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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Crazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baru Damdin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
276 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Crazie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baru Damdin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damdin takes the fight into the clinch.
Crazie wants a takedown.
Damdin has Crazie pushed against the cage.
Damdin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damdin shoots in and gets a takedown into Crazie's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Damdin wants to pass the guard but Crazie is keeping the position.
Crazie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Damdin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crazie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Damdin is defending well. Crazie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Damdin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crazie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Crazie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roots Bloody Roots. The crowd seem to be enjoying F's choice of entrance music: shortest man in world. Professor F has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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264 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fertit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. F did well to prevent Fertit getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
F tries to kick Fertit off but Fertit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
F is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fertit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fertit wants to control but F is keeping him busy.
Fertit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fertit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as F is looking to escape.
F is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fertit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. F looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fertit won't let F get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
F bucks up and throws Fertit to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Fertit.
No joy there for Fertit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
F misses with a wild combination.
Fertit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
F wants to stall.
Fertit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fertit prevents a body shot from F.
Fertit can't find room to land a body shot as F controls the action.
F can't get the takedown.
F taking a breather.
F drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fertit pulls his leg out and moves away.
F throws a hook but Fertit blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
F can't get the takedown.
Dante Fertit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor F.
Fertit gets through F's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
F has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fertit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
F is controlling the position but Fertit somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
F tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fertit.
Fertit is positioning himself well to prevent F advancing to mount.
Fertit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
F decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fertit struggles to land a body shot inside as F controls his hands.
F works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fertit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
F pushes Fertit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fertit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fertit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fertit as F tries to tie him up.
Fertit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
F is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fertit lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fertit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
F on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
F on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fertit is nestled in close to F, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
F pushes Fertit off looking to stand but Fertit dives back in and keeps control.
Fertit drops an elbow to the side of F's head.
Fertit is looking to take a break and control but F is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit tries to pass to full mount but F defends it.
F kicks off Fertit and gets to his feet.
Fertit moves into the clinch.
F stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
F gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
F wants to stand but Fertit is controlling his posture from full guard.
F stopping the sweep attempt from Fertit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fertit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fertit moves into the clinch.
Fertit has picked F up - he's going for a ride! Fertit dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fertit stops F from getting back to his feet.
Fertit working F over with strikes.
Fertit is nestled in close to F, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fertit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
F kicks Fertit off and gets back to his feet.
Fertit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fertit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. F tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fertit is in F's guard.
Fertit trying to control but F is working from the bottom.
Fertit stops F from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
F has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fertit off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some wild striking there from Fertit.
Fertit forces F back against the cage and clinches.
F stalls.
Fertit blocks a body shot from F.
Fertit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fertit misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit misses with the head strike.
F scores with a hook to the body.
F blocks a body shot from Fertit.
F tries to throw a body punch but Fertit avoids it by throwing F back against the cage.
F blocks a body shot from Fertit.
F misses with a hook to the ribs.
F is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fertit is keeping busy.
Fertit tries a body shot but F blocks it.
F looking to slow down the pace here.
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!
Fertit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fertit clinches with his opponent.
Fertit is pushing F up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fertit gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
F taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
F can't find room to land a body shot as Fertit controls the action.
F pushes Fertit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
F goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
F tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
F goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
F blocks a body shot from Fertit.
Fertit has picked F up - he's going for a ride! Fertit dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fertit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
F looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit wants to lay and pray for a moment but F keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fertit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fertit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fertit landing strikes from the mount and F is in trouble!
F wants to get back to his feet.
Fertit landing strikes from the mount.
Fertit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dante Fertit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
F's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
F is breathing heavily.
Fertit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
F trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fertit working F over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fertit dominated that second round.
That's time! Fertit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fertit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. F quickly recovers to half guard.
F wants to get back to his feet.
Fertit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
F is trying to stand up here but Fertit is controlling him well.
Fertit is looking to take a break and control but F is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fertit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fertit prevents F from standing back up.
Fertit not doing much here.
Fertit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fertit stops F from getting back to his feet.
F takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fertit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks F with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Fertit decides to stand up.
Fertit feints and as F raises his hands in defense, Fertit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fertit dodges the punch combination from F.
Fertit connects with a combination that backs up F into the cage. Fertit lands a flurry of punches that gets past F's guard. F is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Fertit bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Fertit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
269 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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25
289 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Velasquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Velasquez's guard.
