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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Fraser sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fraser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fraser wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fraser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fraser has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Fraser has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fraser.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Fraser is defending well.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fraser, who protects the arm well.
Fraser tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Fraser is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks the strikes from Fraser.
Fraser is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraser keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva looks for a takedown but Fraser sprawls well.
Tim Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Silva.
Fraser slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fraser drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fraser won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Fraser 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.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fraser landing with the ground and pound.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Fraser defends easily.
Silva looks gassed!
Fraser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fraser was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Fraser connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fraser locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Fraser!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Gass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Gass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryder working Gass over with strikes.
Gass is looking to control Ryder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gass avoid being mounted?
Ryder slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gass gets back to full guard.
Gass keeping full guard, as Ryder tries to pass.
Ryder won't allow Gass to sweep him here.
Gass trying to control the position.
Ryder sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gass has an active guard here but Ryder has managed to pass into half guard.
Gass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryder controlling the pace.
Ryder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gass manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryder being controlled here momentarily.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Gass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gass wants to get back to full guard but Ryder has mounted him!
Ryder unloading with bombs!
Gass can't escape the position.
Ryder lands with some strikes.
Ryder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gass tries to hold on but Ryder postures up.
Ryder looking to finish Gass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gass!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder looking to finish Gass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gass!
Ryder landing punches.
Gass is rocked!
Ryder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Gass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryder unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gass wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ryder celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Ryder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Du Hast. Simpson has chosen Disturbed - Down with the sickness as his entrance music. Gary Simpson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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207 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
A good leg kick by Belfort.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Gary Simpson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Belfort - that's a beauty! Simpson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Belfort can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bas Belfort!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Raivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the ring accompanied by You Won't Know. The crowd seem to be enjoying Raivo's choice of entrance music: The Prodigy - `Warrior`s Dance`. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Risto Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson shoots in but Raivo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raivo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Raivo stalling against the ropes.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Raivo taking a breather.
Raivo misses with a knee to the head.
Raivo lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Raivo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Raivo lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Raivo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raivo throws a head kick that misses.
Raivo moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Raivo moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Raivo lands a knee to the head.
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson stuns Raivo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raivo has managed to clinch.
Raivo tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Raivo misses with a knee strike.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Raivo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Raivo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Raivo is out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raivo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raivo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raivo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Raivo controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson stops Raivo from standing up.
Raivo looking for a sweep. Not yet Raivo, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raivo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raivo is proving hard to escape from.
Raivo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Raivo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raivo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Raivo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raivo has managed to clinch.
Raivo crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Raivo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raivo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raivo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is trying to keep Raivo in close.
Anderson working for a triangle but Raivo defends it easily.
Raivo throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raivo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Raivo has passed into half guard.
Raivo trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Raivo doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Raivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raivo instigates a clinch.
Raivo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Raivo tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Raivo moves into the clinch.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raivo walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raivo closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raivo moves away.
Raivo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raivo darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Raivo is pushing Anderson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raivo scores a nice knee to the body.
Raivo lands an elbow inside.
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raivo circles away quickly and effectively.
Raivo has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Raivo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raivo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raivo tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raivo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson avoiding damage as Raivo throws knees to the body.
Raivo is breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Raivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Raivo is looking to clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Raivo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Raivo blocks it.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raivo tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Raivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Raivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raivo doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Raivo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Raivo is out of range.
Raivo clinches up against the ropes.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Raivo avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Raivo misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Raivo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raivo landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raivo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raivo landing knees to the head.
Raivo scores a nice knee to the body.
Raivo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raivo lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the ropes.
Raivo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raivo.
Raivo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Raivo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raivo tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raivo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raivo's guard.
Raivo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raivo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Risto Raivo just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Raivo pushes Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Raivo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raivo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raivo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raivo crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Raivo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raivo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raivo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raivo chips away with some ground and pound.
Raivo landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raivo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson looking to control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Raivo is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking for subs off his back but Raivo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Raivo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Raivo manages to pass to full mount!
