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L.V.P. - Westerberg vs. Ware PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jemmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanley Parker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker gets caught napping as Dean dives in and scores a takedown. Parker manages to retain guard.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dean distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker is looking to sweep but instead, Dean has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Dean has control of the leg.
Dean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dean is trying for a kimura here. Parker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dean wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jemmy Dean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva-Badass. Fat Joey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony King's chin.
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227 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fat Joey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joey closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Joey pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tony King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Joey.
Joey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King connects with the punch.
Joey closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King tests Joey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is pushing Joey's head away, looking to escape. Joey manages to hold on to the position though.
Joey swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard.
King with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Joey's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joey on the ground.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Joey's legs - danger averted.
King decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joey, up you get!
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King manages to break the clinch.
Fat Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joey shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Joey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Joey ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joey shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Joey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joey sprawls and moves away.
Joey shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King scores with a jab. Joey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with a good body shot.
King rushes Joey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Joey looks winded!
Joey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joey just manages to avoid it.
Joey looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King closes the distance and pushes Joey back into the cage.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joey keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King works over Joey with some ground and pound from guard.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Joey's brow.
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joey has momentary wrist control but King slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King works over Joey with some ground and pound from guard.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King advances to half guard.
King landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joey wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
Joey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing that King has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
King is working Joey 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King looks to land a combination. Joey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joey can do to turn this around?
King throws a leg kick which misses Joey's front leg but catches the back leg as Joey tries to avoid it.
King throws a body punch but Joey moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Joey, which made it look bad.
Joey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Joey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King has managed to clinch.
King is looking to control Joey's arms but Joey gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
Joey tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Tony King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Joey.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joey is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
King lands with a shot to the body.
Joey looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Joey is breathing heavily.
Joey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King landing with the ground and pound.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
King with a nice head shot there.
Joey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King stands up over Joey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joey is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joey is proving hard to escape from.
Joey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Joey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey forces his way into half guard.
Joey is looking to stall here but King recovers full guard.
King trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joey is controlling him well.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
King misses with a hook. Joey ducked under it nicely.
Joey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King scores with a leg kick.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Joey circles away.
King tries to clinch but Joey moves out of range.
Joey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Joey is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joey.
King is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
King is trying to stand up here but Joey is controlling him well.
Joey trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Joey looking for a submission but King manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wriggles free and stands up.
Joey has a takedown stuffed.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King clinches.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Joey. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a double jab.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Joey.
Joey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King lands a nice hook to Joey's body. Joey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King tries to sprawl but Joey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joey seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King is trying to stand up here but Joey is controlling him well.
Joey prevents King from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King has one foot on Joey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Joey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
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!
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joey.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Tony King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joey moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joey momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Joey shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Joey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joey. That did some damage!
Fat Joey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony King!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witczak has chosen NA LAZARSKIM as his entrance music. Piotr Witczak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Witczak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandas fails with the takedown
and Witczak counters with a one-two to the body.
Dandas drives through and clinches with Witczak against the cage.
Dandas tries to pull guard but Witczak holds him up against the cage and eventually Dandas drops back down to his feet.
Witczak wants to break free but Dandas has control.
Witczak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dandas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Dandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dandas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dandas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Witczak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Witczak is pressed up against the cage. Dandas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Witczak down to the mat. Witczak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dandas darts in trying to clinch
and Witczak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witczak pinned against the cage. Witczak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Witczak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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.
Dandas fails with the takedown
and Witczak counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Dandas with that takedown attempt.
Dandas fails with the takedown
and Dandas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Witczak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dandas moves into the clinch.
Dandas manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dandas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Witczak is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dandas trying to keep a closed guard but Witczak is proving a slippery customer.
Dandas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witczak defends it easily.
Witczak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dandas working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Witczak with a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Witczak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Witczak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Witczak throws a series of strikes that have Dandas backpedaling.
It looks like Bruce Dandas has been cut.
Dandas darts in and clinches Witczak up against the cage.
Dandas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piotr Witczak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witczak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Witczak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Witczak. Those never looked like landing.
Witczak moves away from the strike by Dandas.
Witczak scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dandas pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas is trying to control the position but Witczak postures up.
Dandas trying to control the position here.
Dandas 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.
Dandas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Witczak is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Witczak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Witczak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Witczak lands with an uppercut that bounces Dandas off the cage and back into range.
