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GAMMA#167 Han v Mendez 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trygve Graudheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graudheim comes into the arena with The Lucky Bullets "Folsom Prison Blues" blaring out of the sound system. DeSouza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Randy Manny & The Tools kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy DeSouza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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199 cm
27
269 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Graudheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy DeSouza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graudheim tests DeSouza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graudheim lands a body shot.
Graudheim misses with an uppercut.
Graudheim misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSouza.
Graudheim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeSouza throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSouza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeSouza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graudheim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Graudheim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSouza walks into a straight right hand from Graudheim.
Graudheim takes a swing at DeSouza's ribcage but misses.
DeSouza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graudheim throws a hook but DeSouza avoids it easily.
Graudheim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graudheim thows a big elbow that misses.
Graudheim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graudheim with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSouza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graudheim stands and throws DeSouza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeSouza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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.
Graudheim tries to score with some ground and pound. DeSouza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSouza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Graudheim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeSouza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Graudheim connects with a decent elbow.
DeSouza wants to control but Graudheim postures up.
DeSouza regains half guard, as Graudheim was trying to land strikes.
DeSouza wants to improve his position but Graudheim is controlling well.
Graudheim drops an elbow to the side of DeSouza's head.
Graudheim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graudheim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graudheim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim 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.
DeSouza regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Graudheim.
Graudheim throwing strikes but missing.
Graudheim throwing strikes from guard but DeSouza blocks nicely.
DeSouza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graudheim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graudheim trying to control but DeSouza is working from the bottom.
Graudheim postures up in DeSouza's guard and throws a big left but DeSouza blocks it.
Graudheim wants to control from the top but DeSouza keeps moving.
Graudheim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSouza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSouza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graudheim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSouza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graudheim thows a big elbow that misses.
Graudheim postures up and lands a big shot to DeSouza's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Graudheim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graudheim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graudheim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSouza's head.
DeSouza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSouza taking some punishment here, with Graudheim in his half guard.
Graudheim is stalling here. DeSouza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Graudheim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DeSouza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Graudheim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graudheim looking for a sweep but DeSouza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trygve Graudheim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graudheim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSouza. That's going to slow Graudheim down.
DeSouza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSouza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSouza throws a push kick but Graudheim slaps the foot to one side.
Graudheim throws a hook but DeSouza blocks it.
Graudheim loads up on a big right hand but DeSouza slips the punch.
DeSouza tries to sprawl but Graudheim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Graudheim 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.
DeSouza wants to control but Graudheim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graudheim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeSouza regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Graudheim.
Graudheim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graudheim drops back looking for a leg! DeSouza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeSouza manages to kick Graudheim off! Graudheim jumps back into DeSouza's guard.
DeSouza has momentary wrist control but Graudheim slips an elbow through the middle.
Graudheim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graudheim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSouza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Graudheim connects with a couple of short punches.
Graudheim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graudheim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graudheim postures up.
Graudheim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graudheim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSouza is keeping the position for now.
DeSouza has control of Graudheim's left arm, preventing Graudheim from doing any damage.
Graudheim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeSouza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graudheim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graudheim landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeSouza is trying to keep Graudheim in close.
Graudheim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeSouza trying to control the position.
Graudheim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeSouza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graudheim thows a big elbow that misses.
DeSouza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graudheim with a nice head shot there.
DeSouza looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSouza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graudheim throwing strikes from guard but DeSouza blocks nicely.
DeSouza keeping moving, preventing Graudheim from controlling successfully.
Graudheim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graudheim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graudheim thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trygve Graudheim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graudheim checks the leg kick.
DeSouza throws a leg kick but Graudheim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeSouza motions for Graudheim to come forward. DeSouza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSouza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graudheim will feel that in the morning.
Graudheim misses with a head kick.
DeSouza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graudheim thows a body shot but no joy.
Graudheim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Graudheim throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Trygve Graudheim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graudheim working the ground and pound but DeSouza is defending the strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Graudheim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Graudheim throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
DeSouza is trying to improve his position.
