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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zig Ziggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zig Ziggler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziggler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziggler misses the shot to the body.
Ziggler throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Ziggler avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Stanley slips a jab from Ziggler.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Rick Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziggler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stanley moves forwards but Ziggler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Rick Stanley has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziggler to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Ziggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Ziggler lands a big uppercut and Stanley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stanley looks OK. Ziggler waves Stanley back to his feet!
Stanley is rocked!
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Ziggler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanley dodges the punch combination from Ziggler.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ziggler knocks Stanley out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zig Ziggler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trygve Graudheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Samsonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graudheim comes to the cage accompanied by The Lucky Bullets "Folsom Prison Blues". Trygve Graudheim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Graudheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graudheim at a distance.
Graudheim slips under a jab from Samsonov.
Samsonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graudheim is breathing heavily.
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!
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on Graudheim's shoulder, as Graudheim tries to avoid the shot.
Samsonov staying out of range there.
Samsonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graudheim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samsonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graudheim throws a big shot that misses.
Samsonov is looking to clinch but Graudheim is avoiding it.
Samsonov looks to land a combination. Graudheim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Trygve Graudheim has been cut.
Samsonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graudheim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Graudheim punching from mount but Samsonov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Samsonov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graudheim misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samsonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Graudheim lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Graudheim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Graudheim looking to ground and pound but Samsonov is blocking nicely.
Graudheim avoids the attempt from Samsonov to control.
Graudheim landing shots from mount.
Graudheim throwing strikes here but Samsonov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Graudheim 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.
Samsonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Graudheim misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samsonov tries to hold on but Graudheim postures up.
Samsonov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Graudheim kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graudheim landing strikes from the mount and Samsonov is in trouble!
Samsonov blocking the ground and pound.
Graudheim wants to control the pace but Samsonov is squirming around nicely.
Samsonov tries to lock up and control but Graudheim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graudheim thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samsonov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graudheim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Graudheim raining down shots from the mount!
Graudheim avoids the attempt from Samsonov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graudheim thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Graudheim misses with a head shot.
Graudheim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Samsonov is now in Graudheim's guard. A big mistake from Graudheim there, giving up the dominant position!
Graudheim tries to strike from the bottom.
Graudheim is trying to control the position but Samsonov postures up.
Graudheim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graudheim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graudheim looking for a sweep. Not yet Graudheim, not yet.
Graudheim is working hard here to advance position.
Samsonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graudheim's guard.
Samsonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graudheim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samsonov misses with a looping right.
Graudheim misses with a straight right.
Samsonov looks to land a combination but Graudheim avoids it well.
Graudheim misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samsonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Samsonov.
Samsonov has a couple of punches blocked by Graudheim.
Samsonov working aggressively here.
Samsonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graudheim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Samsonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trygve Graudheim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Samsonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Samsonov coming out on top.
Samsonov scores with a nice head shot.
Samsonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graudheim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samsonov to the mat! Samsonov manages to get full guard.
Graudheim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samsonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samsonov is adopting a defensive guard.
Samsonov wants to sweep here but Graudheim controlling him for the moment.
Graudheim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graudheim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graudheim is looking to work some ground and pound but Samsonov has wrist control.
Graudheim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samsonov wants to stand and escape but Graudheim is having none of it.
Graudheim is looking to work some ground and pound but Samsonov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graudheim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graudheim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samsonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samsonov pulls Graudheim in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Graudheim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graudheim throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice cross by Graudheim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samsonov.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Graudheim.
Graudheim slips under a jab from Samsonov.
Graudheim throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
Igor Samsonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graudheim closes the distance and clinches up with Samsonov, looking for a takedown. Graudheim pushes Samsonov against the cage but Samsonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samsonov throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graudheim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graudheim throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Samsonov.
Graudheim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graudheim throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Graudheim misses with a straight left.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graudheim.
Samsonov swings for the body but Graudheim moves out of range.
Samsonov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graudheim.
Graudheim throws a big shot that misses.
Samsonov wants to clinch.
Samsonov lands a big head kick that sends Graudheim tumbling to the mat! Samsonov takes a step backwards and waves Graudheim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A shot to the body from Graudheim misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice right hand that sends Graudheim toppling to the canvas! Graudheim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Samsonov finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Samsonov does it's job there.
Graudheim is rocked!
Graudheim misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Samsonov ducks right into an uppercut from Graudheim.
Graudheim cracks Samsonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graudheim misses with an uppercut.
