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FFC 26: Welcome to 2011 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ok ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barde Mopsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barde Mopsi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ok ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barde Mopsi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mopsi gets a clinch.
ko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
ko tries a body shot but Mopsi blocks it.
ko tries to stall but Mopsi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mopsi stalling in the clinch.
Mopsi trying to land knees to the body.
ko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mopsi taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, ko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
ko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ko misses with some punches.
ko tries to throw a body punch but Mopsi avoids it by throwing ko back against the cage.
ko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mopsi throws a knee to the head but misses.
ko tries to throw a body punch but Mopsi avoids it by throwing ko back against the cage.
Mopsi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ko tries a body shot but Mopsi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mopsi.
ko misses with a punch to the body.
ko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mopsi taking a breather.
Mopsi working ko over with knees to the body.
ko stalls.
Mopsi looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ko misses with a hook to the ribs.
ko has Mopsi pressed against the cage.
Mopsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mopsi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ko tries a body shot but Mopsi blocks it.
ko misses with a hook to the ribs.
ko tries to stall but Mopsi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mopsi has ko pushed against the cage.
ko misses with a body punch.
ko misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mopsi as ko tries to tie him up.
ko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ko is looking to control Mopsi's arms but Mopsi gets an underhook and turns him. Now ko has his back to the cage.
Mopsi tries to land a knee to the head but ko blocks with his arms.
Mopsi is trying to drag ko to the mat but ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mopsi blocks an uppercut.
ko misses with the head strike.
ko misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mopsi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ko misses with a punch to the body.
ko wants to stall.
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.
Mopsi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mopsi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ko looking for submissions off his back.
ko is breathing heavily.
Mopsi is looking for a kimura here.
Mopsi is trying to control the action in half guard but ko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mopsi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mopsi misses with a takedown attempt - ko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ko misses with a takedown
so Mopsi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
ko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mopsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mopsi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ko, up you get!
Mopsi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ko misses with a takedown attempt
and Mopsi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mopsi.
Mopsi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mopsi lands a nice knee to the body.
Mopsi is pushing ko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
ko looking to stall.
ko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mopsi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mopsi trying to stall but ko improves his position.
Mopsi lands a good knee to the midsection. ko won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Mopsi to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mopsi obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mopsi is keeping busy.
ko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mopsi.
ok ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barde Mopsi.
Mopsi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mopsi working hard to break the clinch.
ko tries to work over Mopsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mopsi drops down looking for an ankle pick but ko pulls his leg out and moves away.
ko shoots and misses
and Mopsi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mopsi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mopsi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! ko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mopsi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Barde Mopsi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Warhaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Cordova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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208 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Warhaul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Cordova!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova cracks Warhaul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warhaul shoots for a double leg takedown but Cordova sprawls well. He's pushed Warhaul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warhaul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cordova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warhaul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cordova stuffs the takedown.
Warhaul shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Warhaul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warhaul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cordova.
Warhaul shoots in for a double leg but Cordova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warhaul tries for a takedown but Cordova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cordova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cordova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cordova throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warhaul's head.
It looks like Rodney Warhaul has been cut.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Warhaul has a takedown stuffed.
Warhaul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordova lands with a kick to the temple. Warhaul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warhaul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cordova throws a head kick that Warhaul semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warhaul tries to clinch there but Cordova circles away.
Cordova scores with a jab.
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
Cordova lands with a kick to the temple. Warhaul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Warhaul throws a leg kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Warhaul. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cordova connects with a high kick.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warhaul avoids the head kick by Cordova.
Cordova throws a head kick that Warhaul semi-blocks.
Cordova throws a hook but Warhaul avoids it easily.
Cordova cracks Warhaul with a good jab.
Freddy Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
Warhaul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Cordova.
Cordova scores with a head kick.
Warhaul clinches up against the cage.
Cordova has had enough of the clinch but Warhaul keeps him there for the moment.
Warhaul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cordova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cordova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Warhaul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Cordova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warhaul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cordova's waist but Cordova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warhaul off to one side.
