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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the dude!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from dude.
dude gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but dude keeps moving.
dude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
dude wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but dude does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
dude is trying to control but can't.
That's two 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.
Gracie is looking to pass dude's guard but actually dude recovers to full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dude is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
dude tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but dude is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but dude is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but dude is retaining full guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
dude looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked dude up and slammed him! dude can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
dude prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by dude, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie wants to take dude's back but he can't do it this time.
dude wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but dude is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and dude manages to turn into his guard.
dude works a leg free and moves into half guard.
dude is looking for a kimura here.
dude is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control but dude is keeping busy.
dude is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. dude is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dude is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
dude wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie controlling dude's posture.
dude stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
dude drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
dude keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie 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!
dude shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but dude finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
dude trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
dude trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
dude might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dude looking to pass the guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
dude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is pulling down on dude's head. It's preventing any offense from dude, at least for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracie just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie shoots in and bounces dude off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed dude's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but dude is a slippery customer.
dude is trying to control but can't.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dude is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
the dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie trying to control but dude is having none of it.
dude is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dude is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
dude is in all sorts of trouble here.
dude wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dude keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightning Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dangerous Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lightning Carver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver closes the distance and clinches.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy wants to clinch but Carver slips to the side
and Carver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Carver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Carver blocks an elbow strike.
Carver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carver being controlled against the cage.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver wants a takedown.
Carver jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Carver around his waist. Carver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Carver around his waist. Carver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dangerous Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lightning Carver.
Carver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Carver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy looks to clinch
and Carver makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hardy really felt that one!
Carver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Carver shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Carver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carver has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy stalling.
Hardy working Carver over with knees to the body.
Carver looks gassed!
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carver tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
It looks like Lightning Carver has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Carver's ribcage.
Hardy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carver up against the cage.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Hardy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carver tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carver up against the cage.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carver's face.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carver being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carver managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carver tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy stalling the fight.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carver up against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carver has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
Carver is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carver has his back to the cage.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver letting Hardy take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carver takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangerous Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lightning Carver's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardy tries to clinch
and Carver counters by moving into the clinch.
Carver trying to land knees to the body.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carver wants a takedown.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dangerous Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lightning Carver.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carver avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carver avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Carver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardy uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy gets to his feet - Carver follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carver avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Carver 's eye.
Carver is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carver has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy has Carver pushed against the cage.
Carver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carver counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hardy stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Carver in a clinch.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Carver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Carver wants a takedown but no success here.
Carver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carver tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver takes an elbow to the temple.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carver scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Carver avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Carver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver is having none of it.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Carver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangerous Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lightning Carver's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carver lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Carver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Carver circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Carver counters with a big head kick but Hardy shrugs it off.
Carver shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Carver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Dangerous Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy closes the distance but Carver moves to the side
and Carver counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Dangerous Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lightning Carver.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy wants to clinch
and Carver counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Carver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Carver managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Carver blocks with his arms.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carver.
Hardy rushes Carver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Carver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Carver misses with a series of wild punches.
Carver closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Carver pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
Carver swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Carver keeps it at a distance.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Carver fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy rushes Carver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carver dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Dangerous Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy is stalling here.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy avoiding damage.
Carver tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy throws an elbow but it misses.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Carver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Carver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Carver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangerous Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dangerous Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dangerous Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dangerous Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Clint Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Clint Carver has been cut.
Carwin punishes Carver's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carwin sprawls well. Carwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carver gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Carwin works Carver's body with a nice hook.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carver circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwin lands a jab to the head.
Carwin swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Carwin.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carver slips under a jab from Carwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver shoots in and drives through. Carwin sprawls well.
Carwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carver backs up against the cage.
Carwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Carver avoids them all with ease.
Carver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Carwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carver doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Carwin.
Carwin takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Carver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Carwin does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carver moves in looking to clinch but Carwin pushes him off.
Carwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin clobbers Carver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
Carver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to de liver by Carwin. Beautiful body shot.
Carwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carwin swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Carwin cracks Carver with an open hand slap.
Carver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carver. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carwin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carver takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Carwin scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Carwin misses.
Carwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carver rather than just go for the knockout.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carwin throws a hook but Carver blocks it.