Dandas fails with a takedown attempt.
Witczak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dandas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Witczak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piotr Witczak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witczak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witczak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dandas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Witczak, pushing him back against the cage.
Dandas is trying to pull guard but Witczak has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Dandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dandas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Witczak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dandas shoots and misses
letting Witczak counter with a right hand.
Dandas throws the left hand but Witczak avoids the punch easily.
Witczak with a jab.
Dandas wants to clinch up but Witczak keeps it at a distance.
Witczak misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witczak scores with a jab.
Dandas moves to clinch but Witczak breaks away
and Witczak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Witczak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Witczak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Witczak.
Dandas wants to clinch up but Witczak keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Witczak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Witczak throws a nice looking combination but Dandas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Witczak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Dandas'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. This is the final round!
Witczak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dandas wants to clinch.
Dandas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Witczak counters with a stiff right hand.
Witczak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak lands a jab-cross combination.
Dandas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Piotr Witczak has been cut.
Witczak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Witczak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Witczak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandas shoots in for a takedown but Witczak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Witczak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Witczak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dandas throws a lazy uppercut
and Witczak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dandas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dandas misses with a takedown
and Witczak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Dandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Witczak there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witczak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bruce Dandas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Witczak to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Witczak circles away.
Witczak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandas throws a leg kick
enabling Witczak to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Witczak counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandas shoots and misses
and Witczak counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruce Dandas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dandas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Witczak circles away.
Witczak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witczak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dandas shoots in looking for a takedown. Witczak tries to sprawl out of it but Dandas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Witczak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Dandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Witczak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piotr Witczak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Witczak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Witczak counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Witczak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Witczak 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Witczak!
A victorious Piotr Witczak 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by She Knows. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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182 lbs
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184 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craven gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craven.
Craven misses with a head kick.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Newton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newton lands in his opponent's guard.
Craven trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Craven has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Newton wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Craven has a closed guard, preventing Newton from standing up.
Craven seems keen to control Newton's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craven sprawls well. Craven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craven's waist but Craven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
Newton avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton dives in and grabs Craven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craven pushes down on Newton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craven lands with a slapping head kick.
Newton takes a swing at Craven's ribcage but misses.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Craven counters with a one-two to the body.
Craven is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Newton avoids the head kick by Craven.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Craven lands with a nice body kick.
Craven checks a leg kick.
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craven leaves Newton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Craven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craven.
Craven breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Craven does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Craven pushes Newton up against the cage in a clinch.
Craven tries to land a knee to the head but Newton blocks with his arms.
Craven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton lands a high kick!
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Craven closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Craven scores with a kick to the body.
Craven throws a head kick that Newton semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Craven scores with a jab to the body.
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craven slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Craven on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
Newton wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Craven lands with a kick to the temple. Newton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Craven scores with a kick to the body.
Craven darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.
Craven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven connects with a high kick.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craven pinned against the cage. Craven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton lands a two punch combo.
Craven lands a high kick!
Craven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Craven ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Newton as he connects with a hook.
Newton looking to score a takedown here. Craven is defending well but Newton drives through and ends up in Craven's guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton prevents Craven from getting back to his feet.
Newton wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newton manages to get himself to full guard.
Craven stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Craven defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton looking to control.
Craven advances position into side control!
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Craven trying to control the position but Newton is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Craven tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Craven goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Newton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Craven's guard! Nice work there by Newton!
Craven keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Craven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Craven manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Craven's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Craven has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Newton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Craven.
Craven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Newton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Craven's head backwards.
Craven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Craven persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Craven wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Craven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton moves out of range of the leg kick from Craven.
A leg kick checked by Craven.
A head kick misses from Craven.
A low kick from Craven is predictable there
and Newton counters with a head kick. That will keep Craven thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven misses with a wild combination.
Craven changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Newton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christopher Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton is trying to control Craven's posture but Craven avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton wants to control but Craven postures up.
Craven trying to control the position but Newton is working away.
Check out the look on Craven's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craven cracks Newton with a big elbow.
Craven working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Craven advances to full mount.
Craven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craven throws some wild stikes that Newton manages to avoid easily.
Craven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Craven.
It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Newton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Newton shrugs it off.
Craven with a couple of short strikes.
Craven landing shots from mount.