Cordova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warhaul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cordova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warhaul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warhaul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cordova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Cordova - just one landing.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Warhaul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cordova tries to break the clinch but Warhaul is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Cordova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cordova can't break the clinch.
Cordova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warhaul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warhaul shoots in for a takedown but Cordova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warhaul is breathing heavily.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Warhaul moves out of range easily.
Cordova cracks Warhaul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a hook. Warhaul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Warhaul with that takedown attempt.
Cordova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cordova cracks Warhaul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Cordova.
Good exchange - Cordova coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Cordova.
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Warhaul pushes Cordova up against the cage in a clinch.
Cordova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warhaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cordova throws a head kick that half lands.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warhaul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova stuffs the takedown attempt from Warhaul. Warhaul gets slowly back to his feet.
Cordova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warhaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warhaul keeps control of Cordova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warhaul wants a takedown but no success here.
Warhaul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordova's efforts to push away.
Cordova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warhaul prevents Cordova from breaking the clinch.
Warhaul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordova's efforts to push away.
Cordova tries to break the clinch but Warhaul is controlling the position.
Warhaul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cordova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cordova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warhaul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warhaul moves forwards but Cordova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warhaul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warhaul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cordova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freddy Cordova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cordova 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.
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Warhaul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordova scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Cordova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Warhaul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Warhaul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cordova swivels and escapes.
Cordova connects with a crisp jab.
Warhaul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warhaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Cordova slaps away a takedown attempt from Warhaul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Warhaul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordova scores with a jab.
Warhaul throws a body punch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Warhaul.
Rodney Warhaul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordova with a jab.
Cordova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cordova stuffs the takedown.
Warhaul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordova with a hook.
Warhaul looks to land a body kick but Cordova moved away.
Cordova lands a nice shot that snaps Warhaul's head back.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Warhaul tries to score with a low kick but Cordova moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warhaul shoots in for a takedown but Cordova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warhaul shoots for a double leg takedown but Cordova sprawls well. He's pushed Warhaul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cordova connects with a high kick.
Warhaul walks into a jab.
Freddy Cordova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
Cordova throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warhaul's head.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
Warhaul throws a head kick but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordova scores with a jab to the head.
Warhaul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab lands there for Cordova.
Cordova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cordova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
Warhaul tries to clinch up but Cordova circles away and keeps his distance.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
Warhaul throws a sloppy head kick and Cordova moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Cordova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Warhaul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cordova tries to avoid it but Warhaul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cordova to the ground. Cordova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Cordova.
Warhaul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Cordova throws a good cross that connects.
Cordova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warhaul has time to react.
Cordova tests Warhaul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cordova scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warhaul in his tracks.
Warhaul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordova scores with a head kick.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhaul avoids the head kick by Cordova.
Warhaul drops his hands momentarily and Cordova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cordova connects with a high kick.
Warhaul needs to keep his hands up - Cordova had a free shot at his head there.
Cordova swats away the attempt to clinch by Warhaul.
Cordova cracks Warhaul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Warhaul fails with the takedown.
Cordova jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Warhaul moves out of range easily.
Cordova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cordova works the jab nicely.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warhaul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cordova avoids it really well and circles away.
Warhaul tries for a takedown but Cordova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warhaul avoids the head kick by Cordova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova with a hook.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Warhaul moves out of range easily.
Cordova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cordova goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warhaul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cordova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Cordova scores with a head kick.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cordova.
Warhaul closes the distance and clinches up with Cordova, looking for a takedown. Warhaul pushes Cordova against the cage but Cordova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warhaul's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Warhaul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cordova leaves Warhaul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Warhaul moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Cordova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodney Warhaul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warhaul.
Cordova lands the left hand.
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Cordova lands the left hand.
Warhaul clinches up against the cage.
Cordova working hard to break the clinch.
Cordova is looking to break free of the clinch but Warhaul has double underhooks.
Cordova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cordova wants to break free but Warhaul has control.
