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Death Squad 229:B'mont v slade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dragović (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Heimlich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragović comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Mark Of The Beast feat. Akir & Beast 1333. Heimlich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Lifesaver. 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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280 lbs
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250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Dragović!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Heimlich!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Heimlich coming out on top.
Heimlich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragović.
Heimlich looks for the body kick but Dragović saw that one coming.
Dragović slips under a jab from Heimlich.
Decent striking displayed by Heimlich there.
Dragović moves out of range as Heimlich throws a body kick.
Dragović scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heimlich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heimlich throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragović.
Dragović appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragović lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimlich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heimlich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimlich throws a nice looking combination but Dragović bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimlich throws a right hand that Dragović ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragović also avoids with ease.
Dragović misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimlich connects with a right hand. Dragović shakes it off.
That kick from Dragović tenderised Heimlich's leg. Heimlich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragović really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heimlich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragović changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimlich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragović.
Heimlich misses with a wild body shot.
Dragović connects with a leg kick. Heimlich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heimlich blocks a jab.
Dragović lands with an uppercut that bounces Heimlich off the cage and back into range.
Dragović attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heimlich throws a fast counter high kick but Dragović manages to duck under it in time.
Dragović lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heimlich at a distance.
Dragović is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimlich.
The fighters circling - Heimlich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragović is looking to chop away at Heimlich's legs.
Dragović's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragović obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Johnny Heimlich has been cut.
Heimlich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragović looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dragović stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heimlich.
Dragović checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimlich checks a low kick from Dragović.
Heimlich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragović takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heimlich scores with a hook.
Heimlich blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Dragović misses
and Heimlich counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragović scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Heimlich.
Dragović looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimlich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragović takes a step back to recover.
Dragović throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heimlich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Heimlich
enabling Dragović to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragović connects with a single shot there.
Dragović swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimlich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragović throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heimlich looks to throw the jab but Dragović is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Heimlich.
Dragović fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heimlich just manages to avoid it.
Dragović throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragović throws out a leg kick but Heimlich moves out of range and Dragović only half commits.
Heimlich throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heimlich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dragović swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimlich throws a shot from downtown. Dragović moves away and avoids it.
Dragović moves out of range of the body kick.
Heimlich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimlich misses with an uppercut
and Dragović counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimlich throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimlich connects with a leg kick. Dragović looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heimlich misses with a body shot.
Heimlich tries to clinch up but Dragović circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragović is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heimlich misses with a wild body shot.
Heimlich moves out of range of the body kick from Dragović.
Heimlich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragović thows a body kick. Heimlich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragović stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heimlich.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Dragović misses the target.
Heimlich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dragović with a hook.
Heimlich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragović manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragović checks a leg kick.
Dragović looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimlich is just out of range.
Dragović pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimlich throws an overhand right that lands on Dragović's shoulder, as Dragović tries to avoid the shot.
Dragović fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimlich manages to avoid it.
Heimlich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragović manages to avoid it.
Dragović getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heimlich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragović throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimlich wants to clinch up but Dragović keeps it at a distance.
Dragović looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dragović lands a nice shot that snaps Heimlich's head back.
Heimlich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Dragović was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heimlich.
Dragović is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heimlich misses with a leg kick
and Dragović counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksandar Dragović will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Heimlich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragović throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heimlich counters with a low kick, right behind Dragović 's knee.
Heimlich misses with a body kick.
Heimlich drives through and clinches with Dragović against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimlich.
Dragović pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragović lands with a nice body kick.
Heimlich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heimlich looks to throw the jab but Dragović is out of range.
Dragović connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heimlich loads up on a big right hand but Dragović slips the punch.
Heimlich checks a leg kick.
Heimlich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragović avoids the body shot from Heimlich.
Heimlich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heimlich is breathing heavily.
Dragović swings for the body but Heimlich moves out of range.
Heimlich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragović checks a leg kick.
Dragović fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heimlich just manages to avoid it.
Good work by Heimlich as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragović lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragović.
Heimlich throws a right and a left that Dragović avoids nicely.
And Dragović counters with a quick kick to the body but Heimlich blocks it.
Heimlich misses with a two punch combination.
Heimlich lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragović scores with the left hand. Heimlich knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragović on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heimlich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimlich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragović. Dragović obviously looking to wear him down.
Heimlich throws a hook but Dragović avoids it easily.
Dragović lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragović checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimlich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aleksandar Dragović is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragović scores with a body shot.
Heimlich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heimlich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heimlich is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragović moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heimlich is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragović finish him?