Craven working for a submission but Newton is keeping him at bay.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Craven trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Craven controlling his opponent.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Newton is surviving well by controlling Craven's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Christopher Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craven avoids the attempt from Newton to control.
Craven trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craven 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run Forcover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han Solo Berger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Run Forcover's chin.
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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170 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Han Solo Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Run Forcover!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forcover fails with the takedown.
Forcover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berger but Berger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forcover has a takedown stuffed.
Han Solo Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run Forcover.
Forcover shoots in and drives through. Berger sprawls well.
Forcover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berger pinned against the cage. Berger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berger slaps away a takedown attempt from Forcover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Run Forcover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger slaps away a takedown attempt from Forcover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berger punishes Forcover's body with a nice straight punch.
Berger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berger's corner calls for a 1-2. Berger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forcover shoots and misses
enabling Berger to counter with a crisp jab.
Forcover is rocked!
Berger measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Forcover! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Han Solo Berger!
An out of breath Han Solo Berger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hush Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson has chosen Slipknot- Wait And Bleed as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
269 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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33
240 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hush Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanson has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Hanson's brow.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
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!
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanson's head.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett advances to half guard.
Hanson gets back to full guard.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Hanson has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnett stacks Hanson 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 Barnett!
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Barnett prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hush Hanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett lands strikes from half guard.
Hanson tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
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. Barnett connects with a nice short shot to Hanson's temple.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Hanson defends the submission attempt.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Hanson's hands, connecting with Hanson's forehead.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets back to full guard.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Hanson is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnett connects with a decent elbow.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Hanson 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.
Hanson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnett off and has taken his back!
Hanson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnett is defending well though. Hanson let's go of the attempt for now.
Barnett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hanson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnett is controlling his hands well.
Hanson doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Barnett working some strikes from top position.
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Barnett is in close to Hanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett pushing down on Hanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanson's head.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett lands a couple of good shots and Hanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is punishing Hanson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Barnett doesn't have the hooks in and Hanson manages to turn into his guard.
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnett tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
My spies in B.P.A.: BEST COACHES SPARRING 160 SUPPLEMENT IN LV inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnett striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hush Hanson.
I think Hanson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hush Hanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franlkin has chosen ACDC- For Those About To Rock as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Jay Franlkin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franlkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Franlkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franlkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franlkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hendricks tries to clinch
and Franlkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franlkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franlkin throws out a counter right but Hendricks avoids it with no problem.
Hendricks tries to clinch there but Franlkin circles away.
Franlkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendricks.
Nice uppercut lands for Franlkin. That snapped Hendricks's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franlkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendricks throws a looping overhand right but Franlkin ducks down to avoid it.
Franlkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendricks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Franlkin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks connects with a single shot there.
Franlkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franlkin misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Franlkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franlkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Franlkin to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to land a leg kick but Franlkin is out of range.
Franlkin unleashes a big counter combination but Hendricks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franlkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendricks looks to land a body kick but Franlkin moved away.
Hendricks looks to clinch
enabling Franlkin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks slips a straight right by Franlkin.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Franlkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franlkin throws a jab when Hendricks was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franlkin throws a shot from downtown. Hendricks moves away and avoids it.
Hendricks throwing a counter right hand but Franlkin manages to avoid it.
Franlkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hendricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Franlkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franlkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks staying out of range there.
Hendricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Franlkin circles away.
Franlkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hendricks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendricks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franlkin.
Hendricks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Franlkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franlkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Franlkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franlkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hendricks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franlkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franlkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franlkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
It seemed like Franlkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hendricks avoids the body shot from Franlkin.
Franlkin throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franlkin lands a left hand.
Franlkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Franlkin as the two fighters clinch.
Hendricks is trying to drag Franlkin to the mat but Franlkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hendricks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franlkin's elbow.
Franlkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jay Franlkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franlkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendricks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franlkin wants to clinch up but Hendricks keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tony Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks lands a jab to the nose.
Franlkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
Hendricks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Franlkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
Franlkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franlkin moves out of range as Hendricks throws a body kick.
Franlkin scores with a jab.
Franlkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Franlkin sprawls well.
Richard Jay Franlkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franlkin lands a big uppercut and Hendricks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hendricks looks OK. Franlkin waves Hendricks back to his feet!
Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franlkin.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Franlkin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Franlkin misses with an uppercut.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franlkin has Hendricks up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franlkin avoids the elbow strike from Hendricks, against the cage.