Anderson tries to hold on but Raivo pushes him away.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Raivo isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Raivo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raivo.
Raivo drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Raivo is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raivo is working away from the top position though.
Raivo trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Raivo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raivo prevents Anderson from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raivo stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raivo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Raivo dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
Raivo clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Raivo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Raivo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Raivo wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Raivo prevents Anderson from improving position.
Anderson working away.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Raivo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raivo isn't going anywhere.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson cracks Raivo with a big elbow.
Risto Raivo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Raivo is looking for a sweep.
Raivo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Anderson throws an elbow but Raivo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anderson Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson in the domination position with Raivo hanging on.
Raivo tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
Raivo keeps Anderson under control for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Raivo checks it
and Raivo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Raivo controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson is looking to wear down Raivo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raivo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raivo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Raivo rushes Anderson and presses him up against the ropes.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raivo walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Raivo tries to clinch up.
Raivo has Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson tries a body shot but Raivo blocks it.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raivo walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raivo checks a leg kick.
Raivo tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Raivo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Risto Raivo.
I've got Raivo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Raivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Dueck had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dueck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dueck misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dueck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayweather is looking to clinch but Dueck is avoiding it.
Dueck scores with a body shot.
Mayweather lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from Mayweather both land. Nice combination.
Dueck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dueck moves away.
Mayweather connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dueck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mayweather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dueck.
Dueck scores with a jab to the body.
Dueck wants to clinch but Mayweather slips to the side
and Mayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dueck thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Mayweather looks to land a combination. Dueck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dueck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayweather misses with a hook. Dueck ducked under it nicely.
Dueck misses with a combination
and Mayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the body
and Dueck counters with a series of strikes. Mayweather will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dueck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayweather clinches up with Dueck and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dueck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Dueck has double underhooks.
Dueck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayweather avoiding damage as Dueck throws knees to the body.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but Dueck keeps him there for the moment.
Dueck lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather taking a breather.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayweather.
Dueck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayweather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayweather jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dueck moves away from the strike by Mayweather.
Dueck misses with a double jab.
Mayweather tries to clinch there but Dueck circles away.
Mayweather fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dueck dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws an overhand right that lands on Dueck's shoulder, as Dueck tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dueck throws a wild body kick that Mayweather sees coming a mile off.
Mayweather ducks under a wild hook from Dueck.
Mayweather blocks a leg kick.
Mayweather stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dueck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dueck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dueck misses with a kick to the body
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayweather stuns Dueck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
Dennis Dueck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayweather wants to clinch but Dueck slips to the side
and Dueck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dueck throws a push kick but Mayweather slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dueck. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dueck. Dueck obviously looking to wear him down.
Dueck throws and low kick but Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Dueck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayweather swings for the body but Dueck moves out of range.
Mayweather is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dueck rather than just go for the knockout.
Dueck takes the fight into the clinch.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dueck.
Mayweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dueck works on Mayweather's body with a couple of short punches.
Mayweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dueck counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dueck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dueck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dueck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
Dueck misses with a body shot
and Mayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dueck throws a combination that misses
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Mayweather catches Dueck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dueck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dueck misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayweather. That snapped Dueck's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dueck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayweather checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dennis Dueck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dueck.
Dueck misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Mayweather.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Mayweather finds it's target.
Dueck tries to clinch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dueck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dueck throws a one two combo.
Dueck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dueck!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dueck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dueck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dueck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayweather checks a leg kick.
Dueck throws a leg kick that misses.
Dueck slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Dueck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Dueck moves out of range.
Mayweather tries to move into range but Dueck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dueck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dueck thuds a left hand into Mayweather's body.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dueck lands with a nice body punch.
Dueck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Dueck does no damage.
Dueck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dueck closes the distance and clinches.
Dueck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dueck - that landed with a thud.
Dueck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dueck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Dueck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Dueck misses.
Dueck clinches but Mayweather breaks the clinch
and Mayweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dueck counters with a left and a right that stings Mayweather.
Mayweather lands with a cross.
Mayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Dueck is just out of range.
