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HWP255 Barnett v Borgato PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a looping overhand right but Thaiday ducks down to avoid it.
Thaiday misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Thaiday misses.
Thaiday looks to land a left hand but Carwin moved out of range nicely.
Thaiday throws a series of punches but Carwin moves out of range.
Thaiday throws a leg kick but Carwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Carwin.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thaiday avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin scores with a jab to the body.
Thaiday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carwin.
Thaiday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thaiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Nice straight punches there by Thaiday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thaiday.
Carwin slips a jab and a cross from Thaiday.
Thaiday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Thaiday does no damage.
Carwin lands with a cross.
It looks like Sam Thaiday has been cut.
Thaiday scores with a punch to the head.
Carwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thaiday moves away.
Carwin looks to land a right hand but Thaiday moved out of range.
Carwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carwin slips under a jab from Thaiday.
Carwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Thaiday pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carwin back to the cage. Thaiday follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thaiday misses with a wild combination.
Thaiday drops his hands momentarily and Carwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday misses with a double jab.
Thaiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thaiday.
Carwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thaiday.
Carwin takes a swing at Thaiday's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thaiday takes one to the chin there.
Carwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Carwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Thaiday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thaiday swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Thaiday.
Sam Thaiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin swings for the body but Thaiday moves out of range.
Thaiday throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Thaiday throws a hook to the side of Carwin's head but Carwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thaiday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carwin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thaiday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. Thaiday does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Thaiday finds it's way through Carwin's defenses.
Thaiday moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Carwin throws a right hand that Thaiday ducks under and follows up with a left that Thaiday also avoids with ease.
Carwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thaiday rather than just go for the knockout.
Thaiday misses with a low kick.
Thaiday misses with a combination
and Carwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thaiday thinking.
Thaiday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carwin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Carwin.
Carwin jabs Thaiday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carwin. Thaiday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin swings for the body but Thaiday moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thaiday misses the target.
Thaiday takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Thaiday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carwin defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Thaiday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thaiday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thaiday misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Thaiday'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!
Thaiday blocks a jab.
Thaiday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Thaiday misses.
Carwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carwin misses with a hook. Thaiday ducked under it nicely.
Carwin lands a body shot.
Carwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thaiday takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin takes a swing at Thaiday's ribcage but misses.
Carwin jabs at Thaiday's body.
Thaiday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carwin.
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thaiday manages to avoid it.
Carwin scores with a hook.
Carwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Thaiday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin cracks a nice hook into Thaiday's ribs.
Shane Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday lands a body shot.
Carwin throws a hook but Thaiday blocks it.
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thaiday manages to avoid it.
Thaiday looks to land a combination but Carwin avoids it well.
Thaiday throws a hook to the side of Carwin's head but Carwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thaiday cracks Carwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thaiday throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaiday throws a right hand that Carwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Carwin also avoids with ease.
Carwin throws a body punch but Thaiday moves out of range.
Thaiday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shane Carwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thaiday at a distance.
Nice cross by Thaiday.
Thaiday slips under a jab from Carwin.
Carwin misses the jab.
Sam Thaiday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thaiday manages to avoid it.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Carwin dips to his left and cracks Thaiday with an uppercut!
Thaiday misses with a left hand
and Carwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thaiday lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carwin backs up against the cage.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin scores with a nice head shot.
Thaiday throws a poor cross that misses
and Carwin counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Carwin.
Well Carwin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Carwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh has chosen Wicked as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Kappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh slips under a jab from Kappa.
Welsh pushes Kappa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kappa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Welsh is defending well for now.
Kappa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welsh.
Welsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Welsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Welsh gets through Kappa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kappa pulls guard successfully.
Welsh stands up over Kappa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Welsh stopping the sweep attempt from Kappa.
Kappa keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
Welsh won't allow Kappa to sweep him here.
Welsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kappa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Welsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kappa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Welsh!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welsh wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa trying to control but Welsh is having none of it.
Welsh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kappa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welsh working to try and regain half guard.
Welsh is in a horrible position here. Kappa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kappa looking to secure an arm triangle but Welsh defends it well.
Kappa looking to secure an arm triangle but Welsh defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh regains half guard.
Welsh wants to get back to full guard.
Kappa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Welsh is just riding it out for now. Kappa eventually gives up the hold.
Welsh is looking to improve his position.
