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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski has chosen Burning Down the House as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jesse Hall has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
20 - 41 - 0 |
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147 lbs
17 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good kicks
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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
20 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Palowakski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Palowakski.
Hall connects with a jab.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall cracks Palowakski with an uppercut from hell and Palowakski crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hall's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Palowakski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall wants to get up but he can't break Palowakski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Palowakski is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Palowakski is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palowakski is keeping the position for now.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palowakski's guard.
Palowakski seems to have recovered his senses.
Palowakski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall cracks Palowakski with an open hand slap.
Palowakski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jesse Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palowakski moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Palowakski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Palowakski to the floor! Hall dives in looking for the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palowakski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall tries to stand but Palowakski is controlling from the bottom.
Palowakski wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palowakski is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall pushes down on Palowakski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Palowakski pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Hall is going to stand back up.
Palowakski is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palowakski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Palowakski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Palowakski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hall tries to escape but Palowakski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hall turns into Palowakski and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palowakski defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Palowakski.
Palowakski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palowakski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palowakski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall lands a nice hook to Palowakski's body. Palowakski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Palowakski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palowakski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Palowakski is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall wanted to stand there but Palowakski had control of the position.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palowakski is proving hard to escape from.
Palowakski wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall wants to get up but he can't break Palowakski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Palowakski can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall is working for a kimura but Palowakski is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hall is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Palowakski's thigh. Palowakski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Palowakski wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Palowakski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palowakski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Palowakski's legs - danger averted.
Hall is looking to stand up but Palowakski won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Palowakski has a closed guard, preventing Hall from standing up.
Palowakski looking for a sweep. Not yet Palowakski, not yet.
Hall wants to stand and escape but instead Palowakski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Palowakski won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palowakski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palowakski wants to stand but Hall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Palowakski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Palowakski wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palowakski landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hall lands with a straight right. Palowakski didn't see that one coming.
Palowakski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Palowakski misses the target.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palowakski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palowakski blocks a jab.
Hall swings for the body but Palowakski moves out of range.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice combo by Hall! Oh, that's hurt him - Palowakski falls to the canvas and Hall follows him into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall wants to stand but Palowakski is controlling his arm.
Hall working away.
Hall moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall wants to stand but Palowakski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palowakski can do to turn this around?
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Palowakski tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski looking for subs from the bottom but Hall mounts him!
Palowakski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall goes for an armbar but Palowakski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Palowakski.
Hall is trying to keep Palowakski in close.
Jesse Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palowakski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Palowakski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palowakski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palowakski, into his guard.
Palowakski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fred Palowakski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palowakski's guard.
Hall postures up.
Hall is looking to stand up but Palowakski won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Palowakski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Jesse Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palowakski rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Palowakski.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Hall!
Jesse Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willabee Raggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willabee Raggs !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hester as Raggs shoots in.
Hester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hester wants to clinch up but Raggs keeps it at a distance.
Hester closes the distance but Raggs moves to the side
and Raggs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raggs lands a right hand.
Raggs tries to circle away but Hester has him pinned against the cage.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hester lands an uppercut.
Hester lands with a light punch inside.
Hester is looking to control Raggs 's arms but Raggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hester has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Raggs 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Hester has double underhooks.
Raggs manages to break the clinch.
Raggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Hester looks to clinch
and Raggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hester thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raggs shoots and misses
and Hester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willabee Raggs .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester rushes Raggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Marcus Hester has been cut.
Hester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hester.
Raggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hester scores with a shot to the side of Raggs 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hester has a couple of punches blocked by Raggs .
Hester throws a punch but it's blocked by Raggs .
Hester is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hester.
Raggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hester lands with a short shot to the head.
Hester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raggs tries to circle away but Hester has him pinned against the cage.
Raggs blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggs working hard to break the clinch.
Raggs 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raggs backwards.
Hester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hester working aggressively here.
Raggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hester throws the left hand but Raggs avoids the punch easily.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raggs throws a jab when Hester was well out of range.
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Hester prevents Raggs from breaking the clinch.
Raggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Hester won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hester.
Hester trying to control the position but instead, Raggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hester into the cage.
