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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 4940 p4p, 181 weight class) and Bungle Davis (ranked 4414 p4p, 169 weight class). Davis has chosen Working Class Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bungle Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karelin.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Karelin drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Karelin off! Karelin jumps back into Davis's guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davis is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Karelin misses with the ground and pound.
Davis parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Karelin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karelin trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis dodges the ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin 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.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Davis's head but Davis avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karelin working Davis over with strikes.
Karelin misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Karelin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karelin.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
Karelin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Davis tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karelin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Davis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karelin is looking to wear down Davis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aleksandr Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin misses with the combination.
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis throws out a counter right but Karelin avoids it with no problem.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin throws an elbow but Davis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Davis parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Davis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
We've been informed that Davis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Karelin misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis is trying to keep Karelin in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karelin trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karelin as he avoids it easily.
Karelin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Aleksandr Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bungle Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Karelin moves out of range of the strikes.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelin throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Karelin closes the distance and clinches.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Karelin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.
Davis breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davis enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Karelin is controlling him well.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis trying to control here.
Karelin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karelin throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bungle Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aleksandr Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Karelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Karelin!
Aleksandr Karelin gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Blunt (ranked 25035 p4p, 215 weight class) and Chris Harper (ranked 3450 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Harper!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Blunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper sizes up Blunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harper backs up against the cage.
Blunt scores with a body shot.
Harper misses with an uppercut. Blunt saw that one coming.
Harper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blunt slips a straight right by Harper.
Harper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper punishes Blunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Blunt punishes Harper's body with a nice straight punch.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Blunt is just out of range.
Blunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Blunt looks to throw the jab but Harper is out of range.
Blunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt misses with a wild combination.
Blunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harper misses with a looping left.
Harper throws the left hand but Blunt avoids the punch easily.
Harper has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Harper blocks an uppercut.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Chris Harper's cut even more.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blunt misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blunt has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blunt has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper takes a shot to the head.
Blunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Blunt's ribcage. Blunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Blunt prevents a body shot from Harper.
Blunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt blocks a body shot from Harper.
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
Harper is working Blunt over against the cage.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blunt blocks a body shot from Harper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Blunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper is working Blunt over against the cage.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt working aggressively here.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper lands a right hand.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Harper.
Blunt is breathing heavily.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper is leaning against Blunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Blunt blocks a body shot from Harper.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Blunt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Harper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Harper's cut.
That's time! Blunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Mark Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper drives through and clinches with Blunt against the cage.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Harper presses Blunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harper pushes Blunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Harper.
Harper lands a nice uppercut.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Blunt controls his hands.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Blunt's head.
Blunt takes a shot to the head.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
Blunt prevents a body shot from Harper.
Chris Harper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Harper.
A right handed body shot lands from Harper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Harper is leaning against Blunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt blocks a body shot from Harper.
Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Blunt controls the action.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blunt fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
A short left from Harper.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blunt.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Blunt's head.
A short right from Harper.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harper tries a body shot but Blunt blocks it.
Harper is working Blunt over against the cage.
Blunt takes a shot to the head.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Harper.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Blunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Harper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
As Harper looks to move away, Blunt throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blunt moves away.
Blunt moves out of range as Harper strikes.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Blunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark Blunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blunt misses the target.
Blunt loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch.
Blunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Harper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blunt moves away from the strike by Harper.
Blunt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Harper dips to his left and cracks Blunt with an uppercut!
Harper moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Harper.
Harper works on Blunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper lands a body punch.
Harper lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper cracks Blunt with a nice body shot.
Harper lands a right hand.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harper digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper pushes Blunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Blunt prevents a body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Mark Blunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper cracks Blunt with a nice body shot.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Harper.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Blunt blocks a body shot from Harper.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Blunt avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harper is working Blunt over against the cage.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper lands a nice uppercut.
Harper presses Blunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harper digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Harper.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blunt.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunt's elbow.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper tries to work over Blunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
Harper digs a right hand into Blunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blunt's gas tank.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Blunt throws a head punch that misses.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blunt backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Harper!
Chris Harper 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Iron Koock (ranked 24967 p4p, 226 weight class) and Steve Mocoo (ranked 3357 p4p, 125 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iron Koock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HuxiqUuTA. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Iron Koock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Mocoo !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Koock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mocoo counters with a takedown into side control.
Iron Koock is trying to improve his position.
Iron Koock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iron Koock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Iron Koock taking a bit of punishment here - Mocoo scoring with strikes.
It looks like Randy Iron Koock has been cut.
Mocoo lands a nice forearm strike.
Randy Iron Koock's cut is getting worse.
Mocoo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Iron Koock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Iron Koock is trying to control Mocoo 's posture but Mocoo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Koock tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Iron Koock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Randy Iron Koock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mocoo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeez, Randy Iron Koock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randy Iron Koock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Mocoo !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin James White Schmidt (ranked 4523 p4p, 183 weight class) and Jimbo Covert (ranked 2531 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin James White Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Covert!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Covert duly obliges.
Schmidt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Covert.
Schmidt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Covert, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Covert.
Schmidt prevents a body shot from Covert.