Kappa stalling away here and it's allowed Welsh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Welsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kappa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kappa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Welsh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kappa has managed to get both his arms back between Welsh's legs - danger averted.
Kappa is pushing down on Welsh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Welsh is fighting to maintain full guard but Kappa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Welsh is looking to control Kappa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Welsh avoid being mounted?
Welsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kappa pulls his head out easily.
Kappa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kappa is looking to advance position but Welsh won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kappa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Welsh!
Kappa looking to control but Welsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kappa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Welsh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kappa.
Welsh is trying to improve his position.
Welsh regains half guard.
Welsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kappa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kappa's back!
Welsh lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kappa's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kappa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Welsh's guard. Nice work there by Kappa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Welsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kappa is one step ahead there.
Kappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Welsh is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Welsh moves in looking to clinch but Kappa pushes him off.
Kappa lands a slapping body shot.
Kappa with a nice cross.
Kappa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kappa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnny Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kappa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Welsh if he has to take too many more of those.
Kappa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welsh misses with a double jab.
Kappa tries to keep at a distance but Welsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kappa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Welsh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kappa lands an elbow just above Welsh 's eye.
It looks like Johnny Welsh has been cut.
Kappa is trying to trip Welsh. He has hold of a leg but Welsh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kappa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Welsh is looking for a triangle here but Kappa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Welsh is breathing heavily.
Kappa is trying to get an arm triangle but Welsh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kappa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kappa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Welsh tries to escape but Kappa is in control.
You can see the frustration on Welsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kappa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappa lands some shots froms side control.
Welsh prevents Kappa from moving into mount.
Kappa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welsh keeps working.
Kappa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Welsh sneaks back into half guard.
Kappa is looking for a kimura here.
Kappa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Welsh defends it well.
Welsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh can't keep his opponent in guard - Kappa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kappa trying to control the action but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Kappa wants to work for an arm triangle but Welsh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kappa prevents Welsh from standing back up.
Kappa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Welsh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Welsh is just riding it out for now. Kappa eventually gives up the hold.
Kappa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kappa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Welsh wants to control but Kappa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Welsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kappa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kappa's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kappa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Welsh's cut.
That's time! Kappa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Welsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kappa was well out of range. Poor timing from Welsh.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Kappa circles away.
Kappa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Welsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Welsh jabs Kappa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Welsh tests Kappa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like David Kappa has been cut.
Welsh moves in looking to clinch but Kappa pushes him off.
A low kick from Welsh is predictable there
and Kappa counters with a left and a right that stings Welsh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kappa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welsh in his tracks.
Welsh is rocked!
OH! Welsh has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kappa smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kappa unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Welsh sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Kappa!
Post fight, an emotional David Kappa said 'Who's next motherfucker!? Give me that Title Shot. That Belt belongs to The Green Beast! Nobody stopping me. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Narcaleptic Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zirry Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes into the arena with zzzzzzzz blaring out of the sound system. Swan has chosen Blame it on my ADD as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narcaleptic Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zirry Swan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arlovski drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Swan keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Arlovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swan is keeping the position for now.
Swan is trying to keep Arlovski in close.
Arlovski trying to control but Swan is working from the bottom.
Swan trying to control the position.
Swan being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Narcaleptic Arlovski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swan looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a head kick. Swan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swan misses with a wild body shot.
Arlovski takes a swing at Swan's ribcage but misses.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swan as he avoids it easily.
Swan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arlovski works the jab nicely.
Arlovski lands a really nice looking cross but Swan seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swan throws a leg kick
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arlovski misses with a body kick.
Swan dodges the punch combination from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Swan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Swan clobbers Arlovski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swan tries to land a leg kick but Arlovski saw it coming and moves away.
Arlovski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swan at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan throws the left hand but Arlovski avoids the punch easily.
Arlovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swan 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 Arlovski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arlovski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swan throws a poor cross that misses
and Arlovski counters with an inside leg kick.
Arlovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcaleptic Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swan connects with a single shot there.
Arlovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Jab, jab by Swan - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski staying out of range there.
Arlovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arlovski takes a swing at Swan's ribcage but misses.
Arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Swan tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swan.
A jab from Swan misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swan, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski throws a head kick but Swan moves out of range.
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 Narcaleptic Arlovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arlovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arlovski tries for a takedown but Swan circles away easily
and Swan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arlovski clobbers Swan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swan feints and then cracks Arlovski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arlovski down.
