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NEFC 20: Galilei Vs Hero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scoop Riggleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arska Paska has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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222 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riggleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riggleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paska darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riggleman is looking to escape.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Riggleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggleman is looking for a sweep. Paska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paska wants to pass to mount but Riggleman is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paska sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paska is pressing down on Riggleman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riggleman is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riggleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paska on the ground.
Paska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paska as he avoids it easily.
Paska tries to clinch up.
Riggleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riggleman counters with a takedown into side control.
Paska prevents Riggleman from improving position.
Paska is pushing Riggleman's head away, looking to escape. Riggleman manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska looks gassed!
Riggleman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riggleman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riggleman working the ground and pound but Paska is defending the strikes.
Paska is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riggleman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Paska works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riggleman stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman scores with a takedown into Paska's guard.
Paska wants to stand up but Riggleman is controlling him.
Riggleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riggleman wants to control from the top but Paska keeps moving.
Paska pushes Riggleman off and gets back to his feet.
Riggleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Riggleman does no damage.
Arska Paska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska tries to clinch but Riggleman moves out of range.
Paska tries to clinch but Riggleman moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riggleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoop Riggleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riggleman sprawls well. Riggleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paska gets slowly back to his feet.
Riggleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riggleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggleman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paska avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riggleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scoop Riggleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riggleman!
It looks like Arska Paska has been cut.
Paska with a poor takedown
and Riggleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paska stuffs the takedown attempt from Riggleman. Riggleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Paska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riggleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Riggleman as he connects with a hook.
Paska is breathing heavily.
Riggleman looks for the body kick but Paska saw that one coming.
Paska tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riggleman counters with a series of strikes. Paska will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman lands a left and a right that send Paska crashing to the mat, dazed. Riggleman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Paska leaves Riggleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riggleman cracks Paska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riggleman.
Riggleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Paska controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riggleman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paska is working to avoid the ground and pound but Riggleman connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Paska dodges the ground and pound from Riggleman.
Riggleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Paska's head but Paska avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman landing a few strikes.
Riggleman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Riggleman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paska is pushing Riggleman's head away, looking to escape. Riggleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Riggleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paska is avoiding damage well.
Riggleman working the ground and pound.
Riggleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Paska's head but Paska avoids it well.
Riggleman is working Paska over with some ground and pound from side control.
Scoop Riggleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paska is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska prevents Riggleman from improving position.
Riggleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Paska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Riggleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Paska's head but Paska avoids it well.
Riggleman lands an elbow.
Riggleman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riggleman lands a few punches from side control.
Riggleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paska is avoiding damage well.
Riggleman in side control, throwing shots but Paska defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riggleman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riggleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paska regains half guard, as Riggleman was trying to land strikes.
Riggleman misses with a head shot. Paska uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paska is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scoop Riggleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arska Paska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paska misses with a takedown attempt
and Riggleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riggleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riggleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Riggleman throwing strikes but missing.
Riggleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Paska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riggleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paska wants to stand and escape but Riggleman is having none of it.
Paska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paska dives on top into guard.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paska can do to turn this around?
Paska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riggleman keeping moving, preventing Paska from controlling successfully.
Paska might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riggleman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Riggleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riggleman keeping full guard, as Paska tries to pass.
Riggleman is looking to stand up but Paska isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paska closes the distance and clinches up with Riggleman, looking for a takedown. Paska pushes Riggleman against the cage but Riggleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riggleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riggleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Riggleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paska is keeping the position for now.
Scoop Riggleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paska keeping moving, preventing Riggleman from controlling successfully.
Riggleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paska is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Riggleman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riggleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riggleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riggleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arska Paska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paska throws a lazy right hand but Riggleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scoop Riggleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riggleman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scoop Riggleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relic Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outshined. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relic Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu works the jab nicely.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Fatu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Fatu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fatu is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Fatu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tests Fatu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fatu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fatu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Danga de danga de dang - Fatu scores with a four punch combination!
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fatu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Fatu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fatu tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Fatu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fatu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
and Fatu counters with a head kick.
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!
Fatu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatu sprawls well. Fatu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fatu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fatu throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Fatu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatu.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Fatu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Fatu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mason is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fatu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fatu scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Mo Mason has been cut.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Fatu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fatu looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
A head kick misses from Mason.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Fatu.
