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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miika Lauda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miika Lauda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw pushes Lauda up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw is looking to clinch.
Lauda attempts a counter takedown but Shaw avoids it well and moves away.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Lauda is trying to trip Shaw. He has hold of a leg but Shaw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lauda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shaw has his feet on Lauda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shaw clinches with his opponent.
Lauda lands a takedown into guard.
Lauda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauda wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Lauda tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lauda wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Lauda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Lauda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lauda wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Lauda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lauda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lauda trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw tries to kick Lauda off but Lauda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lauda trying to pass the guard but Shaw defending well.
Lauda 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.
Lauda wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Lauda.
Lauda stops Shaw from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shaw!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauda working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw is in no mood to give up.
Lauda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lauda trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lauda.
Lauda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Lauda's attempts to control the action.
Lauda lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lauda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lauda has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shaw is in real trouble here. Lauda gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shaw is tapping out! Lauda wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miika Lauda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joyo Kumlakar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survival - Eminem. Alen Zalac will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joyo Kumlakar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumlakar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zalac looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumlakar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kumlakar swings around for an armbar but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kumlakar's guard.
Zalac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumlakar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zalac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zalac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kumlakar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kumlakar can't do much from the bottom here.
Kumlakar is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zalac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kumlakar is trying to control Zalac's posture but Zalac avoids it.
Kumlakar manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac thows a huge punch but Kumlakar dodges it nicely.
Zalac wants to work for an arm triangle but Kumlakar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zalac looks winded!
Kumlakar is positioning himself well to prevent Zalac advancing to mount.
Kumlakar trying to control from the bottom.
Zalac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kumlakar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kumlakar tries to roll over but Zalac keeps him under control.
Kumlakar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumlakar working a defensive guard here.
Zalac throws a strike but Kumlakar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumlakar won't allow Zalac to get back to his feet.
Zalac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumlakar controls the pace.
Kumlakar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zalac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumlakar looking to pass the guard.
Kumlakar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Kumlakar from controlling successfully.
Kumlakar sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kumlakar slaps away a takedown attempt from Zalac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumlakar instigates a clinch.
Kumlakar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kumlakar cracks Zalac with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zalac trying to remain calm as Kumlakar controls from the top position.
Kumlakar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zalac keeps working.
Kumlakar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kumlakar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kumlakar is looking to take a break and control but Zalac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalac is trying to improve his position.
Zalac is not content to let Kumlakar control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joyo Kumlakar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zalac tries to clinch there but Kumlakar circles away.
Kumlakar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Zalac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kumlakar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zalac is trying to defend but Kumlakar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zalac is holding on to half guard well.
Kumlakar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kumlakar'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.
Further stalling from Kumlakar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumlakar wants to take a breather but Zalac is having none of it.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Joyo Kumlakar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kumlakar stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kumlakar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zalac.
Kumlakar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kumlakar advances position into side control!
Kumlakar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zalac's legs.
Kumlakar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zalac will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumlakar is trying to get an arm triangle but Zalac is defending well.
Kumlakar has an Americana. Zalac didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kumlakar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kumlakar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joyo Kumlakar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cudi comes to the cage accompanied by The Prayer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Cudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cudi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James tries for a takedown but Cudi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James fails with the takedown.
It looked like Cudi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Cudi. No joy for James on that attempt.
Cudi attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
Cudi tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cudi tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cudi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Cudi gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cudi counters with a two punch combo.
Cudi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cudi wants it to stay on the feet.
James looks winded!
Cudi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cudi sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cudi looking for submissions off his back.
Cudi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cudi.
James throws a strike but Cudi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Cudi won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Cudi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James keeping moving, preventing Cudi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cudi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cudi controls the pace.
James keeping moving, preventing Cudi from controlling successfully.
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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cudi won't allow James to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James shoots in for a takedown but Cudi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Cudi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cudi is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James thows a huge punch but Cudi dodges it nicely.
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 Kid Cudi will probably get the nod.
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.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cudi defends well and James ends up having to push Cudi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots for a takedown but Cudi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cudi swivels and escapes.
It looked like Cudi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James tries for a takedown but Cudi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cudi counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Cudi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cudi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cudi trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Cudi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As James looks to move away, Cudi throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Cudi. Cudi gets slowly back to his feet.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Cudi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cudi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James's coach down at Atlas MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
James looks for a takedown but Cudi sprawls well.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cudi counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Cudi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Cudi counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Cudi's head coaches at LOD: Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cudi closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Cudi pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Cudi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James leaves Cudi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown
and Cudi counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cudi defends well and James ends up having to push Cudi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cudi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cudi with a body shot.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cudi as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cudi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
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!