Dragović connects with a body shot.
Heimlich moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragović.
Heimlich wants to land a leg kick but Dragović is out of range.
Dragović buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heimlich seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragović connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragović is looking to chop away at Heimlich's legs.
Nice body kick there by Dragović.
Dragović stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Dragović.
Dragović avoids the body shot from Heimlich.
Dragović lands with a good body shot.
Heimlich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dragović.
Dragović lands with an overhand left.
Dragović drops Heimlich with a big left hand! Heimlich is injured, injured bad! Dragović jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dragović!
An out of breath Aleksandar Dragović 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juholt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Hendricks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Juholt just manages to avoid it.
Juholt thows a body kick. Hendricks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Juholt is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Juholt misses
and Hendricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juholt connects with a leg kick. Hendricks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Juholt misses the shot to the body.
Juholt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendricks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juholt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juholt tries a low kick but Hendricks avoids it.
Juholt with a poor takedown
and Hendricks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hendricks works Juholt's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hendricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juholt closes the distance and pushes Hendricks back into the cage.
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juholt's elbow.
Juholt has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juholt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
Hendricks throws the kick towards the body but Juholt avoids it.
Juholt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hendricks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hendricks throws a leg kick which misses Juholt's front leg but catches the back leg as Juholt tries to avoid it.
Juholt throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendricks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
Juholt clinches up with Hendricks and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Juholt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Juholt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hendricks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendricks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juholt manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juholt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a jab to the body
and Juholt counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juholt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hendricks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Hendricks as Juholt shoots in.
Hendricks clinches up with Juholt and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juholt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juholt. That's going to slow Hendricks down.
The crowd cheers as Hendricks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juholt doesn't seem phased though.
Juholt throws a series of punches but Hendricks moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Hendricks.
Juholt tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks thuds his shin into the meat of Juholt's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws out a powerful jab.
Juholt's corner calls for a 1-2. Juholt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juholt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Juholt misses with an uppercut. Hendricks saw that one coming.
Hendricks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juholt 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.
Juholt cracks Hendricks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks lands a jab to the head.
Juholt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Juholt duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Juholt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks throws a jab but it's blocked by Juholt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Juholt.
Nice shot lands for Hendricks.
Hendricks checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juholt on the side of the head.
Juholt cracks Hendricks with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Juholt tenderised Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juholt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hendricks's sensitive parts.
Hendricks throws the kick towards the body but Juholt avoids it.
Juholt blocks the body kick.
Hendricks with a jab.
Juholt throws a shot to the body.
Juholt misses with a shot to the body
and Hendricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks swings for the body but Juholt moves out of range.
Hendricks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hendricks misses with a head kick.
Juholt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks blocks a head kick by Juholt.
Juholt dodges the punch combination from Hendricks.
Juholt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendricks sprawls well. Hendricks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juholt gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendricks misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juholt.
Hendricks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Juholt misses with a wild combination.
Hendricks cracks Juholt with an open hand slap.
Juholt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hendricks.
An inside leg kick from Juholt misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hendricks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Juholt. Beautiful body shot.
Hendricks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Juholt throws a leg kick but Hendricks moved away.
Hendricks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juholt misses with a low kick.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick lands from Juholt that sends Hendricks to the canvas. Hendricks tries to scramble back to his feet but Juholt brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Johnny Hendricks has been cut.
Juholt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hendricks is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Juholt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Juholt tries to advance to mount but Hendricks denies him.
Juholt taking a break here but Hendricks is having none of it and regains half guard.
Juholt uses his free foot to push down on Hendricks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hendricks.
Hendricks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is working hard here to advance position.
Juholt wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.
Hendricks working to try and regain half guard.
Juholt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Juholt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juholt landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks regains half guard.
Hendricks is defending against the submission attempts here by Juholt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hendricks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hendricks is pulling down on Juholt's head to control his posture.
Juholt is stalling in the full guard.
Juholt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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.
Juholt controlling from the top position.
Hendricks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juholt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Juholt 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.
Hendricks trying to control the position.
Juholt throws an elbow that misses. Hendricks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juholt's guard. Nice move by Hendricks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Juholt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Juholt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juholt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hendricks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnny Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick
and Juholt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Juholt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendricks letting Juholt take a breather here.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Juholt avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a punch but it's blocked by Juholt.
Juholt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juholt tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks is looking to counter punch.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Juholt is just out of range.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Hendricks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juholt can pounce on him.
Hendricks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Juholt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Juholt connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juholt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juholt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Juholt from controlling successfully.