Warhaul jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cordova walks away with a smile on his face. Warhaul gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cordova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cordova misses the jab.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Cordova - just one landing.
Cordova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warhaul on the side of the head.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Warhaul moves out of range easily.
Cordova lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova's corner calls for a 1-2. Cordova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warhaul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cordova pinned against the cage. Cordova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Warhaul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warhaul takes one on the button.
Cordova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warhaul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Cordova as he connects with a hook.
Cordova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cordova lands a high kick!
Warhaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warhaul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warhaul is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it.
Cordova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Warhaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warhaul fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cordova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova connects with the punch.
Cordova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Cordova misses
and Warhaul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warhaul.
Cordova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cordova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordova is trying to break the clinch but Warhaul has him pressed against the cage.
Warhaul prevents Cordova from breaking the clinch.
Warhaul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cordova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Warhaul moves out of range easily.
Warhaul blocks a head kick by Cordova.
A punch lands to the side of Warhaul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cordova throws out a loose jab but Warhaul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Cordova lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Cordova does it's job there.
Warhaul takes one to the chin there.
Cordova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova sizes up Warhaul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cordova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cordova throws a head kick that Warhaul semi-blocks.
Cordova scores with a head kick.
Cordova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cordova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warhaul fails with the takedown.
Cordova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Cordova there.
Cordova avoids the body shot from Warhaul.
Decent striking displayed by Cordova there.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Warhaul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cordova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warhaul shoots in for a double leg but Cordova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordova throws a head kick but Warhaul moves out of range.
Warhaul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cordova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cordova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warhaul's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova throws a hook but Warhaul blocks it.
Warhaul closes the distance and pushes Cordova back into the cage.
Cordova has had enough of the clinch but Warhaul keeps him there for the moment.
Warhaul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cordova smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Cordova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Warhaul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodney Warhaul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddy Cordova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Cordova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cordova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Cordova!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Glasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse. This should be a great matchup!
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26
170 lbs
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20
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clyde Glasper!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Glasper misses.
Dickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glasper.
Dickson throws a lazy right hand but Glasper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glasper misses the shot to the body.
Dickson looks to land a left hand but Glasper moved out of range nicely.
Glasper's corner calls for a 1-2. Glasper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dickson looks to land a combination but Glasper avoids it well.
Dickson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glasper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glasper lands with a right hand.
Glasper throws the left hand but Dickson avoids the punch easily.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glasper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glasper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Glasper.
Glasper swinging wildly here.
Dickson misses with a combination
and Dickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gabriel Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glasper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickson.
Dickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glasper moves away.
Dickson misses with a combination
and Glasper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasper moves into the clinch successfully.
Glasper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glasper. Dickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glasper counters with a nice uppercut.
Glasper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glasper.
Dickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glasper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glasper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickson misses with a straight left.
Dickson misses the jab.
Glasper missing with a left hand there. Dickson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glasper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickson.
Glasper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glasper.
Dickson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Glasper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dickson lands a lovely overhand right.
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.
Glasper moves out of range as Dickson strikes.
Dickson misses with a combination
and Glasper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickson walks into a left hand.
Dickson misses with an uppercut. Glasper saw that one coming.
Glasper scores with a punch to the head.
Glasper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dickson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dickson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glasper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glasper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Glasper dominated that round.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dickson throws a lazy right hand but Glasper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickson missing with a left hand there. Glasper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gabriel Dickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Dickson misses
and Glasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Glasper misses.
Glasper with a jab.
Glasper throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickson.
Dickson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glasper.
Dickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glasper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickson throws a head kick but Glasper moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasper misses with a straight left.
Dickson misses with a jab to the body
and Glasper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glasper loads up on a big right hand but Dickson slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Dickson.
It looks like Clyde Glasper has been cut.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glasper counters with a straight right hand.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Glasper counter with a right hand.
Dickson is rocked!
