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GAMMA#131 Han vs Itz 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Watchdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac has chosen The Fight Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Watchdog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watchdog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watchdog stuffs the takedown.
Watchdog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mac's guard.
Watchdog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watchdog working some strikes from top position.
Mac looking for a sweep. Not yet Mac, not yet.
Watchdog with a nice head shot there.
Watchdog throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
Watchdog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watchdog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watchdog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watchdog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac is looking for a triangle but Watchdog pushes his legs off easily.
Watchdog throwing strikes but missing.
Watchdog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Watchdog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watchdog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watchdog throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watchdog wants to clinch.
Watchdog moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Watchdog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mac manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mac wants to control the pace but Watchdog is squirming around nicely.
Mac landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac blocks Watchdog's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Watchdog throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mac. What's that going to do exactly?
Watchdog throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Mac scoring with strikes but Watchdog is staying in there.
Mac looks gassed!
Watchdog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mac with shots to the head and body - Watchdog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Watchdog can't escape the position.
Watchdog takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Watchdog is trying desperately to improve position.
Mac in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watchdog throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mac. What's that going to do exactly?
Watchdog is bucking up trying to escape but Mac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Watchdog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Watchdog throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watchdog is looking to escape.
Watchdog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Watchdog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mac blocks Watchdog's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mac is working for a guillotine from mount but Watchdog frees his head quite easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mac cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watchdog is trying desperately to improve position.
Mac tries to control but Watchdog wriggling away.
Mac misses with a head shot.
Mac throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Watchdog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watchdog flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Watchdog throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mac. What's that going to do exactly?
Watchdog throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mac. What's that going to do exactly?
Watchdog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Watchdog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watchdog throws the left hand but Mac avoids the punch easily.
Mac tries for a takedown but Watchdog circles away easily
and Watchdog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mac is looking to improve his position.
Watchdog winds up and cracks Mac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Watchdog there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watchdog working over Mac with some ground and pound. Mac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watchdog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watchdog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mac is looking to control Watchdog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mac avoid being mounted?
Mac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watchdog pulls his head out easily.
Mac wants to improve his position but Watchdog is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watchdog lands a nice short elbow.
Watchdog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mac knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Watchdog is looking for a kimura but Mac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watchdog to get the leverage.
Watchdog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watchdog lands a nice short elbow.
Mac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watchdog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watchdog's back!
Mac working for a choke but Watchdog is defending well.
Mac throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mac is trying to stick to Watchdog's back but Watchdog is turning into Mac. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mac's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Watchdog.
Mac wants to sweep here but Watchdog controlling him for the moment.
Watchdog is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watchdog working some strikes from top position.
Mac striking off his back but it's not causing Watchdog any problems.
Watchdog stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
Watchdog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac's head.
Watchdog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac's head.
Watchdog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watchdog distracts Mac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watchdog distracts Mac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mac will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Watchdog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mac looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watchdog fails with the takedown
and Mac counters by moving into the clinch.
Mac prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watchdog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Watchdog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watchdog cracks Mac with a solid left hand.
Watchdog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watchdog chips away with some ground and pound.
Watchdog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watchdog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac's head.
Mac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mac is on top in guard.
Watchdog trying to strike off his back.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but Watchdog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watchdog manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Watchdog dominated that second round.
That's time! Watchdog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mac gets caught flat footed, as Watchdog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watchdog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glenn Watchdog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watchdog distracts Mac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watchdog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mac's head.
Watchdog stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
Watchdog works over Mac with some ground and pound from guard.
Watchdog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watchdog is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mac thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mac wants to stand and escape but Watchdog is having none of it.
Watchdog distracts Mac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watchdog is in close to Mac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watchdog with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac looking to control.
Mac has momentary wrist control but Watchdog slips an elbow through the middle.
Mac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watchdog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watchdog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watchdog preventing the sweep.
Watchdog stands up over Mac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watchdog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watchdog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watchdog landing with the ground and pound.
