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Heavyweight challengers 179 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorn Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorn Bicki struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Emmanuel Rodriguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gorn Bicki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emmanuel Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorn Bicki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Bicki avoids them all with ease.
Bicki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. Bicki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bicki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bicki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bicki counter with a right hand.
Bicki misses with the body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick.
Bicki looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Bicki looks gassed!
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Bicki misses
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rodriguez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Bicki moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bicki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Bicki against the cage.
Bicki keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bicki won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Bicki has him pinned against the cage.
Bicki wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Bicki has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Bicki is controlling him.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Bicki has control.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Bicki is controlling the position.
Bicki has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Bicki has him pinned against the cage.
Bicki wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Bicki breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez stalks Bicki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bicki's face. Bicki staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bicki stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rodriguez follows into mount!
Bicki is rocked!
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bicki is looking to escape.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bicki on the ground.
Rodriguez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Bicki is squirming around nicely.
Bicki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodriguez decides to stand up.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Bicki with a series of wild strikes but Bicki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bicki avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bicki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodriguez - the referee stops the clock and Bicki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodriguez. Bicki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bicki keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bicki counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Bicki is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bicki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Bicki moves out of range.
Emmanuel Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Rodriguez sizes up Bicki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bicki looks to throw a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bicki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bicki throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick that drops Bicki - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Bicki is still in real trouble! Can Rodriguez finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bicki seems to have recovered his senses.
Bicki is looking to get back to is feet but Rodriguez passes into side control.
Rodriguez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bicki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Bicki pushes him off.
Emmanuel Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Bicki is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Bicki keeps it at a distance.
Bicki takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicki doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Bicki is having none of it.
Emmanuel Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodriguez throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez throws a series of strikes that have Bicki backpedaling.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bicki got wobbled bad by a big combination! Rodriguez presses forward with punches and knees until Bicki stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bicki closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Lao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Lesnar's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lao won't be happy with that.
Lesnar decides to stand back up.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lao is trying to defend but Lesnar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lao is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Lesnar stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lao.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Lao is controlling the position.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lao to get to his feet.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lao's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Lao dodges it nicely.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Lao's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lao controls his leg.
Lesnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Lao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lao wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lao to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lesnar with good strikes from the mount here!
Lesnar lands with some strikes.
Lao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lesnar cracks Lao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesnar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao is bucking up trying to escape but Lesnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Lao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lao's face.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Chico Lao has been cut.
Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working Lao over with strikes here.
Lesnar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lesnar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lao is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lesnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar cracks Lao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar scoring with strikes but Lao is staying in there.
Lesnar avoids the attempt from Lao to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chico Lao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar gets a double leg takedown into Lao's guard.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar controlling from the top position.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lao's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Lesnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lao!
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Chico Lao's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chico Lao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lao is in a horrible position here. Lesnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jeez, Chico Lao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chico Lao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Bowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennox Bowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Moradon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moradon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowe takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowe cracks Moradon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bowe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moradon to stand back up!
Moradon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moradon tries to keep at a distance but Bowe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moradon is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowe finish him?
Bowe manages to break the clinch.
Moradon seems to have recovered his senses.
Moradon gets tackled into the cage by Bowe. Bowe maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowe.
Bowe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moradon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bowe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lennox Bowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Moradon.
Bowe breaks the clinch.
Bowe punishes Moradon's body with a nice straight punch.
Moradon 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.
Moradon looks gassed!
Bowe forces Moradon back against the cage and clinches.
Bowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowe rushes Moradon and presses him up against the cage.
Bowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowe feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Moradon collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lennox Bowe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuthbert Allgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Tut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tut has chosen Rember the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cuthbert Allgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Tut!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tut shoots and misses
and Allgood counters with a single leg into guard. Tut didn't expect that.
Tut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allgood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allgood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allgood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allgood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allgood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tut manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allgood has Tut in his guard.
Allgood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allgood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tut actively working from the bottom here.
Tut wants to get back to full guard.
Tut trying to hold on to Allgood's head to control him but Allgood postures up.
Allgood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allgood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Allgood winds up and cracks Tut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Allgood there.
Tut is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood scores with a big shot! Tut's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tut! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuthbert Allgood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Thaiday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Kaplan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaplan wants to clinch but Thaiday slips to the side
and Thaiday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaplan wants to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a three punch combo that has Kaplan backing up. Kaplan nods at Thaiday to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaplan misses with a lunging right hand
and Thaiday counters with a straight right hand.
