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SP-ICON 246 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Foo Fighters- My Hero as his entrance music. 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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210 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lundgren throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lundgren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundgren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lundgren scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lundgren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lundgren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lundgren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lundgren wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
Lundgren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lundgren gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Lundgren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lundgren misses with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Lundgren counters with a left and a right that stings Sanchez.
Lundgren wants to clinch.
Lundgren tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Lundgren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lundgren is in Sanchez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren stands up from Sanchez's guard - Lundgren perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Lundgren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Lundgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundgren also avoids with ease.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Lundgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lundgren throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lundgren feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Lundgren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez jabs Lundgren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Lundgren moved away.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgren throws out the jab.
Lundgren throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Lundgren misses.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Lundgren. Lundgren maintains the clinch.
Lundgren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lundgren prevents it.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lundgren after a bit of a struggle.
Lundgren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lundgren is controlling him.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Lundgren is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lundgren smiles and moves away.
Lundgren scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Lundgren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lundgren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lundgren tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lundgren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Lundgren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lundgren throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Lundgren misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Lundgren lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. Lundgren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lundgren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren misses with a hook to the body
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lundgren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lundgren dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lundgren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundgren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Lundgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Lundgren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Lundgren.
Lundgren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lundgren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Lundgren throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lundgren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lundgren catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charles Lundgren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundgren throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren misses with a wild body shot.
Lundgren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Lundgren moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Lundgren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
As Lundgren backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Lundgren manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lundgren drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Lundgren stalling against the cage.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundgren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lundgren prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Lundgren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lundgren stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sanchez to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lundgren back to the cage. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Lundgren throws a big counter combo bu Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Lundgren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Lundgren blocks the leg kick.
Lundgren scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Lundgren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lundgren somewhat.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Lundgren moves out of range.
Lundgren clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundgren tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
Sanchez looking to control.
Lundgren stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Lundgren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Lundgren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lundgren is controlling him.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Lundgren drops Sanchez with a beautiful combination! Sanchez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lundgren is looking for the KO!
Sanchez is rocked!
It looks like Estefan Sanchez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundgren throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Lundgren finish him?
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Lundgren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lundgren throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez wants to control but Lundgren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgren postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanchez to stand up.
A big left from Lundgren misses.
A swing and a miss from Lundgren.
Lundgren looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Lundgren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lundgren scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez sizes up Lundgren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charles Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Lundgren.
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lundgren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Lundgren's takedown attempt.
Lundgren dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Lundgren pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lundgren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lundgren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lundgren is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Lundgren blocks nicely.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lundgren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lundgren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Lundgren lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Lundgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundgren also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Lundgren both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Lundgren avoids it well.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lundgren backs up against the cage.
Lundgren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Lundgren clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Estefan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Lundgren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Lundgren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lundgren 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Lundgren!
Charles Lundgren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Druff's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Awol Nation - Sail. White has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Albert White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Druff's chin.
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233 lbs
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300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. White catches Druff right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Dan Druff has been cut.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Druff takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - White sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Druff bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert White!
A victorious Albert White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Worner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLaurier avoids a kick to the body.
Worner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Worner throws a sloppy head kick and DeLaurier moves out of range easily.
Worner gets caught flat footed, as DeLaurier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeLaurier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Worner's head.
DeLaurier wants to pass the guard but Worner is keeping the position.
DeLaurier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLaurier lands a couple of elbows.
DeLaurier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeLaurier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeLaurier throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier tries to free his leg and advance position but Worner is retaining full guard.
DeLaurier is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Iron Palace that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
DeLaurier 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLaurier cracks Worner with a solid left hand.
DeLaurier postures up in Worner's guard and throws a big left but Worner blocks it.
DeLaurier prevents Worner from getting back to his feet.
DeLaurier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Worner's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLaurier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeLaurier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeLaurier.
Worner wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
DeLaurier controlling the action here.
DeLaurier winds up and cracks Worner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeLaurier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeLaurier wants to pass to mount but Worner is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeLaurier stops Worner from getting back to his feet.
DeLaurier drops an elbow to the side of Worner's head.
DeLaurier seems to be looking for submissions.
DeLaurier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeLaurier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeLaurier working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeLaurier in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon DeLaurier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeLaurier dives in and scores a takedown into Worner's guard.
DeLaurier 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.
DeLaurier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeLaurier advances to half guard.
DeLaurier seems to be looking for submissions.
DeLaurier is controlling the pace.
DeLaurier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeLaurier connects with a nice short shot to Worner's temple.
DeLaurier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeLaurier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DeLaurier works his way into side control.
DeLaurier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
DeLaurier scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is trying to buck DeLaurier off.
