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HWP131: Giantsilva vs Pounder PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Sewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vladamir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Brawler
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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
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Sewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Vladamir!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Vladamir misses.
Vladamir gets a takedown into half guard.
Vladamir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sewell is just riding it out for now. Vladamir eventually gives up the hold.
Sewell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vladamir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Joshua Sewell has been cut.
Sewell wants to clinch.
Vladamir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sewell is trying to control the position but Vladamir postures up.
Sewell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sewell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladamir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vladamir 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.
Sewell trying to keep a closed guard but Vladamir is proving a slippery customer.
Vladamir throwing strikes but missing.
Vladamir wants to stand but Sewell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sewell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sewell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladamir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sewell is tightening it up a little... Vladamir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vladamir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vladamir taps out! nice BJJ there by Sewell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joshua Sewell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stilzchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birk Zeraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeraka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Most Wanted Cowboy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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210 lbs
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumpel Stilzchen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birk Zeraka!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilzchen tries to keep at a distance but Zeraka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stilzchen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zeraka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zeraka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zeraka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stilzchen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stilzchen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraka's guard.
Zeraka keeping moving, preventing Stilzchen from controlling successfully.
Zeraka working a defensive guard here.
Stilzchen wants to control from the top but Zeraka keeps moving.
Zeraka wants to sweep here but Stilzchen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilzchen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zeraka's guard.
Zeraka is looking to control Stilzchen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeraka avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeraka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stilzchen tries to pass to full mount but Zeraka defends it.
Stilzchen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeraka is just riding it out for now. Stilzchen eventually gives up the hold.
Stilzchen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeraka's head.
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.
Stilzchen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stilzchen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zeraka is refusing to be controlled, as Stilzchen sits in half guard.
Stilzchen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeraka defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilzchen is trying to control the action in half guard but Zeraka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stilzchen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stilzchen controlling the action here.
Stilzchen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeraka keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zeraka is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeraka looks gassed!
Stilzchen is trying to control. Zeraka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeraka is defending against the submission attempts here by Stilzchen.
Stilzchen works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumpel Stilzchen dominated that round.
That's time! Stilzchen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeraka tries to close the distance and clinch but Stilzchen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeraka instigates a clinch.
Stilzchen has Zeraka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stilzchen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zeraka tumbling to the mat - Stilzchen dives into Zeraka's guard.
Stilzchen wants to control from the top but Zeraka keeps moving.
Stilzchen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeraka is keeping the position for now.
Stilzchen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stilzchen 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.
Stilzchen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stilzchen is standing up over Zeraka. Zeraka looks to escape but Stilzchen dives into side control.
Zeraka is breathing heavily.
Stilzchen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stilzchen advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilzchen wants to finish this one by submission but Zeraka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stilzchen.
Stilzchen looking to secure an arm triangle but Zeraka defends it well.
Stilzchen controlling from the full mount.
Stilzchen working for a guillotine from mount but Zeraka is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilzchen dominating with strikes here.
Stilzchen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Zeraka has his hands clasped together but Stilzchen breaks the hold and Zeraka is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Stilzchen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumpel Stilzchen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rivero (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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213 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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264 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rivero!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivero which made him look bad.
A nice combination there by Rivero.
It looks like George Romero has been cut.
Rivero throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Rivero lands with a big right hook that stumbles Romero - he's out on his feet here! Rivero follows up with another monster hook that separates Romero from consciousness! Romero falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rivero stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Rivero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Kiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Richards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lonnie Kiger's chin.
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220 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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258 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonnie Kiger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Kiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Kiger persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Kiger with that takedown attempt.
Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Kiger.
Kiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richards wants to stand but Kiger is controlling the position.
Richards pulls Kiger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kiger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Richards just wasn't active enough.
Kiger shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiger looks gassed!
Kiger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Kiger or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
Kiger swinging wildly here.
Richards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Richards has closed the distance and engaged Kiger in a clinch.
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Kiger tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Richards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiger tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
Richards pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards controlling Kiger's posture.
Richards lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Richards looking to control.
Richards tries to strike from the bottom.
Richards is adopting a defensive guard.
Richards working for a triangle but Kiger defends it easily.
Kiger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richards has escaped and now he's on top!
Kiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards wants to control from the top but Kiger keeps moving.
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Ben Richards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kiger shoots in but Richards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Richards desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Richards won't allow Kiger to pass to mount.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
Richards is trying to stand.
Richards tries to roll over but Kiger keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kiger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiger jumps guard but Richards stands there with Kiger around his waist. Kiger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Richards stalling against the cage.