DeSouza struggling a bit here.
DeSouza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Graudheim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graudheim throws a strike aimed at the side of DeSouza's head but DeSouza avoids it well.
Graudheim throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Graudheim misses with the ground and pound.
DeSouza is not content to let Graudheim control the position.
DeSouza taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeSouza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Graudheim tries to score with some ground and pound. DeSouza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Graudheim cracks DeSouza with a big right hand but DeSouza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on DeSouza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graudheim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza wants to control but Graudheim postures up.
Graudheim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, DeSouza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Graudheim's guard! Nice work there by DeSouza!
Graudheim wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graudheim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSouza is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Graudheim wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSouza trying to control the position from guard on top but Graudheim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graudheim seems keen to control DeSouza's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim keeping moving, preventing DeSouza from controlling successfully.
Graudheim wants to sweep but no luck.
Graudheim seems keen to control DeSouza's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy DeSouza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeSouza checks a leg kick.
DeSouza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSouza slips under a jab from Graudheim.
Graudheim lands a jab to DeSouza's midsection.
DeSouza throws an overhand right that lands on Graudheim's shoulder, as Graudheim tries to avoid the shot.
Graudheim scores with a jab to the head.
DeSouza staying out of range there.
DeSouza is looking to clinch but Graudheim is avoiding it.
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.
DeSouza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - DeSouza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeSouza motions for Graudheim to come forward. DeSouza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randy DeSouza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graudheim with a jab.
DeSouza throws a leg kick but Graudheim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeSouza slips under a jab.
DeSouza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graudheim in his tracks.
Graudheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSouza was well out of range. Poor timing from Graudheim.
Graudheim connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graudheim checks a leg kick.
DeSouza needs to keep his hands up - Graudheim had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Graudheim misses its intended target.
Graudheim throws the left hand but DeSouza avoids the punch easily.
Randy DeSouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trygve Graudheim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Graudheim misses.
Nice defenses there by DeSouza.
Graudheim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Graudheim scores with a hook to the body. DeSouza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSouza slips a straight right by Graudheim.
Graudheim throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSouza.
Graudheim catches DeSouza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graudheim scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Graudheim.
Graudheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trygve Graudheim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graudheim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trygve Graudheim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy MacLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLean comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites The Dust. Bob Lawler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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282 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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285 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemmy MacLean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLean but MacLean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lemmy MacLean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from MacLean. No joy for Lawler on that attempt.
Lawler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLean defends it nicely.
Lemmy MacLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Lawler.
Nice body punch from Lawler.
Nice shot lands for MacLean.
MacLean works Lawler's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from MacLean. No joy for Lawler on that attempt.
MacLean scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacLean, as that shot connected.
MacLean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Lawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawler looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler throws a series of punches but MacLean moves out of range.
Lawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLean's corner calls for a 1-2. MacLean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacLean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawler doesn't seem bothered though.
MacLean lands the left hand.
MacLean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacLean scores with a decent looking hook.
MacLean scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLean lands a right hook to the body.
MacLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacLean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawler slips under a jab.
MacLean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLean but MacLean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLean scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLean scores with a shot to the body.
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLean.
MacLean misses with an uppercut.
MacLean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawler.
MacLean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacLean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lawler's head.
Nice shot lands for MacLean.
MacLean cracks Lawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler staying out of range there.
Lawler is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacLean is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lawler.
MacLean cracks Lawler with a good jab.
Nice cross by MacLean.
Lawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacLean tests Lawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacLean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawler walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
MacLean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. MacLean catches Lawler right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from MacLean misses.
A lazy left from MacLean finds it's target.
Lemmy MacLean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLean clobbers Lawler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacLean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawler walks into a straight right hand from MacLean.
MacLean scores with a jab. Lawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacLean cracks Lawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacLean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawler doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from MacLean misses.
MacLean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacLean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from MacLean.