Kaplan tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thaiday counter with a right hand.
Kaplan connects with the punch.
It looks like Sam Thaiday has been cut.
Kaplan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaplan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaplan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaplan tries to clinch up
and Thaiday counters with a series of strikes. Kaplan will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thaiday.
Thaiday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kaplan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaplan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thaiday to counter with a crisp jab.
Thaiday scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaplan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thaiday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaplan thinking.
A right-left combo lands from Thaiday.
It looks like Joe Kaplan has been cut.
Kaplan tries to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaplan looks gassed!
Kaplan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thaiday counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Thaiday.
Thaiday sizes up Kaplan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaplan tries to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thaiday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaplan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thaiday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Kaplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaplan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thaiday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thaiday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaplan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thaiday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thaiday lands a two punch combo.
Kaplan looks to clinch
and Thaiday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thaiday lands a jab to the nose.
Kaplan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Joe Kaplan's cut even more.
Kaplan ducks right into an uppercut from Thaiday.
Kaplan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Thaiday does it's job there.
Kaplan throws a combination that misses
and Kaplan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thaiday throws a series of punches but Kaplan avoids them all with ease.
Kaplan misses with a body punch
and Thaiday counters with a left to the body.
Kaplan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thaiday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thaiday fails to land with a series of punches.
Thaiday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thaiday.
Thaiday lands a jab.
The cut above Joe Kaplan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaplan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kaplan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaplan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kaplan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thaiday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan tries to move into range but Thaiday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joe Kaplan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thaiday lands a nice looking body shot.
Thaiday is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thaiday drops Kaplan with a left and a right! Oh, Kaplan is hurt - Thaiday dives into side control looking to finish!
Kaplan is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Kaplan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Thaiday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
257 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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246 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlos jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlos jr defends well.
Hardy looking to control.
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Carlos jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carlos jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos jr is one step ahead there.
Hardy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Carlos jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Hardy has managed to lock this one up! Can Carlos jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hardy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flipper Gill (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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211 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flipper Gill!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill tries for a takedown but Assassin circles away easily
so Assassin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gill is looking for a triangle here but Assassin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Assassin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
Gill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Assassin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gill wants to improve his position but instead Assassin has moved into half guard.
Gill wants to improve his position but Assassin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gill trying to keep a closed guard but Assassin is proving a slippery customer.
Gill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Assassin escapes and throws Gill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gill wants to get back to full guard but Assassin has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Assassin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gill working a defensive guard but Assassin passes into half guard.
Assassin prevents Gill from improving his position.
Gill manages to get to full guard.
Gill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Assassin passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill is looking to reverse the position.
Gill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Assassin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Assassin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gill gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Assassin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Assassin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gill.
Gill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assassin counters with a good low kick that Gill was not able to check.
Gill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assassin counters with a takedown into side control.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Gill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Assassin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gill manages to get back to half guard.
Gill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Assassin working over Gill with some ground and pound. Gill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill wants to get back to full guard but Assassin has passed into side control.
Assassin landing strikes.
Gill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gill with the ground and pound but Assassin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Assassin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Assassin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Assassin has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin preventing the sweep.
Gill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Assassin stacks Gill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Assassin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gill tries to bench press Assassin off him but Assassin keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Assassin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gill is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gill wants to get back to full guard but Assassin has passed into side control.
Gill is looking to regain half guard here but Assassin keeps moving and retains side control.
Assassin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Assassin dominated that second round.
That's time! Assassin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Assassin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Assassin is looking to control Gill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assassin avoid being mounted?
Gill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assassin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gill.
Gill passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Assassin because Gill loaded up on that one.
Gill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gill looking to finish Assassin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Assassin!
Gill raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gill looking to finish Assassin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Assassin!
Gill goes for an armbar but Assassin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Assassin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gill is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gill pushes down on Assassin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gill trying to pass the guard but Assassin defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Assassin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gill is looking to advance position but Assassin won't allow it.
Gill looks to land a strike but Assassin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assassin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gill throws a strike but Assassin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gill wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Assassin is now in half guard.
Assassin prevents Gill from improving his position.
Flipper Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ninja Assassin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flipper Gill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assassin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Assassin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Baldado Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan's entrance music is Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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26
245 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Baldado Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldado Jr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Brannigan. Baldado Jr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Brannigan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zapp Brannigan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hogin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to real american. Couture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminence Front. the natural Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
33 - 10 - 1 |
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285 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the natural Couture!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogin.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Hogin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogin swings widly with a right hand
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Hogin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hogin scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Hogin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
and Hogin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogin throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hogin there.