Hendricks looking to throw knees to the head but Franlkin is blocking nicely.
Hendricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendricks rushes Franlkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Franlkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Franlkin looks to land a left hand but Hendricks moved out of range nicely.
Franlkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendricks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Franlkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franlkin throws out a loose jab but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franlkin with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Hendricks.
Hendricks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendricks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Franlkin misses the jab.
Franlkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hendricks misses with a looping right.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franlkin counters with a two punch combo.
Hendricks looks to clinch
and Franlkin counters with a nice body shot.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franlkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franlkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Franlkin keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks throws a push kick but Franlkin slaps the foot to one side.
Franlkin throws a big shot that misses.
Hendricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franlkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Franlkin moves into the clinch.
Hendricks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hendricks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendricks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franlkin after a bit of a struggle.
Hendricks gets control of Franlkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hendricks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hendricks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franlkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franlkin is looking to stand up but Hendricks won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jay Franlkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Franlkin moves in looking to clinch but Hendricks pushes him off.
Franlkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franlkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Franlkin moved out of range.
It seemed like Franlkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hendricks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franlkin circles away.
Franlkin cracks Hendricks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hendricks throws a body kick that misses
and Franlkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Hendricks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franlkin, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Franlkin.
Franlkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franlkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Franlkin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Franlkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Franlkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendricks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Franlkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hendricks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franlkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendricks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Franlkin misses with a hook
and Hendricks counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Franlkin coming out on top.
Franlkin is looking to clinch.
Hendricks misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Franlkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franlkin throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franlkin throws a right hand that Hendricks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendricks also avoids with ease.
Franlkin misses the jab.
Franlkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendricks's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franlkin throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franlkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks tries to clinch but Franlkin moves away
enabling Franlkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franlkin as he jumps to the side.
Franlkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendricks.
Franlkin unleashes a big counter combination but Hendricks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tony Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks to clinch
and Franlkin counters with a nice body shot.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franlkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franlkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hendricks slips a jab from Franlkin.
Hendricks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Franlkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franlkin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendricks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franlkin counters with a big right hand! Oh Hendricks is in trouble here! Franlkin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Jay Franlkin!
In his post fight interview, Richard Jay Franlkin 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 Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Piras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Papa Roach - Burn. Tore Rebo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tore Rebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Piras!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Piras blocks the low kick.
Rebo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Piras checks a leg kick nicely.
Piras is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Piras on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rebo. Rebo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rebo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piras swings for the body but Rebo moves out of range.
Piras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rebo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rebo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Piras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Piras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piras throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Rebo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Piras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Piras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piras let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rebo lands a big head kick that sends Piras tumbling to the mat! Rebo takes a step backwards and waves Piras back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Roberto Piras has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rebo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Piras scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piras scores with a hook to the body. Rebo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rebo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piras.
Rebo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Piras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piras throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Rebo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Piras lands a jab to Rebo's midsection.
Piras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rebo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rebo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rebo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rebo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Piras is able to avoid easily.
Piras is looking to clinch.
Piras is looking to clinch.
Piras connects with a body shot that sends Rebo's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Piras checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rebo.
Piras checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rebo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piras scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberto Piras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebo is breathing heavily.
Piras with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Piras throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rebo counters with a three punch combo that has Piras backing up. Piras nods at Rebo to acknowledge the strikes.
Piras throws a right hand that Rebo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rebo also avoids with ease.
Rebo is looking to counter punch.
Rebo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rebo scores with a leg kick.
Rebo is looking to chop away at Piras's legs.
Piras throws a right and a left that Rebo avoids nicely.
Rebo misses with a low kick.
Piras works over Rebo's head and body with a nice combination.
Piras blocks a low kick nicely.
Piras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piras scores with a jab to the body.
Rebo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rebo. That's going to slow Piras down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Piras misses the target.
Piras is looking to clinch but Rebo is avoiding it.
Rebo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Piras slips a jab from Rebo.
Piras swings for the body but Rebo moves out of range.
Piras misses with a wild combination.
Rebo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Piras moves in looking to clinch but Rebo pushes him off.
Piras clinches.
Rebo lands with a right to the head.
Rebo throws a head punch that misses.
Rebo gets underhooks to prevent Piras's takedown attempt.