Good work by Mayweather as he checks the leg kick.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Dueck is just out of range.
Mayweather showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dueck.
Dueck looks for the body kick but Mayweather saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Mayweather.
An inside leg kick lands from Dueck.
Dueck falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dueck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Dueck moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather, as that shot connected.
Dueck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dueck.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
Dueck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayweather.
Dueck fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mayweather misses the body punch
and Dueck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dueck.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Dueck dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dueck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dueck throws the kick towards the body but Mayweather avoids it.
Mayweather jabs at Dueck's body.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Dueck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Dueck backing up. Dueck nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dueck misses with a low kick.
Mayweather punishes Dueck's body with a nice straight punch.
Dueck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dueck checks a low kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dueck has Mayweather up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dueck landing knees to the body.
Mayweather is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Dueck.
Mayweather wants to break free but Dueck has control.
Dueck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
Dueck lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayweather has picked Dueck up - he's going for a ride! Mayweather dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dueck trying to hold on to Mayweather's head to control him but Mayweather postures up.
Mayweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Dueck misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Mayweather there.
Mayweather avoids a kick to the body.
Dueck tries a head kick but it misses.
Dueck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dueck closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but Dueck keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dueck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
Mayweather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayweather blocking some punches.
Mayweather breaks the clinch.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dueck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dueck counters with a nice body kick.
Dueck misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mayweather lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dueck doesn't seem phased though.
Dueck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dueck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dueck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dueck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dueck throws a head kick that half lands.
Dueck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dueck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dueck misses with the combination.
Mayweather feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dueck's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Mayweather blocks the leg kick.
Mayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Floyd Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Mayweather both land. Nice combination.
Mayweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dueck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dueck is predictable there
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dueck counters with a head kick.
Dueck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayweather's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dueck is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Dueck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dueck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayweather avoids it.
Mayweather avoids the elbow strike from Dueck, against the ropes.
Mayweather prevents a body shot from Dueck.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayweather keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather lands with a nice combination. Dueck backs away looking to recover.
Dennis Dueck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Dueck.
Dueck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayweather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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204 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
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, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a high kick!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the ropes.
Jones prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Anthony Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Jones has Johnson pressed against the ropes, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Jones keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Jones clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Anthony Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Anthony Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Allen Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski comes to the ring accompanied by Roar. Vader has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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289 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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26
287 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Vader!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader avoids the body shot from Grabowski.
Grabowski tries to land a front kick but Vader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader.
Grabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
Grabowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Vader misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Vader.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Vader misses with the combination.
Grabowski has a takedown stuffed.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vader throws out the jab.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Grabowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
Grabowski sizes up Vader with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Vader misses its intended target.
Grabowski misses with a body shot.
Vader avoids a kick to the body.
Grabowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grabowski tries to move to full mount but Vader actually manages to regain half guard.
Grabowski throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
Grabowski stalling away here and it's allowed Vader to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grabowski looking to sit in guard and control but Vader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grabowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grabowski 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grabowski moves in looking to clinch but Vader pushes him off.
Vader avoids the body shot from Grabowski.
Grabowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vader's waist but Vader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabowski off to one side.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vader napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grabowski is chipping away with strikes.
Vader tries to improve position but can't.
Grabowski misses with the ground and pound.
Grabowski working the ground and pound but Vader is defending the strikes.
Grabowski misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Grabowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vader regains half guard, as Grabowski was trying to land strikes.
Vader gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grabowski.
Grabowski throwing strikes from guard but Vader blocks nicely.
Grabowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Grabowski cracks Vader with a big elbow.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
Vader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vader keeping full guard, as Grabowski tries to pass.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grabowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
Vader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grabowski defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Grabowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vader circles away quickly and effectively.
Grabowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Vader throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Vader.
Vader digs a good body shot into Grabowski's ribs.
Grabowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Grabowski moves forwards but Vader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Vader.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a series of strikes that have Grabowski backpedaling.
Vader lands a glancing blow to the side of Grabowski's head.
Vader scores with a body shot.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Grabowski counters with a single leg into guard. Vader didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grabowski is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grabowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vader is working away from the top position though.
Grabowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grabowski is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is holding on to half guard well.
Grabowski pushes Vader off but Vader dives into side control.
Grabowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vader wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabowski is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Grabowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vader lands a lovely overhand right.
Grabowski lands with a straight right. Vader didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vader really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Grabowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vader throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vader throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Grabowski's shoulder, as Grabowski tries to avoid the shot.
Grabowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski connects with a looping right hand.
Grabowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vader counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grabowski rushes Vader and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Vader manages to get underhooks.
Vader controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vader taking a breather.
Grabowski missing with knees to the body.
Grabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Vader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski walks into a straight right hand from Vader.
Vader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Damian Grabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabowski at a distance.
Vader throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to de liver by Vader. Beautiful body shot.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabowski.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Vader misses.
Grabowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grabowski is working for takedown but Vader is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vader just leaning against Grabowski, taking a breather.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vader is defending well for now.
Vader is pushing Grabowski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grabowski can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Vader dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Damian Grabowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt - Vader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grabowski cracks a nice hook into Vader's ribs.
Grabowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grabowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grabowski fails to land the takedown.
Grabowski digs a good hook to Vader's body.
Grabowski is looking to wear down Vader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grabowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Grabowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vader cracks Grabowski with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grabowski misses with a takedown
and Vader counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a shot to the body.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader.
Grabowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vader misses with a leg kick.
Grabowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader catches Grabowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Damian Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski walks into a left hand.
Vader scores with a nice head shot.
Grabowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grabowski misses with a jab to the body
enabling Vader to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Vader. No joy for Grabowski on that attempt.
Nice cross by Vader.
Grabowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grabowski is rocked!
Grabowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vader to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Grabowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vader lands a hook that stumbles Grabowski back into the ropes. Vader follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Grabowski to the canvas! Vader pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Grabowski has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lord Vader!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dangle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangle was well out of range. Poor timing from Destruction.
Destruction fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dangle.
Dangle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destruction swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dangle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dangle is working for a submission of some sort.
Destruction wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle is keen to just control but Destruction is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dangle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destruction won't allow Dangle to pass to mount.
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.
Destruction wants to control but Dangle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Destruction controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Destruction looks to score with a jab to the body but Dangle is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dangle lands with a hook. Destruction tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dangle throws a series of strikes that have Destruction backpedaling.
Shawn Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangle throws a head kick that misses.
Dangle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destruction misses with a takedown
and Dangle counters with a shoot takedown. Destruction fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dangle is one step ahead there.
Destruction is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Destruction is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dangle is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Destruction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangle.
No joy there for Destruction, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destruction throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dangle manages to avoid it.
Destruction avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangle closes the distance and clinches up with Destruction, looking for a takedown. Dangle pushes Destruction against the ropes but Destruction circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dangle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destruction.
Dangle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dangle walks into a stiff left hand from Destruction.
Destruction misses with a body shot
and Dangle counters with a left to the body.
Dangle dives in and grabs Destruction's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes down on Dangle's head and hops out.
Destruction is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dangle rather than just go for the knockout.
Destruction lands with a hook. Dangle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Destruction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dangle counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Destruction is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Destruction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Destruction tries to bench press Dangle off him but Dangle keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Destruction some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Destruction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Destruction is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is trying to control Dangle's posture but Dangle avoids it.
Dangle trying to control the action but Destruction is working from the bottom.
Destruction avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Destruction will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Destruction misses with a body shot
and Dangle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Destruction misses with a takedown
and Dangle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dangle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destruction.
Destruction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangle.
Dangle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dangle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dangle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destruction scores with a one two! Dangle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dangle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destruction sprawls well. Destruction wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dangle gets slowly back to his feet.
Destruction lands with a nice body punch.
Shawn Destruction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destruction misses with a double jab
and Dangle counters with a straight right hand.
Destruction throws a right hand that Dangle ducks under and follows up with a left that Dangle also avoids with ease.
Destruction stuffs the takedown attempt from Dangle. Dangle gets slowly back to his feet.
