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HEAVYSTAR - RESOLUTION PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Areo Hotah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Areo Hotah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Areo Hotah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Bourke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bourke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hotah throws a series of punches but Bourke moves out of range.
Hotah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bourke under the eye.
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!
Hotah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hotah misses with the combination.
Bourke tries to clinch but Hotah moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hotah. Those never looked like landing.
Bourke wants to clinch up but Hotah keeps it at a distance.
Bourke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bourke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hotah cracks Bourke on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bourke falls backwards against the cage. Hotah follows up with more strikes that drop Bourke to his knees. Hotah keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bourke! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areo Hotah!
Areo Hotah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Torment Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viking Berserker Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hearst Helmsley (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viking Berserker Vlll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hearst Helmsley!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserker Vlll scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Helmsley is pressing down on Berserker Vlll's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helmsley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helmsley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berserker Vlll puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berserker Vlll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helmsley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berserker Vlll throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Helmsley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berserker Vlll scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berserker Vlll prevents Helmsley from improving his position.
Berserker Vlll trying to mount his opponent but Helmsley defends it.
Berserker Vlll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berserker Vlll is looking to advance position but Helmsley won't allow it.
Helmsley wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmsley manages to get to full guard.
Helmsley has his foot on Berserker Vlll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berserker Vlll works his way back into a safe position though.
Helmsley pulls Berserker Vlll in to control the position.
Helmsley keeping full guard, as Berserker Vlll tries to pass.
Berserker Vlll trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helmsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berserker Vlll controls the pace.
Berserker Vlll trying to control but Helmsley is working from the bottom.
Helmsley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We're going to have a standup here because Viking Berserker Vlll wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Berserker Vlll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserker Vlll throws a shot to the body.
Berserker Vlll scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Berserker Vlll. That snapped Helmsley's head back.
Berserker Vlll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berserker Vlll misses the shot to the body.
Helmsley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berserker Vlll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berserker Vlll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berserker Vlll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Helmsley avoids the body shot from Berserker Vlll.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserker Vlll scores with a nice strike.
Helmsley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helmsley gets caught napping as Berserker Vlll dives in and scores a takedown. Helmsley manages to retain guard.
Helmsley wants to sweep here but Berserker Vlll controlling him for the moment.
Berserker Vlll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berserker Vlll trying to control but Helmsley is working from the bottom.
Helmsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berserker Vlll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berserker Vlll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helmsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berserker Vlll has managed to get both his arms back between Helmsley's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berserker Vlll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserker Vlll trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berserker Vlll stopping the sweep attempt from Helmsley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berserker Vlll throws a big right hand that misses.
Helmsley is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Berserker Vlll frees his head nicely. Oh but Helmsley has switched to an armbar! Berserker Vlll is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hearst Helmsley!
Hearst Helmsley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Munke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mustayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustayne has chosen Holy Wars.. The Punishment Due as his entrance music. Daryl Munke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Mustayne's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daryl Munke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Mustayne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustayne throws a hook to the side of Munke's head but Munke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munke misses with a series of wild punches.
Mustayne looks to land a left hand but Munke moved out of range nicely.
Mustayne throws a good cross that connects.
Mustayne avoids the body shot from Munke.
Munke looks to throw the jab but Mustayne is out of range.
Munke throws an overhand right that lands on Mustayne's shoulder, as Mustayne tries to avoid the shot.
Mustayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munke.
Mustayne slips a straight right by Munke.
Munke throws a hook but Mustayne blocks it.
Munke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mustayne is able to avoid easily.
Munke moves out of range of the strikes.
Mustayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munke moves forwards but Mustayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Munke.
Daryl Munke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munke throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Munke misses.
Mustayne throws a nice looking combination but Munke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munke lands a nice looking body shot.
Munke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mustayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munke throws a head kick but Mustayne moves out of range.
Munke throws a combination. Mustayne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Munke throws a nice looking combination but Mustayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mustayne catches Munke napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Munke to the canvas!
Munke is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mustayne slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Munke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mustayne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mustayne looking to isolate an arm here. Munke doesn't see it coming and as Mustayne extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mustayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Mustayne!
During a confident post fight interview, David Mustayne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, B A Ware!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware throws a series of punches but Hobbs avoids them all with ease.
Hobbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Hobbs's head but Hobbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ware lands with an uppercut that bounces Hobbs off the cage and back into range.
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!
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ware has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ware there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like B A Ware has been cut.
Hobbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Nice uppercut there from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on Hobbs's head and hops out.
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Ware, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Ware against the cage but Ware circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Hobbs has knocked Ware down with a huge combo! Hobbs steps away and waves a wobbly Ware back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Ware misses its intended target.
Ware misses with a straight left.
Ware takes a swing at Hobbs's ribcage but misses.
Ware loads up on a big right hand but Hobbs slips the punch.
Ware throws a body punch but Hobbs moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ware coming out on top.
Ware takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ware looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ware.
Ware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ware.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Ware.
Ware throws an overhand right that lands on Hobbs's shoulder, as Hobbs tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Hobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
B A Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hobbs misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ware misses.
Hobbs blocks a jab.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Ware misses with a lunging right hand
and Hobbs counters with a left to the body.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ware.
Ware moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Hobbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hobbs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hobbs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ware takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobbs cracks Ware with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hobbs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ware's legs.
Hobbs misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on B A Ware's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hobbs shoots for a takedown but Ware saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ware uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Hobbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ware misses with a lunging right hand
and Hobbs counters with a left and a right that stings Ware.
A big left from Ware misses.
Ware misses with a looping right.
Hobbs slips a jab from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hobbs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ware's guard.
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware controlling Hobbs's posture.
Ware working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. B A Ware hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ware rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hobbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hobbs.