Graudheim looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
Graudheim scores with a punch to the head.
Graudheim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graudheim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samsonov. That did some damage!
Samsonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samsonov throws a series of punches but Graudheim avoids them all with ease.
Trygve Graudheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Samsonov.
Graudheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graudheim misses the jab.
Samsonov connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samsonov lands a nice hook to Graudheim's body. Graudheim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graudheim moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Samsonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Samsonov drops Graudheim with a beautiful combination! Graudheim stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samsonov is looking for the KO!
Samsonov lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Samsonov catches Graudheim right on the button with a cross.
Samsonov misses with a wild body shot.
Samsonov rushes Graudheim and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samsonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samsonov lands a shot to the body.
Graudheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samsonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graudheim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samsonov lands with a right to the head.
Graudheim wants a takedown.
Samsonov scores with a shot to the side of Graudheim's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Samsonov.
Samsonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samsonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graudheim blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samsonov.
Samsonov lands with a left to the head.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike.
Samsonov lands a right hand.
Samsonov presses Graudheim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Samsonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samsonov leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samsonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samsonov pushes Graudheim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graudheim blocking some punches.
Graudheim misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Samsonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Samsonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trygve Graudheim's cut.
That's time! Graudheim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samsonov thuds a left hand into Graudheim's body.
Samsonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samsonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samsonov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graudheim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graudheim throws a strike but Samsonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Graudheim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graudheim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samsonov tries to stand but Graudheim is controlling from the bottom.
Graudheim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov wants to stand but Graudheim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samsonov postures up.
Graudheim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samsonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graudheim is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graudheim 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.
Samsonov walks into a straight right hand from Graudheim.
Samsonov walks into a stiff left hand from Graudheim.
Graudheim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graudheim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graudheim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samsonov is out of range.
Graudheim lands a really nice looking cross but Samsonov seems unphased.
Samsonov is looking to clinch.
Igor Samsonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graudheim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samsonov connects with a body shot.
Samsonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Graudheim ducks under a wild hook from Samsonov.
Samsonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graudheim blocking some punches.
Samsonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samsonov is trying to stall.
Samsonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samsonov lands with a left to the head.
Samsonov lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samsonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov digs a right hand into Graudheim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graudheim's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike.
Igor Samsonov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samsonov works on Graudheim's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Samsonov.
Graudheim takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Samsonov lands a body punch.
Graudheim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Samsonov lands a nice uppercut.
Samsonov scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a left hand.
Graudheim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graudheim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graudheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samsonov lands an uppercut.
Samsonov scores with a shot to the side of Graudheim's head.
Samsonov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samsonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samsonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samsonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Samsonov.
Graudheim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graudheim has a couple of punches blocked by Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graudheim backwards.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Graudheim fails to land.
Samsonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samsonov working aggressively here.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike.
Samsonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samsonov pushes Graudheim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Graudheim backwards.
Samsonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Samsonov works on Graudheim's body with a couple of short punches.
Samsonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samsonov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graudheim up against the cage.
Samsonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samsonov scores with a shoulder strike.
Samsonov lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Samsonov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trygve Graudheim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Graudheim drops his hands momentarily and Samsonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graudheim lands with a nice body punch.
Samsonov thuds a left hand into Graudheim's body.
Samsonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Graudheim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graudheim is looking to chop away at Samsonov's legs.
Samsonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graudheim on the side of the head.
Samsonov moves in looking to clinch but Graudheim pushes him off.
Samsonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graudheim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samsonov lands an overhand right.
Samsonov throws a hook but Graudheim avoids it easily.
Graudheim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samsonov on the side of the head.
Samsonov wants to clinch.
Samsonov lands with a hook. Graudheim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graudheim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Samsonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graudheim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samsonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graudheim lands an overhand right.
Graudheim misses with a straight left.
Graudheim moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Samsonov throws out a loose jab but Graudheim uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graudheim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samsonov takes one to the chin there.
Samsonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graudheim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graudheim scores with a hook.
Graudheim lunges at Samsonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samsonov's hand.
Graudheim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graudheim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graudheim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graudheim throws a good cross that connects.
Graudheim lands a nice shot to the body.
Graudheim scores with a nice right hand.
Graudheim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samsonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graudheim blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov lands with a good body shot.
Graudheim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samsonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Graudheim should have avoided that one.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut.
Samsonov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samsonov looks to land a combination. Graudheim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Samsonov.
The fighters circling - Samsonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Graudheim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graudheim.