Destruction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction shoots and misses
and Dangle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Destruction shoots and misses
and Dangle counters with a stiff right hand.
Jim Dangle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Destruction.
Destruction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dangle lands a head kick!
Destruction throws a jab when Dangle was well out of range.
Destruction misses with a looping left.
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.
Destruction thows a leg kick but Dangle checks it
and Dangle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Destruction tries to kick Dangle off in order to stand up. Dangle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Destruction is not content to let Dangle control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Destruction really dominated that round.
That's time! Dangle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Destruction throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dangle counters with a leg kick.
Destruction looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Destruction preventing the sweep.
Dangle is working hard here to advance position.
Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangle looking for a sweep. Not yet Dangle, not yet.
Destruction throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dangle trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Destruction swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dangle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dangle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destruction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Destruction is pulling down on Dangle's head. It's preventing any offense from Dangle, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Destruction wants to get back to his feet but Dangle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Destruction keeping moving, preventing Dangle from controlling successfully.
Destruction looking to control but Dangle passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dangle trying to mount his opponent but Destruction defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangle wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle had his way with Shawn Destruction in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dangle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destruction.
Dangle slips under a jab from Destruction.
Dangle fakes the leg kick and cracks Destruction in the body.
Dangle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Destruction!
Destruction avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dangle.
Dangle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Destruction hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction wants to control but Dangle is having none of it.
Destruction is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dangle tries to control but Destruction wriggling away.
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.
Destruction tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Destruction is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destruction working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dangle controlling the pace for now.
Dangle tries to control but Destruction wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destruction is looking to improve his position but Dangle isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Dangle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dangle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Dangle!
Jim Dangle retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchers Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirror comes to the ring accompanied by Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars. Chance has chosen Mama said knock u out! as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punchers Chance!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirror slips a jab and a cross from Chance.
Mirror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chance.
Mirror clobbers Chance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chance scores with a decent looking hook.
Chance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fullsize Mirror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chance slips under a jab from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a looping right.
Mirror falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chance clobbers Mirror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mirror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chance.
Chance connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirror's hands.
A shot to the body from Mirror misses
and Chance counters by moving into the clinch.
Mirror is trying to break the clinch but Chance has him pressed against the ropes.
Chance misses with a body punch.
Mirror wants to stall.
Chance misses with a punch on the inside.
Chance misses with a body punch.
Mirror manages to break the clinch.
Chance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirror throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirror misses with a jab to the body
and Chance counters with a three punch combo that has Mirror backing up. Mirror nods at Chance to acknowledge the strikes.
Chance ducks under a wild hook from Mirror.
Chance fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirror looks to land a left hand but Chance moved out of range nicely.
Mirror misses with an uppercut. Chance saw that one coming.
Chance scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirror throws a right and a left that Chance avoids nicely.
Chance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Chance does no damage.
Chance misses with a hook. Mirror ducked under it nicely.
Mirror lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chance backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chance slips a jab from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirror throws the left hand but Chance avoids the punch easily.
Mirror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Chance as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chance lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chance dodges the punch combination from Mirror.
Mirror just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirror throws out a loose jab but Chance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirror misses with a few strikes there.
Chance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirror.
Chance on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirror misses with a body shot
and Chance counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Chance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirror misses with a hook.
Mirror missing with a left hand there. Chance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirror loads up on a big right hand but Chance slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirror swings for the body but Chance moves out of range.
Mirror misses with a body punch
and Chance counters with a series of strikes. Mirror will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Mirror scores with a four punch combination!
Chance misses with a combination
and Mirror counters with a straight right hand.
Mirror stuns Chance with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chance looks gassed!
Mirror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chance.
Mirror smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mirror throws the left hand but Chance avoids the punch easily.
Chance ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirror throws the left hand but Chance avoids the punch easily.
Mirror looks to land a right hand but Chance moved out of range.
A jab from Mirror misses.
Chance loads up on a big right hand but Mirror slips the punch.
Mirror fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chance misses with an uppercut. Mirror saw that one coming.
Chance walks into a straight right hand from Mirror.