Fatu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Fatu backing up. Fatu nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Relic Fatu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Mason's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fatu moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Fatu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fatu can't break the clinch.
Mason keeps control of Fatu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fatu pulls Mason into guard.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatu is keeping the position for now.
Fatu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Fatu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fatu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fatu wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Fatu is retaining full guard.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason won't allow Fatu to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Fatu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Fatu being controlled here, momentarily.
Fatu trying to strike off his back.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fatu dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu wants to stand but Mason has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fatu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fatu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fatu wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fatu tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fatu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mo Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fatu to the mat! Fatu manages to get full guard.
Fatu wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mo Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mo Mason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fatu misses with a head kick.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Fatu counters by moving into the clinch.
Fatu is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Fatu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fatu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fatu is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fatu down to the mat. Fatu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. 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.
Mason blocks a head kick by Fatu.
A head kick misses from Fatu.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fatu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fatu misses.
Mo Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fatu tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason controlling the action here.
Fatu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fatu is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason stalling away here and it's allowed Fatu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fatu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason stops Fatu from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fatu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason prevents Fatu from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fatu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mason is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Mason.
Fatu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fatu misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatu is defended easily by Mason.
Fatu throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Mason!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanovic comes to the cage accompanied by Rokeri S Moravi - Daj Ribu. Fontana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pass The Dutchie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Asanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Paulo Fontana has been cut.
A punch combination from Asanovic misses.
Fontana pushes Asanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Asanovic tries to circle away but Fontana has him pinned against the cage.
Asanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asanovic scores with a nice head shot.
Fontana shoots in for a double leg but Asanovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fontana blocks a head kick by Asanovic.
Fontana misses with a takedown attempt - Asanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikola Asanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asanovic blocks a leg kick.
Asanovic throws a head kick but Fontana moves out of range.
Asanovic throws a low kick but Fontana avoids it.
Fontana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asanovic defends it nicely.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fontana.
Fontana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asanovic has Fontana up against the cage in a clinch.
Asanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fontana has him pressed against the cage.
Fontana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asanovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fontana misses with a low kick as Asanovic jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana throws a head kick that misses.
Asanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asanovic looks to land a left hand but Fontana moved out of range nicely.
Nikola Asanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fontana throws the kick towards the body but Asanovic avoids it.
Fontana shoots for a takedown but Asanovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fontana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asanovic circles away.
Asanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asanovic lands with a nice body kick.
Fontana looks gassed!
Fontana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asanovic can pounce on him.
Fontana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Asanovic misses its intended target.
Asanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fontana avoids a kick to the body.
Fontana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asanovic is trying to control but Fontana manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana with the ground and pound from mount.
Asanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fontana controlling the pace for now.
Asanovic is trying to reverse the position but instead Fontana has taken his back - oops!
Asanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fontana.
Asanovic breaks Fontana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fontana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asanovic is controlling him.
Asanovic is looking to stand up but Fontana won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asanovic is aware though and is defending well.
Fontana wants to stand but Asanovic is controlling the position.
Asanovic stays in close to Fontana's body and controls the position.
Fontana trying to keep a closed guard but Asanovic is proving a slippery customer.
Asanovic tries to stand but Fontana is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Asanovic tries to bum rush Fontana with a series of wild strikes but Fontana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fontana moves away.
Fontana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asanovic lands a knee to the body.
Asanovic is trying to break the clinch but Fontana is controlling him.
Asanovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontana has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asanovic stalling in the clinch but Fontana improves position.
Fontana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asanovic throws a hook to the side of Fontana's head but Fontana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fontana circles away quickly and effectively.
Asanovic misses with a wild combination.
Asanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fontana closes the distance and clinches.
Fontana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fontana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Asanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fontana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fontana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asanovic is looking to stand up but Fontana won't let him.
Fontana looking to control.
Asanovic gets to his feet. Fontana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Asanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Fontana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fontana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fontana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fontana moves out of range of the leg kick from Asanovic.
Fontana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Asanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fontana trying to control the position from guard on top but Asanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
Asanovic pulls Fontana in close to prevent any damage.
Asanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontana trying to control the position from guard on top but Asanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontana is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontana tries for a takedown but Asanovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asanovic avoids the head kick by Fontana.
Asanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
Asanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asanovic throws a shot to the body.
Fontana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asanovic throws a right hand that Fontana ducks under and follows up with a left that Fontana also avoids with ease.
Fontana avoids the head kick by Asanovic.
Fontana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asanovic sprawls well. Asanovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fontana gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fontana.
Asanovic throws a body punch but Fontana moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana moves in looking to clinch but Asanovic pushes him off.
Asanovic throws a hook but Fontana avoids it easily.
Nikola Asanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fontana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asanovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fontana wants to pass the guard but Asanovic is keeping the position.
Asanovic is trying to keep Fontana in close.
Asanovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fontana has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asanovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fontana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Asanovic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fontana manages to mount him!
Fontana wants to control the pace but Asanovic is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic tries to reverse the position but Fontana maintains control.
Fontana content just to control the position here.
Asanovic tries to reverse the position but Fontana maintains control.
Fontana looking for a guillotine from mount but Asanovic is having none of it.
Asanovic taking shots to the head.
Fontana dominating with strikes here.
Fontana looking to control but Asanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Asanovic tries to hold on but Fontana postures up.
Asanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fontana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asanovic wants to hold on but Fontana pushes him away.
Fontana controlling his opponent.
Fontana avoids the attempt from Asanovic to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Fontana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paulo Fontana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Asanovic misses with a wild combination.
Asanovic loads up on a big right hand but Fontana slips the punch.
Fontana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fontana.
Fontana is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asanovic's waist but Asanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fontana off to one side.
Asanovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Asanovic.
Fontana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fontana.
Asanovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fontana is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fontana ducks under a wild hook from Asanovic.
Asanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fontana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fontana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fontana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asanovic is avoiding damage well.
Asanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asanovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fontana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Asanovic wants to get back to his feet but Fontana drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fontana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fontana misses with a double jab.
Asanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asanovic thows a body kick. Fontana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Asanovic looks to throw the jab but Fontana is out of range.
Fontana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asanovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asanovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Fontana wants to control but Asanovic is keeping him busy.
Asanovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fontana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Asanovic trying to control from the bottom.
Fontana is trying to work for a kimura but Asanovic is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Asanovic wants to control but Fontana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asanovic wants to improve his position but Fontana is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fontana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fontana lands in his opponent's guard.
Asanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asanovic trying to keep a closed guard but Fontana is proving a slippery customer.
Asanovic keeping moving, preventing Fontana from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana passes Asanovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Fontana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Asanovic is pressing down on Fontana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fontana postures up.
Fontana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fontana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Fontana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fontana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Fontana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flowers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu Tang Clan - Tiger Style. Feodore Sabre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feodore Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flowers as he avoids it easily.
Flowers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sabre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flowers working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flowers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flowers and Sabre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flowers prevents Sabre from improving position.
Flowers is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers wants to control but Sabre postures up.
Flowers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flowers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers wants to get back to full guard.
Flowers is working hard here to advance position.
Sabre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flowers wants to get back to full guard.
Sabre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flowers defending well though.
Flowers is pressing down on Sabre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabre looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sabre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabre tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard.
Flowers trying to control the position.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flowers is looking for a triangle but Sabre pushes his legs off easily.
Sabre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sabre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sabre wants to get back to full guard.
Flowers is trying to control the action in half guard but Sabre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabre is on top in guard.
Flowers controls Sabre momentarily but Sabre frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre pushes down on Flowers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flowers is looking for a sweep. Sabre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flowers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sabre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flowers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flowers is not content to let Sabre control the position.
Flowers gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Flowers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flowers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sabre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flowers throws a strike aimed at the side of Sabre's head but Sabre avoids it well.
Sabre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flowers off and has taken his back!
Sabre lands shots from the back.
Sabre gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Flowers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sabre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sabre with shots to the head and body - Flowers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flowers wants to hold on but Sabre pushes him away.
Sabre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flowers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabre working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers tries to reverse the position but Sabre maintains control.
Sabre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flowers is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sabre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flowers is looking to improve his position but Sabre isn't that keen on the idea.
Flowers taking shots to the head.
Feodore Sabre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabre tries to control but Flowers wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre working the ground and pound effectively.