Hester has Raggs pressed against the cage, preventing Raggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester blocking some punches.
Hester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raggs blocking some punches.
Raggs has had enough of the clinch but Hester keeps him there for the moment.
Raggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester'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.
A short right from Raggs on the inside.
Hester has Raggs pressed against the cage, preventing Raggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hester.
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!
Raggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Raggs 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raggs breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Raggs is predictable there
enabling Hester to counter with a crisp jab.
Hester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raggs .
Raggs throws a leg kick
and Hester counters with a big head kick but Raggs shrugs it off.
Hester takes one to the side of the head.
Raggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raggs . Hester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hester tries to clinch up but Raggs circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raggs , pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raggs blocks an uppercut.
Hester working aggressively here.
Raggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hester misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester's cut.
That's time! Hester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Hester or perhaps it was just good defense by Raggs which made him look bad.
Hester tries to clinch but Raggs moves away
and Raggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raggs throws the left hand but Hester avoids the punch easily.
Raggs lands the left hand.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raggs misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raggs takes a swing at Hester's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester tries to clinch there but Raggs circles away.
Hester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hester scrambles back to his feet.
Raggs misses with a left hand
and Hester counters with a nice kick to the body.
No joy there for Raggs , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raggs looks to land a right hand but Hester moved out of range.
Raggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raggs quickly recovers to half guard.
Hester wants to control but Raggs is keeping him busy.
Raggs is trying to stand up here but Hester is controlling him well.
Raggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hester is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hester is pressing down on Raggs 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raggs is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester throwing shots but Raggs is blocking nicely.
Hester prevents Raggs from standing back up.
Hester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raggs on the ground.
Hester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hester throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raggs to regain full guard.
Hester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raggs is trying to control the position but Hester postures up.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Raggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raggs is looking to stand up but Hester isn't so interested in that idea.
Hester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raggs pushes Hester off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcus Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willabee Raggs .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hester gets a clinch.
Raggs letting Hester take a breather here.
Raggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hester wants to clinch up but Raggs keeps it at a distance.
Raggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raggs is fending him off so far but Hester persists. Nope, Raggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Raggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hester sprawls well initially but Raggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester tries to roll over but Raggs keeps him under control.
Raggs thows a huge punch but Hester dodges it nicely.
Raggs tries to pass to full mount but Hester defends it.
Raggs controlling the pace.
Hester is not content to let Raggs control the position.
Hester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hester trying to control but Raggs postures up.
Raggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willabee Raggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester'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!
Raggs connects with a jab.
Raggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester.
Hester throws a nice looking combination but Raggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raggs throws out a loose jab but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raggs throws a low kick but Hester avoids it.
Hester closes the distance and pushes Raggs back into the cage.
Raggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hester.
Raggs tries to break free but Hester pushes him back against the cage.
Hester can't find room to land a body shot as Raggs controls the action.
Hester throws a punch but it's blocked by Raggs .
Raggs blocks an uppercut.
Hester keeps control of Raggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hester backwards.
Marcus Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hester pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raggs backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hester.
Raggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Raggs 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raggs lands a shoulder strike.
Raggs breaks the clinch.
Raggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raggs shoots in for a takedown but Hester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Hester should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raggs misses with a hook
and Hester counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hester is looking to clinch but Raggs is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Raggs as Hester shoots in.
Hester tries to clinch but Raggs moves out of range.
Hester drives through and clinches with Raggs against the cage.
Hester prevents Raggs from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hester as the two fighters clinch.
Hester throws a punch but it's blocked by Raggs .
Hester taking a breather.
Hester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raggs backwards.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester trying to stall but Raggs improves his position.
Raggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Hester won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Raggs .
Raggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hester misses with some punches.
Hester looking to stall.
Hester lands a body punch.
Raggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Hester has double underhooks.
Raggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Raggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Hester fails to land.
Raggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raggs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raggs is trying to break the clinch but Hester is controlling him.
Hester scores with a shot to the side of Raggs 's head.
Raggs has had enough of the clinch but Hester keeps him there for the moment.
Raggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hester misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggs is trying to break the clinch but Hester is controlling him.
Hester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raggs tries to break free but Hester pushes him back against the cage.
Hester misses with some punches.
Hester lands with a right to the head.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hester misses with a punch to the body.
Hester has Raggs pressed against the cage, preventing Raggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hester keeps control of Raggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hester pushes Raggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hester lands a nice shot to the body.
Hester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raggs 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raggs is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hester slows down the pace here.
Raggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Hester finish him?
A shot in the inside from Hester.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hester.
Hester misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hester!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway's entrance music is Money in The Bank. A fine choice. Flynn has chosen Kanye West- Amazing as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ryan Conway has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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244 lbs
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28
154 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conway dives in and scores a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Conway tries to pass.
Conway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conway is working hard here to advance position.
Conway stops Flynn from standing up.
Conway pushes down on Flynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conway prevents Flynn from standing back up.
Conway controlling the action here.
Flynn is trying to stand back up but Conway is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway not doing much here.
Conway is working for a submission of some sort.
Conway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Conway looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conway is looking to take a break and control but Flynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to kick Conway off but Conway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Conway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flynn defending well though.
Flynn tries to kick Conway off but Conway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flynn makes his way to full guard, as Conway worked for a kimura.
Conway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conway trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Conway throws an elbow that misses. Flynn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conway's guard. Nice move by Flynn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Conway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conway looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well.
Conway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Conway manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flynn on his heels. He'll look to pass Flynn's guard now, I'm sure.
Flynn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway is looking to pass into half guard but Flynn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flynn is in guard.
Flynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Conway is retaining full guard.
Conway is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Conway manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Conway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flynn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Conway scoring with strikes but Flynn is staying in there.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Conway is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is working for a guillotine from mount but Flynn frees his head quite easily.
Flynn wants to get back to his feet.
Flynn is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Conway has taken his back!
Flynn covering up well and avoiding damage.
Flynn is having to fend off submission attempts from Conway, who is looking to sink in the choke. Conway doesn't have the hooks in though and Flynn manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn prevents Conway from getting back to his feet.
Conway trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flynn trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Conway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Conway with that takedown attempt.
Flynn dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Ryan Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conway moves away.
Flynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Flynn throws out a powerful jab.
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conway.
Conway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flynn but Flynn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Flynn does no damage.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flynn as he avoids it easily.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flynn circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Conway avoids them all with ease.
Frank Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flynn as he jumps to the side.
Conway fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conway somewhat.
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conway.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conway's guard.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Ryan Conway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn wants to stand but Conway is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryan Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Conway pulls Flynn in close to prevent any damage.
Flynn trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Flynn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conway.
A jab lands there for Flynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Conway dives in and grabs Flynn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes down on Conway's head and hops out.
Flynn leaves Conway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway counters with a series of strikes. Flynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank Flynn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flynn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flynn wants it to stay on the feet.
Flynn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conway avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Frank Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Conway shoots in looking for a takedown but Flynn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flynn jabs at Conway's body.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Conway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flynn defends it nicely.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway avoids a kick to the body.
Conway looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conway is defended easily by Flynn.
Conway avoids the head kick by Flynn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Flynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Conway!
Ryan Conway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Biofuel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugme Ineedlove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Africanus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugme Ineedlove's chin.
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20
285 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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28
284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugme Ineedlove!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Africanus takes a swing at Ineedlove's ribcage but misses.
Africanus keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ineedlove lands a glancing blow to the side of Africanus's head.
Africanus misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ineedlove works Africanus's body with a nice hook.
Africanus defending well as Ineedlove loads up on a big left hand.
Ineedlove throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Africanus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove cracks a nice hook into Africanus's ribs.
Africanus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ineedlove lands with a cross.
Africanus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove connects with a good right hand that stumbles Africanus. Africanus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ineedlove has Africanus up against the cage in a clinch.
Ineedlove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Africanus backwards.
Ineedlove has a couple of punches blocked by Africanus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Africanus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove prevents a body shot from Africanus.
Ineedlove tries to circle away but Africanus has him pinned against the cage.
