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HWP251: Breaker def HW Title! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krooninen Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cockney Rejects - Go Down Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mountain Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krooninen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rivera trying to control the pace.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Gracie thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gracie avoiding Rivera 's attempts to control his hands.
Rivera holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Rivera right now.
Rivera just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rivera is really stuck here.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gracie is hanging on to Rivera's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.
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!
Gracie has the hooks in. Rivera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is looking to control Rivera but Rivera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rivera avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Rivera breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rivera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Mountain Rivera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
Rivera stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Mountain Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Rivera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
Rivera lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mountain Rivera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Rivera postures up.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Rivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Rivera trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rivera's guard now.
Gracie postures up.
Rivera looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie prevents Rivera from improving his position.
Rivera is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Rivera wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera trying to control but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Rivera's hands, connecting with Rivera's forehead.
Rivera kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mountain Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Krooninen Gracie has been cut.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera finish him?
Rivera gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rivera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera controlling his opponent.
Rivera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rivera drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gracie! More shots from Rivera and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mountain Rivera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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256 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichigo Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Clegane finds it's target.
Kurosawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clegane scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane lands a left and a right that send Kurosawa crashing to the mat, dazed. Clegane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ichigo Kurosawa has been cut.
Clegane fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kurosawa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kurosawa looks to clinch but Clegane throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kurosawa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gregor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hands Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baki Hanma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hands Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down misses with a double jab.
Down throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanma counters with a nice body kick.
Down throws a combination that misses
and Hanma counters with a good low kick that Down was not able to check.
Hanma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Down looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Down's sensitive parts.
Hanma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanma showed some decent athleticism there.
Hanma is working for a kimura but Down is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma wants to control but Down is keeping him busy.
Hanma working the head and body with strikes.
Down is looking to improve his position.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Hanma.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down keeps working.
Hanma stops Down from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Down is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baki Hanma!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Baki Hanma waved his t-shirt featuring Springfield HW Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Big J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big J comes to the cage accompanied by Platinum Skull. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pokemon Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Big J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Big J. Big J gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Big J tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James misses with a head kick.
Big J misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a high kick!
James lands with a slapping head kick.
James misses with a body kick.
Big J fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Big J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Big J moves out of range easily.
James throws a head kick but Big J moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big J doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a head kick that drops Big J to the mat! Big J scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big J.
James throws a nice head kick!
Big J is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! James uses the oldest trick in the book to send Big J tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! James is absolutely delighted - when Big J wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lebron James!
An out of breath Lebron James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. A fine choice. Emelianenko has chosen Казаки - Ой Да as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fedor Emelianenko enters the cage!
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229 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Couture.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Couture scores with the left hand. Emelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Couture lands a leg kick that knocks Emelianenko off balance momentarily.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Emelianenko, up you get!
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Couture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Couture gets to his feet - Emelianenko follows without any prompting.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture connects with a single shot there.
Couture is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Couture stalling the fight.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Couture is trying to trip Emelianenko. He has hold of a leg but Emelianenko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Couture stands up and waves to Emelianenko to follow him.
Emelianenko lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Methuselah Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Couture.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Couture connects with the punch.
Couture lands a jab.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko is pushing Couture up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Couture wants the takedown. Emelianenko is fighting it off but Couture persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Emelianenko's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
Emelianenko is looking to sweep but instead, Couture has passed into half guard.
Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Emelianenko uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Methuselah Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Couture throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
Couture has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Couture tries to tie him up.
Couture is looking for a takedown.
Couture is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture stalls.
Couture lands a left hand.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Couture takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Couture.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Couture has the dominant position.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Couture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Methuselah Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Couture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko tries to break free but Couture pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Couture tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Methuselah Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko scores with a one two! Couture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Couture clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Couture has control.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture stalling the fight.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Methuselah Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Couture.
Couture pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Emelianenko back to the cage. Couture follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko lands a right hook to the body.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelianenko has time to react.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Couture tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Couture up against the cage.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Methuselah Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methuselah Couture!
Methuselah Couture decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A million ankle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, punchout. Fertit has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. Fedor A million ankle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Fertit's chin.
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291 lbs
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273 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into A million ankle's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A million ankle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fertit slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Fertit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A million ankle is trying to maintain the position but Fertit is very close to passing his half guard.
A million ankle is trying is best to control the position here.
A million ankle tries to roll over but Fertit keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fedor A million ankle.
Fertit stuffs the takedown.
A million ankle rushes Fertit and presses him up against the cage.
A million ankle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fertit wants to break the clinch but can't.
A million ankle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fertit tries to throw a body punch but A million ankle avoids it by throwing Fertit back against the cage.
A million ankle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A million ankle as Fertit tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to break the clinch but A million ankle has him pressed against the cage.