Glasper drops Dickson with a naaaaasty hook - Dickson is in real trouble here! Glasper dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clyde Glasper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ja mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Feelgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon Feelgood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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270 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ja mama!
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, Vernon Feelgood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
mama looks to score with a jab to the body but Feelgood is just out of range.
Feelgood misses with a two punch combination.
mama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Feelgood should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
mama works the jab nicely.
mama throws an overhand right that lands on Feelgood's shoulder, as Feelgood tries to avoid the shot.
mama throws a right and a left that Feelgood avoids nicely.
mama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Feelgood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in mama's guard.
Feelgood drops back, looking for a kneebar! mama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. mama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from mama!
mama prevents Feelgood from escaping the position.
Feelgood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on mama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feelgood is trying to stand up here but mama is controlling him well.
Feelgood actively working from the bottom here.
Feelgood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mama tries to stand and escape but Feelgood is controlling the position.
Feelgood actively working from the bottom here.
Feelgood looks gassed!
Feelgood is not content to let mama control the position.
Feelgood gets back to full guard.
Feelgood has a closed guard, preventing mama from standing up.
Feelgood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. mama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. mama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feelgood wants to stand and escape but mama is having none of it.
mama wants to stand but Feelgood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mama trying to control but Feelgood is working from the bottom.
Feelgood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feelgood looking for a sweep. Not yet Feelgood, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mama stands up and waves to Feelgood to follow him.
mama misses with a two punch combination.
Feelgood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Feelgood takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feelgood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feelgood.
mama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feelgood moves away.
mama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feelgood manages to avoid it.
mama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feelgood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from mama.
Feelgood slips a jab from mama.
Feelgood defending well as mama loads up on a big left hand.
mama misses with a shot to the body
and Feelgood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Feelgood 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feelgood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and mama manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into mama's guard.
Feelgood drops back looking for a leg! mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and mama manages to kick Feelgood off! Feelgood jumps back into mama's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feelgood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mama is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Feelgood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Feelgood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as mama throws out the jab.
mama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feelgood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Feelgood dodges the punch combination from mama.
mama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feelgood moves away from the strike by mama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feelgood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feelgood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Feelgood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feelgood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! mama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! mama has escaped and now he's on top!
Feelgood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feelgood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
mama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
mama wants to pass the guard but Feelgood is keeping the position.
mama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feelgood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mama defends it easily.
mama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Feelgood's guard.
mama is posturing up here but Feelgood has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! mama tries to roll out but it's too tight and mama has to tap! Slick submission there by Feelgood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vernon Feelgood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marks has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
272 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Smith II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Marks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith II scores with a spinning back kick!
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith II misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith II thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marks if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith II lands a high kick!
Smith II scores with a spinning back kick!
Marks looks gassed!
Marks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith II throws a leg kick which misses Marks's front leg but catches the back leg as Marks tries to avoid it.
Smith II could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith II scores with a kick to the body.
Dan Smith II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith II scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith II thows a body kick. Marks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith II throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marks.
Smith II feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith II bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith II lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marks takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith II!
Smith II lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith II chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith II feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marks's calf.
Nice body kick there by Smith II.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith II throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith II dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marks. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith II.
Smith II throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith II.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith II.
Marks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith II.
A head kick misses from Smith II.
Smith II tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith II throws a leg kick which misses Marks's front leg but catches the back leg as Marks tries to avoid it.
Smith II fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith II finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith II.
Smith II lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks blocks a head kick by Smith II.
Smith II throws a sloppy head kick and Marks moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Smith II.
Smith II throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Smith II.
Smith II connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith II is looking to slow Marks down with leg kicks.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith II. Smith II obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith II lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith II. Smith II obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith II. That's going to slow Marks down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith II.
Crunch! Smith II slams his shin into Marks's torso.
Marks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith II.
Smith II connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith II plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith II pushes Marks away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith II lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith II connects with a solid leg kick.