Africanus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Africanus stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Africanus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugme Ineedlove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ineedlove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Africanus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ineedlove scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Hugme Ineedlove has been cut.
Ineedlove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Africanus takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Africanus misses
and Ineedlove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ineedlove. Beautiful body shot.
Ineedlove scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Africanus misses
and Ineedlove counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Africanus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove misses the shot to the body.
Ineedlove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Africanus misses the body punch
and Ineedlove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ineedlove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Africanus.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ineedlove counters with a right hand to the body.
Ineedlove lands a right hook to the body.
Ineedlove ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Africanus thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Africanus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Africanus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ineedlove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ineedlove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugme Ineedlove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugme Ineedlove'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!
Africanus takes a swing at Ineedlove's ribcage but misses.
Ineedlove throws a body punch but Africanus moves out of range.
Ineedlove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Ineedlove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ineedlove avoids a kick to the body.
Ineedlove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Africanus.
Ineedlove fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ineedlove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Africanus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove throws a jab when Africanus was well out of range.
Africanus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ineedlove is just out of range.
Ineedlove lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ineedlove counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Africanus. No joy for Ineedlove on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Africanus. Ineedlove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hugme Ineedlove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ineedlove connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus is looking to clinch.
Africanus closes the distance and pushes Ineedlove back into the cage.
Ineedlove lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Africanus backwards.
Ineedlove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Africanus backwards.
Ineedlove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Africanus can't find room to land a body shot as Ineedlove controls the action.
Julius Africanus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ineedlove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugme Ineedlove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ineedlove has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugme Ineedlove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow comes to the cage accompanied by In The Middle Of It Now. On his way into the cage it seems that Perry Roscrow has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Perry Roscrow seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
247 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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33
276 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Roscrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon leaves Roscrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon scores with a shot to the body.
Dixon thuds his shin into the meat of Roscrow's side.
Roscrow is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Dixon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Dixon tenderised Roscrow's leg. Roscrow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dixon jabs at Roscrow's body.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Dixon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dixon grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Roscrow takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dixon cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vince Dixon!
In his post fight interview, Vince Dixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gigant Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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36
218 lbs
24 - 25 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Miller.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigant Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Silva is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gigant Silva just wasn't active enough.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Miller wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigant Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gigant Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller prevents Silva from improving his position.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller prevents Silva from improving his position.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to control.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva 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.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Miller is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Silva pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Miller tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigant Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Miller trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller working the body and head with strikes.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller prevents Silva from improving his position.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
A victorious James Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Smithwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by r this town i 101. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asshole Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Smithwick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Smithwick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smithwick is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Smithwick defending well.
Gracie is taking a breather. Smithwick 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.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Smithwick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithwick is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Smithwick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smithwick wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithwick is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithwick is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Smithwick is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asshole Gracie!
Asshole Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout comes to the cage accompanied by you throw knee, i go home. Copout has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copout as he avoids it easily.
Copout tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Copout using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Copout has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Copout tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie is trying to keep Copout in close.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Copout defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copout throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Copout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Copout controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Copout is working from the bottom.
Copout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Copout's guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Copout's temple.
Copout is looking to improve his position.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Copout!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Copout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Copout holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Copout is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Copout can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Copout tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Copout is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to control but Copout is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Copout wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Copout is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Copout is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coalman Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Copout uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Copout takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copout sprawls well. Copout wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Copout stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Copout tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Copout to keep the fight standing.
Cro Copout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coalman Gracie.
Copout misses with a punch to the body.
Copout misses with some punches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Copout manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copout lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Copout throws a head punch that misses.
Copout misses with a body punch.
Copout misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has Copout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Copout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copout with a hook.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Copout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Copout against the cage.
Copout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copout throws an elbow that misses.
Copout misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Copout defends it.
Gracie is keen to just control but Copout is a slippery customer.
Copout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Copout tries to get out of the position.
Copout is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Copout is working from the bottom.
Copout blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Coalman Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copout is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Copout!
Gracie cracks Copout with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Copout is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coalman Gracie!
Coalman Gracie very nearly forgot to thank Brute amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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