Mac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mac trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mac gets a takedown into half guard.
Watchdog throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watchdog tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mac wants to take a breather but Watchdog is having none of it.
Watchdog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watchdog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watchdog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mac!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog landing strikes from the mount and Mac is in trouble!
Watchdog prevents Mac from getting the reversal.
Watchdog with the ground and pound from mount.
Mac is in all sorts of trouble here.
Watchdog punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mac wants to control but Watchdog is having none of it.
Watchdog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watchdog cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Watchdog connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Watchdog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watchdog landing shots from mount.
Mac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mac is wriggling around trying to escape.
Watchdog looking to finish Mac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mac!
Watchdog in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mac throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mac tries to lock up and control but Watchdog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mac is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Mac that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Big Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watchdog prevents Mac from getting the reversal.
Mac is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Watchdog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watchdog, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Watchdog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom has chosen Shut your mouth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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255 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nai Khanom Tom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Tom or perhaps it was just good defense by Sinatra which made him look bad.
Tom tries to land a leg kick but Sinatra saw it coming and moves away.
Tom is looking to clinch but Sinatra is avoiding it.
Tom misses with a double jab.
Sinatra throws a looping overhand right but Tom ducks down to avoid it.
Sinatra scores with a takedown into Tom's guard.
Sinatra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tom is keeping the position for now.
Tom keeping moving, preventing Sinatra from controlling successfully.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinatra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tom with a poor takedown
and Sinatra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinatra slips under a jab from Tom.
Tom throws a head kick but Sinatra moves out of range.
Tom wants to clinch but Sinatra slips to the side
and Sinatra counters by clinching up.
Sinatra'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sinatra for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sinatra breaks the clinch.
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.
Tom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sinatra closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tom.
Sinatra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tom closes the distance but Sinatra moves to the side
and Sinatra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sinatra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sinatra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinatra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sinatra is looking to take a break and control but Tom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Sinatra politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sinatra prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom wants to get back to his feet.
Sinatra has hold of Tom's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tom seems comfortable defending it but Sinatra has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tom is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tom is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sinatra couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Sinatra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakev Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sierra Leone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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250 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakev Law!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paska. That did some damage!
Law misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Law but Law pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paska fails with the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Law.
Law tries to clinch up but Paska circles away and keeps his distance.
Paska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paska dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Paska's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paska shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paska thows a huge punch but Law dodges it nicely.
Paska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Paska seems content to control.
Paska stops Law from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska is controlling the pace.
Paska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paska controlling the pace.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Paska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Law's head.
Paska is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law is trying to stand up here but Paska is controlling him well.
Well, if Paska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Paska is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to stand up here but Paska is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paska doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law tries to clinch but Paska is having none of it.
Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law lands with a kick to the temple. Paska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Law gets underhooks to prevent Paska's takedown attempt.
Law blocking some punches.
Paska tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paska wants a takedown.
Paska is breathing heavily.
Law gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paska.
Paska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Paska blocks with his arms.
Paska tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
Law prevents the takedown attempt.
Paska struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Paska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paska presses Law against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Arska Paska has been cut.
Law prevents a body shot from Paska.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Paska tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by Law which made him look bad.
Law tries to clinch up.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Paska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law tries to clinch but Paska moves away
and Paska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paska.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paska tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
Paska won't allow Law to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arska Paska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arska Paska's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paska swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Paska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paska circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Law.
Law drives through and clinches with Paska against the cage.
Paska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Law gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paska.
A short left from Paska.
Paska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Paska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law tries to clinch but Paska is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Paska circles away.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law throws a head kick that half lands.
Law is looking to clinch but Paska is avoiding it.
Paska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Paska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Paska pushes him off.
Paska is trying hard to land a takedown here. Law sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Law!
Paska shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Law darts in and clinches Paska up against the cage.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Law misses with a knee strike.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Paska blocks with his arms.