Piras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rebo walks away with a smile on his face. Piras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rebo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rebo.
Rebo fakes the leg kick and cracks Piras in the body.
Rebo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Piras tries to clinch but Rebo moves out of range.
Rebo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Piras throws a nice looking combination but Rebo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piras blocks a low kick nicely.
Rebo lands the left hand.
Piras slips under a jab.
Piras unleashes a big counter combination but Rebo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rebo doesn't manage to clinch there - Piras circles away.
Rebo delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rebo delivers a nice body kick.
Piras avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Piras is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rebo rather than just go for the knockout.
Rebo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Piras crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rebo - the referee stops the clock and Piras gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rebo. Piras manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tore Rebo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Piras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Rebo tenderised Piras's leg. Piras is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rebo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rebo thuds a left hand into Piras's body.
Rebo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rebo misses with a body kick.
Rebo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rebo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rebo misses with a low kick as Piras jumps back.
Piras throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Rebo misses.
Tore Rebo is winning the standup battle so far.
Piras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rebo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Piras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rebo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rebo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rebo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piras.
Piras misses with a few strikes there.
Rebo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebo connects with a crisp jab.
Piras blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piras! But no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piras!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rebo. Piras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rebo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rebo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rebo tries to clinch up but Piras circles away and keeps his distance.
Piras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piras moves away.
A head kick misses from Rebo.
Piras moves out of range as Rebo throws a body kick.
Rebo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rebo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piras lands a jab to Rebo's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piras throws a right and a left that Rebo avoids nicely.
Rebo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rebo throws a low kick but Piras moves out of range easily.
A combination from Piras does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Piras. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piras.
Rebo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piras tries to close the distance and clinch but Rebo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piras lands a left and a right that sends Rebo crashing to the canvas! Piras dives into mount looking to finish!
Rebo is rocked!
Piras working for a guillotine from mount but Rebo is in no mood to give up.
Oh Rebo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rebo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebo won't allow Piras to pass to mount.
Piras seems to be working for a kimura but Rebo defends the submission attempt.
Piras moves into full mount! Rebo won't be happy about that!
Rebo is working to get back to half guard.
Piras is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rebo is surviving well by controlling Piras's body position as best he can.
Rebo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rebo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebo is working hard here to advance position.
Piras swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rebo is now in Piras's guard. A big mistake from Piras there, giving up the dominant position!
Piras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rebo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rebo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Piras to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rebo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Piras pulls down on the head and he's put Rebo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Piras!
Roberto Piras 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 Gregers Westerberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westerberg comes to the cage accompanied by Maitre Gims - J'me Tire. 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregers Westerberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, B A Ware!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ware.
Westerberg throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ware slips a jab and a cross from Westerberg.
Westerberg sizes up Ware with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like B A Ware has been cut.
Westerberg walks into a jab.
Westerberg lands a jab to the nose.
Westerberg misses with a body kick.
Ware fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westerberg throws a lazy right hand but Ware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ware lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Gregers Westerberg has been cut.
Ware keeps Westerberg at a distance using the push kick.
Ware lands a jab to Westerberg's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware lands a glancing blow to the side of Westerberg's head.
Westerberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Westerberg throws an off balance right hand
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerberg scores with a body shot.
Westerberg slips under a jab.
Westerberg throws a right hand that Ware ducks under and follows up with a left that Ware also avoids with ease.
Westerberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westerberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ware circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregers Westerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ware counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ware moves into the clinch.
Ware can't find room to land a body shot as Westerberg controls the action.
Westerberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ware pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ware.
Westerberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ware is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ware lands an elbow that stopped Westerberg in his tracks for a moment.
Gregers Westerberg's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ware fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ware blocks a head kick by Westerberg.
Ware tries to counter by closing the distance.
Westerberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ware was well out of range. Poor timing from Westerberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ware.
Westerberg is looking to counter punch.
Westerberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ware wants to counter with a clinch but Westerberg pushes him away.
Ware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ware looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick lands from Ware that sends Westerberg to the canvas. Westerberg tries to scramble back to his feet but Ware brings him back down into side control.
Jeez, Gregers Westerberg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ware lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Westerberg down.
Westerberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westerberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ware wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westerberg keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerberg wants to get back to his feet.
Ware thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westerberg's head.
Still in half guard, Ware seems content to control.
Ware lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregers Westerberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). B A Ware!
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