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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Ious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Silva (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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285 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Ious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Efrain Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ious dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Ious feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ious controls the pace.
Ious seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Ious postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ious.
Ious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ious's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ted Ious has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ious closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Ious loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ious connects with a couple of short punches.
Ious scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ious controlling from the top position.
Ious throws a big elbow that misses.
Ious sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ious connects with a couple of short punches.
Ious scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ious stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ious works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ious chips away with some ground and pound.
Ious stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ious just misses with a punch to the body.
Ious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ious thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ious cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva is rocked!
Ious lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Ious gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Ious finish him?
Ious lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ious arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Ious!
A victorious Ted Ious 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 Rasputin Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Loow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Loow has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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269 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasputin Briar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Loow!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Loow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Briar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loow.
Loow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Briar.
Briar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Briar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Briar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loow tries to clinch but Briar moves away
and Briar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Briar defends well and Loow ends up having to push Briar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Briar throws a poor cross that misses
and Loow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loow wants to break free but Briar has control.
Briar manages to break the clinch.
Briar keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briar throws an off balance right hand
and Loow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loow throws the left hand but Briar avoids the punch easily.
Loow slips under a jab from Briar.
Loow closes the distance but Briar moves to the side
and Briar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Briar as he jumps to the side.
Rasputin Briar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Loow.
Briar misses with a left hand
and Loow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loow takes the fight into the clinch.
Loow jumps guard but Briar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Briar is trying to break the clinch but Loow is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loow is working for takedown but Briar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Briar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loow lands a hook that snaps the head of Briar backwards.
Loow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Briar is defending well.
Loow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Briar has him pressed against the cage.
Briar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rasputin Briar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loow misses with a looping right.
Loow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Briar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Briar.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Loow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Loow stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briar is looking for a sweep. Loow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Briar throws a big shot that misses.
Briar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A jab from Briar misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loow wants to clinch but Briar slips to the side
and Briar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Briar misses with a looping left.
Loow slips a straight right by Briar.
Loow shoots in looking for a takedown. Briar tries to sprawl out of it but Loow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Briar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loow tries to clinch but Briar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loow misses with a straight left.
A big right from Briar misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Loow misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Briar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loow closes the distance and pushes Briar back into the cage.
Briar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loow fails to pull guard.
Briar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rasputin Briar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Briar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Loow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Briar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Briar stuffs the takedown attempt from Loow. Loow gets slowly back to his feet.
Briar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Loow misses with a hook.
Loow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Briar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin Briar is winning the standup battle so far.
Briar misses with a lunging right hand
and Loow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Briar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Briar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briar scores with a jab. Loow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Loow throws a good cross that connects.
Rasputin Briar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loow wants to clinch.
Briar looks to land a right hand but Loow moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briar keeps the fight on the outside.
Loow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasputin Briar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Loow.
Loow tries to clinch but Briar is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Briar blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Briar.
Briar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andy Loow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briar lands a jab to the head.
Loow cracks Briar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Loow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Briar to stand back up!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Loow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Briar 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasputin Briar!
Rasputin Briar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boone Straud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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Intelligent |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boone Straud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson goes for a double leg but Straud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Straud continues to drive forward.
A short right from Straud on the inside.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Straud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Straud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Straud. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Boone Straud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Straud stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Straud circles away.
A shot to the liver by Straud. Beautiful body shot.
Straud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straud leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Straud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straud lands with a shot to the body.
Straud fakes the body blow, causing Nelson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nelson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boone Straud!
Our winner, Boone Straud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gromowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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243 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Gromowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowski goes for a double leg but Couture avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Couture continues to drive forward.
Gromowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
Gromowski lands a damaging elbow.
Couture has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gromowski is trying to keep an underhook but Couture manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Couture is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gromowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Gromowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gromowski tries to get to full guard but Couture has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gromowski for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Methuselah Couture.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture takes one to the chin there.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture tries to move into range but Gromowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture takes a swing at Gromowski's ribcage but misses.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Gromowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gromowski missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Gromowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gromowski slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture throws a series of punches but Gromowski avoids them all with ease.
Gromowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Gromowski lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gromowski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Methuselah Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gromowski.
Gromowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Couture takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Gromowski. Those never looked like landing.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gromowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gromowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gromowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gromowski scores with a takedown into Couture's guard.
Couture 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.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gromowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture pulls Gromowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow.
Gromowski forces his way into half guard.
Couture keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gromowski wanted to stand there but Couture had control of the position.
Couture is controlling Gromowski's posture.
Gromowski trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gromowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gromowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gromowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gromowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gromowski has passed into half guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gromowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Couture takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Gromowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gromowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Gromowski sprawls well.
A left and a right from Couture both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Michael Gromowski has been cut.
Gromowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gromowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gromowski stacks Couture on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gromowski!
Gromowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gromowski working the ground and pound.
Gromowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Couture is not content to let Gromowski control the position.
Gromowski wants to stand but Couture is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is not content to let Gromowski control the position.
Gromowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Couture sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Couture throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Couture can't do much from the bottom here.
Gromowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Gromowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gromowski wants to stand but Couture has his arm trapped.
Couture manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gromowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Gromowski sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Couture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gromowski defends well.
Gromowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Gromowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gromowski wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Gromowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gromowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gromowski lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couture holds on and takes a little breather.
Gromowski is stalling in the full guard.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Gromowski from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Couture punching from the bottom - just letting Gromowski know he's still in a fight.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gromowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Gromowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Gromowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Gromowski'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gromowski misses with a low kick.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Gromowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gromowski tries to clinch up.
Gromowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gromowski misses with an uppercut.
Gromowski dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Gromowski tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Gromowski sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gromowski is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gromowski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gromowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture connects with a body shot.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gromowski.
Gromowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Couture's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gromowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gromowski defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gromowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gromowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Gromowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Couture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gromowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gromowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gromowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Gromowski is proving a slippery customer.
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couture trying to control the position.
Gromowski works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.
Gromowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Gromowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gromowski postures up and lands a big shot to Couture's brow.
Couture throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gromowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gromowski cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Gromowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Methuselah Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gromowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Gromowski defends easily.
Couture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gromowski defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gromowski is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Gromowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gromowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Gromowski!
Michael Gromowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugme Ineedlove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Lulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugme Ineedlove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ho Lulu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ineedlove circles away.
Lulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ineedlove circles away.
Lulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ineedlove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ineedlove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lulu is looking to clinch but Ineedlove is avoiding it.
Lulu tries to clinch but Ineedlove moves out of range.
Lulu tries to clinch but Ineedlove moves out of range.
Ineedlove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lulu tries to clinch but Ineedlove moves out of range.
Lulu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lulu is looking to clinch but Ineedlove is avoiding it.
Ineedlove keeps the fight on the outside.
Lulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ineedlove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ineedlove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lulu throws a looping overhand right but Ineedlove ducks down to avoid it.
Lulu thuds a left hand into Ineedlove's body.
Lulu wants to clinch.
Lulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Ineedlove circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ineedlove keeps the fight on the outside.
Lulu moves into the clinch.
Ineedlove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Ineedlove.
It looks like Ho Lulu has been cut.
Ineedlove throws a head punch that misses.
Lulu is pushing Ineedlove up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lulu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lulu controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ineedlove.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lulu.
Ineedlove throws a head punch that misses.
Ineedlove misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ineedlove fails to land.
Ineedlove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lulus head.
Lulu throws an elbow that misses.
Ineedlove misses with some punches.
Lulu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Hugme Ineedlove has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lulu stalling.
Lulu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ineedlove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lulu is rocked!
Ineedlove blocks an elbow strike.
Lulu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ineedlove finish him?
With the fighters up against the cage, Lulu throws an elbow but misses.
Lulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Ineedlove creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lulu with a big uppercut! Lulu tries to clinch up but Ineedlove pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lulu to the mat! Lulu covers up and Ineedlove unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hugme Ineedlove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever 125. Ruiner Barnett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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289 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
34 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Barnett.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnett.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Ruiner Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bako King.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
King trying his best to control but Barnett has mounted him.