Paska lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Law misses with a knee strike.
Paska tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Paska back against the cage.
Paska tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Law using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Law working Paska over with knees to the body.
Paska working aggressively here.
Paska lands a body punch.
Paska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paska blocks it with crossed arms.
Paska wants a takedown but no success here.
Paska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Law scores with a knee to the head.
Law is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Law tries a knee to the head but Paska blocks it.
Paska is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Law tries to clinch
and Paska counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Paska crashes against the mat.
Law wants to control but Paska postures up.
Paska throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paska throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paska throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Law works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Paska slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is refusing to be controlled, as Paska sits in half guard.
Paska has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paska cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Law throws a head kick that Paska semi-blocks.
Law throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Law tries to clinch there but Paska circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paska tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Law.
Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakev Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arska Paska's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Law throws a head kick but Paska moves out of range.
Paska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paska. That did some damage!
Law closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paska.
Paska looking to pass the guard.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska postures up in Law's guard and throws a big left but Law blocks it.
Paska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law keeping full guard, as Paska tries to pass.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paska working some strikes from top position.
Paska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paska wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Paska tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Law is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paska wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Paska 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.
Paska trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by Law which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Law scores with a one two! Paska had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Law throws a right hand that Paska ducks under and follows up with a left that Paska also avoids with ease.
Law connects with a high kick.
Law scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paska keeps the fight on the outside.
Law tries to clinch up.
Law tries to clinch there but Paska circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paska takes a kick to the side of the head.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Paska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakev Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Law has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakev Law!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Joe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
255 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailovich throws a head kick that Joe semi-blocks.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joe throws a push kick but Mikhailovich slaps the foot to one side.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Joe misses with a hook. Mikhailovich ducked under it nicely.
Bubba Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Joe.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhailovich's shoulder, as Mikhailovich tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Joe.
It looks like Dmitri Mikhailovich has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Joe.
Mikhailovich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joe was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikhailovich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mikhailovich!
Mikhailovich is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mikhailovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikhailovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe wants to stand and escape but instead Mikhailovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mikhailovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mikhailovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mikhailovich but great work by Joe.
Mikhailovich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joe.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mikhailovich struggling a bit here.
Joe gets to mount! Mikhailovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Joe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joe with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mikhailovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Joe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhailovich swivels and escapes.
Mikhailovich misses with a double jab
and Joe counters with an outside leg kick.
Joe throws a series of punches but Mikhailovich avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Mikhailovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Mikhailovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Mikhailovich there.
Mikhailovich throws a lazy head kick
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhailovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhailovich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joe.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikhailovich counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhailovich throws out the jab.
Joe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mikhailovich counters with a head kick. That will keep Joe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Joe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mikhailovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Joe throws a wild body kick that Mikhailovich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhailovich has a takedown stuffed.
Mikhailovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikhailovich off to one side.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhailovich.
Bubba Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhailovich cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhailovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Joe misses with a double jab
and Mikhailovich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joe won't be happy with that.
Joe tries to buck Mikhailovich off but Mikhailovich is having none of it.
Mikhailovich trying to control the position but Joe is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailovich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joe's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhailovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mikhailovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitri Mikhailovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Mikhailovich'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. This is the final round!
Joe throws a jab when Mikhailovich was well out of range.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Mikhailovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhailovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikhailovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikhailovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikhailovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mikhailovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhailovich working over Joe with some ground and pound. Joe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikhailovich is working for a kimura but Joe is defending it quite comfortably.
Joe trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is looking to improve his position.
Mikhailovich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joe is not content to let Mikhailovich control the position.
Joe pushes Mikhailovich off and gets back to his feet.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikhailovich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich scoring with punches and elbows.
Joe is not content to let Mikhailovich control the position.
Joe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mikhailovich is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhailovich landing strikes.
Mikhailovich is working Joe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joe struggling a bit here.
Mikhailovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Joe is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailovich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mikhailovich working the body and head with strikes.