Sabre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Flowers hang on?
Sabre controlling the pace for now.
Flowers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Sabre tries to control but Flowers wriggling away.
Flowers is looking to get to half guard.
Flowers has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sabre's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flowers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flowers is now in Sabre's guard. A big mistake from Sabre there, giving up the dominant position!
Sabre is breathing heavily.
Sabre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but Sabre is keeping the position.
Flowers thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sabre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sabre working a defensive guard here.
Flowers preventing the sweep.
Flowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flowers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sabre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flowers thows a body shot but no joy.
Sabre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flowers misses with a hook. Sabre ducked under it nicely.
Flowers misses with a looping right.
Sabre scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flowers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sabre missing with a left hand there. Flowers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Sabre.
Sabre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flowers throws out the jab.
Flowers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabre is on top in guard.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Flowers is trying to control the position but Sabre postures up.
Sabre won't allow Flowers to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Sabre being controlled here momentarily.
Flowers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flowers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flowers sizes up Sabre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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.
Sabre misses with a double jab.
Sabre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sabre trying to control from half guard but Flowers is working away.
Sabre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flowers controlling the position well.
Flowers is trying to control but can't.
Flowers pushes Sabre off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Sabre or perhaps it was just good defense by Flowers which made him look bad.
Flowers lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flowers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flowers is not content to let Sabre control the position.
Flowers tries to buck Sabre off but Sabre is having none of it.
Sabre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Flowers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flowers wants to get back to full guard.
Sabre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flowers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is thwarting Flowers's attempts to control the position.
Sabre prevents Flowers from improving his position.
Sabre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flowers is looking to improve his position.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Sabre as Flowers shoots in.
Flowers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Happy Flowers.
I think Flowers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Flowers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by ridda. Jake Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tamatso.
Roberts dives in and grabs Tamatso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamatso pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Tamatso connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Tamatso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Tamatso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamatso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberts. That did some damage!
Tamatso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tamatso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tamatso.
Tamatso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Tamatso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tamatso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamatso working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamatso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamatso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts postures up in Tamatso's guard and throws a big left but Tamatso blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Tamatso is keeping the position.
Tamatso looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts trying to control but Tamatso is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts scores a takedown into full mount!
Tamatso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts tries to control but Tamatso wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamatso regains half guard.
Roberts misses with a head shot. Tamatso uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tamatso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamatso takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tamatso tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tamatso to the ground. Tamatso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roberts wants to clinch but Tamatso slips to the side
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tamatso to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Tamatso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamatso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Roberts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamatso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Tamatso connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Tamatso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamatso lands with some strikes.
Tamatso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roberts is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to reverse the position but Tamatso maintains control.
Tamatso has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roberts's face.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamatso lands a big elbow - Roberts is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Roberts is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nasty's choice of entrance music: Wiz Khalifa Black And Yellow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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288 lbs
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leboswski.
Nasty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leboswski.
Buck Nasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leboswski circles away quickly and effectively.
Leboswski shoots in but Nasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brokki Leboswski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leboswski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nasty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leboswski.
Nasty scores with a one two! Leboswski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nasty swinging wildly here.
Leboswski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasty.
Leboswski slips under a jab from Nasty.
Nasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasty misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Leboswski.
Nasty thows a body shot but no joy.
Nasty misses the jab.
Nasty connects with a nice looking jab.
Leboswski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leboswski somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet.
Leboswski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasty kicks Leboswski off and gets back to his feet.
Nasty throws a nice looking combination but Leboswski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nasty scores with a punch to the head.
Nasty cracks Leboswski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nasty works the jab nicely.
Nasty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leboswski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasty misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Nasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nasty leaves Leboswski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leboswski shoots for a double leg takedown but Nasty sprawls well. He's pushed Leboswski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nasty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leboswski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Nasty misses.
Leboswski shoots in but no luck this time.
Nasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leboswski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leboswski scores with a nice right hand.
Nasty thuds his right hand into Leboswski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Nasty there.
Leboswski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leboswski is rocked!
A big left from Nasty misses.
Nasty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leboswski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leboswski tries to clinch but Nasty moves away
and Nasty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nasty stalling.
Nasty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty stops a takedown attempt from Leboswski.