MacLean lunges at Lawler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawler's hand.
MacLean throws a hook but Lawler avoids it easily.
MacLean cracks Lawler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawler staying out of range there.
MacLean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawler walks into a left hand.
MacLean lands with a hook. Lawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLean.
Lawler needs to keep his hands up - MacLean had a free shot at his head there.
Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLean lands a jab.
MacLean scores with the left hand. Lawler knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawler moves away from the strike by MacLean.
MacLean throws a shot from downtown. Lawler moves away and avoids it.
MacLean scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy MacLean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacLean.
MacLean works the jab nicely.
Lemmy MacLean is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLean stuffs the takedown.
MacLean lands a head shot.
Lawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacLean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for MacLean.
Jab from MacLean.
Lawler defending well as MacLean loads up on a big left hand.
Lawler ducks under a wild hook from MacLean.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lemmy MacLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Lawler.
Lawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLean connects with a jab.
A jab from MacLean finds it's way through Lawler's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacLean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?
MacLean jabs Lawler right on the nose. Lawler blinks but takes it well.
MacLean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawler doesn't seem bothered though.
MacLean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacLean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacLean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacLean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
MacLean connects with a body shot.
Lawler ducks under a wild hook from MacLean.
Lawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacLean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from MacLean finds it's target.
MacLean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawler moves forwards but MacLean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacLean lands the left hand.
MacLean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as MacLean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lawler doesn't seem phased though.
Lawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacLean lands with an overhand left.
Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lawler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacLean has got the better of the exchanges.
MacLean thuds a left hand into Lawler's body.
Lawler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacLean scores with a nice strike.
MacLean misses with a hook.
MacLean cracks Lawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for MacLean. That snapped Lawler's head back.
Lawler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLean.
Lawler slips under a jab from MacLean.
MacLean missing with a left hand there. Lawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from MacLean finds it's way through Lawler's defenses.
Lawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacLean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLean misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawler. Lawler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacLean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacLean scores with a hook.
MacLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacLean misses with a straight left.
MacLean lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacLean avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLean.
MacLean throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLean.
MacLean slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacLean lands a really nice looking cross but Lawler seems unphased.
MacLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLean's corner calls for a 1-2. MacLean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lawler moves forwards but MacLean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawler walks into a stiff left hand from MacLean.
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!
MacLean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - MacLean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawler closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacLean circles away.
MacLean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacLean looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from MacLean.
Lawler shoots for a double leg takedown but MacLean sprawls well. He's pushed Lawler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacLean moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for MacLean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLean cracks Lawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by MacLean.
MacLean cracks Lawler with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy MacLean dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacLean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacLean misses with a looping right.
Lawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacLean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for MacLean.
MacLean lunges at Lawler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawler's hand.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacLean's waist but MacLean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
Lawler tries to move into range but MacLean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacLean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawler blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLean as he connects with a hook.
Lawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacLean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLean lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler tries to move into range but MacLean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawler is rocked!
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLean tries to sprawl out of it but Lawler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacLean throws a hook but Lawler blocks it.
Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawler.
MacLean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLean lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawler slips a jab from MacLean.
MacLean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawler drops his hands momentarily and MacLean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lawler walks into a jab.
A big right from Lawler misses.
MacLean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLean's corner calls for a 1-2. MacLean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lemmy MacLean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from MacLean misses.
MacLean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawler slips under a jab from MacLean.
Lawler throws a right and a left that MacLean avoids nicely.
MacLean looks to land a right hand but Lawler moved out of range.
Lawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacLean connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLean as he connects with a hook.
Lawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by MacLean there.
MacLean thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacLean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacLean looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
A jab from MacLean misses.
Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacLean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawler throws the left hand but MacLean avoids the punch easily.
MacLean with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from MacLean.
MacLean throws a shot from downtown. Lawler moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - MacLean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLean misses with a looping left.
MacLean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from MacLean finds it's way through Lawler's defenses.
A left lands for MacLean.