A million ankle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fertit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A million ankle tries to land knees in the clinch but Fertit avoids the damage to the body.
A million ankle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A million ankle blocks a body shot from Fertit.
A million ankle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A million ankle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A million ankle tries a knee to the head but Fertit blocks it.
A million ankle misses with some punches.
A million ankle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fertit backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fertit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fertit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as A million ankle walks away with a smile on his face. Fertit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but A million ankle shows good takedown defense.
A million ankle moves into range and clinches up with Fertit.
A million ankle scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Dante Fertit has been cut.
A million ankle lands with a light punch inside.
Fertit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. A million ankle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedor A million ankle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fertit.
Fertit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but A million ankle is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Fertit fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A million ankle taking a breather.
A million ankle lands a knee to the body.
Fertit looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A million ankle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fertit fails to land.
A million ankle stalls.
A right hand to the body from A million ankle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A million ankle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor A million ankle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Fertit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fertit has A million ankle up against the cage in a clinch.
Fertit tries a body shot but A million ankle blocks it.
Fedor A million ankle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A million ankle slowing the pace effectively.
A million ankle lands with a right to the head.
Fertit can't break the clinch.
A million ankle is pushing Fertit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fertit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A million ankle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fertit.
Fertit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A million ankle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A million ankle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fertit.
Fertit wants to break the clinch but can't.
A million ankle is pressed up against the cage. Fertit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag A million ankle down to the mat. A million ankle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fertit has his takedown stuffed
and A million ankle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fertit won't be happy with that.
Fedor A million ankle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fertit.
Fertit tries to bench press A million ankle off him but A million ankle keeps the position.
A million ankle in side control, throwing shots but Fertit defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fertit is looking for a sweep.
A million ankle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fertit on the ground.
A million ankle is looking to take a break and control but Fertit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A million ankle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A million ankle scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fertit is looking to reverse the position.
Fertit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on A million ankle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fertit taking some punishment here, with A million ankle in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle passes into side control, despite Fertit's attempt to control the position.
Fedor A million ankle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from A million ankle crashes against the mat.
A million ankle working the ground and pound but Fertit is defending the strikes.
A million ankle scores with punches from side control.
A million ankle in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fertit looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! A million ankle turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor A million ankle!
Our winner, Fedor A million ankle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton comes to the cage accompanied by 126 que. Ares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: r this town i 101. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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280 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ares instigates a clinch.
A short left from Barton.
Barton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ares leaning against his opponent.
Ares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barton backwards.
Barton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ares displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barton up against the cage.
Barton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ares lands with a light punch inside.
Barton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ares walks away with a smile on his face. Barton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barton tries to keep at a distance but Ares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ares misses with an elbow over the top.
Ares just leaning against Barton, taking a breather.
Barton struggles to land a body shot inside as Ares controls his hands.
Ares misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ares misses with the combination.
Ares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barton tries to throw a body punch but Ares avoids it by throwing Barton back against the cage.
Barton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ares.
Ares lands an elbow just above Barton 's eye.
It looks like Jack Barton has been cut.
Ares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ares is working Barton over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barton's brow.
Ares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barton.
Ares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barton throws an overhand right that lands on Ares's shoulder, as Ares tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton moves into the clinch.
Ares has a couple of punches blocked by Barton.
Ares is struggling to control the position.
Ares continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Barton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barton wants to break free but Ares has control.
Barton manages to break the clinch.
Ares swings for the body but Barton moves out of range.
Barton avoids the body shot from Ares.
Ares lands a body shot.
Ares closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton jumps guard and drags Ares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ares pushes down on Barton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ares pulls his head out easily.
Ares stalling.
Barton is trying to control but can't.
Ares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton 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.
Barton wants to get back to his feet but Ares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ares tries to stand but Barton is controlling from the bottom.
Ares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Ares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Barton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ares looks to land a left hand but Barton moved out of range nicely.
Ares closes the distance and clinches.
Barton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ares's elbow.
Ares misses with some punches.
Ares is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Barton is leaning against Ares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ares has Barton pushed against the cage.
Barton prevents a body shot from Ares.
A short right from Ares on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ares's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ares has a couple of punches blocked by Barton.
Barton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ares backwards.
Barton being controlled against the cage.
Ares manages to break the clinch.
Ares throws out a leg kick but Barton moves out of range and Ares only half commits.
Ares moves into range and clinches up with Barton.
Solomon Ares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ares avoids a wild elbow strike from Barton.
Barton misses with a punch to the body.
Ares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ares tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
Ares scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ares is leaning against Barton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ares on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ares.
Ares tries to throw a body punch but Barton avoids it by throwing Ares back against the cage.
Ares displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barton up against the cage.
Ares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ares throws out a loose jab but Barton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ares misses with a body shot
enabling Barton to counter with a crisp jab.