Couture misses the body punch
and Hogin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogin.
Hogin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Hogin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hogin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogin slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Couture.
Hogin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Hogin misses with an uppercut
and Couture counters with a head kick.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Hogin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hulk Hogin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogin.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogin.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hogin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture closes the distance but Hogin moves to the side
and Hogin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture throws a head kick but Hogin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture misses with a left hand
and Hogin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture swinging wildly here.
Hogin blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin misses with a hook
and Couture counters with a leg kick.
Hogin just misses with a punch to the body.
the natural Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogin misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lazy left from Hogin finds it's target.
Couture defending well as Hogin loads up on a big left hand.
Couture moves forwards but Hogin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hogin misses with a left hand
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the natural Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Couture looks to throw the jab but Hogin is out of range.
Hogin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Hogin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogin slips a jab from Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hogin misses.
A jab from Hogin finds it's way through Couture's defenses.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Hogin moves out of range easily.
Couture misses with a hook
enabling Hogin to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture throws a lazy head kick
and Hogin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture misses with a head kick.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Hogin counters with a stiff right hand.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Hogin pushes him off.
the natural Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogin misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
the natural Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture throws the left hand but Hogin avoids the punch easily.
Couture tries to clinch there but Hogin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogin gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hogin doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Hogin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to the natural Couture.
Well Couture has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... the natural Couture!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch von Herrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). F comes to the cage accompanied by shortest man in world. von Herrmann has chosen Rammstein - Buck Dich as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
264 lbs
24 - 8 - 2 |
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29
265 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch von Herrmann!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for F, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
F is breathing heavily.
von Herrmann throws a solid leg kick but F takes the impact on his shin and smiles at von Herrmann.
F scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
F loads up on a big right hand but von Herrmann slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
F misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from von Herrmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F misses with a kick to the body
and von Herrmann counters with a good low kick that F was not able to check.
von Herrmann connects with a body shot that sends F's belly button to the back.
von Herrmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Butch von Herrmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
F moves out of range of the leg kick from von Herrmann.
F looks to land a left hand but von Herrmann moved out of range nicely.
von Herrmann walks into a stiff left hand from F.
F checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann cracks F with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
F looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from F.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
F rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and von Herrmann counters with a nice uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from von Herrmann enables F to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. von Herrmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as F accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Herrmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
F has hold of von Herrmann's hands but von Herrmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
von Herrmann prevents F from improving his position.
von Herrmann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks F with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch von Herrmann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
von Herrmann misses with a takedown attempt
and F cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
von Herrmann throws a poor cross that misses
and F cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
F misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
F throws a hook to the side of von Herrmann's head but von Herrmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
F throws a jab but it's blocked by von Herrmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
von Herrmann misses with a double jab.
von Herrmann throws a left and a right that both miss
so F counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
F loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Herrmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
F postures up in von Herrmann's guard and throws a big left but von Herrmann blocks it.
von Herrmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
F is looking to work some ground and pound but von Herrmann has wrist control.
F might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F throwing strikes from guard but von Herrmann blocks nicely.
von Herrmann working a defensive guard here.
F stopping the sweep attempt from von Herrmann.
von Herrmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with F. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
F thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as F accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
F throwing strikes from guard but von Herrmann blocks nicely.
F postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
F working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of von Herrmann's head.
von Herrmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
F throwing strikes from guard but von Herrmann blocks nicely.
F missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Herrmann pulls F in to control the position.
F throwing strikes but missing.
F preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
von Herrmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Herrmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor F dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
von Herrmann misses with an uppercut
and F counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
von Herrmann with a poor takedown
and F counters with a left to the body.
F scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
von Herrmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling F to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
F ducks under a wild hook from von Herrmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
von Herrmann misses with a takedown
and F counters with a right hand to the body.
Professor F has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch von Herrmann.
F looks to land a combination. von Herrmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Herrmann with a nice cross.
A slow jab from F misses its intended target.
von Herrmann misses with a double jab.
F throws a series of punches but von Herrmann moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
F throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Herrmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting F counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Professor F showed his dominance in that final round.
Well F 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor F!
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pop
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