Samsonov lunges at Graudheim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graudheim's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samsonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Samsonov misses.
Samsonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graudheim connects with a jab.
Graudheim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samsonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graudheim scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graudheim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samsonov.
A jab from Graudheim finds it's way through Samsonov's defenses.
Graudheim lands a body shot.
Igor Samsonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graudheim tries to keep at a distance but Samsonov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graudheim lands with a short shot to the head.
Graudheim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Graudheim on the inside.
Graudheim works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Samsonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graudheim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graudheim wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Graudheim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graudheim controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graudheim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samsonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trygve Graudheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graudheim throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Igor Samsonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graudheim throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Samsonov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Samsonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samsonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 35:40
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 35:40
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 35:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Samsonov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gandhi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hungry Like The Wolf. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahatma Gandhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaminson throws the kick towards the body but Gandhi avoids it.
Gandhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gandhi with shots to the head and body - Jaminson looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Jaminson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jaminson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gandhi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jaminson is bucking up trying to escape but Gandhi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gandhi breaks from Jaminson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gandhi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jaminson hang on?
Gandhi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gandhi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jaminson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jaminson looks gassed!
Gandhi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gandhi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gandhi working Jaminson over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gandhi lands a big shot to the head and Jaminson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mahatma Gandhi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza comes to the cage accompanied by Randy Manny & The Tools. Ryuu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yuudai Ryuu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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269 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuudai Ryuu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryuu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryuu wants the takedown. DeSouza is fighting it off but Ryuu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeSouza's guard against the cage.
Ryuu wants to pass the guard but DeSouza is keeping the position.
Ryuu controlling from the top position.
DeSouza controlling Ryuu's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza is trying to control the position but Ryuu postures up.
DeSouza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryuu controls the pace.
DeSouza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryuu 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yuudai Ryuu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ryuu.
DeSouza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a good cross that connects.
Ryuu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryuu forces DeSouza back against the cage and clinches.
Ryuu scores with a hook to the body.
DeSouza is breathing heavily.
Ryuu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryuu controlling the action here.
Ryuu tries to pass to full mount but DeSouza defends it.
DeSouza is looking to control Ryuu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSouza avoid being mounted?
Ryuu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza is looking to improve his position.
DeSouza looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSouza is looking to control Ryuu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSouza avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSouza wants to slow Ryuu down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSouza tries to clinch up
and Ryuu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Ryuu.
DeSouza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryuu, as that shot connected.
DeSouza throws a head kick that misses
and Ryuu counters with a one-two to the body.
Randy DeSouza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSouza throws a leg kick
and Ryuu counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryuu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryuu has DeSouza pressed against the cage.
Ryuu trying to land knees to the body.
Ryuu digs a right hand underneath DeSouza's ribcage. DeSouza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryuu.
Ryuu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeSouza up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryuu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryuu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a head kick that DeSouza semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Ryuu both land. Nice combination.
Ryuu clinches.
Ryuu is trying to drag DeSouza to the mat but DeSouza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryuu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ryuu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeSouza or not.
DeSouza blocks an elbow strike from Ryuu.
Ryuu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryuu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSouza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryuu scores with a decent looking hook.
DeSouza tries to clinch up
and Ryuu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ryuu lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSouza doesn't seem phased though.
Ryuu scores with a jab to the body.
Ryuu scores with the left hand. DeSouza knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryuu with a jab.
Ryuu lands with a slapping head kick.
DeSouza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryuu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuu. That's going to slow DeSouza down.
Ryuu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ryuu scores with a leg kick.
Ryuu lands a glancing blow to the side of DeSouza's head.
Ryuu thuds a left hand into DeSouza's body.
Jab by Ryuu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu is looking to slow DeSouza down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryuu.
DeSouza thows a leg kick but Ryuu checks it
and DeSouza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryuu cracks DeSouza with a good jab.
Ryuu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuu lands a left and a right that send DeSouza crashing to the mat, dazed. Ryuu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DeSouza is rocked!
Ryuu lands a nice hook to DeSouza's body. DeSouza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryuu cracks DeSouza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryuu lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryuu. That snapped DeSouza's head back.
Ryuu jabs DeSouza right on the nose. DeSouza blinks but takes it well.
DeSouza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeSouza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ryuu moves into the clinch.
Ryuu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Randy DeSouza has been cut.
Ryuu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryuu working DeSouza over with knees to the body.