Arlovski swinging wildly here.
Swan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arlovski, pushing him back against the cage.
Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan prevents a body shot from Arlovski.
A right handed body shot lands from Arlovski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlovski.
Arlovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcaleptic Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Arlovski to work.
Swan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski stalling in the clinch but Swan improves position.
Swan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Narcaleptic Arlovski has been cut.
Swan blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Swan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arlovski looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlovski misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zirry Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski throws a head kick but Swan moves out of range.
Arlovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narcaleptic Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski misses with a combination
letting Swan counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski shoots for a takedown but Swan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swan blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Swan connects with an inside leg kick.
Arlovski shoots for a takedown but Swan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Arlovski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swan tries to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovski has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swan is looking to escape.
Swan wants to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.
Swan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arlovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arlovski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swan gets back to half guard.
Swan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Arlovski has latched onto it... Big trouble! Arlovski pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Swan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Arlovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Narcaleptic Arlovski!
During a confident post fight interview, Narcaleptic Arlovski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes into the arena with Under and Over it by ffdp blaring out of the sound system. Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Splin - Moyo serdce. Kirill Brown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
206 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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30
244 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Prizefighter finds it's target.
Prizefighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prizefighter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Prizefighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Prizefighter. Prizefighter gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prizefighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown checks the leg kick.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prizefighter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter with the ground and pound but Brown uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Prizefighter is proving a slippery customer.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Prizefighter from controlling successfully.
Prizefighter throws a big right hand that misses.
Prizefighter looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prizefighter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Prizefighter raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Prizefighter working the ground and pound effectively.
Prizefighter unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Prizefighter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brown looks a forlorn figure.
Prizefighter landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Prizefighter lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter lands with some strikes.
Prizefighter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Prizefighter's body position as best he can.
Prizefighter with good strikes from the mount here!
Prizefighter has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Prizefighter 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.
Prizefighter lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Prizefighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prizefighter working the ground and pound effectively.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prizefighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prizefighter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Prizefighter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Prizefighter postures up.
Prizefighter working the ground and pound.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Prizefighter cracks Brown with a big right hand but Brown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Prizefighter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prizefighter lands some shots froms side control.
Prizefighter cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Prizefighter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Prizefighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Prizefighter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prizefighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown looking to stall.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prizefighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prizefighter tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Prizefighter back against the cage.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Prizefighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Prizefighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Prizefighter.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Prizefighter avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Prizefighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter effectively controlling the action here.
Brown prevents a body shot from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter blocks an uppercut.
Prizefighter connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kirill Brown has been cut.
Prizefighter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown swings for the body but Prizefighter moves out of range.
Prizefighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Prizefighter settles back down.
Prizefighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prizefighter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HeavyWeight Prizefighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prizefighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Prizefighter getting side control.
Prizefighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prizefighter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prizefighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prizefighter winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Prizefighter is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown trying to control here.
Prizefighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Prizefighter thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Prizefighter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prizefighter.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Prizefighter manages to pass to mount!
HeavyWeight Prizefighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Prizefighter landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is in a horrible position here. Prizefighter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Prizefighter working Brown over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prizefighter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown?
That has opened up Kirill Brown's cut even more.
Prizefighter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brown is rocked!
Prizefighter raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirill Brown'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Prizefighter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Prizefighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prizefighter fails with the takedown.
Prizefighter cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Prizefighter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HeavyWeight Prizefighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prizefighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prizefighter off to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Prizefighter 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 Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Prizefighter misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
HeavyWeight Prizefighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Prizefighter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prizefighter.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Prizefighter.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Prizefighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Prizefighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pushing Prizefighter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prizefighter is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Prizefighter into the cage.
Brown keeps control of Prizefighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Prizefighter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Prizefighter lands an uppercut.
Kirill Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown tries to break free but Prizefighter pushes him back against the cage.
Brown has Prizefighter pressed against the cage, preventing Prizefighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown avoiding damage as Prizefighter throws knees to the body.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Prizefighter.
Prizefighter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kirill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prizefighter.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Prizefighter misses.
Prizefighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Prizefighter tries to clinch up.
Prizefighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Prizefighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Prizefighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown tries to clinch but Prizefighter is having none of it.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prizefighter is out of range.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prizefighter rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Prizefighter lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prizefighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prizefighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Prizefighter scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prizefighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prizefighter motions for Brown to come forward. Prizefighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Prizefighter to counter with a crisp jab.