Mikhailovich working the ground and pound from side control.
Mikhailovich working the head with strikes.
Joe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joe tries to escape but Mikhailovich is in control.
Mikhailovich grinds an elbow into Joe's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is chipping away with strikes.
Mikhailovich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mikhailovich controlling the position.
Mikhailovich wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Mikhailovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikhailovich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Mikhailovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikhailovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Mikhailovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Motorola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Stamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamp has chosen I got a feeling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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230 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Motorola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Stamp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamp sizes up Motorola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stamp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Motorola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Motorola is rocked!
Stamp postures up in Motorola's guard and throws a big left but Motorola blocks it.
Motorola being controlled here, momentarily.
Stamp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stamp wants to control from the top but Motorola keeps moving.
Motorola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Motorola is trying to keep Stamp in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Motorola's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stamp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Motorola is keeping the position for now.
Motorola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motorola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamp scoring with some ground and pound.
Stamp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Motorola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stamp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stamp distracts Motorola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Motorola keeping moving, preventing Stamp from controlling successfully.
Stamp throws a big right hand that misses.
Motorola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamp.
Stamp postures up in Motorola's guard and throws a big left but Motorola blocks it.
Motorola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stamp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Motorola is trying to control the position but Stamp postures up.
Stamp with a nice head shot there.
Stamp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stamp lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Motorola tries to strike from the bottom.
Stamp scoring with some ground and pound.
Stamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stamp passes into half guard.
Motorola strikes from the bottom but Stamp passes into mount!
Stamp lands a big shot there that rocks Motorola but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stamp blocks Motorola's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stamp pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Motorola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Stamp blocks Motorola's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Motorola seems to have got his legs back now.
Stamp punishing his opponent with strikes.
Motorola is looking to improve his position but Stamp isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamp controlling from the full mount.
Motorola is bucking up trying to escape but Stamp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stamp unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Motorola wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Stamp celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Stamp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Sagat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sammy Stone's chin.
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21
276 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Stone lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sagat sprawling to the canvas. Stone follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sagat hang on?
Sagat is rocked!
It looks like Victor Sagat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone decides to stand up.
Sagat is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Sagat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sagat is out on his feet! Stone sets himself and nearly takes Sagat's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sammy Stone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trygve Graudheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gandhi's entrance music is Hungry Like The Wolf. A fine choice. Graudheim comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Lucky Bullets "Folsom Prison Blues" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Trygve Graudheim enters the cage!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahatma Gandhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trygve Graudheim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graudheim. Gandhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graudheim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gandhi finds it's way round the side to connect with Graudheim's head.
Gandhi looks to land a combination but Graudheim avoids it well.
Graudheim misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Graudheim.
Graudheim rushes Gandhi and presses him up against the cage.
Gandhi tries to work over Graudheim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gandhi takes a shot to the head.
Graudheim scores with a shoulder strike.
Graudheim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graudheim lands with a light punch inside.
Graudheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gandhi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graudheim lands a right hand.
Gandhi misses with the head strike.
Graudheim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gandhi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gandhi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gandhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graudheim.
Gandhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gandhi tries to work over Graudheim's front leg with a kick but Graudheim checks it.
Gandhi tries to bum rush Graudheim with a series of wild strikes but Graudheim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graudheim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Graudheim drops an elbow to the side of Gandhi's head.
It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.
Graudheim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi trying to control from the bottom.
Graudheim is trying to control. Gandhi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graudheim winds up and cracks Gandhi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Graudheim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graudheim is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graudheim trying to control the pace.
Gandhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graudheim stalling away here and it's allowed Gandhi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Graudheim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gandhi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graudheim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gandhi has his foot on Graudheim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graudheim works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi is looking for a triangle but Graudheim pushes his legs off easily.
Gandhi has momentary wrist control but Graudheim slips an elbow through the middle.
Gandhi keeping full guard, as Graudheim tries to pass.