King is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnett landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett fails to move to back control.
Barnett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and King goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruiner Barnett!
Ruiner Barnett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose comes into the arena with Powerthirst blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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276 lbs
39 - 25 - 0 |
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285 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cierra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdose misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Overdose.
Overdose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cierra. Cierra obviously looking to wear him down.
Overdose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cierra.
Carlos Cierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Overdose struggling a bit here.
Cierra tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cierra decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overdose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cierra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cierra is trying to work for a kimura but Overdose is defending well.
Cierra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cierra tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Overdose wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierra is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cierra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cierra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overdose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cierra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overdose defends it well.
Overdose is trying to maintain the position but Cierra is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierra is looking to take a break and control but Overdose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cierra controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Cierra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Overdose slips a jab from Cierra.
Cierra misses with a body punch
and Overdose counters by clinching up.
Overdose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cierra's efforts to push away.
Cierra looking to throw knees to the head but Overdose is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Overdose.
It looks like Carlos Cierra has been cut.
Cierra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cierra blocking some punches.
Cierra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overdose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overdose misses with a punch on the inside.
Cierra has a couple of punches blocked by Overdose.
Overdose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cierra swings wildly with an uppercut but Overdose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overdose.
A head punch on the inside from Cierra fails to land.
Overdose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overdose tries to work over Cierra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overdose.
Cierra tries a knee to the head but Overdose blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cierra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overdose's brow.
Overdose tries a body shot but Cierra blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Cierra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cierra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donk. Cierra catches Overdose right on the button with a cross.
Cierra punishes Overdose's body with a nice straight punch.
Overdose blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Overdose checks a leg kick.
Overdose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cierra throws a hook to the side of Overdose's head but Overdose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overdose defending well as Cierra loads up on a big left hand.
Cierra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cierra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overdose's brow.
A right hand to the body from Overdose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cierra backwards.
Cierra has a couple of punches blocked by Overdose.
Cierra tries to land knees in the clinch but Overdose avoids the damage to the body.
Cierra misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overdose swings wildly with an uppercut but Cierra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cierra.
Cierra pushes off an throws an elbow but Overdose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cierra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overdose.
Cierra tries a body shot but Overdose blocks it.
Overdose misses with some punches.
Cierra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Overdose is leaning against Cierra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cierra is breathing heavily.
Overdose lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Overdose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overdose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Overdose misses with a punch on the inside.
Alistair Overdose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overdose misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overdose.
Overdose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overdose misses with some punches.
Overdose misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overdose is defending well for now.
Overdose is leaning against Cierra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Overdose - that landed with a thud.
Overdose trying to stall but Cierra improves his position.
Cierra blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overdose.
Overdose swings wildly with an uppercut but Cierra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overdose misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cierra.
Still in the clinch, Overdose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overdose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cierra backwards.
Overdose digs a right hand into Cierra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cierra's gas tank.
Overdose lands a left hand.
Overdose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cierra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Carlos Cierra's cut even more.
Overdose stalling the fight.
Cierra tries a body shot but Overdose blocks it.
Overdose scores with a shoulder strike.
Overdose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierra misses with a body punch.
Overdose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cierra's elbow.
Overdose blocks a body shot from Cierra.
Overdose throws a punch but it's blocked by Cierra.
Overdose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Overdose.
Cierra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overdose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cierra can't find room to land a body shot as Overdose controls the action.
Overdose blocks an elbow strike.
Overdose throws a punch but it's blocked by Cierra.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Overdose.
Overdose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cierra takes a shot to the head.
Overdose lands with a right to the head.
Overdose scores with a shot to the side of Cierra's head.
Overdose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cierra backwards.
The cut above Carlos Cierra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A hook to the body from Overdose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose lands a nice shot to the body.
Overdose gets through Cierra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overdose lands a nice uppercut.
Overdose lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overdose.
Carlos Cierra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Overdose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Overdose.
Overdose throws a head punch that misses.
Overdose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overdose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overdose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overdose is working Cierra over against the cage.