Carver clinches with his opponent.
Carwin looking to stall.
Carver is working for takedown but Carwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is pressed up against the cage. Carver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carwin down to the mat. Carwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carver.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Carver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
Carver instigates a clinch.
Carwin breaks the clinch.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Carwin misses its intended target.
Carver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clint Carver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carwin looks to land a left hand but Carver moved out of range nicely.
Carwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carver tries to clinch but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Carver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Carwin swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Carver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shane Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clint Carver's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carwin misses with a looping left.
Carwin with a nice cross.
Carver throws a head kick but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Carver off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver dodges the punch combination from Carwin.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carver moves away.
Carver slips under a jab.
Carver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carwin lands with a shot to the body.
Carwin lands with a nice body punch.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carwin looks to land a combination. Carver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carver.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clint Carver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carver's hands.
A head kick from Carver lands but Carwin takes it in his stride.
Carver walks into a stiff left hand from Carwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carwin but Carwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Carver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carver in his tracks.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carver.
Carwin sizes up Carver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Carwin throws a right hand that Carver ducks under and follows up with a left that Carver also avoids with ease.
Carver throws a head kick that Carwin semi-blocks.
Carver shoots in but Carwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Carwin does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carwin!
Carwin takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Carver shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Carver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carwin works Carver's body with a nice hook.
Carwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carver has time to react.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Carver tries to clinch up
and Carwin counters with a nice body shot.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Carwin thuds his right hand into Carver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carver lands a high kick!
Carver tries for a takedown but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a shot from downtown. Carver moves away and avoids it.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Carver takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carver.
Carwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Carver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Carwin.
Carwin throws a series of strikes that have Carver backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Carwin finds it's way through Carver's defenses.
Nice body punch from Carwin.
Carver misses with a takedown attempt - Carwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin lands a jab.
Carver walks into a stiff left hand from Carwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clint Carver's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Carver fails with a takedown attempt.
Carver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carver moves into range and clinches up with Carwin.
Carver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carwin smiles and moves away.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carwin throws a body punch but Carver moves out of range.
Carwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
Carver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Carver saw that one coming.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carwin defends it nicely.
Carver tries to clinch up.
Carwin lands a jab to Carver's midsection.
Carwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carwin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a combination that misses
and Carwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Carver instigates a clinch.
Carwin is working for takedown but Carver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carver avoiding damage.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carver wants a takedown but no success here.
Carwin tries for a takedown but Carver manages to get underhooks.
Carwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin pulls Carver in close to prevent any damage.
Carver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carver clinches up with Carwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Carver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carwin up against the cage.
Carver jumps into guard, dragging Carwin to the mat.
Carwin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carwin.
Carwin throws a jab when Carver was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carver is defended easily by Carwin.
Carwin scores with a nice head shot.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Carwin misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Carver fails with a takedown attempt.
Carwin misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Carwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carwin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Bokeair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jefferson Bokeair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emelianenko decides to return to a standing position.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Bokeair circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bokeair tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Bokeair to control.
Bokeair wants to try and get back to his feet.
Emelianenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bokeair looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Jefferson Bokeair has been cut.
Bokeair is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bokeair wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Emelianenko with a couple of short strikes.
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jefferson Bokeair's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokeair is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bokeair is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokeair can't escape the position.
Emelianenko mounts Bokeair! Really nice guard pass there!
Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Bokeair is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jefferson Bokeair's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene St Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petrae Halliwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Piper comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Petrae Halliwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene St Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petrae Halliwell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halliwell cracks St Piper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Halliwell has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning St Piper to stand back up!
Halliwell throws a series of punches but St Piper avoids them all with ease.
St Piper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halliwell avoids the head kick by St Piper.
A big right from Halliwell misses.
Halliwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Piper.
St Piper lands with a slapping head kick.
St Piper moves out of range of the body kick.
St Piper swats away the attempt to clinch by Halliwell.
St Piper wants to clinch.
St Piper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Piper shoots in but Halliwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halliwell throws a series of punches but St Piper avoids them all with ease.
St Piper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Piper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Piper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halliwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Piper checks it well.
Halliwell throws a hook but St Piper blocks it.
St Piper tries to clinch up.
Halliwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrae Halliwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halliwell stuffs the takedown.
