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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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216 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner is looking to chop away at Djurdjevic's legs.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Djurdjevic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner throws a chopping leg kick but Djurdjevic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Tanner misses.
Tanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Djurdjevic is out of range.
Djurdjevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djurdjevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner scores with a body shot.
Djurdjevic looks to land a left hand but Tanner moved out of range nicely.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt - Djurdjevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Djurdjevic gets caught napping as Tanner dives in and scores a takedown. Djurdjevic manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Djurdjevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner stopping the sweep attempt from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Tanner preventing the sweep.
Djurdjevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanner distracts Djurdjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Djurdjevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Djurdjevic for as long as he can get away with.
Tanner throws a strike but Djurdjevic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tanner looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanner, not yet.
Tanner pulls Djurdjevic in close to his closed guard and prevents Djurdjevic from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Tanner.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner lands with a shot to the body.
Tanner 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.
Tanner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tanner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Djurdjevic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tanner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tanner connects with a nice short shot to Djurdjevic's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner is keen to just control but Djurdjevic is a slippery customer.
Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Djurdjevic is trying to maintain the position but Tanner is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Djurdjevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanner.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Tanner postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tanner dominated that 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.
Djurdjevic looks for the body kick but Tanner saw that one coming.
Djurdjevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Djurdjevic.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Djurdjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner throws the left hand but Djurdjevic avoids the punch easily.
Djurdjevic throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Djurdjevic as Tanner shoots in.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djurdjevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Djurdjevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
Djurdjevic lands a leg kick that knocks Tanner off balance momentarily.
Djurdjevic moves out of range of the body kick.
Danny Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner misses with a low kick as Djurdjevic jumps back.
Djurdjevic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Djurdjevic counters with a series of strikes. Tanner will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djurdjevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanner backs up against the cage.
It looks like Danny Tanner has been cut.
Danny Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Djurdjevic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanner cracks Djurdjevic with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there
and Djurdjevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Tanner finds it's way through Djurdjevic's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Djurdjevic blocks the leg kick.
Djurdjevic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Djurdjevic staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanner as he connects with a hook.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic checks it.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Djurdjevic tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Djurdjevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Djurdjevic misses its intended target.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice body kick.
Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Tanner looks for the body kick but Djurdjevic saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Tanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djurdjevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Djurdjevic. Djurdjevic obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djurdjevic throws a low kick but Tanner avoids it.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Djurdjevic, right into the meat.
Tanner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Djurdjevic counters with a body kick that stops Tanner in his tracks momentarily.
Djurdjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djurdjevic scores with a head kick. Tanner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
A jab from Tanner misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Tanner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Djurdjevic instigates a clinch.
Djurdjevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Tanner tries to break free but Djurdjevic pushes him back against the cage.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Djurdjevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danny Tanner's cut is getting worse.
Djurdjevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Djurdjevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tanner misses with a hook. Djurdjevic ducked under it nicely.
Djurdjevic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Djurdjevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Djurdjevic connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Djurdjevic sprawls well initially but Tanner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tanner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Djurdjevic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
Tanner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Djurdjevic trying to control the position.
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!
Tanner 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.
Tanner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanner is looking to work some ground and pound but Djurdjevic has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic controlling Tanner's posture.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Djurdjevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Djurdjevic controls Tanner momentarily but Tanner frees himself.
Djurdjevic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws an elbow that misses. Djurdjevic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanner's guard. Nice move by Djurdjevic!
Tanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanner working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Danny Tanner just wasn't active enough.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
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 Danny Tanner.
I think Tanner 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Tanner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Danny Tanner waved his t-shirt featuring Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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