Ares misses with a hook to the body
and Barton counters with a body kick.
Ares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares throws a leg kick
and Barton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barton swings for the body but Ares moves out of range.
Ares throws a jab when Barton was well out of range.
Solomon Ares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ares moves into the clinch successfully.
Ares just leaning against Barton, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barton.
Barton working aggressively here.
Ares changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Ares.
Ares moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barton struggles to land a body shot inside as Ares controls his hands.
Ares wants to take the fight to the mat but Barton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Ares just leaning against Barton, taking a breather.
Ares can't find room to land a body shot as Barton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ares.
Ares looking to slow down the pace here.
Barton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barton blocking some punches.
Barton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Ares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Barton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Barton misses.
Ares misses with a hook.
Ares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ares has Barton up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barton's elbow.
Ares lands a shot to the body.
Ares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ares wants a takedown.
Ares lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ares.
Barton scores with a shoulder strike.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ares backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barton breaks from the clinch.
Ares lands a jab to the nose.
Ares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Barton misses.
Ares cracks Barton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barton is rocked!
BAM! Ares delivers a spinning backfist that drops Barton like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Solomon Ares!
A victorious Solomon Ares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonying Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever 125. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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206 lbs
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263 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Legend!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Barnett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett scores with a head kick. Legend tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnett misses the shot to the body.
Legend scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnett clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Legend.
Legend breaks the clinch.
Ruiner Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legend scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Barnett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnett jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legend lands with a straight right. Barnett didn't see that one coming.
Legend checks a low kick from Barnett.
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and Legend moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legend lands a really nice looking cross but Barnett seems unphased.
Barnett lands a slapping body shot.
Legend dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett dodges the punch combination from Legend.
Legend wants to clinch.
Legend throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legend connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett slips a straight right by Legend.
Legend swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Legend does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Legend tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legend connects with a single shot there.
Legend avoids the head kick by Barnett.
Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend wants to land a leg kick but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett takes one to the side of the head.
Barnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legend.
Legend tries to clinch up.
Barnett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legend throws a series of punches but Barnett avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Barnett misses
and Legend counters with a nice body shot.
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Legend is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Barnett wants to slow Legend down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Barnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legend circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiner Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Barnett tries to score with a low kick but Legend moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to clinch but Legend is having none of it.
Barnett darts in and clinches Legend up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Legend.
Barnett prevents a body shot from Legend.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend tries a knee to the head but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnett scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.
Barnett takes a shot to the head.
Barnett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legend lands a left hand.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend misses with some punches.
Legend tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legend lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ruiner Barnett has been cut.
Barnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Legend softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tonying Legend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruiner Barnett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnett misses with a body shot
and Legend cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Legend.
Tonying Legend seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnett works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett blocks a head kick by Legend.
Legend misses with a head kick.
Barnett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legend blocks a head kick by Barnett.
Barnett misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
Legend throws a solid leg kick but Barnett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legend.
Barnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnett.
Legend tries to clinch but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Legend.
Barnett misses with a body shot
and Legend counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legend scores with a jab to the head.
Barnett looks to land a combination but Legend avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnett scores with a four punch combination!
Legend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Legend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legend tries to land a knee to the head but Barnett blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legend as Barnett tries to tie him up.
Barnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Legend lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Barnett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett lands with a left to the head.
Legend lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnett stalling against the cage.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Legend tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Legend back against the cage.
Legend throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnett breaks the clinch.
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonying Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnett.
Legend misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett is looking to wear down Legend with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Legend. Those never looked like landing.
Barnett scores with a shot to the body.
Barnett tries to clinch up but Legend circles away and keeps his distance.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnett.
Legend moves forwards but Barnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonying Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Legend is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legend.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Barnett swings for the body but Legend moves out of range.
Barnett thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnett scores with a jab to the body.
Legend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legend, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend misses with a low kick.
Barnett throws a solid leg kick but Legend takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnett.
Legend throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnett counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legend shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnett eats them both and turns towards Legend to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legend is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnett misses with a head kick.
Barnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Barnett drives through and clinches with Legend against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legend misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
Legend lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruiner Barnett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruiner Barnett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Legend misses with a wild combination.
Barnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legend moves away.
Barnett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Legend throws a right hand that Barnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnett also avoids with ease.
Barnett scoring well with a low kick there.
Legend takes a swing at Barnett's ribcage but misses.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legend fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legend avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Legend moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legend throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend moves into range and clinches up with Barnett.
A nice left hand lands by Barnett.
Legend scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnett is trying to break free.
Legend is trying to stall.
Barnett misses with a body punch.
Barnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legend's elbow.
Legend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Legend is trying to push Barnett away but Barnett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legend as Barnett tries to tie him up.