Nasty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leboswski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nasty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nasty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leboswski.
Leboswski misses with some punches.
Leboswski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nasty landing knees to the body.
Nasty lands a good knee to the midsection. Leboswski won't want to take too many of those.
Nasty tries to land a knee to the head but Leboswski blocks with his arms.
Nasty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Nasty circles away.
Nice shot by Nasty.
Leboswski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nasty sprawls well. Nasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leboswski gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasty swinging wildly here.
Nasty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leboswski closes the distance but Nasty moves to the side
and Nasty counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice combo by Nasty! Oh, that's hurt him - Leboswski falls to the canvas and Nasty follows him into side control.
Oh Leboswski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leboswski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nasty scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nasty stands up.
Leboswski seems to have got his legs back now.
Nasty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nasty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leboswski on the side of the head.
Nasty rushes Leboswski and presses him up against the cage.
Nasty unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leboswski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nasty manages to break the clinch.
Nasty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leboswski's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leboswski checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasty lands a nice looking body shot.
Nasty catches Leboswski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nasty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leboswski has time to react.
A combination from Nasty does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Nasty dominated that round.
That's time! Leboswski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as Nasty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leboswski doesn't seem phased though.
Nasty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leboswski moves into the clinch.
Nasty has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Leboswski goes down! Nasty pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
It looks like Brokki Leboswski has been cut.
Leboswski prevents Nasty from moving into mount.
Nasty tries to stand but Leboswski is controlling his head.
What's Leboswski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Leboswski is not content to let Nasty control the position.
Leboswski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nasty wants to control but Leboswski is keeping him busy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nasty. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Leboswski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nasty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nasty swings for the body but Leboswski moves out of range.
Buck Nasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasty misses the shot to the body.
Nasty throws a shot from downtown. Leboswski moves away and avoids it.
Buck Nasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leboswski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nasty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leboswski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leboswski walks into a straight right hand from Nasty.
That's two 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.
Nasty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leboswski.
Nasty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nasty tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leboswski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nasty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nasty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leboswski fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Leboswski with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brokki Leboswski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leboswski fails with the takedown.
Nasty misses with a series of wild punches.
Leboswski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nasty.
Nasty stuffs the takedown attempt from Leboswski. Leboswski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leboswski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Nasty.
Nice uppercut there from Nasty.
Leboswski tries to clinch there but Nasty circles away.
Nasty throws a hook but Leboswski blocks it.
Nasty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty lands a jab to the head.
Leboswski swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasty.
Nasty throws a looping overhand right but Leboswski ducks down to avoid it.
Nasty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nasty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leboswski.
Nasty is looking to clinch but Leboswski is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leboswski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nasty missing with a left hand there. Leboswski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nasty throws a sloppy body shot
and Leboswski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nasty's guard.
Leboswski preventing the sweep.
Nasty wants to stand but Leboswski is controlling the position.
Leboswski preventing the sweep.
Leboswski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leboswski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nasty is trying to control the position but Leboswski postures up.
Nasty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Nasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brokki Leboswski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nasty clinches up with Leboswski and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nasty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leboswski.
Nasty crunches a lovely knee into Leboswski's ribcage.
Leboswski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nasty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leboswski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nasty lands a nice knee to the body.
Leboswski managing to block the knees to the body from Nasty.
Nasty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nasty jabs at Leboswski's body.
Nasty scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leboswski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nasty scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nasty catches Leboswski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nasty looks to land a left hand but Leboswski moved out of range nicely.
Nasty scores with the left hand. Leboswski knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski takes one on the button.
Nasty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nasty rushes Leboswski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leboswski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nasty breaks from the clinch.
Nasty digs a good body shot into Leboswski's ribs.
Nasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nasty throws a body punch but Leboswski moves out of range.
Nasty scores with a jab.
Nasty misses with a series of wild punches.
Nasty misses with a wild combination.
Oooh a lovely combination from Nasty sends Leboswski down but not out. Nasty dives into side control looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leboswski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brokki Leboswski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasty swings for the body but Leboswski moves out of range.
Nasty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leboswski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasty's corner calls for a 1-2. Nasty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nasty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leboswski. Leboswski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leboswski momentarily.