BOOM! Halliwell lands a beautiful left hook that drops St Piper. St Piper tries to recover but Halliwell is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and St Piper lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petrae Halliwell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Sammy Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy pushes Swagger up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sammy Swagger has been cut.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Swagger drops back down to his feet.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Swagger won't want to take too many of those.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swagger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swagger is rocked!
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy working Swagger over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swagger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy working Swagger over with knees to the body.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Swagger keeps it at a distance.
Dale Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Swagger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy darts in and clinches Swagger up against the cage.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Swagger won't want to take too many of those.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage.
Swagger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Swagger is trying to stall.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Swagger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy prevents Swagger from breaking the clinch.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Swagger is blocking nicely.
Swagger wants a takedown but no success here.
Swagger pulls Hardy into guard.
Swagger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Swagger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Swagger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Swagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swagger darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Swagger wants a takedown but no success here.
Swagger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swagger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swagger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy has Swagger pushed against the cage.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swagger jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Swagger around his waist. Swagger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swagger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Swagger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swagger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Swagger blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Swagger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dale Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swagger tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Swagger drops back down to his feet.
Swagger is trying to break free.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Swagger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swagger throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Swagger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Swagger tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Swagger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swagger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Swagger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swagger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swagger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swagger is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy is pushing Swagger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Swagger is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Swagger takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammy Swagger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Swagger or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy which made him look bad.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Swagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy clinches up with Swagger and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Swagger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swagger counters by clinching up.
Swagger wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Swagger is blocking nicely.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Swagger's takedown attempt.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swagger is trying to stall.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Swagger won't want to take too many of those.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger drags the fight down to the ground.
Swagger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Swagger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to control.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Swagger is in close to Hardy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy looking to control.
Dale Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swagger is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swagger jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Swagger around his waist. Swagger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage.
Swagger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sammy Swagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Hardy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Fitzgerald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bubba Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fitzgerald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fitzgerald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Fitzgerald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Jones drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fitzgerald! More shots from Jones and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dracula Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kael has chosen Nagasaki - Ken Doh as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dracula Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kael!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kael is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kael as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kael.
Kael shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hardy is trying to defend but Kael finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kael is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
Kael trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
Hardy is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to roll over but Kael keeps him under control.
Kael controlling the action here.
Kael passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kael working away.
Kael wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kael is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kael is controlling Hardy's trapped leg to prevent Hardy from advancing to side control.
Hardy is keen to just control but Kael is a slippery customer.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kael has his hands clasped together around Hardy's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kael wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Hardy throws a strike but Kael avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hardy trying to control but Kael is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kael 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.
Kael lands a jab-cross combination.
Kael misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Kael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardy kicks Kael off and gets back to his feet.
Kael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kael gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy won't allow Kael to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy stands and throws Kael's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kael is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy decides to stand back up. Hardy steps back and let's Kael get back to his feet.
Tyson Kael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kael throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kael there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kael throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Kael thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Kael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kael breaks from the clinch.
Kael swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
Kael scores with a hook to the body.
Kael effectively controlling the action here.
Kael tightens his grip and picks Hardy up, before dumping him to the ground. Hardy manages to land in guard.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kael postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kael is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kael to get the leverage.
Kael looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kael with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kael throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Kael misses the shot to the body.
Kael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kael gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy trying to control but Kael is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
Kael 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.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Kael keeps moving.
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.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Kael keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kael tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kael throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kael.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kael gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kael trying to control the position.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracula Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Kael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kael is pulling down on Hardy's head to control his posture.
Tyson Kael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy wants to control from the top but Kael keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dracula Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kael 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kael!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toberticus Kelltonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelltonville kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holding Out For A Hero. Noah Smithers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Toberticus Kelltonville's 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toberticus Kelltonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelltonville napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kelltonville managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smithers.
Smithers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kelltonville regains half guard, as Smithers was trying to land strikes.
Kelltonville keeping control of the position.
Smithers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smithers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kelltonville is holding on to half guard well.
Kelltonville wants to get back to full guard.
Kelltonville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smithers is working away from the top position though.
Kelltonville works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelltonville wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Smithers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smithers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kelltonville works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kelltonville throws a nice looking combination but Smithers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smithers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelltonville tries to avoid it but Smithers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelltonville to the ground. Kelltonville escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelltonville looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smithers keeping full guard, as Kelltonville tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kelltonville is controlling him.