Marks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith II dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Smith II there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith II fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
Smith II bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith II throws a head kick that misses.
Marks misses with an uppercut.
Smith II lands a high kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Smith II finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith II throws a head kick that half lands.
Marks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith II scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dan Smith II is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith II throws a front kick that sends Marks stumbling back into the cage.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Smith II feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marks's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith II throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith II.
Smith II throws a head kick that Marks semi-blocks.
Smith II connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith II.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith II throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith II thuds his shin into the meat of Marks's side.
Smith II lands a head kick!
Marks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith II throws a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Marks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith II has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick misses from Smith II.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith II.
Smith II throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith II feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith II fakes the leg kick and cracks Marks in the body.
Smith II pushes Marks away with a front kick.
Smith II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith II throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith II lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith II can pounce on him.
Smith II lands with a nice body kick.
Smith II cracks the inside of Marks's front leg.
Smith II is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Smith II.
Smith II throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marks's head.
Smith II throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith II goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Smith II.
Smith II throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith II throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith II.
Smith II lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith II throws a head kick that Marks semi-blocks.
Smith II scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Smith II fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
Smith II lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith II scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Smith II there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith II dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith II goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith II fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
Smith II throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dan Smith II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith II feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
Smith II moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith II throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marks's head.
Smith II scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith II throws a head kick that half lands.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith II tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith II misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith II.
Smith II moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith II, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith II.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith II.
Smith II throws a head kick that misses.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith II. Smith II obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith II - that will leave a mark!
Smith II throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith II scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith II feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marks's calf.
Marks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith II lands a head kick!
Smith II throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith II. That's going to slow Marks down.
Smith II lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith II lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith II throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith II throws a nice head kick!
Smith II scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith II. That's going to slow Marks down.
Smith II throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith II lands with a kick to the temple. Marks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith II throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith II, right into the meat.
Smith II keeps Marks at a distance using the push kick.
Smith II buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith II connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith II.
Smith II throws a head kick that half lands.
Hugh Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith II cracks the inside of Marks's front leg.
Smith II scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Smith II.
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!
Smith II throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Smith II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith II 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Smith II!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rude Boy Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Dos Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rude Boy Stig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rude Boy Stig has been cut.
Stig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Stig's head but Stig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stig moves away.
Stig misses with a hook to the body
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rude Boy Stig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Stig is just out of range.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos cracks Stig with a good jab.
Stig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Stig blocks it.
Stig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stig is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Stig slips the punch.
Stig ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Stig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Stig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stig throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stig moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Stig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stig defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos scores with a nice strike.
Stig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Stig's head back.
Stig takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Stig misses.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Rude Boy Stig's cut is getting worse.
Dos Santos dances in with a quick combination. Stig is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dos Santos snaps Stig's head back. Stig stumbles backwards against the cage. Dos Santos steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stig's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stig just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halfway Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fintch Skeeter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crook comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones pt II. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halfway Crook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fintch Skeeter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crook looks to land a combination but Skeeter avoids it well.
Crook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Skeeter misses with a double jab.
Crook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crook closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crook lands a nice shot that snaps Skeeter's head back.
Skeeter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crook moves out of range of the body kick from Skeeter.
Crook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skeeter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crook checks the leg kick.
Skeeter throws a hook to the side of Crook's head but Crook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skeeter throws a sloppy head kick and Crook moves out of range easily.
Crook throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skeeter.
Crook cracks Skeeter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skeeter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeeter throws a leg kick but Crook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Crook.
Crook lands with an uppercut that bounces Skeeter off the cage and back into rage.
Crook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crook blocks a head kick by Skeeter.
Skeeter throws a hook but Crook blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skeeter.
Crook is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skeeter.
Crook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skeeter avoids the body shot from Crook.
Skeeter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crook throws a shot to the body.
