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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninjard Oceans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tear It Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninjard Oceans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Man Cage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oceans doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Oceans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage lands a nice hook to Oceans's body. Oceans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oceans moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Cage cracks Oceans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oceans moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Oceans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oceans momentarily.
Cage cracks Oceans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Oceans is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
Oceans 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.
Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Oceans tries to clinch up.
Oceans tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
Man Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oceans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oceans throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Oceans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Oceans misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cage.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oceans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Oceans.
Oceans tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oceans wants to clinch.
Oceans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oceans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oceans on the side of the head.
Oceans tries to clinch up.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oceans takes one on the button.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cage stuns Oceans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oceans is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oceans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cage lands with a cross.
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oceans takes one on the button.
Oceans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage scores with the left hand. Oceans knows he should have avoided that one.
Cage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oceans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oceans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oceans doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Oceans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oceans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cage.
Cage with a hook.
Cage scores with a jab.
Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Oceans's head.
Oceans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cage cracks Oceans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oceans is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cage connects with a jab.
Cage throws a series of strikes that have Oceans backpedaling.
Oceans is rocked!
Cage connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Oceans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oceans looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cage lands a right hand from hell, dropping Oceans. Cage pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Cage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Nedkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanislav Nedkov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nedkov looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Nedkov.
Nedkov lands with a good body shot.
Nedkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nedkov lands a two punch combo.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nedkov's waist but Nedkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
Nedkov misses with a wild body shot.
Nedkov misses with a head kick.
Nedkov stalks Dunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunn's face. Dunn staggers backwards, shaken.
Dunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 shot to de liver by Nedkov. Beautiful body shot.
Nedkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nedkov lands with an overhand left.
Nedkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Dunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nedkov drops Dunn with a right and a left! Nedkov comes rushing in but Dunn regains his composure and manages to keep Nedkov in guard.
It looks like Jim Dunn has been cut.
Nedkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunn is rocked!
Nedkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nedkov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dunn's head off the mat! Dunn is out! He's out! Nedkov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stanislav Nedkov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Hardy tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Jay Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardy dives on top into guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson seems keen to control Hardy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Dale Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson motions for Hardy to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Johnson prevents Hardy from improving his position.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Jay Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
It looks like Jay Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Hardy is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardy has his back to the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Hardy keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Johnson tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardy has his back to the cage.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Hardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Hardy has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Hardy working Johnson over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy is trying to stall.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Hardy has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardy has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy stalls.
Hardy has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Hardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy is trying to stall.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian Maximus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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345 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximilian Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a straight right.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maximus is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximus taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Maximus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximus tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Maximus is having none of it.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Maximus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Maximus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Maximus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maximus's head.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximus taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Lesnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Maximus won't be happy about that!
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lesnar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maximus checks it well.
Maximus tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar working over Maximus with some ground and pound. Maximus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Lesnar eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Maximus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Maximus defends it.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus tries to kick Lesnar off in order to stand up. Lesnar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lesnar controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lesnar wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Lesnar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maximus prevents Lesnar from moving into mount.
Maximus is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Maximus stops Lesnar from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maximus defends it nicely.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximilian Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Maximilian Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick there by Maximus.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lesnar up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maximus, as that shot connected.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximilian Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.
Lesnar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maximus.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus sprawls well. Maximus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximus working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Lesnar tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Lesnar back against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximus gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
Lesnar works over Maximus with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Maximus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Maximus!
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar is working for a guillotine from mount but Maximus frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with some ground and pound and Maximus recovers position to half guard.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximilian Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar is trying to control. Maximus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dracula Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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24
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dracula Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his arm.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dracula Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a body shot.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hardy regains guard immediately.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones is pushing down on Hardy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Hardy trying to control here.
Hardy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Jones winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hardy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Hardy controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hardy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Hardy.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardy off and has taken his back!
Jones wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
Jones throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hardy could be in trouble here!
Jones misses with an elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Jones has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to control but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Jones regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Hardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy taking a breather.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dracula Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Jones lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Johny Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Johny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ruff riders. Chris Carson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephan Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Carson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Stephan Mack has been cut.
Mack shoots in but no luck this time.
Carson throws a hook to the side of Mack's head but Mack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Mack throws a jab when Carson was well out of range.
Mack misses with a double jab.
Chris Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carson throws a combination that misses
and Mack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack cracks Carson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack lands a couple of digs.
Mack looking to pass the guard.
Mack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carson scores with a nice shot.
Carson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carson looks gassed!
Carson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mack landing some decent shots from guard.
Carson looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carson on the ground.
Mack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mack is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carson looking to control but Mack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carson looking for a guillotine from mount but Mack is having none of it.
Carson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Carson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephan Mack's cut.
That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carson throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carson swinging wildly here.
Carson slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Carson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mack stands up over Carson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carson wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.
Carson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Carson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carson is breathing heavily.
Carson looking to control.
Carson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mack is working Carson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carson, not yet.
Mack stands up over Carson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Mack postures up and lands a big shot to Carson's brow.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mack is in close to Carson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carson is rocked!
Mack postures up.
Mack works over Carson with some ground and pound from guard.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carson trying to control the position.
Mack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mack won't allow Carson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack landing with the ground and pound.
Carson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.
Carson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack chips away with some ground and pound.
Carson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mack is controlling him.
Mack working some strikes from top position.