MacLean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLean misses with a looping left.
MacLean throws a hook but Lawler avoids it easily.
MacLean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawler closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacLean circles away.
Lemmy MacLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Lawler.
MacLean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawler.
Jab from MacLean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacLean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacLean dips to his left and cracks Lawler with an uppercut!
Lawler takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLean looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
Bob Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for MacLean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy MacLean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacLean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy MacLean!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pongor Szinko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zig Ziggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szinko comes into the arena with The Pursuit of Vikings blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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25
255 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pongor Szinko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zig Ziggler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szinko lands a really nice looking cross but Ziggler seems unphased.
Szinko walks into a left hand.
It looks like Pongor Szinko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziggler throws a body punch but Szinko moves out of range.
Szinko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szinko misses with a looping left.
Szinko fails with the takedown.
Ziggler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szinko looks for a takedown but Ziggler sprawls well.
Ziggler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szinko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pongor Szinko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szinko is breathing heavily.
Ziggler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziggler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ziggler.
Szinko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szinko is holding his hands too far apart here. Ziggler throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Szinko is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zig Ziggler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhailovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjasky.
Mikhailovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhailovich misses with an uppercut.
Bonjasky misses with the combination.
Bonjasky slips under a jab.
Mikhailovich moves out of range as Bonjasky strikes.
Bonjasky ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonjasky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjasky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikhailovich is defended easily by Bonjasky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Mikhailovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
Bonjasky throws out a powerful jab.
Bonjasky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonjasky sprawls well. Bonjasky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mikhailovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonjasky tries to bum rush Mikhailovich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhailovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonjasky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikhailovich on the side of the head.
Mikhailovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Remy Bonjasky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhailovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonjasky. Bonjasky obviously looking to wear him down.
Mikhailovich is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky misses with a few strikes there.
Bonjasky scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonjasky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that half lands.
Bonjasky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonjasky lands a left and a right that sends Mikhailovich crashing to the canvas! Bonjasky dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Dmitri Mikhailovich has been cut.
Bonjasky is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bonjasky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikhailovich slips a jab and a cross from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhailovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonjasky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries to bum rush Mikhailovich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhailovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Remy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
Bonjasky throws a body punch but Mikhailovich moves out of range.
Bonjasky throws a front kick that sends Mikhailovich stumbling back into the cage.
Bonjasky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhailovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonjasky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikhailovich doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonjasky scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhailovich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Mikhailovich stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Bonjasky follows into mount!
Mikhailovich is rocked!
Bonjasky stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bonjasky throws a nice head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mikhailovich. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mikhailovich misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky tests Mikhailovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonjasky throws a left that rocks Mikhailovich and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bonjasky dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mikhailovich regain composure!
Oh Mikhailovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut is getting worse.
Bonjasky tries to stand but Mikhailovich is controlling his head.
Mikhailovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonjasky decides to stand back up.
Bonjasky lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhailovich misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikhailovich slips a jab and a cross from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonjasky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhailovich backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bonjasky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bonjasky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhailovich.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bonjasky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice combo by Bonjasky! Oh, that's hurt him - Mikhailovich falls to the canvas and Bonjasky follows him into side control.
Bonjasky has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A swing and a miss from Mikhailovich.
Bonjasky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Bonjasky.
Remy Bonjasky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonjasky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky throws a leg kick which misses Mikhailovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhailovich tries to avoid it.
Bonjasky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhailovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonjasky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhailovich misses with a hook.
Remy Bonjasky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonjasky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky blocks a jab.
Bonjasky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonjasky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Mikhailovich moves out of range.
Mikhailovich blocks a head kick by Bonjasky.
Mikhailovich looks to throw the jab but Bonjasky is out of range.
Bonjasky connects with a crisp jab.
Bonjasky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Bonjasky does no damage.
Bonjasky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky connects with a high kick.
Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Mikhailovich looks for a takedown but Bonjasky sprawls well.
Mikhailovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mikhailovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonjasky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhailovich momentarily.
Mikhailovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Mikhailovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonjasky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bonjasky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikhailovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonjasky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky connects with the punch.
Mikhailovich avoids the head kick by Bonjasky.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bonjasky - that will leave a mark!
Bonjasky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonjasky scores with a punch to the head.
Bonjasky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonjasky lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonjasky.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonjasky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonjasky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Mikhailovich avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonjasky.
Mikhailovich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jeez, Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bonjasky lands a two punch combo.
Bonjasky throws a one two combo.
Bonjasky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bonjasky! Mikhailovich is out on his feet! Bonjasky rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mikhailovich is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mikhailovich is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Bonjasky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Samsonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anxiety. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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273 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsonov swinging wildly here.
Samsonov throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez lands with a straight right. Samsonov didn't see that one coming.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samsonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samsonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samsonov just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Samsonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Samsonov will feel that in the morning.
Rodriguez cracks the inside of Samsonov's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samsonov blocks a jab.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Samsonov misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Samsonov closes the distance but Rodriguez moves to the side
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Igor Samsonov has been cut.
Samsonov is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez.
Samsonov swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick.
Rodriguez lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Samsonov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Heracles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu's entrance music is HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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282 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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273 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zeus Heracles!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuu clobbers Heracles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryuu misses with a body kick.
Ryuu tries to bum rush Heracles with a series of wild strikes but Heracles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuudai Ryuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heracles punishes Ryuu's body with a nice straight punch.
Heracles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryuu throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Heracles.
Heracles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryuu.
Heracles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryuu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryuu throws a wild body kick that Heracles sees coming a mile off.
Ryuu throws a leg kick but Heracles checks it.
Ryuu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heracles tries to avoid it but Ryuu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heracles to the ground. Heracles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heracles misses with a double jab.
Ryuu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryuu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick and Heracles moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryuu, right into the meat.
Ryuu shoots in for a takedown but Heracles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryuu scores with a hook to the body. Heracles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heracles. Ryuu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heracles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryuu throws a head kick but Heracles moves out of range.
Ryuu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu fakes the leg kick and cracks Heracles in the body.
Ryuu thumps Heracles with a low kick.
Ryuu throws a big shot that misses.
Ryuu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heracles swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuudai Ryuu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Ryuu.
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 Ryuu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryuu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryuu throws a nice head kick!
Ryuu throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryuu pushes Heracles away with a front kick.
Ryuu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Heracles scores with a four punch combination!
Ryuu throws a leg kick but Heracles checks it.
Ryuu misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heracles. Ryuu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heracles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryuu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryuu misses with a jab to the body
and Heracles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryuu shoots in for a takedown but Heracles shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Ryuu.
Ryuu misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Heracles misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Heracles does it's job there.
Ryuu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryuu just misses with a punch to the body.
Heracles lands a jab to Ryuu's midsection.
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick and Heracles moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heracles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryuu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick and Heracles moves out of range easily.
Ryuu lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu 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.
Ryuu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heracles's waist but Heracles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryuu off to one side.
A big left from Ryuu misses.
Ryuu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryuu throws a lazy right hand but Heracles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heracles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryuu.
Ryuu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryuu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryuu is defended easily by Heracles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuudai Ryuu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heracles lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu catches Heracles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heracles looks to throw the jab but Ryuu is out of range.
Heracles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryuu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryuu lands a jab to the head.
Ryuu tries to bum rush Heracles with a series of wild strikes but Heracles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heracles throws a hook but Ryuu blocks it.
Heracles moves out of range of the body kick from Ryuu.
Ryuu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Ryuu misses
and Heracles counters with a straight right hand.
Ryuu throws the left hand but Heracles avoids the punch easily.
Heracles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryuu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a low kick but Heracles avoids it.
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick
and Heracles counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryuu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryuu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heracles misses with a straight left.