Overdose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cierra misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overdose pushes Cierra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Overdose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overdose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cierra backwards.
Overdose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overdose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cierra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Overdose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cierra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Cierra is predictable there
and Overdose makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cierra really felt that one!
Overdose tries to clinch but Cierra moves out of range.
Overdose tries to clinch but Cierra moves out of range.
Overdose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cierra.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overdose.
Overdose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose tries to clinch there but Cierra circles away.
Overdose throws a wild body kick that Cierra sees coming a mile off.
Cierra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Cierra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cierra dives in for a single leg takedown but Overdose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Overdose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cierra blocks a body shot from Overdose.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overdose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overdose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cierra backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overdose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cierra misses with an elbow over the top.
Overdose cracks Cierra with a nice body shot.
Overdose lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overdose.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Cierra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alistair Overdose!
In his post fight interview, Alistair Overdose 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 Asshole Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, r this town i 101. Vince Dixon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
49 - 19 - 0 |
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276 lbs
22 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 19 - 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
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a leg kick that misses.
Dixon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon motions for Gracie to come forward. Dixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a head kick.
Dixon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dixon throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dixon swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Gracie.
Dixon misses with a head kick.
Dixon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Dixon misses.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Asshole Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon lands a body punch.
Dixon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
It looks like Asshole Gracie has been cut.
Dixon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Dixon, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Dixon connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dixon missing with knees to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands a nice elbow.
Dixon misses with an elbow strike.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Dixon misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Gracie.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Dixon, against the cage.
Dixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Dixon into the cage.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dixon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Dixon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dixon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dixon trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Dixon is really stuck here.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dixon up.
Gracie is punishing Dixon with strikes - can he finish him?!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dixon wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie avoiding Dixon 's attempts to control his hands.
Dixon tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Asshole Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Dixon misses.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dixon cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dixon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so Dixon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gracie is rocked!
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon cracks Gracie with a left hook right on the temple and Gracie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dixon lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gracie is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vince Dixon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan has chosen Real American as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hulk Hogan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferrigno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferrigno has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrigno.
Hogan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrigno. Ferrigno gets slowly back to his feet.
Hogan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ferrigno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan dodges the punch combination from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferrigno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogan swivels and escapes.
Ferrigno has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrigno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
Ferrigno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hogan counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ferrigno badly! Hogan follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ferrigno out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Hogan finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hulk Hogan!
In his post fight interview, Hulk Hogan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baramari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WOODKID - Iron. Natzee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marillion - Garden Party. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natzee scores with a sloppy right hand. Baramari should have avoided that one.
Baramari misses with a two punch combination.
Baramari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Baramari.
Baramari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natzee.
Baramari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Natzee checks it well.
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob Baramari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natzee avoids the body shot from Baramari.
Baramari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Natzee scores with a jab to the body.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Natzee misses with an uppercut. Baramari saw that one coming.
Baramari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Natzee checks it well.
Baramari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baramari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natzee looks to throw the jab but Baramari is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Natzee. That did some damage!
Natzee misses with an uppercut.
Natzee lands a nice shot that snaps Baramari's head back.
An inside leg kick from Baramari misses.
Baramari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natzee.
Jab by Natzee.
Baramari ducks under a wild hook from Natzee.
Baramari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baramari throws a chopping leg kick but Natzee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Natzee throws a shot from downtown. Baramari moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Baramari.
Baramari ducks under a wild hook from Natzee.
Baramari throws a sloppy head kick and Natzee moves out of range easily.
Baramari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baramari is looking to score with low kicks.
Natzee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Natzee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baramari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baramari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Natzee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Baramari throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Natzee because Baramari loaded up on that one.
Natzee is trying desperately to improve position.
Baramari looking to control but Natzee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Natzee is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natzee is still trying to improve position.
Baramari unloading with bombs!
Natzee is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Baramari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baramari 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Baramari!
Bob Baramari is the new heavyweight champion!
Bob Baramari took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Grammur Natzee had this to say: 'noooooooo! NO! no. no...'.
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