DeLaurier grinds an elbow into Worner's temple.
DeLaurier tries for a kimura but Worner is defending well.
DeLaurier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Worner seems a little lost for a moment, as DeLaurier dominates the positioning.
DeLaurier advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier content just to control the position here.
DeLaurier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
DeLaurier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
DeLaurier breaks from Worner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
DeLaurier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeLaurier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DeLaurier controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon DeLaurier dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Worner misses with a head kick.
DeLaurier gets a clinch.
Worner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeLaurier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeLaurier drives through with a takedown into Worner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeLaurier chips away with some ground and pound.
Leon DeLaurier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeLaurier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeLaurier forces his way into half guard.
DeLaurier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeLaurier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeLaurier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeLaurier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeLaurier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeLaurier works his way into side control.
DeLaurier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier scores with a couple of short elbows.
DeLaurier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeLaurier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leon DeLaurier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeLaurier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLaurier prevents Worner from escaping the position.
DeLaurier controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeLaurier lands with a kick to the temple. Worner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worner misses with a body shot.
Xavier Worner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeLaurier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worner can do to turn this around?
Worner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeLaurier scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon DeLaurier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeLaurier 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon DeLaurier!
Our winner, Leon DeLaurier, 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 John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez has chosen Can We Still Be Friends as his entrance music. John Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
205 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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37
272 lbs
18 - 21 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class 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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Li advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez gets full guard.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cortez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cortez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Li keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li is positioning himself well to prevent Cortez advancing to mount.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez prevents Li from improving his position.
Cortez wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Li is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Li wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Li keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cortez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cortez postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Li looking to score a takedown here. Cortez is defending well but Li drives through and ends up in Cortez's guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Rez Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Cortez, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Cortez against the cage but Cortez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li attempts a counter takedown but Cortez avoids it well and moves away.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Li avoids the body shot from Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a combination that misses
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
Li is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Li working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Li keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Cortez from standing up.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to hold Li in close to prevent damage but Li has managed to pass into half guard.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage.
Li winds up and cracks Cortez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortez defending well though.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Cortez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Ground and pound from Li.
Cortez has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cortez has a hand on Li's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Li takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is desperately trying to improve his position but Li has a good base and remains in mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Li here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Li postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cortez looks a forlorn figure.
Cortez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cortez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Li with a couple of short strikes.
Cortez is rocked!
Li postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Cortez is out cold - huge knockout for Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Li!
An out of breath John Li 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 Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Tyson's chin.
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215 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
Simpson advances position into side control!
Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simpson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tyson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simpson wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Simpson controlling the position.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tyson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simpson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tyson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simpson lets go of the hold and Tyson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Homer Simpson!
After the fight, Homer Simpson 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Finnick Odair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Finnick Odair has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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31
142 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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34
142 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finnick Odair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Odair misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Odair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donk. Coleman Jr catches Odair right on the button with a cross.
Odair misses with a straight right.
Coleman Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Odair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coleman Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Odair's guard.
Odair is trying to keep Coleman Jr in close.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman Jr won't allow Odair to sweep him here.
Odair controls Coleman Jr momentarily but Coleman Jr frees himself.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Odair is working from the bottom.
Coleman Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Odair is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odair holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Odair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odair tries to strike from the bottom.
Coleman Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Odair.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Odair keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Odair doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Odair is trying to keep Coleman Jr in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odair has his hands on Coleman Jr's head, controlling the position.
Coleman Jr postures up in Odair's guard and throws a big left but Odair blocks it.
Coleman Jr postures up in Odair's guard and throws a big left but Odair blocks it.
Coleman Jr wants to pass the guard but Odair is keeping the position.
Odair utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr pushes down on Odair's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coleman Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odair does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Odair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Odair is looking to control Coleman Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odair avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman Jr connects with a nice short shot to Odair's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Odair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr is trying to control. Odair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman Jr winds up and cracks Odair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Odair works his way to full guard. Good work.
Odair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman Jr pushing down on Odair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Odair is not content to let Coleman Jr control the position.
Coleman Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Odair wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Coleman Jr there.
Odair wants to control but Coleman Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Odair's head.
Coleman Jr prevents Odair from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Coleman Jr there.
Coleman Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odair wants to get back to full guard but Coleman Jr has mounted him!
Coleman Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Odair is rocked!
BOOM! Coleman Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Odair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Odair covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soul Supremacy Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Artest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artest comes to the cage accompanied by Champion- Ron Artest Feat T-Pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Carvalho's choice of entrance music: Megaman Theme Music. 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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25
252 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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27
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Artest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artest tries to keep at a distance but Carvalho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Carvalho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artest gets tackled into the cage by Carvalho. Carvalho maintains the clinch.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown.
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Artest manages to get underhooks.