Ryuu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryuu punishes Heracles's body with a nice straight punch.
Heracles avoids the head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu moves out of range as Heracles strikes.
Ryuu tries for a takedown but Heracles circles away easily
and Heracles counters with a series of strikes. Ryuu will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryuu is looking to clinch.
Heracles slips under a jab from Ryuu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heracles. Ryuu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heracles throws a big shot that misses.
Ryuu wants to slow Heracles down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryuu.
Heracles thows a leg kick but Ryuu checks it
and Ryuu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryuu tries to clinch but Heracles moves away
and Heracles counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryuu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heracles throws out the jab.
Ryuu tries to land a leg kick but Heracles saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a head kick that misses.
Ryuu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryuu tries to land a leg kick but Heracles saw it coming and moves away.
Ryuu ducks under a wild hook from Heracles.
Heracles throws a wild body kick that Ryuu sees coming a mile off.
Ryuu scores with a head kick.
Heracles looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryuu is just out of range.
Ryuu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Heracles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Heracles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ryuu lands with a kick to the temple. Heracles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryuu throws a sloppy head kick
and Heracles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heracles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryuu throws a body kick that misses.
Ryuu misses with a head kick.
Heracles swings for the body but Ryuu moves out of range.
Heracles lands a jab to the head.
Ryuu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heracles.
Ryuu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryuu tried to score with a low kick but Heracles checks it.
Ryuu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heracles's calf.
Ryuu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heracles.
Ryuu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heracles doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryuu throws the left hand but Heracles avoids the punch easily.
Ryuu thows a leg kick but Heracles checks it
and Heracles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryuu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heracles at a distance.
Heracles avoids the head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu misses with a straight right.
Ryuu is looking to slow Heracles down with leg kicks.
Yuudai Ryuu is winning the standup battle so far.
Heracles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryuu.
Heracles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heracles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heracles looks to land a right hand but Ryuu moved out of range.
Ryuu connects with a single shot there.
Ryuu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryuu lands a really nice looking cross but Heracles seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryuu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heracles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a head kick but Heracles moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heracles misses with a leg kick.
Ryuu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heracles circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryuu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryuu is looking to score with low kicks.
Heracles misses with a hook to the body
and Ryuu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heracles's knee momentarily.
Heracles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ryuu lands a head kick!
Ryuu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heracles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryuu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heracles defends it nicely.
Ryuu lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heracles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryuu clobbers Heracles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryuu scores with a head kick.
Heracles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryuu can pounce on him.
Ryuu misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryuu tries to score with a low kick but Heracles moves his leg out of the way.
Heracles misses the shot to the body.
Heracles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryuu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuudai Ryuu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryuu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuudai Ryuu!
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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 Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itz comes to the cage accompanied by do you really want to hurt me. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gandhi's choice of entrance music: Hungry Like The Wolf. This should be a great matchup!
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283 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahatma Gandhi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Itz misses with the combination.
Gandhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itz.
Itz misses with a wild combination.
Gandhi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gandhi throws a body kick that misses.
Itz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gandhi manages to avoid it.
Itz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Itz lands in his opponent's guard.
Itz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itz preventing the sweep.
Itz wants to control from the top but Gandhi keeps moving.
Itz scoring with some ground and pound.
Itz stopping the sweep attempt from Gandhi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.
Gandhi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gandhi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Itz's head.
Itz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gandhi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gandhi's back!
Itz is trying to stick to Gandhi's back but Gandhi is turning into Itz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Itz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gandhi.
Gandhi lands a couple of digs.
Itz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gandhi manages to get himself to full guard.
Itz is looking to work some ground and pound but Gandhi has wrist control.
Itz stopping the sweep attempt from Gandhi.
Gandhi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz won't allow Gandhi to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Itz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gandhi 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.
Gandhi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itz's guard.
Itz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itz trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itz is keeping the position for now.