Schmidt has a couple of punches blocked by Covert.
Covert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Covert is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Covert blocks an uppercut.
Covert has a couple of punches blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Covert uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Covert is rocked!
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Covert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike.
Covert is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
Schmidt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Covert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schmidt to keep the fight standing.
Franklin James White Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Covert.
Schmidt dips a shoulder and cracks Covert with a mighty uppercut! Covert falls back against the cage and Schmidt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Covert is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Schmidt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin James White Schmidt!
During a confident post fight interview, Franklin James White Schmidt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zharvakko Ulfzaar (ranked 2239 p4p, 104 weight class) and LC Dufrain (ranked 3646 p4p, 142 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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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zharvakko Ulfzaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LC Dufrain!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufrain misses with a right hand
and Ulfzaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dufrain shoots for a double leg takedown but Ulfzaar sprawls well. He's pushed Dufrain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dufrain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dufrain motions for Ulfzaar to come forward. Dufrain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dufrain misses with a two punch combination.
Ulfzaar throwing a counter right hand but Dufrain manages to avoid it.
Ulfzaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dufrain.
Dufrain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ulfzaar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufrain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulfzaar. Dufrain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dufrain throws a combination that misses
and Ulfzaar counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like LC Dufrain has been cut.
Crack! Ulfzaar connects with the perfect overhand right and Dufrain falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ulfzaar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zharvakko Ulfzaar!
Zharvakko Ulfzaar 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Kipling (ranked 2743 p4p, 123 weight class) and Wahbi Ben Youssef (ranked 3100 p4p, 119 weight class). Mister Kipling has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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284 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Kipling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wahbi Ben Youssef!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kipling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ben Youssef.
A countering left hand to the body from Ben Youssef misses.
Kipling seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kipling misses with a left hand
and Ben Youssef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mister Kipling has been cut.
Kipling misses with a hook
and Ben Youssef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben Youssef misses with a wild body shot.
Ben Youssef walks into a jab.
It looks like Wahbi Ben Youssef has been cut.
Kipling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ben Youssef counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kipling misses with a hook
and Ben Youssef counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wahbi Ben Youssef!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Vontreal (ranked 4998 p4p, 193 weight class) and Winchester Blackard (ranked 2786 p4p, 106 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Vontreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winchester Blackard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vontreal looks to land a right hand but Blackard moved out of range.
Vontreal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackard wants to counter with a clinch but Vontreal pushes him away.
Blackard's coach down at Fist of Fury Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blackard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blackard looks to land a left hand but Vontreal moved out of range nicely.
Blackard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vontreal.
Blackard tries to counter with a clinch but Vontreal shakes him off and moves away.
Vontreal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vontreal misses with a hook. Blackard ducked under it nicely.
Vontreal loads up on a big right hand but Blackard slips the punch.
It seemed like Blackard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vontreal misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Blackard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vontreal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontreal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackard.
Vontreal staying out of range there.
Vontreal throws a shot from downtown. Blackard moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Vontreal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vontreal moves out of range as Blackard strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vontreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackard staying out of range there.
Vontreal throws out a loose jab but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Vontreal.
Vontreal throws a looping overhand right but Blackard ducks down to avoid it.
Blackard with the counter takedown but Vontreal avoids it easily.
Vontreal throws a big shot that misses.
Vontreal throws a shot from downtown. Blackard moves away and avoids it.
Vontreal throws out a loose jab but Blackard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackard rushes Vontreal and presses him up against the cage.
Vontreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Vontreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackard slips a straight right by Vontreal.
Blackard with the counter takedown but Vontreal avoids it easily.
Vontreal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackard moves away.
Blackard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackard feints the counter takedown.
Ricardo Vontreal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vontreal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vontreal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackard throws an off balance right hand
and Vontreal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vontreal misses with a hook. Blackard ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blackard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackard misses with a hook.
A big right from Vontreal misses.
Blackard ducks under a wild hook from Vontreal.
Vontreal misses the shot to the body.
Vontreal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blackard back to the cage. Vontreal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackard slips a jab from Vontreal.
Blackard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vontreal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Vontreal misses its intended target.
Blackard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vontreal defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vontreal.
Blackard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vontreal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackard trying to control the position from guard on top but Vontreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackard advances position into side control!
Blackard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vontreal is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winchester Blackard!
After the fight, Winchester Blackard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Angelo (ranked 1995 p4p, 95 weight class) and Danny Zane (ranked 4716 p4p, 188 weight class). Angelo comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow - Cooler as Ekke. Danny Zane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thomas Angelo's chin.
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275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Zane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo closes the distance and pushes Zane back into the cage.
Angelo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zane avoids the damage to the body.
Angelo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zane prevents it.
Zane wants to break free but Angelo has control.
Zane wants to get back to striking at distance but Angelo won't allow it.
Zane is trying to break the clinch but Angelo is controlling him.
Zane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Angelo pulls guard successfully.
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.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zane defends well.
Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angelo keeping moving, preventing Zane from controlling successfully.
Zane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zane has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Angelo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zane is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Angelo pulls down on the head and he's put Zane to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Angelo!
Thomas Angelo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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