Artest lands with a short shot to the head.
Carvalho has picked Artest up - he's going for a ride! Carvalho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho prevents Artest from improving his position.
Artest manages to get to full guard.
Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Artest is keeping the position.
Carvalho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carvalho postures up in Artest's guard and throws a big left but Artest blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artest keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Artest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Artest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Artest managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ron Artest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Artest rushes Carvalho and presses him up against the cage.
Carvalho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Artest is defending well.
Ron Artest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Carvalho.
Artest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Artest is working Carvalho over against the cage.
Artest pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Artest is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carvalho looks winded!
A short right from Artest.
Artest gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carvalho managing to block the knees to the body from Artest.
Nice elbow from Artest.
Artest lands a left hand.
Artest scores with a shoulder strike.
Artest lands with a left to the head.
Artest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carvalho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Artest misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho tries to score a body lock takedown but Artest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Artest lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jonas Carvalho has been cut.
Artest lands a big knee! That's hurt Carvalho! Oh, he's all over the place! Artest lands another knee that sends Carvalho to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Artest!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ron Artest made sure he mentioned Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Baraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ephraim Baraka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ephraim Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shang clobbers Baraka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baraka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shang.
Shang thuds his shin into the meat of Baraka's side.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Shang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baraka doesn't manage to clinch there - Shang circles away.
Shang stuffs the takedown attempt from Baraka. Baraka gets slowly back to his feet.
Baraka works the jab nicely.
Shang cracks Baraka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shang throws a right and a left that Baraka avoids nicely.
Baraka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Shang.
Shang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shang leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shang feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baraka throws out the jab.
Baraka shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baraka enables Shang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baraka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shang 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.
Shang is looking to work some ground and pound but Baraka has wrist control.
Baraka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shang has his hands clasped together but Baraka extends and breaks Shang's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baraka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ephraim Baraka!
Our winner, Ephraim Baraka, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar has chosen some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube 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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213 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laar connects with a high kick.
Henderson checks the leg kick.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
That kick from Laar tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Laar.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laar.
Henderson rushes Laar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laar is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laar tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Laar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Laar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Laar stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson .
Laar advances position into side control!
Laar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Laar decides to stand back up. Laar steps back and let's Henderson get back to his feet.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Laar is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laar takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Laar scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar jabs at Henderson 's body.
Laar throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Laar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laar throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Laar thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laar scoring well with a low kick there.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henderson won't allow Laar to sweep him here.
Laar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson is standing up over Laar. Laar looks to escape but Henderson dives into side control.
Laar is looking to reverse the position.
Laar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar motions for Henderson to come forward. Laar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Laar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHenderson .
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Laar shows good takedown defense.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henderson lands a front kick.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Arvo Laar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Laar tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Laar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laar tries to work over Henderson 's front leg with a kick but Henderson checks it.
Laar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Henderson 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Laar misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
A head kick misses from Henderson .
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laar is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Laar.
Henderson throws a quick counter head kick but Laar was just out of range.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Laar swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laar defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Laar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laar as he avoids it easily.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson cracks Laar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laar thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Laar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laar stuffs the takedown.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Henderson tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson shoots in but Laar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Henderson tries to clinch but Laar is having none of it.
Arvo Laar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laar works Henderson 's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laar looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Henderson tries to clinch but Laar moves away
and Laar counters with a one-two to the body.
Laar thumps Henderson with a low kick.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Laar connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Laar tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Laar lands a nice looking body shot.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson 's calf.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson dives in and grabs Laar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laar pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laar lands a body shot.
Laar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson .
Laar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laar looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Laar is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Laar is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Laar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laar takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laar misses with a wild body shot.
Laar misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Laar thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laar tries a quick counter leg kick but Henderson is wise to it.
Laar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laar can pounce on him.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Laar.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson . That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Laar. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson scores with a jab. Laar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laar lands a jab to Henderson 's midsection.
Laar is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laar scores with a leg kick.
Laar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Laar lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Laar.
Henderson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good work by Henderson as he checks the leg kick.
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laar misses with a low kick.
Laar is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Laar throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Laar sprawls well.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Laar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson . That did some damage!
Laar digs a good body shot into Henderson 's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laar lands a jab to Henderson 's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar scores with a jab to the body.
Laar stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson . Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Laar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laar is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Laar circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Laar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson . That did some damage!
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Laar.
Laar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson pushes Laar up against the cage in a clinch.
Laar is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Laar lands a body shot.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson is stalling here.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Laar has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson lands a body punch.
Laar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Henderson as he checks the leg kick.
Laar slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson 's head.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laar's waist but Laar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laar is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Laar circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson throws a head kick but Laar moves out of range.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar really dominated that round.