Graudheim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gandhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gandhi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gandhi, not yet.
Graudheim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gandhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graudheim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graudheim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graudheim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graudheim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graudheim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gandhi.
Graudheim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gandhi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gandhi looks to land a combination but Graudheim avoids it well.
Gandhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graudheim misses with a wild body shot.
Gandhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graudheim.
Gandhi throws a series of punches but Graudheim avoids them all with ease.
Gandhi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graudheim in his tracks.
Gandhi misses with a head kick.
Graudheim stuns Gandhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gandhi throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Graudheim coming out on top.
Gandhi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graudheim circles away quickly and effectively.
Graudheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gandhi.
Graudheim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gandhi.
A punch combination from Gandhi misses.
Graudheim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gandhi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gandhi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Gandhi looking for submissions off his back.
Graudheim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graudheim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graudheim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gandhi looking for submissions off his back.
Graudheim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graudheim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gandhi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graudheim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graudheim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gandhi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graudheim.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graudheim connects with a nice short shot to Gandhi's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Graudheim.
Ground and pound from Graudheim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trygve Graudheim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahatma Gandhi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Graudheim blocks a leg kick.
Trygve Graudheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graudheim with a nice cross.
Gandhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gandhi misses with a two punch combination.
Graudheim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gandhi misses with the combination.
Graudheim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gandhi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graudheim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graudheim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gandhi at a distance.
Graudheim with a hook.
Graudheim misses with a two punch combination.
Graudheim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gandhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt - Graudheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Graudheim lunges at Gandhi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gandhi's hand.
Mahatma Gandhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gandhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graudheim.
Graudheim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graudheim slips under a jab.
Gandhi throws a nice looking combination but Graudheim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graudheim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graudheim with a hook.
Mahatma Gandhi's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graudheim throws out a powerful jab.
Graudheim scores a takedown into full mount!
Graudheim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gandhi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gandhi shrugs it off.
Graudheim lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Graudheim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mahatma Gandhi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mahatma Gandhi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trygve Graudheim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tao Ren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ren has chosen Frozen Cross - Heart of Heroine as his entrance music. Rick Stanley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Ren!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ren tries to clinch up.
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Ren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
Stanley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ren tries to clinch there but Stanley circles away.
Ren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ren rushes Stanley and presses him up against the cage.
Ren lands a nice uppercut.
Stanley tries to break free but Ren pushes him back against the cage.
Ren controlling the action here for a moment.
Ren is looking to control Stanley's arms but Stanley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ren has his back to the cage.
Ren slows down the pace here.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ren wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rick Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ren wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Ren is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley lands a head kick!
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Ren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ren blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Ren's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ren duly obliges.
Ren scores with a three punch combo!
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Ren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ren forces Stanley back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Ren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ren closes the distance and clinches.
Stanley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but Ren keeps him there for the moment.
Ren has Stanley pressed against the cage, preventing Stanley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ren effectively controlling the action here.
Stanley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stanley tries to break free but Ren pushes him back against the cage.
Ren'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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley is trying to break the clinch but Ren is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stanley is trying to force a seperation but Ren has the dominant position.
Stanley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanleys head.
Ren lands a left hand.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Ren saw that one coming.
Stanley scores with a kick to the body.
Ren looks gassed!
Ren moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley takes a swing at Ren's ribcage but misses.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stanley throws a front kick that sends Ren stumbling back into the cage.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Ren slips the punch.
Stanley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ren takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Stanley does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Stanley lands a nice looking body kick.
Ren avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Stanley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stanley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanley scores with a head kick.
Stanley scores with a head kick.
Ren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ren moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ren closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ren looking to slow down the pace here.
Ren effectively controlling the action here.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Stanley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanley feints and then cracks Ren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ren down.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ren tries to clinch but Stanley moves out of range.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ren clinches with his opponent.
Ren slowing the pace effectively.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Ren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Stanley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Stanley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Ren is looking to clinch but Stanley is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley connects with a crisp jab.