Gracie distracts Velasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Velasquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie pushing down on Velasquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Velasquez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasquez manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Velasquez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Velasquez 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Coalman Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velasquez.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Whitepride Velasquez's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie cracks Velasquez with a solid left hand.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coalman Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is in close to Velasquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is in close to Velasquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is working Velasquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Velasquez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Velasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie grinds an elbow into Velasquez's temple.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Velasquez is rocked!
Gracie trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face as Gracie controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie cracks Velasquez with a big right hand but Velasquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie lands a strong strike to the head of Velasquez. That's dazed him! Gracie looking to finish here. Velasquez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gracie lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coalman Gracie!
Coalman Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Copout's choice of entrance music: you throw knee, i go home. Cro Copout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
245 lbs
30 - 25 - 0 |
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27
288 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan throws a series of punches but Copout moves out of range.
Brannigan throws an overhand right that lands on Copout's shoulder, as Copout tries to avoid the shot.
Brannigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Copout circles away quickly and effectively.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses
and Copout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brannigan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Copout's waist but Copout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brannigan off to one side.
Copout scores with a leg kick.
Copout misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copout throws an overhand right that lands on Brannigan's shoulder, as Brannigan tries to avoid the shot.
Brannigan scores with the left hand. Copout knows he should have avoided that one.
Zapp Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Copout moves out of range easily.
Copout bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brannigan struggling a bit here.
Copout is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Copout has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brannigan wants to control but Copout postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zapp Brannigan.
Brannigan misses with a combination
and Copout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Copout.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Copout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Brannigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brannigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Brannigan as Copout shoots in.
Brannigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Copout throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brannigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Copout misses with a hook. Brannigan ducked under it nicely.
Brannigan throws a sloppy head kick and Copout moves out of range easily.
Brannigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Copout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brannigan.
Brannigan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Copout counters with a straight right hand.
Copout is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Brannigan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brannigan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Brannigan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brannigan is defended easily by Copout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zapp Brannigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copout thows a body shot but no joy.
Brannigan moves out of range as Copout strikes.
Copout slips a jab and a cross from Brannigan.
Brannigan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copout avoids it really well and circles away.
Copout misses the jab.
Brannigan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Copout.
Brannigan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Copout.
Brannigan is breathing heavily.
Copout slips under a jab from Brannigan.
Copout avoids the head kick by Brannigan.
Copout lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Copout looks to throw the jab but Brannigan is out of range.
Copout throws a front kick aimed at Brannigan's knee but Brannigan avoids it well.
Brannigan staying out of range there.
Brannigan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Copout throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brannigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Copout connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brannigan momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brannigan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brannigan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Copout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brannigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brannigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copout misses with a looping right.
Copout jabs Brannigan right on the nose. Brannigan blinks but takes it well.
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.
The fighters circling - Copout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Copout has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Copout there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brannigan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Copout counters with a stiff right hand.
Copout fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Copout. Brannigan shrugs it off though.
Cro Copout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copout thows a body shot but no joy.
Brannigan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copout sprawls well. Copout wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brannigan gets slowly back to his feet.
Brannigan gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copout manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cro Copout wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copout closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brannigan to the mat! Brannigan manages to get full guard.
Copout trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Copout showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cro Copout wasn't active enough on the ground.
Copout scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Copout.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copout gets tackled into the cage by Brannigan. Brannigan maintains the clinch.
Brannigan scores with a hook to the body.
Copout throws an elbow but it misses.
Copout is trying to force a seperation but Brannigan has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brannigan misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Copout to work.
Brannigan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copout or not.
Brannigan missing with knees to the body.
Brannigan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Copout tries to avoid it but Brannigan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Copout to the ground. Copout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brannigan throws a combination. Copout tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Cro Copout has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Copout. That's going to slow Brannigan down.
Some wild striking there from Brannigan.
Brannigan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zapp Brannigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brannigan throws a lazy head kick
and Copout counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannigan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Copout counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Copout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brannigan circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cro Copout will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cro Copout's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Copout connects with a body shot.
Brannigan tries to clinch up
and Copout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copout shoots in for a double leg but Brannigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Copout cracks Brannigan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Copout takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Copout throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brannigan was covering up waiting for the punch and Copout finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brannigan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Copout taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copout receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brannigan lands a right hand.
Brannigan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copout has him pressed against the cage.
Copout misses with a punch to the body.
Copout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brannigan wants to take the fight to the mat but Copout manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copout drops Brannigan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brannigan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brannigan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Copout.
Oh Brannigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Copout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Copout gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cro Copout!
Cro Copout 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 Kirill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Splin - Moyo serdce blaring out of the sound system. Ares has chosen r this town i 101 as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ares misses.