Mack cracks Carson with a solid left hand.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
Carson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mack is defending well. Carson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mack has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Carson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Carson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: n. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dummy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dummy misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Dummy.
Dummy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Dummy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dummy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a series of punches but Dummy moves out of range.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Bubba Dummy has been cut.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Dummy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dummy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Dummy persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Dummy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dummy backs up against the cage.
Steve Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dummy dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dummy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Dummy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dummy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dummy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Dummy dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Dummy's head and hops out.
Dummy dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Dummy's head and hops out.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dummy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Dummy slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Dummy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Dummy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Dummy swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Dummy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dummy.
Dummy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dummy misses with a looping left.
Dummy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dummy throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Dummy.
Dummy throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Dummy checks a low kick from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dummy throws out the jab.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dummy checks it well.
Dummy with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Dummy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dummy misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dummy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws and low kick but Dummy moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Dummy counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dummy misses with a straight left.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Dummy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dummy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dummy circles away quickly and effectively.
Dummy thows a body shot but no joy.
Steve Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Dummy backpedaling.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dummy.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dummy counters with a right hand to the body.
Dummy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Dummy throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dummy misses the shot to the body.
Dummy tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dummy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Dummy.
Steve Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dummy lands with a nice body punch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with the combination.
Dummy misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Dummy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dummy digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Dummy misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dummy. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dummy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dummy.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Dummy cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Dummy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummy.
Dummy swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Dummy looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Dummy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dummy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dummy misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Dummy has his takedown stuffed
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dummy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dummy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dummy shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy misses with a straight right.
Dummy darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Dummy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummy.
Dummy has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dummy is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dummy misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Dummy will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dummy's head.
Bubba Dummy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dummy misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dummy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dummy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dummy misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dummy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Dummy.
Jones throws a right and a left that Dummy avoids nicely.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Dummy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dummy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dummy tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Dummy throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dummy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dummy throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dummy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dummy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Dummy pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dummy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Dummy has control of the leg.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dummy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Dummy to pass to mount.
Dummy is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to control Dummy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Dummy is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Dummy control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dummy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dummy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dummy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Dummy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dummy has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dummy.
Dummy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Dummy misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Dummy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dummy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dummy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Dummy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dummy.
Dummy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Dummy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dummy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Dummy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between D Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: UK Subs - Warhead. Anton Wasa 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasa misses with a hook.
Wasa moves into range and clinches up with Maia.
Wasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wasa lands a body shot.
Wasa stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
Wasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia has Wasa pressed against the cage.
Wasa digs a right hand underneath Maia's ribcage. Maia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wasa presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wasa tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Wasa back against the cage.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Wasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Wasa tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Wasa is looking to break free of the clinch but Maia has double underhooks.
Maia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wasa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maia slows down the pace here.
Wasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Wasa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wasa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Good body shot from Wasa.
Maia prevents a body shot from Wasa.
Wasa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Wasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wasa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maia is breathing heavily.
A big right from Wasa misses.
Wasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wasa tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maia walks straight into a right hand from Wasa - that's dropped him! Wasa jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maia from any more punishment! Maia complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton Wasa!
Anton Wasa is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Raffer Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raffer Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper moves out of range as Steele throws a body kick.
Cooper lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
Both fighters circling a little - Steele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cooper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Raffer Steele has been cut.
Cooper catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Cooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele looks for the body kick but Cooper saw that one coming.
Cooper tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooper moves out of range as Steele throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooper looks to throw a body kick
and Steele counters with a head kick.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
Steele tries a low kick but Cooper avoids it.
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Cooper tries to bum rush Steele with a series of wild strikes but Steele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Steele throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steele.
Some wild striking there from Cooper.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Cooper.
A solid body kick from Steele.
Cooper 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!
Steele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steele tries to land a body kick
and Cooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooper.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Cooper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steele.
Harry Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele is looking to land body kicks.
Cooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooper is able to avoid easily.
Steele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steele tries to clinch there but Cooper circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steele, right into the meat.
Steele tries to clinch but Cooper is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper checks a low kick from Steele.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Steele.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends Cooper tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves Cooper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Harry Cooper has been cut.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele pushes Cooper away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffer Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steele throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cooper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Steele has got the better of the exchanges.
Steele scores with a leg kick.
Harry Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Cooper keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele feints and then cracks Cooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooper down.
Cooper tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Steele is trying to stall.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooper.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it.
Cooper taking a breather.
Steele stalling.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper manages to break the clinch.
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Steele.
The referee calls for Cooper to work.
Steele trying to stall but Cooper improves his position.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steele is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cooper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Steele letting Cooper take a breather here.
Steele pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Cooper cracks Steele with a good jab.
Steele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooper tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffer Steele's cut is getting worse.
Steele is looking to chop away at Cooper's legs.
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Steele wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooper. That's going to slow Steele down.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooper drops Steele with a beautiful combination! Steele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooper is looking for the KO!
Steele is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Oh Steele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper cracks Steele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cooper finish him?
Raffer Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele misses with a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a left to the body.
Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooper connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooper thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper throws a one two combo.
Cooper drops Steele with a beautiful combination! Steele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooper is looking for the KO!
Jeez, Raffer Steele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a thumping low kick.
Steele moves forwards but Cooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raffer Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Cooper!
Harry Cooper is the new super heavyweight champion!
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