Kiger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richards smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Kiger. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Kiger with that takedown attempt.
Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Kiger.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiger is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards scores with a takedown into Kiger's guard.
Richards tries to stand but Kiger is controlling from the bottom.
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kiger keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards is pushing down on Kiger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiger is fighting to maintain full guard but Richards has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is keen to just control but Kiger is a slippery customer.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiger on the ground.
Kiger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kiger wants to get back to full guard.
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richards is trying to control. Kiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiger looking for submissions off his back.
Kiger actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiger is staying active underneath Richards, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards prevents Kiger from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Kiger is defending well.
Richards 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.
Kiger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Richards 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards clinches up with Kiger and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiger jumps guard but Richards stands there with Kiger around his waist. Kiger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Kiger.
Kiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiger shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Kiger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards drives through and clinches with Kiger against the cage.
Kiger fails to pull guard.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiger up against the cage.
Richards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Richards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiger throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richards looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kiger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richards striking from his own guard.
Kiger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
Richards throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kiger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiger throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiger thows a big elbow that misses.
Richards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards pushes Kiger off and gets back to his feet.
Richards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Kiger denies him.
Richards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiger tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
Kiger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richards trying to control the action but Kiger is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiger is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Richards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lonnie Kiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards clinches up with Kiger and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards breaks the clinch.
Richards pushes Kiger up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richards 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Richards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakes has chosen Rock Me Sexy Jesus -Jesus Himself as his entrance music. Jesus Sakes 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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255 lbs
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240 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacek Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Sakes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Sakes or perhaps it was just good defense by Piotrowski which made him look bad.
Piotrowski tries for a takedown but Sakes circles away easily
and Sakes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakes passes into half guard.
Sakes is looking for a kimura but Piotrowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakes to get the leverage.
Piotrowski is looking to improve his position.
Sakes is just content to waste time from the top position. Piotrowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sakes lands a couple of elbows.
Piotrowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sakes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sakes tries to clinch but Piotrowski moves out of range.
Sakes throws a head kick but Piotrowski moves out of range.
Sakes moves in looking to clinch but Piotrowski pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sakes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Piotrowski's knee momentarily.
Sakes fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piotrowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.
Sakes tries to free his leg and advance position but Piotrowski is retaining full guard.
Sakes passes Piotrowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piotrowski is just riding it out for now. Sakes eventually gives up the hold.
Sakes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakes with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sakes looking for a guillotine from mount but Piotrowski is having none of it.
Sakes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Piotrowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sakes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Heartman's chin.
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243 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Heartman has managed to clinch.
Heartman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Heartman misses with an elbow over the top.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Heartman blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Heartman lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
It looks like Taylor Ryan has been cut.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Heartman avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Heartman.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Heartman.
Heartman misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Heartman managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Heartman pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heartman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Heartman.
Heartman pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heartman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heartman closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heartman avoids it.
Ryan looking to throw knees to the head but Heartman is blocking nicely.
Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heartman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heartman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heartman blocks an uppercut.
Heartman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heartman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heartman slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Heartman has him pressed against the cage.
Heartman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heartman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heartman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heartman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Heartman.
Taylor Ryan's cut is getting worse.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Heartman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heartman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Heartman has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heartman.
Heartman throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Heartman.
Heartman lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor Ryan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Heartman effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike.
Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Heartman.
Heartman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Heartman blocks it.
Heartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan stalling in the clinch but Heartman improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heartman.
Ryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heartman misses with an elbow strike.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heartman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Jeez, Taylor Ryan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heartman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Heartman, against the cage.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Heartman controls his hands.
Heartman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taylor Ryan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Igor Heartman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Northman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
273 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Northman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Northman circles away quickly and effectively.
Northman needs to keep his hands up - Fertit had a free shot at his head there.
Fertit shoots in for a double leg but Northman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fertit scores with a takedown into Northman's guard.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Northman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit pushing down on Northman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Northman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fertit manages to mount him!
Northman working to try and regain half guard.
Northman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Northman tries to get out of the position.
Northman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fertit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Fertit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Grecosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Rising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Rising will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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27
225 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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22
230 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Grecosaurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Rising!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rising misses with a wild combination.
Rising stuffs the takedown.
Grecosaurus slips under a jab.
Rising misses with a few strikes there.
Rising looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grecosaurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rising.
Grecosaurus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rising sprawls well initially but Grecosaurus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rising is looking to improve his position.
Rising misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grecosaurus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rising wants to improve his position but Grecosaurus is controlling well.