Hendricks controlling Juholt's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juholt trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks keeping full guard, as Juholt tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt throws a strike but Hendricks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juholt looking to control but Hendricks passes into half guard.
Juholt wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hendricks scores with a three punch combo!
Hendricks leaves Juholt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juholt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juholt moves away.
Juholt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Juholt misses its intended target.
Juholt tries to land a leg kick but Hendricks saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juholt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juholt pushes Hendricks up against the cage in a clinch.
Juholt misses with a body punch.
Juholt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hendricks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hendricks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juholt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Juholt swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnny Hendricks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juholt.
Juholt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Hendricks.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hendricks!
A very excited looking Johnny Hendricks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes has chosen Awolnation - Sail as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
145 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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34
168 lbs
18 - 10 - 2 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
Lannister doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hernanes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister shoots in and bounces Hernanes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hernanes is looking for a triangle but Lannister pushes his legs off easily.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernanes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Hernanes blocks nicely.
Hernanes is wriggling around but Lannister manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes trying to control from the bottom.
Lannister prevents Hernanes from improving his position.
Hernanes is trying to maintain the position but Lannister is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lannister lands a nice short elbow.
Hernanes looking for submissions off his back.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernanes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernanes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Lannister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lannister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister stops Hernanes from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernanes trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
Hernanes wants to get back to his feet.
Lannister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernanes is just riding it out for now. Lannister eventually gives up the hold.
Hernanes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hernanes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
As Lannister backs off Hernanes throws a huge counter combo but Lannister manages to avoid it all.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
and Hernanes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches up with Hernanes, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes Hernanes against the cage but Hernanes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Hernanes counters with a one-two to the body.
Lannister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernanes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernanes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Hernanes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lannister throws a hook but Hernanes blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernanes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernanes tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hernanes blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lannister's face.
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lannister blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernanes connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernanes connects with a knee to the head.
Lannister fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernanes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lannister.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Hernanes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lannister shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernanes sprawls well. He's pushed Lannister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernanes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lannister throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernanes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernanes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lannister is defending well for now.
Lannister lands a left hand.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lannister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lannister pulls guard.
Lannister is working an open guard so Hernanes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lannister advances position into side control!
Hernanes tries to improve position but can't.
Lannister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernanes tries to improve position but can't.
Hernanes wants to get back to his feet.
Lannister cracks Hernanes with a big elbow.
Lannister 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.
Lannister wants to control but Hernanes is keeping him busy.
Lannister tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hernanes's legs.
Hernanes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is putting a hurting on Hernanes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hernanes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hernanes is concentrating on defense, preventing Lannister from advancing position.
Hernanes tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister wants to pass to mount but Hernanes is defending the position.
Hernanes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura but Hernanes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands strikes from half guard.
Hernanes trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Hernanes gets back to full guard.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Lannister throws a big elbow that misses.
Lannister throws an elbow that misses. Hernanes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lannister's guard. Nice move by Hernanes!
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.
Lannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernanes wanted to stand there but Lannister had control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lannister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lannister displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Lannister tries to bum rush Hernanes with a series of wild strikes but Hernanes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hernanes enables Lannister to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hernanes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hernanes kicks Lannister off and gets to his feet.
Lannister tries to bum rush Hernanes with a series of wild strikes but Hernanes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernanes is looking for the big counter here.
Hernanes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernanes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lannister can pounce on him.
Lannister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hernanes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Hernanes throws a nice looking combination but Lannister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Hernanes's shoulder, as Hernanes tries to avoid the shot.
Hernanes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lannister throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lannister moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHernanes.
Hernanes misses with a double jab.
Lannister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernanes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister misses with a left hand
and Hernanes counters with a left and a right that stings Lannister.
Lannister misses with a combination
and Hernanes counters with a two punch combo.
Lannister throws a hook to the side of Hernanes's head but Hernanes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister stalks Hernanes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernanes's face. Hernanes staggers backwards, shaken.
Lannister misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Hernanes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernanes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lannister blocks it well.
Lannister tries to land a leg kick but Hernanes saw it coming and moves away.
Hernanes unleashes a big counter combination but Lannister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernanes rushes Lannister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lannister tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernanes smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister throws a hook but Hernanes avoids it easily.
Hernanes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hernanes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernanes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lannister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernanes unleashes a big counter combination but Lannister bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernanes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernanes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lannister.
Lannister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hernanes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hernanes is looking to control Lannister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernanes avoid being mounted?
Lannister is looking for a kimura but Hernanes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lannister to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is thwarting Hernanes's attempts to control the position.