Cudi works to advance to full mount. James defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Cudi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James fails with the takedown.
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
Cudi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Cudi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cudi was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Cudi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Cudi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Cudi counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Cudi to acknowledge the strikes.
Cudi looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Kid Cudi is winning the standup battle so far.
Cudi stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Cudi scores with a head kick.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cudi's waist but Cudi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James dodges the punch combination from Cudi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudi looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cudi tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cudi to the ground. Cudi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cudi throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James misses with a takedown
and Cudi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cudi.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Cudi on that attempt.
Cudi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cudi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cudi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi moves into range and clinches up with James.
Cudi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Cudi has double underhooks.
Cudi breaks from the clinch.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cudi's waist but Cudi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Cudi as James shoots in.
Cudi feinted with a counter takedown.
Cudi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James throws a nice looking combination but Cudi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cudi is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudi fails to land with a series of punches.
James shoots for a takedown but Cudi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cudi is looking for a counter combo.
Cudi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cudi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cudi or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Kid Cudi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cudi sprawls well. Cudi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Cudi throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cudi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Cudi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cudi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Cudi!
A victorious Kid Cudi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronko Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bon.
Buster misses with an uppercut.
Bon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Buster's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon is just out of range.
Bon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buster throwing a counter right hand but Bon manages to avoid it.
Buster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bon throws a nice looking combination but Buster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buster misses with a straight right.
Bon throws a sloppy head kick and Buster moves out of range easily.
Buster scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Remy Bon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bon scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buster throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been informed that Bon 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.
Bon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bon. That's going to slow Buster down.
Bon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bon lands with a nice body kick.
Bon feints and then cracks Buster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buster down.
Oooooh!!! Buster has knocked Bon down with a huge combo! Buster steps away and waves a wobbly Bon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bon tries to work over Buster's front leg with a kick but Buster checks it.
Buster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bon throws a hook but Buster blocks it.
Bon misses with a double jab.
Buster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Bon.
A little feinted left hand from Buster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Buster - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bon looks winded!
Buster misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Buster - just one landing.
Bon lands a head kick. Buster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buster connects with a single shot there.
Buster drops Bon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bon! Buster dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Buster!
Bronko Buster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Sekandasarda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sekandasarda comes to the cage accompanied by Queen-Mustapha. Don Mousasi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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18
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Sekandasarda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekandasarda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sekandasarda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mousasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sekandasarda.
Sekandasarda misses with a left hand
and Mousasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sekandasarda throws a series of punches but Mousasi moves out of range.
Sekandasarda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mousasi.
Sekandasarda is rocked!
Sekandasarda gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mousasi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Mousasi!
In defeat, Marvin Sekandasarda stepped up to the mic, saying 'With THIS performance I don´t deserve to say anything'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tinky Winky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinky Winky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinky Winky!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winky ducks under a wild hook from Willis.
Willis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Winky.
Winky pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Willis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winky gets underhooks to prevent Willis's takedown attempt.
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Winky misses with a straight left.
Winky misses with a combination
and Willis counters with a three punch combo that has Winky backing up. Winky nods at Willis to acknowledge the strikes.
Willis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winky's waist but Winky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willis off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winky just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Willis finds it's way round the side to connect with Winky's head.
Winky throws a good cross that connects.
Willis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Willis does no damage.
Willis throws a series of punches but Winky avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winky looks to land a combination. Willis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Willis is rocked!
Winky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winky throws a body shot but no joy.
Willis pushes Winky up against the cage in a clinch.
Winky breaks from the clinch.
Winky dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Winky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Winky looks to score with a jab to the body but Willis is just out of range.
Winky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winky throws a leg kick but Willis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Willis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis misses the jab.
Willis staying out of range there.
Winky lands a really nice looking cross but Willis seems unphased.
Winky misses with a looping right.
Willis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Willis attempts a counter takedown but Winky avoids it well and moves away.
Willis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winky's half guard.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis working over Winky with some ground and pound. Winky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis is stalling here. Winky is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Willis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winky has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winky takes a little break here. Willis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis is looking for a sweep.
Winky trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Willis can't do much from the bottom here.
Willis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willis is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winky working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Willis is not content to let Winky control the position.
Willis wants to control but Winky postures up.
Willis is not content to let Winky control the position.
Winky controls the position from side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Willis looking for a sweep but Winky has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinky Winky 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.
Winky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winky defending well as Willis loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Willis does no damage.
Winky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winky scoring well with a low kick there.
Willis 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.
Willis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Willis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willis moves out of range of the leg kick from Winky.