Ren throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
Rick Stanley is winning the standup battle so far.
Ren fails to land with a series of punches.
Ren avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley slips a jab and a cross from Ren.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
Good leg kick by Stanley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stanley tries to land a front kick but Ren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Ren wants to clinch.
Stanley lands a front kick.
Ren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ren misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Ren.
Ren avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Ren moves out of range easily.
Ren lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ren misses with a double jab.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Ren moves out of range easily.
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Ren throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley tries to keep at a distance but Ren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ren avoiding damage.
Stanley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ren throws a combination. Stanley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
Stanley breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Ren down.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley tries to keep at a distance but Ren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ren slips under a jab from Stanley.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ren.
Ren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ren avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Ren avoids the head kick by Stanley.
Ren works over Stanley's head and body with a nice combination.
Ren tries to clinch up but Stanley circles away and keeps his distance.
Ren drives through and clinches with Stanley against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ren is struggling to control the position.
Stanley is trying to break free.
Ren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ren misses with a two punch combination.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Ren does no damage.
Ren clinches with his opponent.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanley tries to circle away but Ren has him pinned against the cage.
Ren is working Stanley over against the cage.
Ren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ren is looking to control Stanley's arms but Stanley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ren has his back to the cage.
Ren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stanley.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
Ren prevents Stanley from breaking the clinch.
Ren keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ren has Stanley pressed against the cage, preventing Stanley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ren prevents Stanley from breaking the clinch.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Stanley dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Ren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stanley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ren closes the distance and clinches.
Stanley wants to break free but Ren has control.
Stanley is trying to break the clinch but Ren is controlling him.
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ren avoids a kick to the body.
Ren is looking to clinch.
Ren tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Ren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Ren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ren wants to clinch.
Ren rushes Stanley and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Stanley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a head kick that Ren semi-blocks.
Stanley throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Ren down.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
Stanley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ren avoids a kick to the body.
Ren tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Ren has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stanley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stanley working hard to break the clinch.
Ren scores with a shoulder strike.
Ren swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Ren.
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ren tries to clinch up.
Ren moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Ren tries to clinch up.
Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanley lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ren fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
Ren tries to clinch but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ren keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ren lands a shoulder strike.
Ren is trying to maintain a safe position but Stanley gets an underhook and turns Ren into the cage.
Stanley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ren won't allow it.
Stanley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ren has double underhooks.
Ren controlling the action here for a moment.
Ren prevents Stanley from breaking the clinch.
Stanley is trying to force a seperation but Ren has the dominant position.
Ren is struggling to control the position.
Stanley is trying to break the clinch but Ren is controlling him.
Stanley tries to break free but Ren pushes him back against the cage.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ren.
Stanley throws the kick towards the body but Ren avoids it.
Ren wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Ren blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Ren doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ren digs a right hand underneath Stanley's ribcage. Stanley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ren keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tao Ren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley is trying to break the clinch but Ren is controlling him.
Ren lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Ren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanley breaks from the clinch.
Stanley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ren throws a right hand that Stanley ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanley also avoids with ease.
Stanley throws a head kick but Ren moves out of range.
Ren moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ren.
Stanley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stanley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ren won't allow it.
Stanley wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley is trying to break the clinch but Ren has him pressed against the cage.
Ren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tao Ren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ren presses Stanley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Stanley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stanley, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Stanley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Blaatand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaatand's entrance music is Raining Blood. A fine choice. Evans comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everybody Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Blaatand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a series of punches but Blaatand moves out of range.
Blaatand throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Blaatand misses with a head kick.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blaatand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blaatand postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Blaatand stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Blaatand chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaatand cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Blaatand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans kicks Blaatand off and gets to his feet.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaatand darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans pushes Blaatand off looking to stand but Blaatand dives back in and keeps control.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to roll over but Blaatand keeps him under control.
Blaatand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Blaatand in his half guard.