Ryuu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryuu lands a nice hook to DeSouza's body. DeSouza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryuu rushes DeSouza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryuu works on DeSouza's body with a couple of short punches.
Ryuu has picked DeSouza up - he's going for a ride! Ryuu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ryuu passes to side control.
Ryuu slows the pace down.
Ryuu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An elbow from Ryuu crashes against the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryuu working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy DeSouza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryuu ducks under a wild hook from DeSouza.
A low kick from DeSouza is predictable there
and DeSouza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ryuu!
Ryuu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from DeSouza misses
and Ryuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSouza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryuu counters with a nice body shot.
DeSouza tries to clinch but Ryuu moves away
and Ryuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryuu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeSouza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from DeSouza misses
and Ryuu counters with a leg kick.
Ryuu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryuu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryuu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSouza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryuu scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryuu. That's going to slow DeSouza down.
Ryuu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryuu lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryuu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yuudai Ryuu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSouza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryuu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryuu lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryuu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryuu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSouza throws a lazy head kick
and Ryuu counters with a nice body shot.
Ryuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryuu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryuu connects with a jab.
Ryuu lands with a good body shot.
Ryuu connects with the punch.
DeSouza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSouza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeSouza walks into a jab.
Ryuu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Ryuu.
DeSouza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh DeSouza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryuu throws a leg kick which misses DeSouza's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSouza tries to avoid it.
DeSouza seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryuu lands a left and a right that send DeSouza crashing to the mat, dazed. Ryuu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DeSouza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSouza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryuu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryuu cracks a nice hook into DeSouza's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryuu.
Ryuu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ryuu does it's job there.
Ryuu closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks DeSouza out cold! DeSouza corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuudai Ryuu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nine Inch Nails - Wish. Dmitri Mikhailovich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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26
280 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailovich looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Mikhailovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailovich.
Hammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammer thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhailovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Mikhailovich controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich looking to pass the guard.
Mikhailovich looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer cracks Mikhailovich with a solid left hand.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mikhailovich pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhailovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Mikhailovich blocks nicely.
Mikhailovich keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Mikhailovich wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailovich is retaining full guard.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammer throws a jab when Mikhailovich was well out of range.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhailovich manages to avoid it.
Hammer slips a straight right by Mikhailovich.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Mikhailovich fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikhailovich thinking.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Hammer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Mikhailovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammer 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.
Mikhailovich looks gassed!
Mikhailovich keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mikhailovich loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Mikhailovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Mikhailovich throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mikhailovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Mikhailovich misses with a takedown
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Mikhailovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhailovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikhailovich tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhailovich manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Mikhailovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Mikhailovich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhailovich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mikhailovich tries to move to mount but Hammer blocks the move with his legs.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich 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.
Hammer is pressing down on Mikhailovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mikhailovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhailovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mikhailovich throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Mikhailovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikhailovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikhailovich misses with a takedown
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhailovich missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Mikhailovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhailovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammer to the mat! Hammer manages to get full guard.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikhailovich's guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Mikhailovich is keeping the position.
Hammer pushes down on Mikhailovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mikhailovich has his hands clasped together around Hammer's back. He's all about the action.
Mikhailovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer is stalling here. Mikhailovich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hammer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mikhailovich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hammer is looking to control Mikhailovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
Mikhailovich working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhailovich trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mikhailovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhailovich is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhailovich stalling away here and it's allowed Hammer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mikhailovich wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Mikhailovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mikhailovich, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Mikhailovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer pushes down on Mikhailovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Hammer there.
Mikhailovich wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mikhailovich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hammer!
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Mikhailovich working for a guillotine from mount but Hammer is in no mood to give up.
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mikhailovich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mikhailovich jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammer and Mikhailovich has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mikhailovich off and has taken his back!
Mikhailovich is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hammer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hammer is hanging on to Mikhailovich's back as he tries to escape.
Jack Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hammer controlling the positon.
Hammer lands shots from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has Mikhailovich flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hammer missing with punches from the back.
Hammer wants to control but Mikhailovich manages to buck him off and is now in Hammer's guard! Nice work there by Mikhailovich!
Mikhailovich looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer pushes down on Mikhailovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mikhailovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikhailovich is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailovich keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammer distracts Mikhailovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mikhailovich's head.