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 HeavyWeight Prizefighter.
Well Prizefighter 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
Our winner, HeavyWeight Prizefighter, 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 Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beck Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hemlock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champagneros. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Beck Barsanti enters the cage!
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31
220 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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26
284 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Heavy handed |
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beck Barsanti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsanti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hemlock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barsanti throws a body punch but Hemlock moves out of range.
Barsanti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hemlock.
It looks like Biff Hemlock has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barsanti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hemlock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hemlock is breathing heavily.
Hemlock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barsanti lands a big uppercut and Hemlock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hemlock looks OK. Barsanti waves Hemlock back to his feet!
Hemlock is rocked!
Barsanti throws a monster overhand right that drops Hemlock! Barsanti follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beck Barsanti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Beck Barsanti waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Greeven comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul. Copout is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by you throw knee, i go home. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
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26
288 lbs
16 - 11 - 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
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Greeven misses with a takedown
and Copout counters with a series of strikes. van Greeven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dick van Greeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Greeven misses with a left hand
and Copout counters with a head kick that drops van Greeven to the mat! van Greeven scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
van Greeven is rocked!
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!
van Greeven looks to land a combination but Copout avoids it well.
van Greeven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Copout seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Copout keeping moving, preventing van Greeven from controlling successfully.
van Greeven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Copout keeping moving, preventing van Greeven from controlling successfully.
Copout keeping full guard, as van Greeven tries to pass.
van Greeven 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven is working hard here to advance position.
van Greeven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van Greeven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
van Greeven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
van Greeven misses with a hook to the body
and Copout counters with a series of strikes. van Greeven will be more careful next time no doubt.
van Greeven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Copout sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
van Greeven slips a jab and a cross from Copout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Copout.
van Greeven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Copout sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van Greeven fails with the takedown
and Copout counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for van Greeven!
Copout is standing up, even though he is in mount.
van Greeven doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Copout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Copout's guard.
van Greeven is fighting to break Copout's control of his arms but Copout is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Copout controls van Greeven momentarily but van Greeven frees himself.
van Greeven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
van Greeven advances position into side control!
van Greeven in side control lands a decent elbow.
Copout wants to control but van Greeven postures up.
van Greeven is staying tight to Copout's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copout wants to control but van Greeven postures up.
van Greeven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copout keeps working.
van Greeven throws a strike aimed at the side of Copout's head but Copout avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copout is looking for a sweep.
van Greeven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Copout will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
van Greeven trying to control the position but Copout is working away.
The ground and pound from van Greeven seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van Greeven working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
van Greeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cro Copout dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
van Greeven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
van Greeven throws a jab but it's blocked by Copout.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
van Greeven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copout swivels and escapes.
van Greeven throws a nice looking combination but Copout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
van Greeven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. van Greeven showed some decent athleticism there.
Copout is concentrating on defense, preventing van Greeven from advancing position.
Copout trying to hold on to van Greeven's head to control him but van Greeven postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from van Greeven.
van Greeven is keen to just control but Copout is a slippery customer.
Copout is concentrating on defense, preventing van Greeven from advancing position.
van Greeven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Copout defending well though.
van Greeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copout's head.
van Greeven is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copout!
van Greeven trying to control but Copout is having none of it.
van Greeven throws some wild stikes that Copout manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven lands a big elbow.
Copout manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van Greeven tries to control but Copout wriggling away.
van Greeven scoring with strikes but Copout is staying in there.
Copout looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
A nice elbow there by van Greeven.
Copout tries to hold on but van Greeven pushes him away.
van Greeven lands with some strikes.
van Greeven wants to control the action but instead Copout gets a body lock and reverses into van Greeven's guard! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven looking for a sweep. Not yet van Greeven, not yet.
Copout must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Copout wants to stand but van Greeven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
van Greeven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
van Greeven controls Copout momentarily but Copout frees himself.
van Greeven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cro Copout wasn't active enough on the ground.
van Greeven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Greeven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Copout tries to avoid it but van Greeven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Copout to the ground. Copout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Copout throws a series of punches but van Greeven moves out of range.
van Greeven misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven with a poor takedown
and Copout counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van Greeven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Copout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Copout. Those never looked like landing.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
van Greeven throws a right and a left that both miss.
van Greeven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Copout throws a left and a right that both miss
and van Greeven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cro Copout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
van Greeven throws a right and a left that Copout avoids nicely.
van Greeven lands a leg kick that knocks Copout off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Copout. No joy for van Greeven on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Copout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Copout wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Greeven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copout swivels and escapes.
