev avoids the head kick by Hicks.
Sobolev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobolev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Sobolev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks throws a head kick that Sobolev semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Sobolev.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Sobolev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Hicks wants to counter the offense by Sobolev and move into the clinch position.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.
Sobolev slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
A punch combination from Sobolev misses.
Hicks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobolev defends it well.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Sobolev moved out of range.
Sobolev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hicks.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobolev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Sobolev ducks down to avoid it.
Sobolev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobolev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Mason Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobolev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Sobolev circles away.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobolev defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
Mason Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobolev goes for a double leg but Hicks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hicks continues to drive forward.
Sobolev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Sobolev avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks has Sobolev up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobolev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sobolev thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Sobolev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobolev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobolev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev thows a huge punch but Hicks dodges it nicely.
Sobolev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Mason Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobolev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Sobolev there.
Sobolev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobolev.
Sobolev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobolev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Sobolev!
Vasiliy Sobolev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now blaring out of the sound system. Newton has chosen She Knows as his entrance music. The key to victory for Luis Alberto Perez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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33
182 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
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31
182 lbs
10 - 5 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Determined |
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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
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perez.
Perez moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newton is in Perez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Perez wants to stand but Newton is controlling the position.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Perez has his hands clasped together but Newton extends and breaks Perez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Newton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo has chosen Papa Roach - Burn as his entrance music. 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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44
255 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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40
283 lbs
35 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rebo.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rebo back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas cracks Rebo with a good jab.
Rebo is rocked!
Rebo darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Rebo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Rebo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rebo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Rebo seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rebo moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Rebo.
Rebo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A hook to the body from Rebo.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rebo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rebo misses with the head strike.
Rebo digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Rebo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rebo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rebo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rebo pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rebo.
Rebo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rebo lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas is rocked!
Rebo dips a shoulder and cracks Thomas with a mighty uppercut! Thomas falls back against the cage and Rebo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thomas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rebo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tore Rebo!
After the big win, Tore Rebo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamo Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm gonna live forever. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
264 lbs
25 - 28 - 0 |
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24
270 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
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, Jackson Frost!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Frost is trying to improve his position.
Frost is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bla stops Frost from getting back to his feet.
Bla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Bla prevents Frost from improving his position.
Bla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bla wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Bla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bla.
Bla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Bla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bla.
Bla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bla stalling away here and it's allowed Frost to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Bla slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bla trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bla throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bla shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but Bla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Bla is breathing heavily.
Frost lands a big right hand that sends Bla crashing to the mat! Frost stays standing though and waves Bla back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Bla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Bla is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Frost Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Bla is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jackson Frost!
An out of breath Jackson Frost 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 Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos has chosen CANT BE TOUCHED!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Devin Skrumbellos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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22
276 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Sandov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skrumbellos defends well and Sandov ends up having to push Skrumbellos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbellos . Sandov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbellos misses the jab.
Sandov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skrumbellos throws a lazy right hand but Sandov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbellos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sandov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skrumbellos works Sandov's body with a nice hook.
Sandov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandov has time to react.
Skrumbellos throws a hook but Sandov avoids it easily.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sandov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skrumbellos throws a shot from downtown. Sandov moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Skrumbellos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skrumbellos throws an overhand right that drops Sandov like a sack of potatoes! Skrumbellos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Skrumbellos !
Our winner, Devin Skrumbellos , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shitty Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goodnight Irene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
300 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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30
283 lbs
36 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shitty Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goodnight Irene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Goodnight Irene has been cut.
Irene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bill lands an overhand right.
Bill fails to land with a series of punches.
Bill fails to land with a series of punches.
Bill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bill throws a hook but Irene avoids it easily.
As Bill backs off Irene throws a huge counter combo but Bill manages to avoid it all.
Bill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bill misses with an uppercut
and Irene counters by clinching up.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irene.
Irene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Goodnight Irene's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irene throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bill.
Bill throws a head punch that misses.