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhailovich is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Dmitri Mikhailovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Mikhailovich is defending well.
Nice strikes from Hammer there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 40:36
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 40:36
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carlson comes into the arena with Muse- Stockholm Syndrome blaring out of the sound system. 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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27
268 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles carlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky slips a jab and a cross from carlson .
Bonjasky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from carlson .
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
carlson gets a takedown into half guard.
Bonjasky wants to get back to his feet.
carlson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonjasky wants to get back to his feet.
carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonjasky's head.
carlson slips a nice elbow through Bonjasky's hands, connecting with Bonjasky's forehead.
carlson is trying to control. Bonjasky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonjasky is trying to stand back up but carlson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from carlson .
carlson drops an elbow to the side of Bonjasky's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
carlson uses his free foot to push down on Bonjasky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonjasky.
carlson working Bonjasky over with strikes here.
Bonjasky is trying to stand up.
carlson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
carlson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bonjasky manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bonjasky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bonjasky looks gassed!
carlson misses with the ground and pound.
carlson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bonjasky looks calm but he's in trouble here. carlson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bonjasky is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! carlson lets go of the hold and Bonjasky can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles carlson !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Heracles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thijs Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zeus Heracles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thijs Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heracles lands with a right hand.
It looks like Thijs Meyer has been cut.
Heracles scores with a jab.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Heracles.
Heracles fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heracles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heracles gets caught flat footed, as Meyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer 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.
Meyer trying to control but Heracles is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heracles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Meyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Heracles keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thijs Meyer.
Heracles stuns Meyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heracles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heracles throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heracles throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
Heracles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Heracles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heracles.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heracles.
Heracles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heracles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
Meyer scores with the left hand. Heracles knows he should have avoided that one.
Meyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heracles is fending him off so far but Meyer persists. Nope, Heracles circles away and we're back to standing.
Meyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heracles tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg.
Meyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Heracles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meyer not doing much here.
Heracles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Heracles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Heracles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thijs Meyer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heracles cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heracles circles away.
Heracles digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zeus Heracles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heracles was covering up waiting for the punch and Meyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Heracles controlling Meyer's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer won't allow Heracles to sweep him here.
Heracles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Heracles wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heracles keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Heracles working a defensive guard here.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Heracles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Heracles throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer sizes up Heracles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heracles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meyer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heracles's guard now.
Meyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Heracles is retaining full guard.
Meyer trying to control but Heracles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Meyer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thijs Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thijs Meyer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meyer scores a takedown into full mount!
Meyer looking to ground and pound but Heracles is blocking nicely.
Meyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heracles is looking to improve his position but Meyer isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer trying to control but Heracles is having none of it.
Heracles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heracles gets back to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thijs Meyer.
Meyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heracles at a distance.
Meyer throws a right hand that Heracles ducks under and follows up with a left that Heracles also avoids with ease.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but Heracles moved out of range.
Heracles throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heracles.
A shot to the body from Heracles misses
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyer.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Heracles.
Meyer lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Meyer as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Meyer.
Meyer cracks Heracles with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Heracles back against the cage.
Meyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heracles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meyer taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Meyer - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Meyer as the two fighters clinch.
Meyer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Heracles is trying to keep an underhook but Meyer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Meyer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meyer is pressing down on Heracles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heracles is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Meyer passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heracles is looking to improve his position but Meyer isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thijs Meyer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thijs Meyer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meyer is defended easily by Heracles.
Heracles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heracles throws a sloppy head kick
and Meyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Heracles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heracles takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Heracles looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Heracles gets caught flat footed, as Meyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Heracles keeps moving.
Meyer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is pushing down on Heracles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heracles is fighting to maintain full guard but Meyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meyer trying to control from half guard but Heracles is working away.
Meyer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Heracles reverses the position - he's now on top in Meyer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heracles wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Heracles postures up in Meyer's guard and throws a big left but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer managing to control the position.
Heracles looking to pass the guard.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Heracles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Heracles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heracles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Heracles misses its intended target.
Heracles misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
Heracles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heracles throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer scores with a punch to the head.
Heracles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heracles misses with a body shot.
Zeus Heracles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heracles misses with a wild combination.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Thijs Meyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Heracles misses.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Heracles.
Heracles misses the shot to the body.