Mirror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chance is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chance misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chance.
Mirror lands a head shot.
Mirror lunges at Chance with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chance's hand.
Chance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirror scores with a shot to the body.
Chance slips a jab and a cross from Mirror.
Mirror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chance manages to avoid it.
Chance scores with a nice strike.
Chance slips under a jab.
Mirror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chance defending well as Mirror loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirror throws a combination. Chance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror lands a slapping body shot.
Mirror scores with a hook to the body. Chance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chance throws a looping overhand right but Mirror ducks down to avoid it.
Mirror clobbers Chance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mirror cracks Chance with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirror throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chance.
Mirror misses the jab.
Mirror misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirror throws a good cross that connects.
Chance swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mirror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Mirror.
Mirror lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chance circles away quickly and effectively.
Fullsize Mirror is winning the standup battle so far.
Chance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mirror throws a combination that misses
and Chance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirror.
Mirror throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chance counters with a one-two to the body.
Chance is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirror.
Mirror throws a jab but it's blocked by Chance.
Mirror tries to bum rush Chance with a series of wild strikes but Chance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirror cracks a nice hook into Chance's ribs.
Chance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mirror circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance works Mirror's body with a nice hook.
Mirror scores with a sloppy right hand. Chance should have avoided that one.
Punchers Chance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirror scores with a punch to the head.
Mirror scores with a jab to the body.
Mirror lands a really nice looking cross but Chance seems unphased.
Chance avoids the body shot from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a few strikes there.
Mirror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chance manages to avoid it.
Mirror fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirror misses the jab.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chance blocks a jab.
Chance misses with a series of wild punches.
Chance slips under a jab.
Chance staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Mirror does no damage.
Mirror works Chance's body with a nice hook.
Chance throws a combination that misses
and Mirror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirror lands a body shot.
Mirror throws out a loose jab but Chance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirror scores with a shot to the body.
Mirror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Mirror.
A left and a right from Mirror both land. Nice combination.
Chance might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mirror lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirror connects with a jab.
Chance takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mirror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chance is rocked!
Nice jab there from Mirror.
Chance is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirror finish him?
A big left from Mirror misses.
Chance seems to have recovered his senses.
Chance looks to land a left hand but Mirror moved out of range nicely.
Chance misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirror.
Mirror takes a swing at Chance's ribcage but misses.
Mirror scores with a hook.
Mirror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chance manages to avoid it.
Mirror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mirror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chance takes one to the side of the head.
Chance ducks right into an uppercut from Mirror.
Mirror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chance takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mirror throws an overhand right that lands on Chance's shoulder, as Chance tries to avoid the shot.
Mirror lands the left hand.
Mirror cracks Chance with an open hand slap.
Mirror cracks Chance with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirror lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Mirror both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mirror.
Mirror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirror.
Mirror with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirror lands with a good body shot.
Mirror works the jab nicely.
Chance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirror throws out a powerful jab.
Mirror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mirror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Chance. That snapped Mirror's head back.
A combination from Mirror does no damage.
Mirror throws a combination. Chance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chance looks to land a combination but Mirror avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mirror comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chance moves away.
Mirror lands with a right hand.
Mirror looks to land a right hand but Chance moved out of range.
Mirror punishes Chance's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirror is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chance takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirror misses with a double jab.
Mirror keeps the fight on the outside.
Chance throws a hook to the side of Mirror's head but Mirror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirror scores with a decent looking hook.
Chance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chance is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chance closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirror bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chance's head backwards.
Mirror keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mirror connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirror lands a jab to Chance's midsection.
A shot to de liver by Mirror. Beautiful body shot.
Chance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirror connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mirror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chance can do to turn this around?
Mirror clobbers Chance with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mirror scores with the left hand. Chance knows he should have avoided that one.
Chance with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirror to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Mirror there.
Mirror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirror lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mirror throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Chance stumbling backwards into the ropes! Chance bounces back off the ropes towards Mirror, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mirror lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mirror celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fullsize Mirror!
Fullsize Mirror is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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