Copout misses with a wild combination.
van Greeven throws a lazy uppercut
and Copout counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in van Greeven's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as van Greeven holds on and takes a little breather.
van Greeven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick van Greeven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Copout tries to hold on but van Greeven postures up.
van Greeven misses with a head shot.
Copout wants to control but van Greeven is having none of it.
Copout avoids a series of strikes thrown by van Greeven.
van Greeven looking to control but Copout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
van Greeven throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven raining down shots from the mount!
Copout is in a horrible position here. van Greeven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
van Greeven prevents Copout from getting the reversal.
van Greeven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Copout tries to lock up and control but van Greeven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Copout is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but van Greeven is staying active.
Copout is bucking up trying to escape but van Greeven cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copout wants to hold on but van Greeven pushes him away.
van Greeven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Copout is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copout is wriggling around trying to escape.
van Greeven controlling the pace for now.
Copout tries to lock up and control but van Greeven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
van Greeven looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
van Greeven lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Copout tries to lock up and control but van Greeven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick van Greeven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think van Greeven 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick van Greeven!
Dick van Greeven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Van Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Beethoven comes into the arena with Beethoven-Symphony 7 blaring out of the sound system. Fertit has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. 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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22
278 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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273 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Van Beethoven !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Van Beethoven . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Beethoven .
Fertit looks for a takedown but Van Beethoven sprawls well.
Van Beethoven cracks Fertit with an open hand slap.
It looks like Dante Fertit has been cut.
Fertit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Beethoven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Beethoven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Beethoven wants to clinch up but Fertit keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Beethoven throws a solid leg kick but Fertit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Beethoven .
Fertit tries for a takedown but Van Beethoven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Van Beethoven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfgang Van Beethoven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fertit.
Van Beethoven moves in looking to clinch but Fertit pushes him off.
Van Beethoven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fertit's head.
Van Beethoven tries to clinch up but Fertit circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Beethoven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fertit shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Beethoven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fertit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Van Beethoven coming out on top.
Van Beethoven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beethoven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beethoven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Beethoven cracks Fertit with a good jab.
Dante Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Beethoven wobbles Fertit with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Van Beethoven dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Fertit to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfgang Van Beethoven !
Wolfgang Van Beethoven took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you thank you! You were a wonderful audience! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonying Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares comes into the arena with r this town i 101 blaring out of the sound system. Tonying Legend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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263 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Legend!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ares drives through and clinches with Legend against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ares.
Ares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Ares tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
Ares has hold of one of Legend's legs. Legend is fighting the takedown attempt but Ares gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ares is fighting to break Legend's control of his arms but Legend is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ares controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ares staying out of range there.
Legend takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Legend. That's going to slow Ares down.
Legend rushes Ares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares lands an uppercut.
Legend slowing the pace effectively.
Ares breaks the clinch.
Ares avoids the head kick by Legend.
Legend plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Solomon Ares has been cut.
Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ares defending well as Legend loads up on a big left hand.
Ares throws a right and a left that Legend avoids nicely.
Ares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legend tries to avoid it but Ares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legend to the ground. Legend escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Legend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ares fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ares throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend throws a right hand that Ares ducks under and follows up with a left that Ares also avoids with ease.
Ares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ares rushes Legend and presses him up against the cage.
Ares misses with the head strike.
Legend connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ares's face.
Legend tries to land a knee to the head but Ares blocks with his arms.
Legend scores with a shoulder strike.
Ares tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
Ares breaks from the clinch.
Ares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legend misses the shot to the body.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares is looking to clinch but Legend is avoiding it.
Ares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ares misses with a body shot.
Legend scores with a decent looking hook.
Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legend scores with a nice head shot.
Legend takes the fight into the clinch.
Legend misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legend.
Ares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
The referee calls for Legend to work.
Legend with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legend throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aress head.
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend slips under a jab from Ares.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
Ares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legend but Legend pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ares.