Heracles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heracles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heracles throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Meyer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heracles did well to prevent Meyer getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thijs Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meyer 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 37:39
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 37:39
Judge George Francis scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thijs Meyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itz comes into the arena with do you really want to hurt me blaring out of the sound system. Sammy Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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283 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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276 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stone!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Itz thows a body shot but no joy.
Itz moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Itz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itz.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone looks to land a combination but Itz avoids it well.
Itz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Itz misses.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Itz.
Itz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Itz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Itz trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Itz from controlling successfully.
Itz won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
Itz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itz wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Itz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itz scores with a punch to the head.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itz tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itz misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Itz's head.
Stone throws a right and a left that Itz avoids nicely.
Itz is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Itz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Itz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Itz defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Itz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Itz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itz.
Itz avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab-cross combination lands for Stone and sends Itz crashing to the mat! Stone follows him down to the mat - Itz regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Itz is rocked!
Stone wants to stand but Itz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oh Itz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Itz seems to have got his legs back now.
Itz 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.
Stone decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with a shot to the body.
Itz is breathing heavily.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Itz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Itz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stone sprawls well. Stone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itz gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itz scores with a takedown into Stone's guard.
Itz prevents Stone from getting back to his feet.
Itz wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to stand and escape but Itz is having none of it.
Itz postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Itz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Itz trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone taking a bit of punishment here - Itz scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Itz swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Itz tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Itz.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Itz works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Itz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Itz lands in his opponent's guard.
Stone wants to stand and escape but Itz is having none of it.
Itz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Itz wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itz is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Stone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Itz moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone thows a body kick. Itz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itz.
Itz takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone tries to bum rush Itz with a series of wild strikes but Itz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to bum rush Itz with a series of wild strikes but Itz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Itz's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone throws a series of punches but Itz avoids them all with ease.
Sammy Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone throws a series of punches but Itz avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Stone.
Itz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Itz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Itz.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Stone looks to land a combination but Itz avoids it well.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itz misses with a wild combination.
Itz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itz shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Itz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itz.
Stone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Itz's head.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Itz slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Itz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Stone with a nice cross.
Itz clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Itz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheez Itz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stone misses with a combination
and Itz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Itz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to stand up but Itz isn't so interested in that idea.
Itz trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is looking to stand up but Itz isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Sammy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itz scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Itz misses with the combination.
Stone throws a right hand that Itz ducks under and follows up with a left that Itz also avoids with ease.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone lands with a hook. Itz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone throws a head kick but Itz moves out of range.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone scores with a one two! Itz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone tries to bum rush Itz with a series of wild strikes but Itz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.
Itz has knee on belly momentarily but Stone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Itz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itz thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Sammy Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Itz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Itz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone looks to land a combination but Itz avoids it well.
Itz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Itz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Itz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Itz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Itz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Itz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Itz backs up against the cage.
Itz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Itz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.
Stone slips under a jab from Itz.
Stone misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone looks for the body kick but Itz saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Itz counters with a left to the body.
Itz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stone throws a combination. Itz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stone throws a right hand that Itz ducks under and follows up with a left that Itz also avoids with ease.
Itz lands a jab.
Itz misses the shot to the body.
Itz shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Itz wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Itz won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itz trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to stand but Itz is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Stone really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stone throws a series of punches but Itz moves out of range.
Itz connects with a body shot.
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Itz backs up against the cage.
Itz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Itz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Itz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Itz is looking to pass Stone's guard but actually Stone recovers to full guard.
Stone pushes Itz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itz swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Itz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Itz swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Itz misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a series of punches but Itz moves out of range.
Itz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Itz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Itz lands with a shot to the body.
Stone throws a series of punches but Itz moves out of range.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Itz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Itz.
Itz tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Itz has Stone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Itz wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone looks to land a combination but Itz avoids it well.
Stone throws a head kick that Itz semi-blocks.
Itz throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Itz moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheez Itz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Itz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone jabs at Itz's body.
Itz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Itz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Itz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone throws a right hand that Itz ducks under and follows up with a left that Itz also avoids with ease.
Stone throws a series of punches but Itz avoids them all with ease.
Itz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stone lands with a hook. Itz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone cracks Itz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheez Itz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Itz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Itz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Itz lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone misses with a combination
and Itz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Itz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Itz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Itz throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Itz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Itz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Itz dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Itz jabs at Stone's body.
Sammy Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone tries to move into range but Itz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Itz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone throws a combination that misses
so Itz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Itz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itz connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itz pushes down on Stone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sammy Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Itz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 36:40
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 36:40
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Stone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Mendez forces Webster back against the cage and clinches.