That's time! Henderson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
Laar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Laar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Laar is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Laar lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson jumps guard and drags Laar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laar's guard.
Laar wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laar wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
A good leg kick by Laar.
Some bone on bone action there as Henderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laar leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laar cracks the inside of Henderson 's front leg.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laar.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Laar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
Laar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henderson darts in and clinches Laar up against the cage.
Laar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Laar.
Henderson dives in and grabs Laar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laar pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Laar shows good takedown defense.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Laar stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laar throws a head kick that Henderson semi-blocks.
Henderson tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Laar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson 's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar feints and then cracks Henderson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Laar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson .
Laar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laar feints a counter leg kick.
Laar leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laar feints and then cracks Henderson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Laar lands a jab to Henderson 's midsection.
Laar lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Laar tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laar misses with a leg kick
and Henderson counters by clinching up.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Laar tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laar misses with a jab to the body
and Henderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laar's knee momentarily.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laar can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Laar, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Laar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laar avoids a kick to the body.
Laar scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laar. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Laar sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laar connects with a solid leg kick.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson throws a right hand that Laar ducks under and follows up with a left that Laar also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Laar tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laar can't break the clinch.
Laar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Laar avoids the damage to the body.
Laar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laar manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
Laar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Laar circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Laar coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laar lands with a nice body punch.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henderson darts in looking for a takedown but Laar gets double underhooks and turns Henderson into the cage.
Laar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laar digs a good body shot into Henderson 's ribs.
Laar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henderson rushes Laar and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laar walks away with a smile on his face. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laar breaks from the clinch.
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laar swivels and escapes.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laar feints and then cracks Henderson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Laar connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laar swivels and escapes.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henderson 's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Laar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Laar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laar can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Laar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Laar!
A very excited looking Arvo Laar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by Take Me To Church. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
KO power |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bondurant does it's job there.
Bondurant cracks Timmons with an open hand slap.
Bondurant keeps the fight on the outside.
Bondurant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bondurant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmons throws a head kick but Bondurant moves out of range.
Bondurant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Timmons keeping moving, preventing Bondurant from controlling successfully.
Bondurant 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.
Timmons wants to sweep here but Bondurant controlling him for the moment.
Bondurant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bondurant on the ground.
Bondurant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timmons moves forwards but Bondurant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bondurant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant scores with a nice right hand.
Bondurant catches Timmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bondurant throws out a powerful jab.
Timmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bondurant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Timmons is wriggling around but Bondurant manages to pass to half guard.
Bondurant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Timmons has hold of Bondurant's hands but Bondurant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bondurant is taking a breather. Timmons 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.
Bondurant is keen to just control but Timmons is a slippery customer.
Bondurant trying to control the pace.
Timmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Bondurant.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bondurant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bondurant is keen to just control but Timmons is a slippery customer.
Bondurant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bondurant is trying to work for a kimura but Timmons is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bondurant connects with a jab.
Timmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Timmons is looking to clinch but Bondurant is avoiding it.
Bondurant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmons's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bondurant. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons tries to sprawl but Bondurant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bondurant is trying to control. Timmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Timmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Timmons tries to get out of the position.
Bondurant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant seems to be working for a kimura but Timmons defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bondurant connects with a nice short shot to Timmons's temple.
Bondurant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bondurant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bondurant not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bondurant slips a nice elbow through Timmons's hands, connecting with Timmons's forehead.
Bondurant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Timmons defends it well.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bondurant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmons is trying to maintain the position but Bondurant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bondurant slows the pace down in half guard.
Forrest Bondurant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timmons is just riding it out for now. Bondurant eventually gives up the hold.
Timmons trying to control but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bondurant seems to be looking for submissions.
Timmons trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondurant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bondurant.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bondurant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Timmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Timmons takes one to the chin there.
Forrest Bondurant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bondurant misses with a double jab
and Timmons counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bondurant.
Timmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmons manages to break the clinch.
Bondurant scores with a decent looking hook.
Bondurant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons closes the distance looking to clinch
so Bondurant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Timmons is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bondurant dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Timmons managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bondurant.
Bondurant landing a few strikes.
Timmons has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bondurant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Timmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bondurant in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is not content to let Bondurant control the position.
Bondurant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bondurant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bondurant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Timmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nate Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bondurant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bondurant trying to control the action but Timmons is working from the bottom.
Forrest Bondurant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Timmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Bondurant dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Bondurant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Timmons tries to improve position but can't.
Bondurant postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondurant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Bondurant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bondurant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Bondurant!
A relieved looking Forrest Bondurant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nate Timmons spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh, what a bummer...lesson learned!but wait for the next victory, for the spoils of this defeat will be sown...'.
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