Ares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legend tries to avoid it but Ares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legend to the ground. Legend escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Legend misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Legend tries to bum rush Ares with a series of wild strikes but Ares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legend connects with a jab.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend closes the distance and pushes Ares back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonying Legend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Ares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Legend tries to sprawl but Ares drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legend is trying to escape back to his feet but Ares uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ares's best efforts.
Ares is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legend!
Ares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legend tries to lock up and control but Ares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares throwing strikes here but Legend is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legend tries to hold on but Ares postures up.
Ares cracks Legend with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Legend wants to hold on but Ares pushes him away.
Legend is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend is desperately trying to improve his position but Ares has a good base and remains in mount.
Ares landing punches.
Legend is desperately trying to improve his position but Ares has a good base and remains in mount.
Ares landing strikes from the mount and Legend is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ares in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ares 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.
Legend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares unloading with bombs!
Ares with good strikes from the mount here!
Ares trying to control but Legend is having none of it.
Legend tries to lock up and control but Ares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ares looking to control but Legend is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Legend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ares punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legend wants to hold on but Ares pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Ares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Ares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Legend throws a nice looking combination but Ares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legend has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ares avoids the body shot from Legend.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonying Legend seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legend but Legend pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legend manages to avoid it.
Legend darts in and clinches Ares up against the cage.
Ares breaks the clinch.
Ares tries to clinch up but Legend circles away and keeps his distance.
Ares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legend.
Ares misses with a two punch combination.
Legend stuffs the takedown.
Legend bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legend counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend feints a jab promting Ares to slip. Legend then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legend tries to kick Ares off but Ares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legend trying to control but Ares postures up.
Ares controlling the action here.
Ares trying to control from half guard but Legend is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Solomon Ares.
Ares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ares slips a jab and a cross from Legend.
Ares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legend throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Legend clinches up with Ares and pushes him back against the cage.
Ares is trying to drag Legend to the mat but Legend just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legend's efforts to push away.
Legend lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares tries to work over Legend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legend throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ares tries a body shot but Legend blocks it.
Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Ares's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legend lands with a left to the head.
Tonying Legend seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Ares.
Legend is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ares tries to throw a body punch but Legend avoids it by throwing Ares back against the cage.
Legend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ares goes for a takedown attempt but Legend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
No joy there for Ares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legend lands an overhand right.
Ares shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Legend's guard.
Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ares stands up over Legend, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tonying Legend.
I think Legend 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonying Legend!
Tonying Legend really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Springfield HW Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes into the arena with SuperBeast blaring out of the sound system. Ryuu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: High on Fire - Bastard Samurai. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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29
255 lbs
22 - 8 - 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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuudai Ryuu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Ryuu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago prevents a body shot from Ryuu.
Drago working aggressively here.
Ryuu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago taking a breather.
Ryuu manages to break the clinch.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryuu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryuu moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryuu manages to avoid it.
A big left from Drago misses.
Ryuu throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Ryuu digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
Ryuu is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Yuudai Ryuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryuu throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands with a cross.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Ryuu slips the punch.
Ryuu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Ryuu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryuu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Ryuu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryuu is looking to land body kicks.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryuu is looking to land body kicks.
Drago blocks a head kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryuu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Ryuu is out of range.
Ryuu misses with a body kick.
Drago avoids the body shot from Ryuu.
Ryuu tests Drago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryuu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryuu walks into a jab.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Ryuu moved out of range.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Ryuu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryuu scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Drago misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryuu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago throws a hook but Ryuu blocks it.
Ryuu misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Ryuu connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drago slips under a jab.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drago.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryuu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago throws the left hand but Ryuu avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryuu, right into the meat.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryuu staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryuu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Ryuu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryuu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Ryuu pushes him off.
Ryuu throws a chopping leg kick but Drago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Ryuu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago slips a straight right by Ryuu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryuu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryuu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryuu swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuudai Ryuu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago misses the jab.
Drago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryuu throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Ryuu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryuu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryuu scores with a nice right hand.
Ivan Drago's cut is getting worse.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryuu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryuu slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Ryuu.
Drago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryuu - the referee stops the clock and Drago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryuu. Drago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryuu.
Drago is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ryuu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ryuu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryuu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivan Drago's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryuu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryuu cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryuu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryuu tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryuu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu connects with a body shot.
Ryuu misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryuu.
Ryuu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Drago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jeez, Ivan Drago's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Drago's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuudai Ryuu!