Itz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gandhi won't allow Itz to sweep him here.
Cheez Itz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Itz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gandhi on the side of the head.
Itz lands a jab to Gandhi's midsection.
Gandhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gandhi looks gassed!
Gandhi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itz drops Gandhi with a left right combo! Itz follows him down to the ground into side control.
That has opened up Mahatma Gandhi's cut even more.
Gandhi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Itz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gandhi is rocked!
The cut above Mahatma Gandhi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Itz trying to control the position but Gandhi is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itz scoring with punches and elbows.
Mahatma Gandhi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mahatma Gandhi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cheez Itz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thijs Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nine Inch Nails - Wish. Thijs Meyer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Hammer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thijs Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Hammer throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyer pinned against the cage. Meyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Meyer lands.
It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Meyer misses with a body shot
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Meyer didn't expect that.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Hammer won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
Hammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack Hammer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
Meyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Thijs Meyer has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meyer tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to get to half guard.
Meyer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer raining down shots from the mount!
Hammer raining down shots from the mount!
Hammer lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Meyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Meyer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Meyer is in a horrible position here. Hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to control but Meyer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer cracks Meyer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hammer misses with a head shot.
Meyer taking shots to the head.
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hammer looking to control but Meyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer breaks from Meyer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meyer can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammer drops Meyer with a big left hand and mounts him. Meyer is in big trouble!
Meyer is squirming around, avoiding Hammer's attempts to control the action.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meyer hang on?
Meyer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer lands a heavy elbow.
Hammer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Meyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Hammer scoring with strikes but Meyer is staying in there.
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Meyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer prevents Meyer from getting the reversal.
Meyer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer looking to ground and pound but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Meyer looks a forlorn figure.
Meyer working to try and regain half guard.
Hammer lands a heavy elbow.
Hammer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer trying to control but Meyer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
Hammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meyer hang on?
Meyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Meyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer regains half guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Meyer dodges it nicely.
Meyer trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer 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.
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
Hammer moves into full mount! Meyer won't be happy about that!
Hammer thowing shots but they're missing.
Hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer landing strikes from the mount and Meyer is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hammer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Meyer is out cold - huge knockout for Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carlson comes to the cage accompanied by Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
carlson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
carlson thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Sammy Stone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from carlson misses.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and carlson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sammy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from carlson misses.
Stone misses with a combination
and carlson counters with a nice body shot.
Stone looks gassed!
carlson misses with a few strikes there.
carlson misses with the combination.
carlson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
carlson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
carlson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
carlson works to advance to full mount. Stone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
carlson with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
carlson controlling from mount.
Stone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
carlson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
carlson punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
carlson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by carlson .
carlson unloading with bombs!
That has opened up Sammy Stone's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
carlson throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
carlson trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
carlson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sammy Stone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sammy Stone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles carlson !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han has chosen Have a Cigar as his entrance music. Hendo Han has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Mendez's chin.
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Han.
Han tries to score with a low kick but Mendez moves his leg out of the way.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Han.
Han swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Han keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Han.
Mendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Han from controlling successfully.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez looking to control.
Han controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hendo Han was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Han tries to sprawl but Mendez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendez wants to free his trapped foot but Han is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Han taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Han tries to kick Mendez off but Mendez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Han keeping hold of Mendez's head, controlling as best he can.
Mendez is thwarting Han's attempts to control the position.
Han wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Han is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han trying to control but Mendez postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hendo Han hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Han swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Han pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Han throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Han struggling a bit here.
Mendez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Han is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mendez is putting a hurting on Han here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendez lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendez lands a nice forearm strike.
Han is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Han to see if he's OK.
Han avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mendez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Han taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendez's best efforts.
Han taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Han trying to control but Mendez postures up.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Han controlling the position well.
Han is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Han's head.
Han trying to control from the bottom.
Han wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
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!
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Han's head.
Han is rocked!
Mendez lands a big elbow - Han is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mendez!
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