Barnett lands a right hand.
Barnett scores a nice knee to the body.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett breaks the clinch.
Barnett shoots in and bounces Legend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnett trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnett controls the pace.
Ruiner Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Legend chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnett can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Barnett.
Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett avoids the head kick by Legend.
Barnett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnett digs a good body shot into Legend's ribs.
Legend fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnett digs a good hook to Legend's body.
Barnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Legend connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett works over Legend's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnett swings for the body but Legend moves out of range.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnett lands a head kick!
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!
Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Barnett dodges the punch combination from Legend.
Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnett.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett misses with a looping right.
Barnett lands a head kick!
Legend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruiner Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiner Barnett!
Our winner, Ruiner Barnett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hustlin'. Hogan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Real American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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292 lbs
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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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hogan lands a shoulder strike.
Breaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breaker tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breaker is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogan gets an underhook and turns Breaker into the cage.
Breaker can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Breaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Breaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogan is leaning against Breaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Breaker slows down the pace here.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Breaker controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker takes a shot to the head.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Breaker controls his hands.
Hogan tries to work over Breaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like J Breaker has been cut.
Hogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan pushes Breaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hogan is struggling to control the position.
Breaker is trying to maintain a safe position but Hogan gets an underhook and turns Breaker into the cage.
Breaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breaker.
Hogan dips to his left and cracks Breaker with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breaker misses with a wild body shot.
Breaker lands a head kick. Hogan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breaker.
Hogan shoots for a takedown but Breaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Breaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breaker. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hogan!
Hogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hogan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Breaker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Breaker.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Breaker.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Hogan lands with a light punch inside.
Breaker blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Breaker being controlled against the cage.
Hogan lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Breaker trying to control the position but instead, Hogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Breaker into the cage.
Breaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Breaker controls the action.
Hogan taking a breather.
Hogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Breaker blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Breaker controls his hands.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body.
Hogan scores with a shot to the side of Breaker's head.
Hogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Hogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan digs a right hand into Breaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Breaker's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Hogan.
Hogan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Breaker up against the cage.
Breaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan slowing the pace effectively.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breaker prevents a body shot from Hogan.
Hogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Breaker has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Breaker controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan blocking some punches.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breaker.
Hogan is leaning against Breaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on J Breaker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogan wants to clinch.
Hogan wants to slow Breaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breaker lands a right hook to the body.
Hulk Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breaker staying out of range there.
Breaker has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
Hogan tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Hogan back against the cage.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker misses with some punches.
Hulk Hogan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Breaker manages to break the clinch.
Breaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Breaker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogan checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Breaker sprawls well.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Breaker saw that one coming.
Breaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Breaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan slips under a jab from Breaker.
Hogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Breaker - just one landing.
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker is looking to wear down Hogan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Breaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Breaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Hogan moves into the clinch.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Hogan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hogan.
Hogan lands with a right to the head.
Hogan pushes Breaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Breaker is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Breaker has his back to the cage.
Hogan gets through Breaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hogan lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hogan.
Breaker is trying to break free.
Hogan tries to work over Breaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Hogan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hogan.
Hogan lands a shoulder strike.
Hogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan missing with knees to the body.
Hogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan trying to stall but Breaker improves his position.
Breaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Hogan has double underhooks.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breaker tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Hogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Breakers head.
Breaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogan as Breaker tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hogan.
Hogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Breaker misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Breaker.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Breaker controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on J Breaker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan motions for Breaker to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Breaker saw that one coming.
Breaker swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Breaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogan, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hogan.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan misses with the head strike.
Hogan tries to work over Breaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Breaker throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hogan.
Hogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hogan on the inside.
Hogan slows down the pace here.
Breaker blocking some punches.
Hogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Breaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Breaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Breaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Breaker takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Breaker blocks a body shot from Hogan.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hogan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker can't break the clinch.
Breaker has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Hogan has Breaker pressed against the cage.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hogan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Breaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hogan.
Hogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
Hogan is trying to maintain a safe position but Breaker gets an underhook and turns Hogan into the cage.
Hogan slowing the pace effectively.
Breaker scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breaker.
A short left from Hogan.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
Hogan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Breaker is rocked!
Hogan just leaning against Breaker, taking a breather.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Breaker.
Hogan is leaning against Breaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Breaker is defending well for now.
Hogan digs a right hand into Breaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Breaker's gas tank.
Breaker misses with some punches.
Breaker blocks a body shot from Hogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Breaker.
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hogan.
Hogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Breaker.
Hogan floors Breaker with a big punch on the inside! Breaker is trying to recover but Hogan dives into side control.
Oh Breaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hogan crunches a massive hammerfist down on Breaker - he's out! Hogan Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan is the new heavyweight champion!
Hulk Hogan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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