Hernanes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lannister keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lannister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romeo Hernanes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Lannister blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lannister blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernanes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lannister has Hernanes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lannister pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernanes tumbling to the mat - Lannister dives into Hernanes's guard.
Lannister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Hernanes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernanes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Hernanes!
A victorious Romeo Hernanes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zarek Reschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N'sync - Bye Bye Bye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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38
142 lbs
19 - 13 - 2 |
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155 lbs
31 - 35 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zarek Reschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reschke's guard.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki prevents Reschke from getting back to his feet.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Reschke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reschke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reschke is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki passes Reschke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paniikki wants to pass to mount but Reschke is defending the position.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reschke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reschke is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reschke sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura but Reschke is defending well.
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paniikki seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke tries to kick Paniikki off but Paniikki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Reschke defends the submission attempt.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Reschke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Reschke defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paniikki trying to mount his opponent but Reschke defends it.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Reschke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reschke is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Reschke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paniikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reschke swivels and escapes.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reschke as he jumps to the side.
Reschke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reschke as Paniikki shoots in.
Zarek Reschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
A swing and a miss from Reschke.
Paniikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reschke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paniikki just manages to avoid it.
Paniikki darts in looking for a takedown but Reschke gets double underhooks and turns Paniikki into the cage.
It looked like Reschke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reschke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paniikki shoots in but Reschke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reschke misses with a straight right.
Reschke moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reschke stops a takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Reschke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paniikki misses with a takedown
and Paniikki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki dives in for a single leg takedown but Reschke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reschke throws a body shot but no joy.
Paniikki with the counter takedown but Reschke avoids it easily.
Reschke throws a low kick but Paniikki avoids it.
Paniikki looks for a takedown but Reschke sprawls well.
Paniikki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reschke was covering up waiting for the punch and Paniikki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reschke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paniikki is controlling him.
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Reschke is retaining full guard.
Reschke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paniikki on the ground.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reschke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reschke keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paniikki slips under a jab from Reschke.
Reschke misses with a body shot.
Paniikki shoots in and bounces Reschke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reschke pushes Paniikki off and gets back to his feet.
Pelle Paniikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reschke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniikki manages to avoid it.
Reschke stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and Reschke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reschke throws a hook but Paniikki blocks it.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and Reschke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Reschke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniikki moves away.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Paniikki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reschke. Reschke obviously looking to wear him down.
Reschke looks for the body kick but Paniikki saw that one coming.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reschke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zarek Reschke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reschke looks to land a right hand but Paniikki moved out of range.
Reschke feints a jab promting Paniikki to slip. Reschke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paniikki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reschke lands the left hand.
Paniikki is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarek Reschke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paniikki gets the takedown into side control.
Reschke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paniikki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paniikki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reschke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paniikki's guard! Nice work there by Reschke!
Reschke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reschke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reschke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reschke defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Paniikki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reschke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paniikki has an active guard here but Reschke has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paniikki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reschke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reschke has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
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.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Reschke from controlling successfully.
Reschke wants to stand but Paniikki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Reschke pushes his legs off easily.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reschke passes into side control.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reschke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paniikki shoots in for a double leg but Reschke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reschke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and Reschke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reschke slaps away a takedown attempt from Paniikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zarek Reschke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paniikki has a takedown stuffed.
Reschke throws a head kick that misses.
Reschke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniikki manages to avoid it.
Paniikki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reschke throws a hook but Paniikki blocks it.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paniikki slips a jab from Reschke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reschke feints a jab promting Paniikki to slip. Reschke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paniikki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paniikki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reschke defends well and Paniikki ends up having to push Reschke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reschke stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Paniikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reschke wants to control but Paniikki is keeping busy.
Paniikki is working for a submission of some sort.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reschke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reschke defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zarek Reschke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reschke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zarek Reschke!
Zarek Reschke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Belmont's choice of entrance music: War Is My Destiny - Ill Bill Feat. Immortal Technique. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Augustus Belmont was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 New York, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Belmont!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade motions for Belmont to come forward. Slade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slade misses with a body kick.
Belmont connects with a body shot.
We've been informed that Belmont has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Belmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmont checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Belmont now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slade pushes Belmont away with a front kick.
Slade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slade 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.
Slade misses with a body kick.
Belmont misses with a body kick.
Slade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slade throws a body shot but no joy.
Slade backing away here, and Belmont unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slade lands a left and a right that send Belmont crashing to the mat, dazed. Slade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Belmont is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slade goes for a small jab and connects. Now Slade goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Belmont stumbles back but Slade runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Belmont to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Belmont will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Slade!
In defeat, Augustus Belmont stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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