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Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 4995 p4p, 511 weight class) and Vladimir Smirnoff (ranked 5352 p4p, 543 weight class). Piper comes to the ring accompanied by Roddy entrance. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnoff pushes Piper away with a front kick.
Smirnoff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Piper is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Smirnoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smirnoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Piper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smirnoff lands a left and a right that send Piper crashing to the mat, dazed. Smirnoff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Roddy Piper has been cut.
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!
Smirnoff lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smirnoff!
Smirnoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piper circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Smirnoff.
A punch combination from Smirnoff misses.
As Smirnoff looks to move away, Piper throws a big counter combo but Smirnoff just gets out of the way.
Smirnoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piper throws a counter high kick but Smirnoff was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smirnoff scores with a kick to the body.
Smirnoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack! Smirnoff lands a heavy head kick that drops Piper. The ref tackles Smirnoff to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Piper was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Vladimir Smirnoff!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Arago (ranked 5962 p4p, 595 weight class) and David Bohlen (ranked 5322 p4p, 540 weight class). Arago comes to the ring accompanied by Russian Power. David Bohlen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Arago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Bohlen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arago.
Arago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bohlen counters with a nice body shot.
Arago fails to land the takedown.
Bohlen with the counter takedown but Arago avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohlen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arago.
Bohlen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arago lands a leg kick that knocks Bohlen off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arago shoots in for a takedown but Bohlen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bohlen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen counters with a nice body shot.
Bohlen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arago tries for a takedown but Bohlen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Bohlen tries to counter it with a takedown but Arago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bohlen counter with a right hand.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Arago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arago looks for a takedown but Bohlen sprawls well.
Ivan Arago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arago shoots and misses
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Arago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bohlen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arago with a poor takedown
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
David Bohlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arago thinking.
Arago misses with a takedown
and Bohlen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Arago with that takedown attempt.
Bohlen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago fails to land the takedown.
Arago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Arago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bohlen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arago somewhat.
Bohlen feints the counter takedown.
Arago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bohlen avoids it really well and circles away.
Bohlen with the counter takedown but Arago avoids it easily.
Bohlen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arago.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arago shoots and misses
and Bohlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arago thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arago has managed to clinch.
Arago can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bohlen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arago clinches up with Bohlen and pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bohlen uses from the top position.
Arago is trying to keep Bohlen in close.
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.
Arago keeping full guard, as Bohlen tries to pass.
Arago working a defensive guard here.
Bohlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohlen wants to pass the guard but Arago is keeping the position.
Arago is trying to control the position but Bohlen postures up.
Arago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohlen is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arago is keeping the position for now.
Arago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohlen is aware though and is defending well.
Bohlen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bohlen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bohlen tries to free his leg and advance position but Arago is retaining full guard.
Arago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan Arago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago pulls Bohlen in close to prevent any damage.
Bohlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bohlen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bohlen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bohlen looking to sit in guard and control but Arago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arago is looking to work some ground and pound but Bohlen has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David Bohlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arago throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Arago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bohlen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for David Bohlen!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for David Bohlen!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for David Bohlen!
David Bohlen wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Ivan Arago stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's like a piece of iron.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 6490 p4p, 514 weight class) and Pedro Pete (ranked 5500 p4p, 481 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Pete!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pete looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Micheli lands a knee to the body.
Micheli jumps guard but Pete turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Micheli ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Micheli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Micheli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pete passes into half guard.
Pete looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Micheli is trying to maintain the position but Pete is very close to passing his half guard.
Micheli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pete working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pete there.
Pete is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Micheli really is a fat lump.
Micheli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pete trying to control the pace.
Micheli wants to improve his position but Pete is controlling well.
Micheli throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two 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.
Micheli is trying to control but can't.
Pete escapes and gets back to his feet.
Micheli is looking to clinch but Pete is avoiding it.
Micheli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Micheli misses with a takedown attempt - Pete sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pete fails with the takedown.
Micheli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Micheli tries to sprawl but Pete drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pete keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Pete dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Micheli.
Micheli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pete counters by moving into the clinch.
Micheli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Micheli.
Pete working hard to break the clinch.
Pete manages to break the clinch.
Pete has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheli trying to stall but Pete improves his position.
Micheli is working for takedown but Pete is calmly controlling the position for now.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pete misses with a punch to the body.
Pete wants to break free but Micheli has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Micheli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pete fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Micheli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pete.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Micheli missing with knees to the body.
Micheli jumps guard but Pete turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Micheli struggles to land a body shot inside as Pete controls his hands.
Pete gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Micheli.
Micheli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pete's efforts to push away.
Pete is trying to pull guard but Micheli has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli wants a takedown.
Micheli working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Micheli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Micheli can't get the takedown.