Yuudai Ryuu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Borgato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett has chosen canceled forever 125 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ruiner Barnett enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca Borgato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Borgato scores with a hook to the body. Barnett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borgato staying out of range there.
Barnett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borgato throws a leg kick
and Barnett counters with a two punch combo.
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnett showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borgato wants to get back to full guard but Barnett has passed into side control.
Barnett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Borgato manages to get back to half guard.
Borgato tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Borgato is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgato wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Borgato keeping hold of Barnett's head, controlling as best he can.
Borgato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgato is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Borgato is trying to control but can't.
Barnett prevents Borgato from improving his position.
Borgato is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgato wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Barnett there.
Borgato is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Borgato is looking to improve his position.
Borgato wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borgato is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Borgato trying to control here.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgato is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borgato misses with a kick to the body
and Barnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borgato moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Barnett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnett lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett is fighting to break Borgato's control of his arms but Borgato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Borgato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgato is aware though and is defending well.
Borgato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett working for a triangle but Borgato defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiner Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Borgato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnett throws a series of punches but Borgato avoids them all with ease.
Barnett tries a low kick but Borgato avoids it.
Barnett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Borgato misses with a low kick.
Barnett tries to clinch but Borgato is having none of it.
Barnett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borgato. That did some damage!
Barnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Borgato misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barnett. Those never looked like landing.
Barnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgato circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnett tries to bum rush Borgato with a series of wild strikes but Borgato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett misses with the combination.
Barnett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borgato's calf.
Borgato moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
Barnett throws a hook to the side of Borgato's head but Borgato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruiner Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borgato. That one must have hurt.
Borgato missing with a left hand there. Barnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barnett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borgato.
Borgato lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Borgato misses
and Barnett counters with a left and a right that stings Borgato.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnett, as that shot connected.
Borgato slips a jab from Barnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgato throws a push kick but Barnett slaps the foot to one side.
Borgato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borgato can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luca Borgato is winning the standup battle so far.
Borgato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
Borgato clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnett breaks the clinch.
Barnett checks a low kick from Borgato.
Barnett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borgato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borgato misses with a head kick.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borgato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borgato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgato throws a leg kick
and Barnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgato lands a leg kick that knocks Barnett off balance momentarily.
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnett throws a series of punches but Borgato moves out of range.
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Barnett misses.
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Borgato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borgato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgato throws a low kick, looking for Barnett's leg but Barnett calmly moves out of range.
Borgato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnett lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgato jabs at Barnett's body.
Barnett throws a right and a left that Borgato avoids nicely.
Good work by Barnett as he checks the leg kick.
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Borgato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
Borgato looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
A punch combination from Barnett misses.
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Barnett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgato swings widly with a right hand
and Barnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borgato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borgato keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Borgato dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Borgato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borgato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borgato misses with a straight left.
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borgato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Borgato.
Borgato lands a nice looking body shot.
Borgato is looking to score with low kicks.
Borgato avoids the head kick by Barnett.
Borgato darts in and clinches Barnett up against the cage.
Borgato lands a nice elbow.
Barnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borgato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borgato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnett avoids it.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borgato blocks an uppercut.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the head but Borgato blocks with his arms.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgato.
Borgato lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Borgato scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Borgato.
Barnett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borgato's efforts to push away.
Borgato lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgato blocking some punches.
Borgato prevents a body shot from Barnett.
Borgato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Borgato has him pressed against the cage.
Borgato tries a knee to the head but Barnett blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borgato.
Borgato tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Borgato after a bit of a struggle.
Barnett scores with a shot to the side of Borgato's head.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnett managing to block the knees to the body from Borgato.
Borgato lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ruiner Barnett has been cut.
Barnett scores with a shot to the side of Borgato's head.
Borgato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Borgato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnett blocks the elbow strike.
Barnett blocks the elbow strike.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borgato.
Borgato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgato backwards.
Borgato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Borgato sprawls well.
Barnett is looking to clinch.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Borgato circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett connects with a body shot.
Borgato lands a jab to Barnett's midsection.
Borgato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Borgato
and Barnett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgato misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgato defends it nicely.
Luca Borgato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiner Barnett.
Barnett shoots for a takedown but Borgato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgato tries to land a body kick
and Barnett counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnett blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Borgato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgato 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Borgato!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luca Borgato thanked ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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