Skeeter throws a body punch but Crook moves out of range.
Skeeter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skeeter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crook's head.
Crook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skeeter was well out of range. Poor timing from Crook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeeter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crook.
Skeeter throws a leg kick but Crook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crook connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crook misses with a shot to the body
and Skeeter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skeeter tries a head kick but it misses.
Crook swings for the body but Skeeter moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crook.
Skeeter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skeeter misses with a jab to the body
and Crook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skeeter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skeeter looks to land a combination. Crook sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skeeter throws a push kick but Crook slaps the foot to one side.
Crook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skeeter moves away.
Crook swings for the body but Skeeter moves out of range.
Crook cracks a nice hook into Skeeter's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crook connects with a body shot.
Skeeter misses with a few strikes there.
Skeeter looks gassed!
Skeeter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skeeter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skeeter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crook.
Crook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skeeter misses with a head kick.
Crook lands a nice hook to Skeeter's body. Skeeter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Skeeter.
Crook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crook ducks under a wild hook from Skeeter.
A left and a right from Crook both land. Nice combination.
Crook swings for the body but Skeeter moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Crook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skeeter doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Crook misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skeeter lands with a nice combination. Crook backs away looking to recover.
Skeeter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Crook - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skeeter tries a head kick but it misses.
Crook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skeeter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Crook does it's job there.
Crook scores with a jab to the head.
Skeeter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skeeter misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Crook.
Nice body punch from Crook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skeeter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skeeter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crook blocks a head kick by Skeeter.
Crook lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfway Crook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skeeter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crook checks it well.
Skeeter throws a body kick that misses.
Skeeter throws a head kick but Crook moves out of range.
Crook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crook looks to land a left hand but Skeeter moved out of range nicely.
Skeeter slips a jab from Crook.
Skeeter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skeeter moves away.
Skeeter looks for the body kick but Crook saw that one coming.
Skeeter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeeter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crook manages to avoid it.
Crook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skeeter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skeeter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crook.
Skeeter throws a head kick that misses
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
Skeeter is breathing heavily.
Skeeter misses with a low kick as Crook jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Crook. That snapped Skeeter's head back.
Skeeter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skeeter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skeeter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Skeeter tries a head kick but it misses.
Crook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crook tests Skeeter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crook cracks a nice hook into Skeeter's ribs.
Skeeter looks to land a left hand but Crook moved out of range nicely.
Crook connects with a body shot.
Crook digs a good hook to Skeeter's body.
Crook cracks Skeeter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crook misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Skeeter misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skeeter doesn't seem bothered though.
Skeeter misses with a body punch
and Crook counters with a stiff right hand.
Crook looks to score with a jab to the body but Skeeter is just out of range.
Crook scores with a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skeeter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crook has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crook lands with a shot to the body.
Crook lands the left hand.
Skeeter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Crook.
Crook works the jab nicely.
Crook connects with a body shot.
Skeeter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skeeter throws a sloppy body shot
and Skeeter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skeeter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crook cracks Skeeter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skeeter throws a sloppy head kick and Crook moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crook with a hook.
Crook digs a good hook to Skeeter's body.
Skeeter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crook lands a right hook to the body.
Skeeter just misses with a punch to the body.
Crook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skeeter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crook moves out of range as Skeeter throws a body kick.
Crook moves out of range of the strikes.
Crook cracks Skeeter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crook throws a combination that misses
and Skeeter counters with a straight right hand.
Crook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skeeter. Skeeter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skeeter at a distance.
Crook lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crook defending well as Skeeter loads up on a big left hand.
Crook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skeeter can do to turn this around?
Crook misses with a wild combination.
Skeeter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skeeter is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Crook lands.
Skeeter swings for the body but Crook moves out of range.
Skeeter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skeeter looks to land a left hand but Crook moved out of range nicely.
Crook takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crook swings for the body but Skeeter moves out of range.
Crook lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skeeter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crook stuns Skeeter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Skeeter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skeeter manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfway Crook dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crook digs a good hook to Skeeter's body.