Ware throws a poor cross that misses
and Hobbs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hobbs.
Ware is trying to control the position but Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hobbs is fighting to break Ware's control of his arms but Ware is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ware is looking to stand up but Hobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Hobbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ware is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs prevents Ware from getting back to his feet.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Luke Hobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. B A Ware was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Ware throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ware throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hobbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobbs fails to land the takedown.
Hobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ware can do to turn this around?
Hobbs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Luke Hobbs has been cut.
Ware misses with a left hand
and Hobbs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ware might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hobbs loads up on a big right hand but Ware slips the punch.
Hobbs throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Hobbs. That snapped Ware's head back.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Ware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hobbs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ware scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hobbs in his tracks.
Ware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luke Hobbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobbs dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on Hobbs's head and hops out.
Ware changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware takes a swing at Hobbs's ribcage but misses.
Ware misses with the combination.
Ware scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobbs doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware misses with an uppercut.
Hobbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ware stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ware misses with a hook. Hobbs ducked under it nicely.
Ware misses with a straight left.
Luke Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance.
B A Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Ware as Hobbs shoots in.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
Hobbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ware.
Ware feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hobbss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Ware, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Ware against the cage but Ware circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ware jabs Hobbs right on the nose. Hobbs blinks but takes it well.
Ware changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Ware.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ware.
Hobbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hobbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ware scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luke Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hobbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ware drops Hobbs with a nice combination! Ware dives into Hobbs's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ware controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ware trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
B A Ware comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hobbs 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hobbs!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cody Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi stuffs the takedown.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Pope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Rossi misses the body punch
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
It looks like Karl Pope has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rossi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rossi's guard now, I'm sure.
Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Pope is proving a slippery customer.
Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pope landing with the ground and pound.
Rossi is striking from the bottom but Pope uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Pope has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rossi defend it? Pope steps over the head and cranks it - Rossi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pope!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Pope!
Karl Pope seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Karelin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karelin tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann blocks a head kick by Karelin.
Mann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karelin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karelin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mann checks it well.
Mann throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin misses with a head kick.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann scores with a body shot.
Karelin throws a wild body kick that Mann sees coming a mile off.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin misses with a wild combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karelin.
Mann is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karelin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
Karelin misses with a hook.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin cracks the inside of Mann's front leg.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karelin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Karelin moves his leg out of the way.
Karelin lands with a nice body kick.
Karelin tries to clinch up.
Mann throws a low kick but Karelin moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Karelin.
Karelin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann blocks a head kick by Karelin.
Mann misses with a leg kick
and Karelin counters with a nice leg kick.
Karelin throws a front kick that sends Mann stumbling back into the cage.
Mann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karelin can pounce on him.
Karelin throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
It looks like Samuel Mann has been cut.
Mann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karelin cracks Mann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Karelin finish him?
Mann is rocked!
Karelin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! A monster head kick from Karelin and Mann falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandr Karelin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Crews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover Crowe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glover Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lester Crews!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe cracks Crews with an open hand slap.
It looks like Lester Crews has been cut.
Jab by Crews.
It looks like Glover Crowe has been cut.
A big left from Crowe misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe tests Crews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crowe misses with a looping right.
Crews throws a poor cross that misses
and Crowe counters with a left and a right that stings Crews.
Crowe slips under a jab.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crowe swings for the body but Crews moves out of range.
Crews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowe slips under a jab from Crews.
Good standup being displayed there by Crews as he connects with a hook.
Crews moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowe connects with the punch.
Crews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a hook.
Crews moves away from the strike by Crowe.
Crews misses with a wild body shot.
Crews misses the shot to the body.
Lester Crews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crews throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily.
Crowe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowe lands with a nice combination. Crews backs away looking to recover.
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crews.
Crowe throws a body punch but Crews moves out of range.
Crews misses with a straight left.
Crews looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Crowe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe swings for the body but Crews moves out of range.
Crews misses the jab.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Crowe misses.
Crews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crews connects with the punch.
A big left from Crowe misses.
Some wild striking there from Crews.
Jab by Crowe.
Crews missing with a left hand there. Crowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crowe lands with a cross.
Crowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crowe moves away from the strike by Crews.
Crews swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowe scores with a body shot.
Crowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crews looks winded!
Crews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crowe pounces like a tiger and cracks Crews with a vicious hook! Crews is down but not out! Crowe follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glover Crowe!
During a confident post fight interview, Glover Crowe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Ryan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Ryan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Ryan to the mat but Ryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryan's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Ryan has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ryan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Ryan!
A very excited looking Jack Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Woolfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Cox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Woolfolk's chin.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Woolfolk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasper Cox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolfolk shoots in but Cox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woolfolk.
Woolfolk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cox swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Woolfolk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox lands a jab to Woolfolk's midsection.
Woolfolk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woolfolk is breathing heavily.
Cox punishes Woolfolk's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woolfolk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cox lands a big right hand that sends Woolfolk crashing to the mat! Cox stays standing though and waves Woolfolk back to his feet!
It looks like Joe Woolfolk has been cut.
Woolfolk fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox lands a big uppercut and Woolfolk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woolfolk looks OK. Cox waves Woolfolk back to his feet!
Woolfolk is rocked!
Cox lands a slapping body shot.
Cox lands a jab to Woolfolk's midsection.
Cox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Woolfolk rather than just go for the knockout.
Cox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woolfolk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cox lands a big right hand that sends Woolfolk crashing to the mat! Cox stays standing though and waves Woolfolk back to his feet!
Oh Woolfolk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe Woolfolk's cut is getting worse.
Woolfolk tries to get into range but Cox steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Woolfolk! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cox scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jasper Cox!
Jasper Cox is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jasper Cox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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