Rising actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecosaurus looks to land a strike but Rising avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grecosaurus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rising swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grecosaurus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rising's head.
Grecosaurus won't allow Rising to sweep him here.
Grecosaurus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rising has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grecosaurus has managed to get both his arms back between Rising's legs - danger averted.
Rising has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grecosaurus has passed into side control.
Grecosaurus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grecosaurus with the ground and pound but Rising regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rising slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grecosaurus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rising is keeping the position for now.
Grecosaurus cracks Rising with a solid left hand.
Grecosaurus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grecosaurus wants to pass the guard but Rising is keeping the position.
Grecosaurus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grecosaurus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grecosaurus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rising is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rising keeping full guard, as Grecosaurus tries to pass.
Rising wants to sweep but no luck.
Grecosaurus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rising on the ground.
Grecosaurus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grecosaurus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grecosaurus throws a strike but Rising rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus is looking to stand up but Rising isn't so interested in that idea.
Rising drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grecosaurus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grecosaurus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grecosaurus!
Grecosaurus scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grecosaurus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rising works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rising blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grecosaurus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Grecosaurus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rising fails to land with a series of punches.
Rising waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grecosaurus.
Grecosaurus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rising manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grecosaurus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grecosaurus throwing strikes from guard but Rising blocks nicely.
Rising looking for a sweep. Not yet Rising, not yet.
Grecosaurus trying to move into half guard but instead Rising has managed to sweep!
Rising looking to sit in guard and control but Grecosaurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rising avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rising working for a triangle but Grecosaurus defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rising working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grecosaurus.
Rising is trying to keep Grecosaurus in close.
Rising preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grecosaurusis looking to pass into half guard but Rising pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rising is in guard.
Rising drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grecosaurus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rising has Grecosaurus in his guard.
Grecosaurus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rising can't keep his opponent in guard - Grecosaurus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rising keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grecosaurus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rising trying to control here.
Grecosaurus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grecosaurus thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rising to regain full guard.
Rising is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus thows a big elbow that misses.
Grecosaurus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grecosaurus throws and elbow that misses. Rising uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grecosaurus's guard. Nice move by Rising!
Grecosaurus pulls Rising in close to prevent any damage.
Grecosaurus keeping moving, preventing Rising from controlling successfully.
Rising advances position into side control!
Rising tries to advance to mount but Grecosaurus denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rising looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grecosaurus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grecosaurus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rising has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pentti Grecosaurus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rising trying to control the position but Grecosaurus is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Rising will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grecosaurus shoots in for a takedown but Rising shows good takedown defense.
Rising just misses with a punch to the body.
Grecosaurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rising.
A punch combination from Rising misses.
Grecosaurus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rising tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grecosaurus is in Rising's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grecosaurus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grecosaurus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grecosaurus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rising tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rising pulls Grecosaurus in close to his closed guard and prevents Grecosaurus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rising trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grecosaurus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rising swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grecosaurus thows a big elbow that misses.
Grecosaurus throwing strikes from guard but Rising blocks nicely.
Rising utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grecosaurus chips away with some ground and pound.
Grecosaurus postures up.
Rising utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grecosaurus is looking to work some ground and pound but Rising has wrist control.
Grecosaurus looking to pass the guard.
Rising is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grecosaurus is aware though and is defending well.
Rising utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grecosaurus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rising works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grecosaurus works over Rising with some ground and pound from guard.
Grecosaurus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rising swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grecosaurus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rising looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rising manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grecosaurus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rising.
Rising takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rising can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grecosaurus is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rising jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grecosaurus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grecosaurus and Rising has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rising is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grecosaurus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rising wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grecosaurus keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pentti Grecosaurus.
I think Grecosaurus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Grecosaurus!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar comes into the arena with "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Hemlock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champagneros. Biff Hemlock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
286 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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26
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemlock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudstar swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Hemlock.
Some bone on bone action there as Hemlock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hemlock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Proudstar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Proudstar looking for a sweep. Not yet Proudstar, not yet.
Proudstar trying to control the position here.
Hemlock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Proudstar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hemlock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemlock wants to control from the top but Proudstar keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proudstar is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar wants to control from the top but Hemlock keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hemlock is looking to stand up but Proudstar isn't so interested in that idea.
Proudstar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Proudstar just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Hemlock.
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.
Proudstar misses with a head kick.
Proudstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Hemlock misses with the combination.
Proudstar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hemlock.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Proudstar.
Both fighters circling a little - Proudstar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hemlock looks gassed!