Kelltonville stands and throws Smithers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kelltonville goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smithers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kelltonville but great work by Smithers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kelltonville regains half guard.
Smithers throwing shots but Kelltonville is blocking nicely.
Kelltonville is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smithers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smithers's back!
Smithers showing good submission defense here.
Kelltonville is breathing heavily.
Smithers prevents Kelltonville from getting a body triangle.
Kelltonville is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smithers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smithers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kelltonville gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville working for the choke.
Kelltonville tightening his grip on Smithers, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toberticus Kelltonville 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.
Smithers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelltonville counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smithers fails with the takedown
and Kelltonville counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smithers thinking.
Kelltonville throws a head kick but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelltonville counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smithers!
Toberticus Kelltonville has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Smithers.
Kelltonville tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kelltonville moves to back control.
Kelltonville looking to hold on to the position here but Smithers rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelltonville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smithers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelltonville passes Smithers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelltonville is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smithers defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smithers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kelltonville seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smithers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smithers won't allow Kelltonville to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelltonville is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kelltonville is working for a kimura but Smithers is defending it quite comfortably.
Smithers tries to kick Kelltonville off but Kelltonville keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville trying to control the action but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Kelltonville seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kelltonville is looking to advance position but Smithers won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelltonville!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelltonville counters with a nice body shot.
Smithers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kelltonville lands with a kick to the temple. Smithers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Kelltonville.
A left and a right from Kelltonville both land. Nice combination.
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!
Kelltonville scores with a nice right hand.
Smithers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whack! Kelltonville lands a heavy head kick that drops Smithers. The ref tackles Kelltonville to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smithers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Toberticus Kelltonville!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Harry Cooper had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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291 lbs
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283 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dummy lands in his opponent's guard.
Dummy throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Cooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cooper being controlled here, momentarily.
Dummy landing some decent shots from guard.
Dummy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Dummy from controlling successfully.
Dummy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cooper kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dummy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooper tries to get out of the position.
Dummy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooper is controlling Dummy's posture.
Dummy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cooper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooper connects with the punch.
Cooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dummy's sensitive parts.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dummy looks gassed!
Cooper is looking to slow Dummy down with leg kicks.
Dummy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Cooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Dummy on that attempt.
Dummy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harry Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper cracks Dummy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Bubba Dummy has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooper thumps Dummy with a low kick.
Cooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dummy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dummy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooper cracks Dummy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dummy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooper punishes Dummy's body with a nice straight punch.
Cooper lands a left and a right that send Dummy crashing to the mat, dazed. Cooper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dummy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cooper does it's job there.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Dummy's ribs.
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dummy's calf.
A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Dummy's defenses.
Cooper is looking to slow Dummy down with leg kicks.
Cooper is looking to wear down Dummy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dummy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dummy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Cooper finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dummy.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooper.
Cooper stuns Dummy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooper throws a right hand that Dummy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dummy also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dummy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dummy takes one on the button.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Dummy slips the punch.
Dummy moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off.
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
Cooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dummy at a distance.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dummy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Dummy's ribs.
Cooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dummy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dummy takes one to the chin there.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooper jabs at Dummy's body.
Cooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooper.
Cooper lands a jab to the nose.
Cooper lands a nice hook to Dummy's body. Dummy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
Cooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook.
Cooper lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dummy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Dummy off the cage and back into rage.
Cooper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dummy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cooper connects with a body shot.
Dummy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooper lands with a nice combination. Dummy backs away looking to recover.
Cooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dummy. That did some damage!
Harry Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper with a hook.
Cooper works over Dummy's head and body with a nice combination.
Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dummy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooper scores with a leg kick.
Cooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dummy's sensitive parts.
Dummy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harry Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
Dummy walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper.
Cooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Dummy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper lands a jab to Dummy's midsection.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Dummy's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper digs a good hook to Dummy's body.
Dummy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook.
Cooper's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooper.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dummy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dummy.
Cooper throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dummy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dummy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dummy takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cooper lands a left and a right that send Dummy crashing to the mat, dazed. Cooper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dummy tumbling to the canvas! Cooper pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dummy was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Cooper!
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