Ares is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Ares throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ares.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Ares controlling the position from side mount.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ares's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ares on the ground.
Brown is trying to control but Ares manages to pass to mount!
Ares is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is in a horrible position here. Ares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Kirill Brown has been cut.
Ares sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is in a horrible position here. Ares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ares with a couple of short strikes.
Kirill Brown's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jeez, Kirill Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kirill Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Solomon Ares!
Solomon Ares 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 Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zirry Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Powerthirst. Swan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blame it on my ADD. Alistair Overdose has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zirry Swan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan drives through and clinches with Overdose against the cage.
Overdose is stalling here.
Swan tries to break free but Overdose pushes him back against the cage.
Swan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swan misses with a looping right.
Overdose wants to clinch up but Swan keeps it at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Overdose - that will leave a mark!
Swan thows a body shot but no joy.
Overdose looks to throw the jab but Swan is out of range.
Swan takes the fight into the clinch.
Overdose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Swan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overdose.
Overdose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Overdose presses Swan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Overdose works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overdose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overdose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swan working a defensive guard here.
Swan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Overdose defends well.
Overdose 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swan, up you get!
Overdose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Overdose misses.
Overdose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swan clinches up with Overdose and pushes him back against the cage.
Swan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overdose swings wildly with an uppercut but Swan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overdose digs a right hand underneath Swan's ribcage. Swan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Overdose struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan tries to circle away but Overdose has him pinned against the cage.
Overdose lands an uppercut.
Overdose breaks the clinch.
Overdose lands a leg kick that knocks Swan off balance momentarily.
Overdose dips to his left and cracks Swan with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Overdose.
Alistair Overdose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swan misses with a low kick.
Zirry Swan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overdose on the side of the head.
Swan looks for the body kick but Overdose saw that one coming.
Swan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overdose.
Overdose gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overdose connects with a looping right hand.
Overdose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overdose throws a body punch but Swan moves out of range.
Overdose with a jab.
Swan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swan swats away the attempt to clinch by Overdose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdose misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overdose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Overdose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swan forces Overdose back against the cage and clinches.
Overdose cracks Swan with a nice body shot.
Overdose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose tries to throw a body punch but Swan avoids it by throwing Overdose back against the cage.
Overdose misses with a punch to the body.
Overdose keeps control of Swan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overdose working aggressively here.
Overdose lands an uppercut.
Overdose throws a punch but it's blocked by Swan.
Swan has had enough of the clinch but Overdose keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Swan throws a punch but it's blocked by Overdose.
Still in the clinch, Overdose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overdose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overdose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Overdose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Overdose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overdose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overdose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overdose moves away from the strike by Swan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Overdose.
Overdose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swan instigates a clinch.
Overdose struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
Overdose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swan trying to stall but Overdose improves his position.
Overdose struggles to land a body shot inside as Swan controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Overdose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swan prevents a body shot from Overdose.
Overdose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Overdose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overdose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swan manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Swan throws a nice looking combination but Overdose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swan misses with a low kick.
Swan takes one to the chin there.
Swan moves away from the strike by Overdose.
Overdose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Overdose throws a hook to the side of Swan's head but Swan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overdose lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Overdose - just one landing.
Overdose lunges at Swan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swan's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swan ducks under a wild hook from Overdose.
Overdose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swan.
Swan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alistair Overdose is winning the standup battle so far.
Swan clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Overdose.
Overdose digs a right hand underneath Swan's ribcage. Swan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Overdose has a couple of punches blocked by Swan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overdose dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Swan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Overdose misses with a kick to the body.
Overdose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swan throws a low kick but Overdose moves out of range easily.
Overdose moves out of range of the strikes.
Swan misses with a low kick as Overdose jumps back.
Swan throws a looping overhand right but Overdose ducks down to avoid it.
Overdose looks to throw a body kick
and Swan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Overdose.
Overdose swings widly with a right hand
letting Swan counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overdose throws a low kick but Swan avoids it.
Swan throws a nice looking combination but Overdose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overdose doesn't manage to clinch there - Swan circles away.
Swan scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Overdose tenderised Swan's leg. Swan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overdose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swan.
Swan throws a series of punches but Overdose moves out of range.
Zirry Swan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swan has closed the distance and engaged Overdose in a clinch.
Swan is trying to break free.
Swan tries to circle away but Overdose has him pinned against the cage.
Overdose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swan throws a head kick but Overdose moves out of range.
Overdose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan moves into the clinch.
Come on Overdose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swan misses with the head strike.
Swan misses with an elbow strike.