Irene with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shitty Bill has been cut.
I was talking to Bill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Irene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irene working aggressively here.
Bill working aggressively here.
Bill is trying to break free.
Bill working aggressively here.
Irene misses with a knee to the head.
Bill working hard to break the clinch.
Irene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bill backwards.
Irene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bill throws a punch but it's blocked by Irene.
Irene throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irene blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill tries to throw a body punch but Irene avoids it by throwing Bill back against the cage.
Irene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irene throws an elbow that misses.
Bill blocking some punches.
Bill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bill connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Goodnight Irene's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Irene checks a leg kick.
Irene fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bill, pushing him back against the cage.
Bill takes a shot to the head.
Bill blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Irene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irene.
Bill misses with the head strike.
Bill swings wildly with an uppercut but Irene uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Irene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Irene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill.
Irene throws a punch but it's blocked by Bill.
Bill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill throws a nice looking combination but Irene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bill tries to bum rush Irene with a series of wild strikes but Irene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irene wants to counter the offense by Bill and move into the clinch position.
Bill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irene counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Bill does no damage.
Irene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bill misses with an uppercut.
Bill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irene unleashes a big counter combination but Bill bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill misses with a hook. Irene ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irene wants to counter the offense by Bill and move into the clinch position.
Bill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bill looks to land a combination but Irene avoids it well.
Bill is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Irene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irene.
Bill jabs Irene right on the nose. Irene blinks but takes it well.
Goodnight Irene's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irene steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bill.
Irene slips a straight right by Bill.
No joy there for Bill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irene tries to counter with a clinch but Bill shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shitty Bill dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bill throws a leg kick
and Irene counters by moving into the clinch.
Irene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill tries to land a knee to the head but Irene blocks with his arms.
Irene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irene tries a body shot but Bill blocks it.
Irene lands a left hand.
Irene content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bill scores with a shot to the side of Irene's head.
Irene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bill is trying to break the clinch but Irene has him pressed against the cage.
Irene wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Irene fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irene swings wildly with an uppercut but Bill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bill has a couple of punches blocked by Irene.
Irene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Irene fails to land.
Bill prevents a body shot from Irene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bill.
A head punch on the inside from Bill fails to land.
Irene tries to land a knee to the head but Bill blocks with his arms.
Bill working hard to break the clinch.
Bill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irene crunches a lovely knee into Bill's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irene with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irene lands a shoulder strike.
Irene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Irene on the inside.
Irene lands with a light punch inside.
Bill is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irene lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bill to his knees! Irene keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goodnight Irene!
Goodnight Irene was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Lights Please - J Cole. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
280 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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26
286 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigMouth Cabrons in the buildup to the fight.
Boone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boone misses with a two punch combination.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown thows a body kick. Boone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Boone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boone is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Boone jumps guard but Brown stands there with Boone around his waist. Boone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boone looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boone takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown working Boone over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown cracks Boone with a nice body shot.
Boone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boone takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boone is defending well for now.
A short left from Brown.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Boone avoids the damage to the body.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boone blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown lands an elbow just above Boone 's eye.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boone takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Robert Boone's cut even more.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boone is defending well for now.
Boone managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boone is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boone blocks the elbow strike.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boone avoids it.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Boone shrugs off.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Boone prevents a body shot from Brown.
Boone is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Boone takes a shot to the head.
Boone pulls guard successfully.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone trying to control the position.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Boone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Boone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Boone scores with a nice head shot.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boone dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Boone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Boone misses.
Boone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bushido Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Boone.
Boone is breathing heavily.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushido Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Boone avoids the damage to the body.
Boone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Robert Boone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Boone's ribcage.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown digs a right hand underneath Boone's ribcage. Boone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown lands an elbow just above Boone 's eye.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Robert Boone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Boone takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Boone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bushido Brown!
Bushido Brown retains his super heavyweight title!
Bushido Brown took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Think you can beat the King, then meet Kong.'.
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