Nasty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nasty looks to land a left hand but Leboswski moved out of range nicely.
Nasty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Nasty does no damage.
Leboswski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski working Nasty over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty tries to kick Leboswski off but Leboswski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leboswski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet.
Nasty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nasty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leboswski preventing the sweep.
Leboswski passes into half guard.
Leboswski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski trying to control from half guard but Nasty is working away.
Nasty wants to control but Leboswski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buck Nasty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasty wants to get back to his feet.
Leboswski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Leboswski wants to control but Nasty is keeping him busy.
Leboswski thows a huge punch but Nasty dodges it nicely.
Nasty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leboswski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leboswski's back!
Nasty struggling to land strikes to the head as Leboswski covers up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasty gets his hands free as Leboswski looks to control.
Nasty trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brokki Leboswski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nasty 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Nasty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veneda S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollins comes into the arena with Everyday Normal Guy blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veneda S!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rollins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but S avoids it really well and circles away.
S throws a head kick that misses.
S throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely.
S fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but S sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from S misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rollins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
S defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S misses with a double jab.
Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? S is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, S circles away and we're back to standing.
Neil Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. S sprawls well.
S avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins fails to land the takedown.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rollins dives in and grabs S's left leg, looking for a takedown. S pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from S.
S defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rollins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. S manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
S looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
S tries to strike from the bottom.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
S seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
S 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.
S manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rollins doesn't manage to clinch there - S circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S scores with a nice head shot.
Rollins checks a leg kick nicely.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veneda S is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins gets the takedown into side control.
S is pushing Rollins's head away, looking to escape. Rollins manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but S is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
S tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position.
S wants to control but Rollins postures up.
S is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is trying to get an arm triangle but S is defending well.
S can't do much from the bottom here.
S regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Rollins seems content to control.
S keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rollins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but S does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rollins prevents S from improving his position.
S tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rollins has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rollins prevents S from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veneda S will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rollins gets a takedown into half guard.
Rollins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
S trying to hold on to Rollins's head to control him but Rollins postures up.
Rollins decides to stand up.
S looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well.
S blocks the body kick.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a two punch combo.
Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rollins has his takedown stuffed
and S counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins has a takedown stuffed.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and S counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from S.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and S makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rollins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
S connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and S counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at S to acknowledge the strikes.
S lands a head shot.
S scores with a hook.
S takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rollins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and S counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
S stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
S throws a leg kick but Rollins checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is looking to clinch but S is avoiding it.
S misses with a combination
and Rollins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rollins misses with a takedown
enabling S to counter with a crisp jab.
Rollins shoots and misses
and S counters with a two punch combo.
S swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from S.
S misses with a combination
and Rollins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Neil Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to clinch
and S counters with a two punch combo.
Rollins has his takedown stuffed
and S counters with a nice uppercut.
Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rollins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and S cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
S shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rollins fails with the takedown
enabling S to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veneda S showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rollins blocks a head kick by S.
S lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
S with a hook.
Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rollins closes the distance but S moves to the side
and S counters with a nice uppercut.
S gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
S looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
S can't keep his opponent in guard - Rollins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rollins stands up and beckons S to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
S takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
S looking for subs from the bottom but Rollins mounts him!
S really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rollins landing punches.
S really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
S tries to improve his position but instead Rollins has taken his back!
Neil Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Good control from Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S can't escape the position.
S defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rollins's arms.
Rollins is not going to allow S to sit and survive in this position.
Rollins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
S rolls, trying to escape but Rollins keeps control of the position.
Rollins is looking to control S but S is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy S right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins landing with strikes.
Rollins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can S hold on?
Rollins lands a shot to the head.
S is in bad spot here.
Neil Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
S trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rollins looking for the RNC.
Rollins is hanging on to S's back as he tries to escape.
S is trying to stand back up.
Rollins is trying to stick to S's back but S is turning into Rollins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rollins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by S.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
S missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rollins is looking to stand back up but S counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rollins.
Rollins trying to control from the bottom.
Rollins is trying to stand.
S thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think S has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veneda S!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Finklestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka has chosen Delinquent Habits - Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Finklestein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finklestein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velka swivels and escapes.
Finklestein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velka as he jumps to the side.