Overdose pushes Swan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swan is trying to push Overdose away but Overdose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alistair Overdose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overdose tries to work over Swan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overdose lands an uppercut.
Come on Overdose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alistair Overdose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Swan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan prevents a body shot from Overdose.
Overdose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overdose manages to avoid it.
Swan misses with a body shot.
Overdose feints and then cracks Swan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swan down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overdose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Swan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zirry Swan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overdose 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overdose!
During a confident post fight interview, Alistair Overdose 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes into the arena with Real American blaring out of the sound system. Hulk Hogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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292 lbs
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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan moves away from the strike by Hall.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hogan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
Jimmy Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses the body punch
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
Hall is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Hogan drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Hogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan gets to his feet - Hall follows without any prompting.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Hogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hogan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hall!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hogan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogan feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hogan stands up from Hall's guard - Hogan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan gets to his feet - Hall follows without any prompting.
Hogan dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Jimmy Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hogan stands and steps away. Hall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hall throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Hall didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Hogan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogan showed some decent athleticism there.
Hall wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hogan stands up and beckons Hall to join him on the feet.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hall leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan 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!
Hogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Hogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hogan decides to stand up.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Hogan shoots in.
Hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hogan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hall misses with a hook
and Hogan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is working an open guard so Hogan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall is working an open guard so Hogan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hogan decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
Hall misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hogan controls the pace.
Jimmy Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulk Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
In his post fight interview, Hulk Hogan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaban Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A million ankle comes to the cage accompanied by punchout. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaban Demidov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A million ankle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demidov misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from A million ankle.
A million ankle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Demidov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. A million ankle is defending well for now.
Demidov has had enough of the clinch but A million ankle keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Demidov obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A million ankle.
Demidov wants to break free but A million ankle has control.
A million ankle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A million ankle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A million ankle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Demidov.
Demidov looks gassed!
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!
A million ankle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A million ankle lands a right hand.
It looks like Kaban Demidov has been cut.
A million ankle lands with a right to the head.
A million ankle lands a nice shot to the body.
A million ankle stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov takes an elbow to the temple.
A million ankle controlling the action here for a moment.
A million ankle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A million ankle misses with a body punch.
A million ankle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Kaban Demidov's cut even more.
A million ankle blocking some punches.
A million ankle scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Kaban Demidov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A body shot lands from A million ankle.
A million ankle is working Demidov over against the cage.
A million ankle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A million ankle stalling in the clinch.
A million ankle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaban Demidov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Demidov tries to break the clinch but A million ankle is controlling the position.
A million ankle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A million ankle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A million ankle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as A million ankle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for A million ankle.
A million ankle leaning against his opponent.
Demidov misses with a knee to the head.
Demidov struggles to land a body shot inside as A million ankle controls his hands.
A million ankle lands a hook that snaps the head of Demidov backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaban Demidov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor A million ankle!
Fedor A million ankle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey!. A fine choice. Proudstar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden . James Proudstar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Kelly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Proudstar motions for Kelly to come forward. Proudstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Proudstar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudstar.
Kelly misses with a shot to the body
and Proudstar counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jim Kelly has been cut.
Proudstar scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Proudstar is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
Kelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Proudstar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Proudstar passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar working the head and body with strikes.
Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Proudstar.
Proudstar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Proudstar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Proudstar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Proudstar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kelly is now in Proudstar's guard. A big mistake from Proudstar there, giving up the dominant position!
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Proudstar on the ground.
Kelly being controlled here momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly won't allow Proudstar to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proudstar pulls Kelly in to control the position.
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jim Kelly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Proudstar throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a wild body kick that Proudstar sees coming a mile off.
Proudstar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Proudstar is looking to clinch.
Kelly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudstar.
Jim Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Proudstar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly dips to his left and cracks Proudstar with an uppercut!
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly throws a body punch but Proudstar moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Proudstar saw that one coming.
Kelly throws a one two combo.
Proudstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Proudstar is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Proudstar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Proudstar looks gassed!
Kelly drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Proudstar's head, knocking him out cold! Kelly is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Kelly!
A very excited looking Jim Kelly rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton comes into the arena with 126 que blaring out of the sound system. Barnett has chosen canceled forever 125 as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Ruiner Barnett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Barnett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnett.
Good leg kick by Barnett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnett throws out a powerful jab.
Barnett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnett scores with a one two! Barton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnett is looking to slow Barton down with leg kicks.
Barnett lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Barton is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnett.
Barnett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barton is rocked!
Barnett circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barton to the canvas! Barton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Barnett keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruiner Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruiner Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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