Crook throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skeeter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skeeter misses with an uppercut.
Crook throws a sloppy body shot
and Skeeter counters with a one-two to the body.
Skeeter falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Crook to counter with a crisp jab.
Crook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skeeter throws a wild body kick that Crook sees coming a mile off.
Skeeter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skeeter delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Skeeter.
Skeeter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skeeter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crook lands a jab to Skeeter's midsection.
Skeeter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skeeter throws a leg kick but Crook sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeeter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skeeter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crook scores with a shot to the body.
Crook catches Skeeter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skeeter takes a swing at Crook's ribcage but misses.
Skeeter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skeeter throws a leg kick which misses Crook's front leg but catches the back leg as Crook tries to avoid it.
Crook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skeeter moves away.
A head kick misses from Skeeter.
Crook scores with a hook.
Skeeter lands a front kick.
Crook blocks the body kick.
Skeeter moves out of range as Crook strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeeter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skeeter misses with a body kick.
Skeeter connects with a high kick.
Skeeter tries to land a front kick but Crook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halfway Crook is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crook cracks Skeeter with a good jab.
Crook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skeeter was well out of range. Poor timing from Crook.
Skeeter avoids the body shot from Crook.
Crook lands with an overhand left.
Skeeter throws a sloppy body shot
and Crook counters with a right hand to the body.
Crook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skeeter.
Skeeter throws a low kick, looking for Crook's leg but Crook calmly moves out of range.
Crook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skeeter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Crook.
Crook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Crook there.
Crook avoids the head kick by Skeeter.
Skeeter ducks under a wild hook from Crook.
Crook misses with a body shot.
Skeeter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skeeter dodges the punch combination from Crook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skeeter lands a body shot.
Skeeter misses with a body shot.
Skeeter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crook.
Skeeter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crook punishes Skeeter's body with a nice straight punch.
Skeeter misses with a looping right.
Crook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skeeter throws a sloppy head kick
and Crook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skeeter throws a head kick that misses.
Skeeter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skeeter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crook looks to score with a jab to the body but Skeeter is just out of range.
Crook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crook. Skeeter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skeeter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Crook.
Crook scores with a body shot.
Crook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skeeter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crook slips under a jab from Skeeter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skeeter.
A lazy body kick from Skeeter
and Crook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Halfway Crook did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skeeter ducks right into an uppercut from Crook.
Skeeter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crook scores with a three punch combo!
Skeeter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crook digs a good body shot into Skeeter's ribs.
Crook jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crook avoids the head kick by Skeeter.
Skeeter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skeeter lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crook. Skeeter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Skeeter misses
and Crook counters with a nice uppercut.
Crook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skeeter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skeeter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice jab there from Crook.
Crook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeeter tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Crook finds it's target.
Crook punishes Skeeter's body with a nice straight punch.
Skeeter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skeeter swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crook counter with a right hand.
Crook lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Crook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crook, as that shot connected.
Skeeter misses with a hook to the body
and Crook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skeeter on the side of the head.
Crook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skeeter doesn't seem bothered though.
Crook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crook cracks a nice hook into Skeeter's ribs.
Skeeter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crook thuds his right hand into Skeeter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crook throws a good cross that connects.
Crook scores with a three punch combo!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skeeter 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 Crook has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crook and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crook fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skeeter on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Crook.
Skeeter is rocked!
Crook connects with a looping right hand.
Skeeter is still on wobbly legs! Can Crook finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crook tests Skeeter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skeeter looks up at the clock. Bad move! Crook lands a right hand from hell, dropping Skeeter. Crook pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfway Crook!
Halfway Crook retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Hogan instigates a clinch.
Hogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hogan.
Hogan lands with a right to the head.
Hogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan takes a shot to the head.
Hogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hogan.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hogan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Hogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hogan works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Hogan works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hogan.
Silva is rocked!
Hogan lands a big right hand that drops Silva! The killer instinct kicks in and Hogan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hogan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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