Pete stops a takedown attempt from Micheli.
Pete lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pete stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pete shoots in for a takedown but Micheli shows good takedown defense.
Micheli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pete defends well and Micheli ends up having to push Pete into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micheli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pete unleashes a big counter combination but Micheli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Micheli shoots in and drives through. Pete sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pete feints and as Micheli raises his hands in defense, Pete changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Micheli is wriggling around but Pete manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Pete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pete shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Micheli pinned against the ropes. Micheli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Micheli tries to keep at a distance but Pete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Micheli pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Micheli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pete defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete landing some decent shots from guard.
Pete controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Micheli thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Micheli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Micheli tries to get out of the position.
Pete decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Micheli, up you get!
Pete shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pete was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pete cracks Micheli with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete working away.
Micheli regains half guard.
Pete is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Micheli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Pete!
Pedro Pete seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Malenko (ranked 5243 p4p, 592 weight class) and Mikey Tyson Jr (ranked 4373 p4p, 529 weight class). Malenko comes to the ring accompanied by Malenko theme. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikey Tyson Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Tyson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyson Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malenko is in Tyson Jr's guard.
Malenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyson Jr, up you get!
Tyson Jr pushes Malenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson Jr is keeping busy.
Tyson Jr lands a body punch.
Tyson Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malenko is trying to pull guard but Tyson Jr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tyson Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson Jr is defending well for now.
Malenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyson Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson Jr lands a right hand.
Tyson Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tyson Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr lands an elbow inside.
Malenko has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr gets through Malenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malenko up against the ropes.
Malenko takes a shot to the head.
Tyson Jr lands a right hand.
Come on Tyson Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyson Jr is pressed up against the ropes. Malenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson Jr down to the mat. Tyson Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Tyson Jr shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Malenko is backing up but Tyson Jr catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Malenko covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Tyson Jr Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Tyson Jr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 3844 p4p, 125 weight class) and Theodore Van Anderson (ranked 5656 p4p, 191 weight class). Hogan comes into the arena with Real american blaring out of the sound system. Theodore Van Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Van Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Anderson shoots for a takedown but Hogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Anderson tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Van Anderson on that attempt.
Hogan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Van Anderson stalks Hogan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hogan's face. Hogan staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hogan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Anderson throws a one two combo.
Hogan pushes Van Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Anderson is trying to push Hogan away but Hogan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Van Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hogan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hogan prevents Van Anderson from improving his position.
Hogan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hulk Hogan!
A victorious Hulk Hogan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 6263 p4p, 608 weight class) and Tobious Khan (ranked 4276 p4p, 484 weight class). Graves comes to the ring accompanied by London Calling. Tobious Khan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Graves's chin.
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178 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobious Khan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves has a takedown stuffed.
Tobious Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khan defends it well.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graves is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Khan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Khan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Graves anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Khan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Graves slips an arm under Khan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Graves has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Graves is squeezing on Khan like an anaconda would it's prey. Khan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Graves!
After winning the bout, Alex Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludko Struja (ranked 2727 p4p, 357 weight class) and Narko Narkovic (ranked 9358 p4p, 758 weight class). Struja comes to the ring accompanied by HIJACK - THE BADMAN IS ROBBIN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludko Struja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Narko Narkovic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Narkovic with a poor takedown
and Struja counters with a crisp one two that drops Narkovic! Struja thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Narkovic to his feet! Narkovic is in big trouble!
Narkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Struja moves out of range easily.
Narkovic drops his hands momentarily. Struja doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Narkovic staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Narkovic doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludko Struja!
Ludko Struja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Siggy Duncan (ranked 3695 p4p, 180 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 3089 p4p, 152 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siggy Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duncan moves forwards but Longworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth scores with a jab. Duncan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth misses with a left hand
and Duncan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duncan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Duncan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longworth throws a hook but Duncan blocks it.
Longworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan misses with an uppercut. Longworth saw that one coming.
Longworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duncan's head backwards.
Duncan is rocked!
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Duncan moved out of range.
Oh Duncan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longworth.
Duncan struggling a bit here.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Longworth is working to tighten his grip on Duncan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Duncan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Longworth is really squeezing tight and eventually Duncan passes out! Longworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Siggy Duncan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew this was going to be a tough fight. But you gotta fight the best, to be the best. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Gunn (ranked 6604 p4p, 675 weight class) and Marty Robbins (ranked 517 p4p, 80 weight class). Robbins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Iron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins with a nice cross.
Robbins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Robbins lands a big right hand that sends Gunn crashing to the mat! Robbins stays standing though and waves Gunn back to his feet!
Gunn is rocked!
Robbins fakes the body blow, causing Gunn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gunn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Robbins! Marty Robbins retains his welterweight title!
Marty Robbins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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