Velka moves into the clinch.
Velka with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fedor Finklestein has been cut.
Finklestein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finklestein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Finklestein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finklestein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velka lands a nice uppercut.
Velka with a knee to the head.
Finklestein is rocked!
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Finklestein in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Finklestein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velka working the clinch nicely. Finklestein is working for position but Velka cracks him with a big knee to the head! Finklestein crumples up against the cage and Velka lands two more shots before the ref can save Finklestein! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Miklo Velka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aces High comes to the cage accompanied by Knock em Dead Kid. The crowd seem to be enjoying Never Faulter's choice of entrance music: Fire it up by Modest Mouse. 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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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aces High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Never Faulter moves away.
Aces High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Never Faulter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Never Faulter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aces High moves away.
Never Faulter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Never Faulter ducks under a wild hook from Aces High.
Aces High scores with the left hand. Never Faulter knows he should have avoided that one.
Aces High throws a jab but it's blocked by Never Faulter.
A shot to the liver by Aces High. Beautiful body shot.
Never Faulter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Never Faulter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Never Faulter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aces High swinging wildly here.
Aces High misses the shot to the body.
Rich Aces High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aces High swinging wildly here.
Aces High throws a right and a left that Never Faulter avoids nicely.
Never Faulter looks to score with a jab to the body but Aces High is just out of range.
Aces High displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Never Faulter throws a body punch but Aces High moves out of range.
Never Faulter throws a sloppy body shot
and Aces High counters with a right hand to the body.
Aces High throws a combination that misses
and Never Faulter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aces High's guard now.
Never Faulter wants to pass the guard but Aces High is keeping the position.
Aces High preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aces High preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Aces High is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Never Faulter throwing strikes but missing.
Never Faulter throws a strike but Aces High rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Never Faulter holds on and takes a little breather.
Aces High is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High won't allow Never Faulter to sweep him here.
Never Faulter trying to control the position.
Never Faulter wants to sweep but no luck.
Never Faulter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Never Faulter trying to keep a closed guard but Aces High is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Aces High wants to stand but Never Faulter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aces High keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Never Faulter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aces High's waist but Aces High gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Never Faulter off to one side.
Never Faulter looks to land a combination but Aces High avoids it well.
Nice cross by Aces High.
Aces High lands with an overhand left.
Aces High with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aces High takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aces High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Aces High dominated that round.
That's time! Aces High's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Never Faulter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Never Faulter misses with a takedown attempt - Aces High sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aces High throws a right and a left that Never Faulter avoids nicely.
Never Faulter moves out of range as Aces High strikes.
Aces High lands with a straight right. Never Faulter didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aces High.
Aces High bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aces High throws out a loose jab but Never Faulter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aces High scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Never Faulter.
Aces High checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aces High sizes up Never Faulter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aces High.
Never Faulter dives in and grabs Aces High's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aces High pushes down on Never Faulter's head and hops out.
Aces High throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rich Aces High is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aces High walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Never Faulter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aces High showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Never Faulter.
Aces High lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aces High.
Aces High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aces High throws a left and a right that both miss
and Never Faulter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Never Faulter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aces High defending well though.
Never Faulter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aces High looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aces High's head.
Never Faulter is stalling here. Aces High is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Never Faulter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aces High has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aces High working away.
Aces High decides to stand back up. Aces High steps back and let's Never Faulter get back to his feet.
Rich Aces High is winning the standup battle so far.
Never Faulter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aces High swivels and escapes.
Rich Aces High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Never Faulter.
Never Faulter staying out of range there.
Aces High throws a lazy right hand but Never Faulter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High missing with a left hand there. Never Faulter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rich Aces High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Never Faulter ducks under a wild hook from Aces High.
A leg kick checked by Aces High.
Never Faulter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Never Faulter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aces High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Never Faulter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aces High looks to land a combination. Never Faulter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Never Faulter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aces High is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aces High misses with a combination
and Never Faulter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Never Faulter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Never Faulter throws and elbow that misses. Aces High uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Never Faulter's guard. Nice move by Aces High!
Never Faulter looking for subs off his back but Aces High has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Never Faulter is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter trying to control but Aces High postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aces High escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Aces High dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Aces High slips a straight right by Never Faulter.