Blaatand takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Blaatand in his half guard.
Blaatand is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blaatand is really struggling to control Evans but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Evans is trying to stand.
Blaatand is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaatand has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blaatand thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans wants to stand but Blaatand is controlling the position.
Blaatand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaatand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaatand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blaatand's guard.
Blaatand controlling Evans's posture.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blaatand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blaatand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Blaatand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blaatand controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans tried to score with a low kick but Blaatand checks it.
Blaatand clinches up against the cage.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Blaatand has the dominant position.
Blaatand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaatand is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Blaatand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Blaatand's takedown attempt.
Evans blocking some punches.
Blaatand pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Blaatand dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Blaatand's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Blaatand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans catches Blaatand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans connects with a jab.
Evans misses with a hook. Blaatand ducked under it nicely.
Evans works Blaatand's body with a nice hook.
Greg Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaatand misses with a body shot.
Greg Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans throws a series of punches but Blaatand moves out of range.
Evans clinches.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left hand lands to the body for Evans.
Blaatand lands a right hand.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaatand drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaatand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaatand slips under a jab.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blaatand. Blaatand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blaatand moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans is trying to break free.
Blaatand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaatand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaatand.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blaatand has him pressed against the cage.
Blaatand keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaatand manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Blaatand.
Blaatand moves into the clinch.
Evans wants to break free but Blaatand has control.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blaatand has him pressed against the cage.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaatand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Evans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaatand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blaatand pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaatand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Blaatand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaatand slips a straight right by Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaatand clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Blaatand takes a shot to the head.
Blaatand misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaatand keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaatand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Blaatand slips under a jab.
Blaatand lands with a right hand.
A jab from Blaatand does it's job there.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaatand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blaatand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evans tries a low kick but Blaatand avoids it.
Blaatand walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaatand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evans keeping full guard, as Blaatand tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
Blaatand looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans passes into half guard.
Blaatand regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaatand pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaatand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaatand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blaatand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blaatand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans scores with a head kick.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans looks to clinch
and Blaatand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blaatand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Evans gets through Blaatand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Blaatand has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaatand has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Blaatand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaatand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaatand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Blaatand won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Blaatand's head but Blaatand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaatand ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Blaatand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Evans tries to kick Blaatand off but Blaatand keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blaatand looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
Evans really wants to buck Blaatand off and get back to his feet.
Harald Blaatand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaatand lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blaatand landing punches.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Blaatand looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blaatand fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blaatand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
Evans wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blaatand is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Evans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaatand looking to finish Evans with some ground and pound. This is bad for Evans!
You get the feeling that Evans really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Blaatand postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Evans looks a forlorn figure.
Blaatand thowing shots but they're missing.
Evans is trying desperately to improve position.
Blaatand unloading with bombs!
Blaatand in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Evans manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blaatand thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Blaatand is having none of it.
Blaatand landing with the ground and pound.
Blaatand wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans kicks Blaatand off and gets to his feet.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Blaatand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blaatand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaatand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Blaatand catches Evans right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Blaatand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Blaatand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Blaatand connects with a crisp jab.
Blaatand swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a hook but Blaatand avoids it easily.
Blaatand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans tries to clinch up but Blaatand circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaatand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans with a hook.
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaatand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harald Blaatand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaatand misses with a wild combination.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaatand moves into the clinch.
Blaatand breaks from the clinch.
Evans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Blaatand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans misses with the combination.
Blaatand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaatand lands a lovely overhand right.
Evans throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaatand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaatand scoring with punches from side control.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blaatand has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blaatand avoids the strikes from the bottom by Evans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Blaatand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han comes to the cage accompanied by You Know My Name. Itz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by do you really want to hurt me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han lands a big head kick that sends Itz tumbling to the mat! Han takes a step backwards and waves Itz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Cheez Itz has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Han throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Itz is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hendo Han!
Hendo Han retains his heavyweight title!
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