Winky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Winky lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis loads up on a big right hand but Winky slips the punch.
Willis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Willis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Willis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Winky kicks Willis off and gets back to his feet.
Winky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willis moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winky. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Winky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Winky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winky.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Winky.
Tinky Winky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willis.
A jab from Willis misses.
Willis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winky lands a right hook to the body.
Winky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Winky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winky looks to score with a jab to the body but Willis is just out of range.
Willis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winky lands a jab.
Willis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Willis throws a strike but Winky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Winky has wrist control.
Tinky Winky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis throwing strikes but missing.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a strike but Winky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Willis is trying to keep Winky in close.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Winky from controlling successfully.
Willis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Willis tries to get out of the position.
Willis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winky won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Willis looking to control.
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.
Winky wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Willis is controlling Winky's posture.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Winky from controlling successfully.
Willis has Winky pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willis lands an overhand right.
Willis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winky avoids it really well and circles away.
Good exchange - Winky coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinky Winky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Winky. Those never looked like landing.
Willis moves out of range as Winky strikes.
Willis tries to move into range but Winky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Willis moves out of range of the leg kick from Winky.
Willis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winky slips under a jab.
Willis jabs Winky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winky ducks under a wild hook from Willis.
Winky throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
Winky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Willis works Winky's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winky. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winky tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winky misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Willis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Willis connects with the punch.
Willis has Winky up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winky lands a body punch.
Willis tries to break the clinch but Winky is controlling the position.
Willis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winky or not.
Winky lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Winky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winky.
Winky misses with the head strike.
Winky lands a shoulder strike.
Winky lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Willis to his knees! Winky keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinky Winky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Great works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Great gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Great prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Great looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Great connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Great connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Great throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Great drops Jackson with a big left hand! Jackson is injured, injured bad! Great jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Great!
Cyrus Great decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hess Mt Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Tatarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hess Mt Olympus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Tatarinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mt Olympus swings for the body but Tatarinov moves out of range.
Mt Olympus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mt Olympus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatarinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Mt Olympus .
Tatarinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mt Olympus .
Mt Olympus throws a body punch but Tatarinov moves out of range.
Mt Olympus tries to clinch but Tatarinov moves out of range.
Tatarinov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tatarinov scores with a kick to the body.
Mt Olympus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mt Olympus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatarinov lands an overhand right.
It looks like Hess Mt Olympus has been cut.
Hess Mt Olympus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mt Olympus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatarinov.
Mt Olympus misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatarinov throws a big shot that misses.
Mt Olympus throwing a counter right hand but Tatarinov manages to avoid it.
Mt Olympus darts in and clinches Tatarinov up against the cage.
Tatarinov is trying to push Mt Olympus away but Mt Olympus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mt Olympus can't find room to land a body shot as Tatarinov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatarinov.
Mt Olympus taking a breather.
Tatarinov breaks from the clinch.
Mt Olympus connects with a jab.
Tatarinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tatarinov motions for Mt Olympus to come forward. Tatarinov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sergei Tatarinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Tatarinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mt Olympus . Tatarinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatarinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mt Olympus .
Tatarinov scores with a nice right hand.
Tatarinov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mt Olympus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mt Olympus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatarinov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mt Olympus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatarinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Mt Olympus blocks the low kick.
Mt Olympus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tatarinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tatarinov misses with a body shot.
Tatarinov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mt Olympus sprawling to the canvas! Mt Olympus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tatarinov finish him?!
Mt Olympus is rocked!
Tatarinov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mt Olympus out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sergei Tatarinov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Tatarinov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbie Bloonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
270 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbie Bloonkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boson cracks Bloonkers with an open hand slap.
It looks like Barbie Bloonkers has been cut.
Boson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bloonkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boson misses the target.
Boson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson throws a body punch but Bloonkers moves out of range.
Boson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bloonkers lands with a shot to the body.
Bloonkers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Boson throws a hook but Bloonkers avoids it easily.
Boson misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boson dips to his left and cracks Bloonkers with an uppercut!
Bloonkers throws a head kick that misses.
Bloonkers takes one on the button.
Bloonkers misses with a wild body shot.
Bloonkers feints a jab promting Boson to slip. Bloonkers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloonkers slips a jab and a cross from Boson.
Bloonkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boson takes a step back to recover.
Boson looks winded!
Boson drops his hands momentarily and Bloonkers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloonkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boson throws a hook but Bloonkers blocks it.
Boson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloonkers circles away quickly and effectively.
Boson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloonkers moves away.
Bloonkers throws a sloppy head kick and Boson moves out of range easily.