Aces High misses with a wild combination.
Aces High just misses with a punch to the body.
Aces High displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Never Faulter.
A left lands for Aces High.
Aces High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aces High throws the left hand but Never Faulter avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Aces High misses.
Never Faulter drops his hands momentarily and Aces High takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Never Faulter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Aces High misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Never Faulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aces High lands with a shot to the body.
Aces High uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aces High misses with an uppercut.
Aces High lands a nice looking body shot.
Aces High scores with a jab. Never Faulter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aces High as he jumps to the side.
Aces High lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Never Faulter walks into a straight right hand from Aces High.
Aces High falls off balance throwing a combination
and Never Faulter counters with a right hand to the body.
Rich Aces High is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aces High finds it's way round the side to connect with Never Faulter's head.
Never Faulter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aces High moves out of range of the body kick from Never Faulter.
Aces High misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aces High looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Never Faulter misses with a body kick.
Aces High throws a series of punches but Never Faulter moves out of range.
Never Faulter misses with a double jab.
Never Faulter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aces High.
Walter Never Faulter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Never Faulter swinging wildly here.
Aces High misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aces High misses with a wild combination.
Aces High misses with a straight right.
Never Faulter walks into a stiff left hand from Aces High.
Never Faulter tries to move into range but Aces High moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Never Faulter takes one to the chin there.
Aces High throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aces High throws a shot from downtown. Never Faulter moves away and avoids it.
Aces High clobbers Never Faulter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Aces High misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aces High.
Never Faulter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rich Aces High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Never Faulter.
Aces High throws a right and a left that Never Faulter avoids nicely.
Aces High misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Aces High.
Never Faulter slips a straight right by Aces High.
Never Faulter just misses with a punch to the body.
Aces High moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Never Faulter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Aces High lands an impressive looking overhand right. Never Faulter doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Aces High showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aces High, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Aces High!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galileo Galilei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anti Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galilei comes to the cage accompanied by Les Os. Hero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Galileo Galilei could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anti Hero's chin.
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278 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Galileo Galilei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anti Hero!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galilei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galilei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
Galilei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Galilei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hero pinned against the cage. Hero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galilei misses with a wild combination.
Galilei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galilei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galilei is trying to control. Hero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galilei winds up and cracks Hero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galilei.
Galilei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Galilei tries to pass to full mount but Hero defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galilei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Galilei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galilei trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero won't allow Galilei to pass to mount.
Galilei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galilei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Hero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galilei trying to pass the guard but Hero defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galilei is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Galileo Galilei has been cut.
Hero misses with a straight right.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Galilei's head but Galilei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Galileo Galilei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Galilei misses the target.
Hero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hero slips a jab and a cross from Galilei.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Galilei's head backwards.
Hero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hero avoids the body shot from Galilei.
Hero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Galilei moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galilei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Galilei swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Galilei swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero throws a wild body kick that Galilei sees coming a mile off.
Galilei throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Galilei tries to move into range but Hero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galileo Galilei's cut is getting worse.
Galilei misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Galilei.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Galilei.
Galilei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galilei ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
The crowd cheers as Galilei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galilei.
Galilei thows a body shot but no joy.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but Galilei pushes him off.
Galilei keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Galilei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Galilei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Galilei.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but Galilei pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Galilei misses
and Hero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hero.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galilei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galilei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galilei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hero.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hero.
Galilei is breathing heavily.
Hero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hero - that landed with a thud.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Galilei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hero lands a body shot.
Hero digs a right hand into Galilei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galilei's gas tank.
Hero lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hero presses Galilei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galilei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hero is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Hero.
Hero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hero digs a right hand into Galilei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galilei's gas tank.
Galilei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galileo Galilei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Hero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galileo Galilei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hero thumps Galilei with a low kick.
Hero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Galilei.
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galilei tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Hero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Hero is working Galilei over against the cage.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
Hero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Hero.
Jeez, Galileo Galilei's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A right hand to the body from Hero.
Hero lands a shot to the body.
Hero lands an uppercut.
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero lands a body shot.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A body shot lands from Hero.
Hero pushes Galilei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Galileo Galilei's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anti Hero!
Anti Hero is the new heavyweight champion!
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