Webster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webster walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webster throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Webster tries to work over Mendez's front leg with a kick but Mendez checks it.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Webster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendez uses his free foot to push down on Webster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Webster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Webster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mendez is landing with some decent strikes but Webster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mendez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Webster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mendez misses with some ground and pound and Webster recovers position to half guard.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Webster dodges it nicely.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Webster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webster tries to get out of the position.
Webster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Webster defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Mendez passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendez.
Mendez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Webster, who protects the arm well.
Mendez throws a strike aimed at the side of Webster's head but Webster avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez throws a strike aimed at the side of Webster's head but Webster avoids it well.
Mendez lands an elbow.
Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Webster to see if he's OK.
Mendez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mendez is putting a hurting on Webster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Webster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendez.
Mendez throwing strikes but Webster manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mendez tries to bench press Webster off him but Webster keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Webster avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Mendez shoots in but Webster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Webster misses its intended target.
Mendez tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Mendez throws a body punch but Webster moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Webster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendez is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webster as he avoids it easily.
Mendez lands with a shot to the body.
Webster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in and bounces Webster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webster's head.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Webster dodges it nicely.
Webster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Webster defends it well.
Webster taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Webster wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez trying to advance position but Webster counters by regaining guard.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Webster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mendez is trying to get an arm triangle but Webster is defending well.
Mendez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendez scores with punches from side control.
Mendez lands an elbow.
Mendez in side control, throwing shots but Webster defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mendez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
Webster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez is in close to Webster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster wants to stand but Mendez is controlling the position.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
Mendez pushes down on Webster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Webster dodges it nicely.
Webster is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots but Webster is blocking nicely.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but Webster defending well.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Webster misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
Webster misses with a low kick.
Webster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Webster throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
Webster throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster scores with a nice body kick.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Webster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Mendez.
Webster tries to work over Mendez's front leg with a kick but Mendez checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tony Mendez just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Webster thumps Mendez with a low kick.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendez moves out of range as Webster throws a body kick.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Webster sprawls well.
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendez.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Webster shows good takedown defense.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendez.
Mendez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Webster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez lands a few punches from side control.
Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Webster to see if he's OK.
Tony Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webster is trying to get back to his feet.
Mendez is trying to ground and pound but Webster uses the momentary lack of control by Mendez to regain half guard.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Webster defending well though.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Webster is positioning himself well to prevent Mendez advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez throws a strike but Webster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Webster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Webster misses with a body kick.
Mendez blocks a leg kick.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Mendez.
A big left from Mendez misses.
Chris Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Tony Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tony Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.
Mendez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Webster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Webster tries to work over Mendez's front leg with a kick but Mendez checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Mendez.
I've got Mendez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 38:40
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 38:39
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 38:38
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Mendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han comes to the cage accompanied by Have a Cigar. Keith Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Han prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones keeping full guard, as Han tries to pass.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Han.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Han thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Han shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Hendo Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Han buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Han tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a jab when Han was well out of range.
Han misses with a looping left.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Han or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Han misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Han wants to clinch.
Han misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Han misses with a leg kick.
Keith Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones blocks a head kick by Han.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Han fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Han lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Han closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Han scores with a kick to the body.
Han throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Han wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Han rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Han.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hendo Han will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Han moved out of range nicely.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Han looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Han pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Han is defended easily by Jones.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Han seems unphased.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Han connects with a solid leg kick.
Han is looking to land body kicks.
Han fails with the takedown.
Han misses with a low kick.
Han swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Han moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Hendo Han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Han tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Han moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Jones catches Han right on the button with a cross.
Han shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Han sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Han trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Han looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Han throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Han looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Han 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.
Han has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Han wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Han to take his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Han is trying to break free.
Han is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Han trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Han bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Han working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Han is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Han.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Han thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Han wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Han.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Han is controlling him well.
Han trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Han pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Han settles back down.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Han walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Han shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Han. Han obviously looking to wear him down.
Han fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Han is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Han throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Han doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Han.
Han with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Han 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Han throws a head kick that misses.
Han falls off balance throwing a combination
and Han takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Han crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Han back to his feet!
It looks like Hendo Han has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Han misses the body punch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Han ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Han's head back.
Han with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Han to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Jones!
Keith Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
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