Boson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bloonkers.
Bloonkers feints a jab and as Boson dips his head, Bloonkers unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Boson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Boson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Bloonkers smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barbie Bloonkers!
A very excited looking Barbie Bloonkers 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.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thanks to Spartan Nutrition and all the fans! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Basaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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234 lbs
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231 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Basaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun gets tackled into the cage by Basaev. Basaev maintains the clinch.
Shogun lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Shogun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Basaev trying to stall but Shogun improves his position.
Basaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Basaev misses with some punches.
Basaev stalling the fight.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Basaev avoids it.
Basaev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Basaev working aggressively here.
Shogun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shogun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shogun misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun manages to pull guard.
Shogun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Basaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shogun looking for a sweep. Not yet Shogun, not yet.
Basaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shogun on the ground.
Shogun pulls Basaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Basaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Basaev dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shogun tries to buck Basaev off but Basaev is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basaev working away.
Shogun is trying to buck Basaev off.
What's Shogun going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Shogun tries to bench press Basaev off him but Basaev keeps the position.
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.
Shogun controls the position for a moment.
Shogun is looking to reverse the position.
Shogun trying to remain calm as Basaev controls from the top position.
Shogun is looking to regain half guard here but Basaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Shogun is trying to control Basaev's posture but Basaev avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Basaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shogun is still trying to improve position.
Shogun is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Basaev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shogun is working to get back to half guard.
Shogun wants to control but Basaev is having none of it.
Shogun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shogun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Basaev trying to control the action but Shogun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is looking for a sweep. Basaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Basaev is looking to take a break and control but Shogun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shogun wants to get back to full guard but Basaev has passed into side control.
Shogun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Shogun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shogun moves into the clinch successfully.
Basaev is pressed up against the cage. Shogun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Basaev down to the mat. Basaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shogun pushes Basaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Shogun is trying to pull guard but Basaev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shogun trying to land knees to the body.
Shogun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basaev is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shogun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Basaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shogun.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shogun throws an elbow but misses.
Basaev tries to circle away but Shogun has him pinned against the cage.
Basaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shogun tries to land knees in the clinch but Basaev avoids the damage to the body.
Shogun manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun wants to sweep here but Basaev controlling him for the moment.
Basaev controlling from the top position.
Shogun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shogun is on top in guard.
Basaev trying to control the position.
Shogun trying to control the position from guard on top but Basaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Basaev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shogun, into his guard.
Shogun trying to keep a closed guard but Basaev is proving a slippery customer.
Shogun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Basaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun trying to keep a closed guard but Basaev is proving a slippery customer.
Basaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shogun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Basaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Shogun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Basaev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Basaev has escaped and now he's on top!
Basaev won't allow Shogun to sweep him here.
Basaev stays in close to Shogun's body and controls the position.
Shogun trying to keep a closed guard but Basaev is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Basaev's guard.
Shogun has gone for a leg lock! Basaev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shogun's guard.
Shogun trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shogun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Basaev is aware though and is defending well.
Shogun controls Basaev momentarily but Basaev frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Shogun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
That's time! Basaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shogun tries to clinch up.
Basaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shogun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Basaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Basaev - just one landing.
It looks like Julio Shogun has been cut.
Shogun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Basaev sprawls well initially but Shogun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shogun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shogun prevents Basaev from improving his position.
Shogun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun is looking for a kimura here.
Basaev trying to control but Shogun postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is looking for a kimura here.
Shogun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Basaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shogun.
Basaev wants to control but Shogun is keeping busy.
Reed Basaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Shogun has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Shogun is keen to just control but Basaev is a slippery customer.
Shogun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shogun wants to work for an arm triangle but Basaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Basaev punching from the bottom.
Shogun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Basaev trying to hold on to Shogun's head to control him but Shogun postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun seems to be working for a kimura but Basaev defends the submission attempt.
Basaev trying to hold on to Shogun's head to control him but Shogun postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shogun.
Basaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shogun clinches with his opponent.
Shogun looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shogun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Basaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shogun can turn it around.
Basaev lands with a left to the head.
Basaev avoids the elbow strike from Shogun, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Basaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Shogun.
A head punch on the inside from Basaev fails to land.
Shogun throws an elbow but it misses.
Basaev breaks from the clinch.
Basaev digs a good hook to Shogun's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Basaev.
Basaev tries to keep at a distance but Shogun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shogun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shogun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basaev throwing strikes but missing.
Shogun controls Basaev momentarily but Basaev frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shogun wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Shogun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shogun 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Shogun!
Julio Shogun gave a mention to Bushido Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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