Hemlock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Proudstar.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hemlock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hemlock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hemlock should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudstar. That's going to slow Hemlock down.
Proudstar lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Proudstar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudstar. That's going to slow Hemlock down.
Proudstar lands a high kick!
Hemlock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hemlock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Proudstar. Proudstar obviously looking to wear him down.
Hemlock throws a head kick that misses
and Proudstar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar connects with a solid leg kick.
Proudstar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hemlock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Proudstar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Proudstar feints and then cracks Hemlock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hemlock down.
Hemlock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Proudstar can pounce on him.
Hemlock checks a low kick from Proudstar.
Proudstar gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hemlock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Proudstar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hemlock blocks a head kick by Proudstar.
Proudstar misses with a body kick.
Hemlock lands a head kick. Proudstar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James Proudstar is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Proudstar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hemlock!
Hemlock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Proudstar stuffs the takedown.
Proudstar with a nice cross.
Hemlock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Proudstar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemlock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Proudstar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hemlock wants to sweep here but Proudstar controlling him for the moment.
Hemlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Proudstar trying to control but Hemlock is working from the bottom.
Hemlock wants to sweep here but Proudstar controlling him for the moment.
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.
Proudstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Proudstar throws a solid leg kick but Hemlock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Proudstar.
A big right from Hemlock misses.
Proudstar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hemlock looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudstar is just out of range.
Proudstar closes the distance and pushes Hemlock back into the cage.
Proudstar slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Proudstar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hemlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Proudstar to work.
Hemlock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemlock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proudstar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hemlock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Proudstar lands a head kick!
Proudstar misses with a low kick.
Proudstar misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Proudstar misses.
Hemlock misses with a looping left.
Proudstar throws a low kick but Hemlock moves out of range easily.
Hemlock throws a hook but Proudstar avoids it easily.
Proudstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hemlock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudstar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proudstar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Proudstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Hemlock.
Proudstar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudstar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Proudstar.
Proudstar throws a body kick that misses.
Proudstar leaves Hemlock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Proudstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemlock can do to turn this around?
Proudstar tried to score with a low kick but Hemlock checks it.
Proudstar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Proudstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Proudstar feints and then cracks Hemlock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hemlock down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hemlock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Proudstar - the referee stops the clock and Hemlock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Proudstar. Hemlock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar scores with a head kick. Hemlock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proudstar throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock misses with a hook.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hemlock blocks the low kick.
Proudstar lands the left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Hemlock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Proudstar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hemlock checks it well.
Proudstar closes the distance and clinches up with Hemlock, looking for a takedown. Proudstar pushes Hemlock against the cage but Hemlock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Proudstar 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 Hemlock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hemlock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar throws a leg kick but Hemlock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hemlock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hemlock slips under a jab.
Hemlock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Proudstar throws a leg kick which misses Hemlock's front leg but catches the back leg as Hemlock tries to avoid it.
Hemlock misses the jab.
Hemlock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Proudstar has managed to clinch.
Proudstar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hemlock's defenses.
Hemlock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemlock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Proudstar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar blocking some punches.
Hemlock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proudstar scores with a hook to the body.
Hemlock tries to stall but Proudstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Proudstar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hemlock stalling.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hemlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hemlock lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but Hemlock blocks with his arms.
Proudstar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hemlock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Proudstar has Hemlock pressed against the cage, preventing Hemlock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biff Hemlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudstar landing knees to the body.
Proudstar landing knees to the body.
Proudstar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hemlock wants to stall.
Hemlock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Proudstar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hemlock's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proudstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a leg kick that knocks Hemlock off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Proudstar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Proudstar 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Proudstar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MissingLink GiantSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GiantSilva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is where da link be foo?. Ground Pounder will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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284 lbs
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230 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MissingLink GiantSilva!
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, Ground Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
GiantSilva wants to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
GiantSilva moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
GiantSilva wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Pounder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pounder throws a body punch but GiantSilva moves out of range.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pounder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up but Pounder circles away and keeps his distance.
GiantSilva wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
GiantSilva wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - GiantSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GiantSilva drives through and clinches with Pounder against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, GiantSilva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pounder's brow.
Pounder misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, GiantSilva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pounder's brow.
GiantSilva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pounder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
GiantSilva misses with an elbow strike.
GiantSilva throws an elbow but it misses.
GiantSilva throws an elbow that misses.
GiantSilva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Pounder to work.
Pounder blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, GiantSilva throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, GiantSilva throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by GiantSilva.
It looks like Ground Pounder has been cut.
GiantSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
GiantSilva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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.
GiantSilva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
GiantSilva gets underhooks to prevent Pounder's takedown attempt.
GiantSilva throws an elbow that misses.
Pounder avoids a wild elbow strike from GiantSilva.
Pounder is working for takedown but GiantSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pounder blocks the elbow strike.
GiantSilva lands a damaging elbow.
GiantSilva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
GiantSilva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pounder blocks an elbow strike from GiantSilva.
GiantSilva throws an elbow that misses.
GiantSilva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pounder blocks the elbow strike.
GiantSilva misses with an elbow strike.
GiantSilva throws an elbow but it misses.
Pounder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, GiantSilva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pounder's brow.
GiantSilva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
GiantSilva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GiantSilva is pressed up against the cage. Pounder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GiantSilva down to the mat. GiantSilva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MissingLink GiantSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Pounder.
The fight stays on the outside here - GiantSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
Pounder fails with the takedown.
Pounder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up but Pounder circles away and keeps his distance.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
GiantSilva wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
GiantSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
GiantSilva moves out of range of the leg kick from Pounder.
GiantSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - GiantSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MissingLink GiantSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch but Pounder is avoiding it.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up but Pounder circles away and keeps his distance.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
The fight stays on the outside here - GiantSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GiantSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MissingLink GiantSilva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Pounder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pounder circles away from the clinch attempt.
MissingLink GiantSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GiantSilva wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Pounder - just one landing.
GiantSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch there but Pounder circles away.
Pounder keeps the fight on the outside.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up.
GiantSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder keeps the fight on the outside.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up.
MissingLink GiantSilva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
GiantSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pounder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GiantSilva wants to clinch.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch but Pounder is avoiding it.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pounder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pounder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
GiantSilva tries to clinch there but Pounder circles away.
Pounder is looking to score with low kicks.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Pounder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
GiantSilva needs to keep his hands up - Pounder had a free shot at his head there.
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
No joy there for Pounder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
GiantSilva wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
Pounder lands a nice shot that snaps GiantSilva's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
GiantSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pounder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Pounder.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
Pounder connects with a body shot.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
GiantSilva moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up but Pounder circles away and keeps his distance.
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
Pounder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
GiantSilva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if GiantSilva tries to get out of the position.
Pounder working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Pounder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
GiantSilva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pounder.
GiantSilva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder working the head with strikes.
Pounder throws an elbow but GiantSilva slips to the side and avoids it well.
GiantSilva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pounder with the ground and pound but GiantSilva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
GiantSilva tries to kick Pounder off but Pounder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pounder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. GiantSilva defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GiantSilva taking some punishment here, with Pounder in his half guard.
Pounder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
GiantSilva pushes Pounder off looking to stand but Pounder dives back in and keeps control.
Pounder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. GiantSilva defending well though.
GiantSilva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pounder tries to score a power double leg takedown but GiantSilva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pounder somewhat.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Pounder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ground Pounder's cut.
That's time! GiantSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pounder keeps the fight on the outside.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pounder.
Pounder keeps the fight on the outside.
GiantSilva wants to clinch.
Pounder loads up on a big right hand but GiantSilva slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
GiantSilva moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
Pounder misses the shot to the body.
Pounder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch but Pounder is avoiding it.
GiantSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
GiantSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pounder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - GiantSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pounder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
GiantSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up.
Pounder keeps the fight on the outside.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pounder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pounder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
GiantSilva moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pounder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A jab lands there for Pounder.
The fight stays on the outside here - GiantSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
GiantSilva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pounder.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GiantSilva as he avoids it easily.
GiantSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
GiantSilva moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
GiantSilva tries to clinch there but Pounder circles away.
Pounder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
GiantSilva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pounder.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pounder throws a one two combo.
GiantSilva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
GiantSilva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pounder.
GiantSilva moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
GiantSilva tries to clinch up.
Pounder shoots in but GiantSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MissingLink GiantSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Pounder.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
Pounder keeps the fight on the outside.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
Pounder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GiantSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Pounder.
Pounder circles away from the clinch attempt.
GiantSilva tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pounder scores with a sloppy right hand. GiantSilva should have avoided that one.
GiantSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
GiantSilva wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
GiantSilva is looking to clinch.
GiantSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pounder swats away the attempt to clinch by GiantSilva.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
GiantSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pounder circles away.
Pounder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pounder circles away from the clinch attempt.
GiantSilva blocks a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GiantSilva wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
GiantSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pounder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pounder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pounder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pounder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pounder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Pounder!
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